The defending champions of the UEFA champions league title, Real Madrid, have revealed that France international, Karim Benzema will be left of the squad to tackle Juventus due to a knee injury which he has not recovered from.
The Carlo Ancelotti's men, who won their tenth champions league title last season are going to battle the in-form Juve, who won the Italian Scudetto title last weekend to play in this year's champions league final match.
Benzema sustained the injury in last month's quarterfinal first leg at Atletico Madrid and although he only returned to training on Sunday, coach Carlo Ancelotti had expressed hope he would be fit.
Real's Mexico forward Javier Hernandez could start upfront in Turin alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, who returned from a calf problem as a second-half substitute in Saturday's 3-2 La Liga win at Sevilla.
Another option would be for Ancelotti to switch to a 4-4-2 formation, with Hernandez dropping to the bench and Isco coming into the midfield alongside Toni Kroos, James Rodriguez and converted centre back Sergio Ramos.
Real are seeking a record-extending 11th European crown, while Italian champions Juve are chasing their third.
© Reuters
Champions League: Carlo Ancelotti leaves Karim Benzema out of Juventus clash
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