Team News: Several rested for Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho decides to rest a number of key players for Real Madrid's trip to Ajax this evening.

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor

Published: December 7 2011 | 19:10

Last updated: December 8 2011 | 11:22

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has decided to rest a number of regular starting players for tonight's Champions League tie in Amsterdam against Ajax.

Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo are all missing, while Nuri Sahin will start after recovering from a lengthy injury.

Reported Real transfer target Christian Eriksen has been handed a starting role in Ajax's midfield.

Ajax: Vermeer; Wiel, Vertonghen, Blind; Anita; Enoh, Janssen, Eriksen; Sulejmani, Lodeiro, Ebecilio

Real Madrid: Adan; Coentrao, Arbeloa, Albiol, Varane; Sahin, Granero, Callejon, Kaka; Benzema, Higuaín

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