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Real Madrid boss Benitez hands chance to rookie Philipp Lienhart

Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has called up Castilla defender Philipp Lienhart for their clash with Levante.

Sergio Ramos, recovering from a shoulder injury, will be rested for the game against Levante.

Benítez only has five defender available for the Levante game, and the big surprise was the omission of Álvaro Arbeloa and the inclusion of Castilla defender, Lienhart who gets his first call-up.

Reserve team players Borja Mayoral and Marcos Llorente also feature.

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