Benzema and Bale make the squad to face Atletico Madrid

Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale have fully recovered from their injuries and were both included in the matchday squad ahead of Real Madrid's derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

The former is expected to start, but the Welshman will be on the bench, as Carlo Ancelotti has all his players - but Dani Ceballos - at his disposal for the duel at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Benzema suffered muscle discomfort and had to be replaced in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena last weekend, with Luka Jovic covering for him and producing one goal, as well as an assist, to lead Los Blancos to the victory.

Meanwhile, Ceballos has yet to feature this season due to an injury and he is expected to begin training with the rest of his teammates next week.

Real Madrid's matchday squad for the derby with Atletico Madrid

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin and Toni Fuidias.

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Jesus Vallejo, Nacho Fernandez, Marcelo and Ferland Mendy.

Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Fede Valverde, Lucas Vazquez, Isco and Eduardo Camavinga.

Forwards: Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Luka Jovic, Gareth Bale, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Mariano Diaz.

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