I’m a bit late with this as the game has already kicked off, but for posterity, here’s the starting line up and bench.
Real Madrid starting XI:
1 Casillas;
3 Pepe;
4 Ramos;
7 Cristiano Ronaldo;
8 Kroos;
9 Benzema;
11 Bale;
12 Marcelo;
15 Carvajal;
23 Isco;
24 Illarra.
Substitutes:
13 Keylor Navas;
2 Varane;
5 Coentrão;
6 Khedira;
14 Chicharito;
17 Arbeloa;
18 Nacho;
20 Jesé;
25 Pacheco;
26 Medrán.
Also, Iker gave a demonstration of his memory and it was, quite frankly, a tad scary and very impressive. He can remember the scoreline of almost every game he has played in and we’re talking about 14-15 years ago. I can’t remember what I had for lunch and that was 20 minutes ago. Here’s a video clip with English subtitles. I love how he’s busting Hierro’s chops.
Hala Madrid!
– Lozil
On to the finals of the Club World Cup! I’ve lost count…is it 21 straight wins? A M A Z I N G ! ! !
And Iker’s memory…LEGEND-wait-for it-DARY!
I love that Iker remembers all that! That’s awesome. And the video is cute.