Zidane takes whole Madrid squad to Club World Cup

Zidane takes whole Madrid squad to Club World Cup

Los jugadores del Real Madrid, con Gareth Bale en primer plano a la derecha, suben al avión para viajar a Emiratos Árabes Unidos para la disputa del Mundial de Clubes 2017
Los jugadores del Real Madrid, con Gareth Bale en primer plano a la derecha, suben al avión para viajar a Emiratos Árabes Unidos para la disputa del Mundial de Clubes 2017 | realmadrid.com

Madrid will play two games in Abu Dhabi

Zinedine Zidane has called up every player at his disposal for the trip to the UAE for the Club World Cup. Injured players Raphael Varane and Gareth Bale are also on the list, while young goalkepper Moha replaces the injured Luca Zidane. His shoulder injury has stopped him from joining the squad.

Meanwhile, despite Jesus Vallejo not being included on the 23 man squad list, he will be going with the team and could later feature if Varane is not fit. Vallejo did well in the 5-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday.

SQUAD LIST

Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla, Moha, Dani Carvajal, Achraf, Sergio Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Vallejo, Marcelo, Theo, Casemiro, Marcos Llorente, Kroos, Modric, Kovacic, Ceballos, Isco, Marco Asensio, Lucas Vázquez, Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema and Borja Mayoral. 

Madrid are expected to land at in Abu Dhabi around 5pm (8pm local time).

FIXTURES

Madrid will play their two games at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The first is the semi-final on December 13 (6pm, 9pm local time) against Al Jazira, UAE champions. On December 16 Real Madird will then either play in the third and fourth play-off (3pm) or the final (6pm).

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