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TEAM NEWS: Morata preferred to Benzema against Las Palmas

Zinedine Zidane has made five changes to the team that drew 1-1 with Villarreal, with Marcelo, James Rodriguez, Mateo Kovacic and Danilo also replaced

Zinedine Zidane has selected Alvaro Morata over Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's clash against Las Palmas.

Madrid slipped to a 1-1 draw against Villarreal on Wednesday and the French coach has subsequently made five changes in a bid to return to winning ways.

The injured Marcelo is replaced by Nacho at left-back, while Dani Carvajal comes in for Danilo on the opposite side.

In midfield, Marco Asensio will play alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, with James Rodriguez and Mateo Kovacic dropping to the bench.