Emre Can starts for Liverpool against Real Madrid

Emre Can has been named in the Liverpool starting XI set to face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

The 20-year-old has struggled for playing time due to injuries this season but has since recovered and will get a chance to prove himself against the Spanish giants.

Brendan Rodgers has made a number of changes giving Kolo Toure, Markovic, Lallana and Borini rare starts.

Real Madrid will be fielding their strongest side, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema start upfront.

Ronaldo scored in Real’s 3-0 win against Liverpool on Match Day 3.

The Portuguese international is in red hot form going into the game scoring 22 goals in 15 games for Real Madrid, in all competitions.

Liverpool Line-up (4-4-1-1): Mignolet; Manquillo, Skrtel, Toure, Moreno; Lucas, Markovic, Can, Lallana, Allen; Borini
Manager: Brendan Rodgers

Real Madrid Line-up (4-3-3): Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Kroos, Rodriguez; Isco, Ronaldo, Benzema
Manager: Ancelotti