World news – GB – ‘Hope it works’: Real Madrid fans react as Zidane makes huge call-up against Shakhtar Donetsk

Zinedine Zidane was always expected to be a bit cautious with his line-up today due to Barcelona’s game this weekend

Despite this, he saw last season that an organized team capable of counterattacking will always be dangerous in the Champions League, so Shakhtar could be tricky opponents

Real are boosted by the fact that the Ukrainian squad has at least 9 first-team players classified as injured or ill for the game, so maybe it’s a good chance for the fringe players to pass playing time to their credit

His selection tonight still has a strong side, but the inclusion of Luka Jovic is a big call:

The Serbian striker has really struggled since arriving in Spain and it looked like they were doing everything they could to get him out this summer, but it’s also a chance for him to score a goal and a bit of trust

The real ones usually look worse when Benzema is away because his complete game is a big part of how they play, but he’s getting older, so that could be a sign that he will have to miss the weird match here and there

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Fans seem quite happy with the squad announcement, but it was Jovic’s inclusion that got the most attention:

For the first time, Benzema was benched for Jovic? Hope this works #HalaMadrid

If jovic doesn’t score, it’s over for him ngl Because Zidane won’t bench Benzema again I hope he hits 2

– Jovic has another chance I love this decision from Zidane Hope it helps him gain confidence

– Modric starting this game while Kroos is resting is a very clear sign of who will start in the Clasico

Jovic has been disgraced so far that we have to assume that Benzema will start this weekend regardless of how many goals the Serbian striker has scored, but at least he could force his return in the thought of Zidane

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