Kaka and Carvalho named in Real Madrid Champions League squad

The experienced duo have both made Jose Mourinho's 25 man selection for this season's tournament, despite being linked with a move away from the club this summer

Jose Mourinho has named his squad for Real Madrid's Champions League campaign, including both Ricardo Carvalho and Kaka, who were heavily linked with moves away from the club this summer.

New signing Luka Modric has been awarded a place, after his arrival from Tottenham, aswell as loan signing Michael Essien, who has rejoined his former manager from Chelsea.

Castilla players Nacho Fernandez and Denis Cheryshev also have been given a position in the squad.

Full squad list:

Name

Goalkeepers:

Iker Casillas

Adan

Jesus Fernandez

Defenders:

Pepe

Sergio Ramos

Fabio Coentrao

Ricardo Carvalho

Marcelo

Alvaro Arbeloa

Raul Albiol

Nacho Fernandez

Varane

Midfielders:

Sami Khedira

Kaka

Mesut Ozil

Xabi Alonso

Michael Essien

Juanfran

Luka Modric

Jose Callejon

Di Maria

Denis Cheryshev

Forwards:

Cristiano Ronaldo

Karim Benzema

Gonzola Higuain