Real Madrid start with Isco and bench Bale for Champions League final

Isco has been named in the Real Madrid starting XI for the Champions League final against Juventus, with Gareth Bale among the substitutes.

Reports in the build-up to kick-off had suggested the Wales international would be handed a shock start, despite having not played for six weeks since aggravating an ankle injury in April's Clasico defeat to Barcelona.

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