Real Madrid announce Champions League squad to take on Juventus

Real Madrid have announced their Champions League squad ahead of the first leg of their semi-final clash against Juventus on Tuesday.

The Spanish side have left French striker Karim Benzema off the list as the 27-year-old is still struggling with a knee injury that he picked up during the quarter finals, although they will be boosted by the fact that Welshman Gareth Bale has made a recent return to fitness.

The list of the players that will travel to Torino was released on the official Real Madrid website.

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Keylor Navas, Fernando Pacheco.

Defenders: Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Fabio Coentrao, Dani Carvajal, Alvaro Arbeloa, Marcelo, Nacho Monreal.

Midfielders: Toni Kroos, James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale, Lucas Silva, Isco, Asier Illarramendi.

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Jese, Javier Hernandez.