Real Madrid's starting XI at Shakhtar Donetsk features 7 changes from El Clasico
Gleb Garanich / Reuters
Real Madrid, keen to erase the memories of Saturday's humiliating defeat in El Clasico, will take the pitch at Shakhtar Donetsk with an experimental starting XI.
Specifically, manager Rafa Benitez - or president Florentino Perez, or whoever pulls the strings at Real Madrid - made seven changes to his starting XI for Los Blancos' Champions League fixture at Shakhtar.
Out of the starting XI are:
In the starting XI are:
Here's a look at Real Madrid's full team sheet:
HEADLINES
- Bayern hit by injury concerns ahead of Real Madrid clash
- 3 things PSG must change to avoid another Champions League failure
- How Bayern rattled Madrid, and what each team can do to reach UCL final
- Girona cap fairy-tale season with historic Champions League berth
- Reus to leave after 12 years with Dortmund: 'End of an era'
Advertisement