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Champions League | Quarter-Finals
Apr 14, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Team News: Gareth Bale returns for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid

Gareth Bale is recalled to the Real Madrid starting lineup for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at local rivals Atletico Madrid.

Gareth Bale has returned to the Real Madrid starting lineup for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final away to local rivals Atletico Madrid.

Carlo Ancelotti has made five further changes to his side following their 3-0 win over Eibar on Saturday.

Iker Casillas, Toni Kroos, James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema and Dani Carvajal all come back in after missing out at the Santiago Bernabeu at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Atletico coach Diego Simeone has made four changes after seeing his side held to a 2-2 draw by Malaga on Saturday. Diego Godin, Guilherme Siqueira, Mario Suarez and Mario Mandzukic are all recalled.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Siqueira; Gabi, Mario Suarez, Koke, Arda Turan; Griezmann, Mandzukic

Real Madrid: Casillas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Modric; Bale, James, Ronaldo; Benzema

Real Madrid pose for a team photo during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final First Leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on April 14, 2015© Getty Images

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