In the UEFA Champions League group stage clash between Real Madrid and Galatasaray, Cristiano Ronaldo is notably absent due to injury. Gareth Bale is included in the starting lineup, while Benzema begins on the bench. On the Turkish side, Drogba, Eboué, and Chedjou are in the starting eleven.
Real Madrid Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Casillas
- Defenders: Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo
- Midfielders: Illarramendi, Casemiro, Isco, Bale, Di María
- Forward: Jesé
Galatasaray Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Eray
- Defenders: Eboue, Gökhan, Chedjou, Dany
- Midfielders: Bruma, Selçuk, Melo, Amrabat
- Forwards: Umut, Drogba
