TEAM NEWS: Morata & James back on the bench for Madrid derby

TEAM NEWS: Morata & James back on the bench for Madrid derby image

Real Madrid have left Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez on the bench for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.

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Reports had suggested both could start given the Blancos's 3-0 lead from the first leg, but Karim Benzema and Isco have been preferred.

Elsewhere, Danilo deputises at right-back for the injured Dani Carvajal.

Atletico, meanwhile, have named Fernando Torres in their starting XI as they go in search of a miraculous comeback.

Yannick Ferreira Carrasco is also fit to start after missing the clash at Santiago Bernabeu with a shoulder injury.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Gimenez, Godin, Savic, Filipe; Gabi, Saul, Koke, Carrasco; Griezmann, Torres.

Real Madrid: Navas; Danilo, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Isco, Ronaldo, Benzema.