Team News: Karim Benzema starts against former club

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will start against former employers Lyon this evening.

Elsewhere for Madrid, Lassana Diarra will play in an unfamiliar full-back role, with Cristiano Ronaldo providing support to Benzema.

Hosts Lyon have called upon Kim Kallstrom in midfield, with Jimmy Briand starting in attack.

Lyon: Lloris; Cris, Lovren, Reveillere, Dabo; Kallstrom, Gourcuff, Ederson, Gonalons; Gomis, Briand

Real Madrid: Casillas; Lass, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao; Khedira, Xabi Alonso; Di María, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ozil; Benzema

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Liam Apicella