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Team News: Karim Benzema starts against former club

Team News: Benzema starts against former club
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Real Madrid centre-forward Karim Benzema starts against former club Lyon this evening.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will start against former employers Lyon this evening.

Elsewhere for Madrid, Lassana Diarra will play in an unfamiliar full-back role, with Cristiano Ronaldo providing support to Benzema.

Hosts Lyon have called upon Kim Kallstrom in midfield, with Jimmy Briand starting in attack.

Lyon: Lloris; Cris, Lovren, Reveillere, Dabo; Kallstrom, Gourcuff, Ederson, Gonalons; Gomis, Briand

Real Madrid: Casillas; Lass, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao; Khedira, Xabi Alonso; Di María, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ozil; Benzema

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