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Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso return for Real Madrid

Team News: Ronaldo, Alonso return for Real
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso both return to the Real Madrid starting XI for tonight's Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso have both returned for Real Madrid in tonight's Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Karim Benzema is also included in the starting XI following last weekend's 1-1 draw with Espanyol in La Liga.

Meanwhile, Diego Lopez continues in goal ahead of Iker Casillas, who is on the bench with Kaka and Gonzalo Higuain.

Diego Costa and Arda Turan both line up for Atletico, who have top scorer Radamel Falcao in attack.

Real Madrid: Diego Lopez; Ramos, Coentrao, Albiol, Khedira; Essien, Alonso; Modric, Ozil, Ronaldo; Benzema
Subs: Casillas, Kaka, Carvalho, Arbeloa, Higuain, Callejon, Di Maria

Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran, Godin, Miranda, Luis; Gabi, Mario; Koke, Costa, Turan; Falcao

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