Team News: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale starts against Tottenham Hotspur in Audi Cup

Gareth Bale has been named in Real Madrid's starting lineup for this afternoon's Audi Cup friendly against his former club Tottenham Hotspur.

The Welshman is the only one of the 'BBC' front three present for Madrid, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema out injured.

Luka Modric also lines up against his former club, with James Rodriguez and Bale either side of Jese Rodriguez up front.

Harry Kane leads the line for Spurs, while new signings Toby Alderweireld, Kevin Wimmer and Dele Alli all start.

Real: Casilla; Danilo, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Modric, Isco; James, Jese, Bale

Spurs: Vorm; Walker, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose; Dembele, Dier; Alli, Eriksen, Lamela; Kane

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