The first difficult decision of Zinedine Zidane's season has been made and the French coach has discarded Isco, Marco Asensio, Nacho and Mariano for the visit of Sporting Lisbon.
Asensio's absence is a surprise given that he has been a starter in LaLiga, whilst Isco, despite recovering from his ankle problems, isn't called upon.
Nacho and Mariano don't appear to interest Zidane at all, Casemiro and James Rodriguez, who sat out the match against Osasuna, both return.
Team from:
Goalkeepers: Casilla, Yanez and Craninx.
Defenders: Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo and Danilo.
Midfielders: Kroos, James, Casemiro, Kovacic and Modric.
Strikers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale, Lucas Vazquez and Morata.
