TEAM NEWS: Mesut Ozil & Angel Di Maria on the bench for Real Madrid against Villarreal
Posted By admin on May 15, 2011
Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas has returned to the starting line-up to face Villarreal after making way for his understudy Adan in midweek against Getafe.
Four other players who have also been reinstated includes Sergio Ramos at right-back; Esteban Granero, who will partner Xabi Alonso in the double pivot role; Karim Benzema in attack; and Kaka, who will start as the playmaker in place of 16-assist man Mesut Ozil. Marcelo will move up to his much-relished left midfield slot, with Alvaro Arbeloa starting at left-back.
For Villarreal, Juan Carlos Garrido has opted to bench Santi Cazorla and Nilmar. Cani will start on the left flank while Marco Ruben will partner Giuseppe Rossi upfront.
Villarreal starting XI: Diego Lopez; Mario, Marchena, Musacchio, Capdevila; Valero, Senna, Bruno, Cani; Marco Ruben, Rossi
Subtitutes: Juan Carlos, Oriol, Catala, Cicinho, Matilla, Cazorla, Nilmar
Real Madrid starting XI: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Carvalho, Pepe, Arbeloa; Granero, Xabi Alonso; Ronaldo, Kaka, Marcelo; Benzema
Subtitutes: Dudek, Albiol, Garay, Di Maria, Ozil, Adebayor, Higuain
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