Real Madrid plays Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain today at 9am ET in a friendly match in Doha at the Khalifa Stadium.
“It will be a great match between two fantastic clubs and a great opportunity for the people of Qatar. It could be a Champions League final,” said Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.
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Carlo Ancelotti has picked 23 players for the match. Amongst those traveling are academy players Mejías, Casado, Llorente, Jaime and José Rodríguez. Cristiano Ronaldo will also make the trip and will feature in a scoring battle against Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Starting line-ups:
Real Madrid: Diego López, Ramos, Arbeloa, Nacho, Xabi, Illarramendi, Ronaldo, Morata, Jesé, José Rodríguez, Casado.
Paris Saint-Germain: Sirigu; Van der Wiel, Thiago Silva, Alex, Digne; Matuidi, Thiago Motta, Verratti; Cavani, Ibrahimovic, Lavezzi.
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