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Real Madrid: The official squad for the Champions League play-off clash against Benfica

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Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has unveiled the list of players called up to face Benfica this Tuesday night at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, for the first leg of the Champions League play-off tie for a spot in the Round of 16.

The Madrid club meets the Portuguese giants with a sense of revenge, after suffering a 4-2 defeat in the group stage—a result that denied them direct qualification for the next round.

This time, Los Merengues approach the encounter with momentum on their side, riding high after three consecutive La Liga victories that have boosted squad confidence ahead of this crucial European showdown.

On the absentee front, defender Raúl Asensio will miss the match due to suspension. However, the squad list is highlighted by the return of Thiago Betaric to the first team, marking his first appearance since the Xabi Alonso era in the Spanish Super Cup.

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Here is the full Real Madrid squad for the crucial clash against Benfica: