Zinedine Zidane released a 19-man squad for Real Madrid's next game against Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night. Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are the notable additions but six players were missing in the squad.
Both James and Bale were left out at the weekend for the 2-1 win against Sevilla due to slight knocks, but they will be at Zinedine Zidane's disposal in Los Blancos' Copa opener. Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos is still recovering from the ankle twist he suffered in the Supercopa de Espana final and has thus been left out of the squad. Zidane has opted to rest Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Rodrygo Goes, while Alvaro Odriozola has not made the squad as he seems set to join Bayern Munich on loan. Mariano Diaz has not made the final 19, either.
This match will be another opportunity for Alphonse Areola to be behind the sticks for the Los Blancos.
Here is Real Madrid's 19-man squad:
Thibaut Courtois, Alphonse Areola, Diego Altube, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Raphael Varane, Nacho Fernandez, Marcelo, Ferland Mendy, Casemiro, Fede Valverde, James Rodriguez, Isco, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Lucas Vazquez, Luka Jovic, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Junior.