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Real Madrid vs Juventus team news: Bale and Vallejo start for Zidane's men

Gareth Bale will start Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash against Juventus.

The Spanish side boast a 3-0 lead from the first leg and have elected to give the Welshman the opportunity to shine in the starting XI, with Karim Benzema relegated to the bench.

Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane had to make alterations in his defence, with Sergio Ramos suspended and Nacho Fernandes injured. Consequently, Jesus Vallejo has been given the nod to partner Raphael Varane in the middle of the defence.

Juventus face an uphill struggle to overcome a three-goal deficit but will have been inspired by Roma's success over Barcelona on Tuesday.