Juventus vs Real Madrid team news: Gareth Bale fit to start as Javier Hernandez drops to bench
First-leg of Champions League semi-final takes place in Turin
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Your support makes all the difference.Gareth Bale has returned to the starting line-up following his recent injury problems.
The Welshman had at one stage looked likely to miss tonight's Champions League semi-final first-leg in Turin, however he has recovered from his calf injury and is able to start following a substitute appearance at the weekend.
His return sees Javier Hernandez, the hero from the last round in which the on-loan Manchester United striker scored a late winner against Atletico Madrid, drop to the bench.
It is the only change from the side that beat Sevilla in La Liga at the weekend.
Meanwhile, Juventus make four changes from the weekend. Back come Patrice Evra, Arturo Vidal, Alvaro Morata and Giorgio Chiellini.
Juventus XI: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra, Marchisio, Pirlo, Sturaro, Vidal, Tevez, Morata
Real Madrid XI: Marcelo, Pepe, Varane, Carvajal, Ramos, Kroos, James, Isco, Bale, Ronaldo
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