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Team News: Gareth Bale on bench for Madrid derby

Gareth Bale is on the bench for the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid tonight.

Gareth Bale has been named among the Real Madrid substitutes for their derby game against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Wales international winger has been struggling with a thigh muscle injury of late, but could make his home debut for Carlo Ancelotti's side from the bench tonight.

Diego Lopez continues to start in goal for Real as Iker Casillas has recovered from his recent rib injury to take his place on the bench.

Real Madrid: Diego Lopez; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao; Khedira, Illarramendi; Ronaldo, Isco, Di Maria; Benzema
Subs: Casillas, Varane, Bale, Carvajal, Casemiro, Modric, Morat

Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Filipe Luis; Tiago, Gabi; Koke, Arda, Diego Costa; Villa
Subs: Aranzubia, Alderweireld, Garcia, Rodriguez, Guilavogui, Oliver, Leo

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2Real Madrid85301761118
3Villarreal85211715217
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5Athletic Bilbao8422128414
6Mallorca842286214
7Osasuna84221213-114
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9Rayo Vallecano824298110
10Celta Vigo83141515010
11AlavesAlaves83141112-110
12GironaGirona8233911-29
13Sevilla8233810-29
14Real Sociedad822467-18
15Getafe814356-17
16Leganes814359-47
17Espanyol8215712-57
18Valencia8125513-85
19Real ValladolidValladolid8125417-135
20Las PalmasLas Palmas8035916-73


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