Real Madrid trio Bale, Modric and Navas rested against Malmo

Real Madrid have rested Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Keylor Navas for the Champions League game with Malmo at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.

Rafael Benitez's men are already assured of a first-place finish in Group A, so have opted to give the trio a break against the Swedish side - who can still qualify for the Europa League – with Sunday's La Liga game against Villarreal in mind.

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