Sami Khedira Omitted from Real Madrid’s Squad for Champions League Clash Against Basel
Real Madrid will be without German midfielder Sami Khedira for their Champions League match against Basel this Wednesday. Despite being expected to start, Khedira was not included in the squad for the crucial fixture.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has also left out several key players for the match, including defender Pepe, forward Jesé, and midfielder Luka Modric. The absence of these players has raised some eyebrows, particularly with Khedira’s exclusion from both the starting lineup and the final squad.
Ancelotti’s decision sees Raphael Varane take his place in the heart of Real Madrid’s defense, while rising star and reserve player, Medran, has been included in the squad.
The full squad for the match includes:
Goalkeepers:
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Iker Casillas
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Keylor Navas
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Pacheco
Defenders:
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Dani Carvajal
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Álvaro Arbeloa
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Raphael Varane
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Sergio Ramos
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Nacho Fernandez
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Fabio Coentrao
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Marcelo
Midfielders:
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Toni Kroos
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Asier Illarramendi
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Álvaro Medran
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Isco
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Lucas Torro
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James Rodríguez
Forwards:
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Gareth Bale
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Karim Benzema
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Javier Hernández (Chicharito)
With a strong squad despite the omissions, Real Madrid will look to extend their impressive run in the Champions League as they face Basel away from home.
