Courtois included in Madrid squad for the first time ahead of Milan clash

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Courtois is one of five goalkeepers included in the squad. RealMadrid

Julen Lopetegui has included Thibaut Courtois in a Real Madrid squad for the first time ahead of Saturday night's Santiago Bernabeu Trophy clash against AC Milan, meaning the Belgian could be in line for his debut in the club's final pre-season friendly of the campaign.

The European champions return to the Bernabeu for the first time without Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo just days before traveling to Tallin for their UEFA Super Cup clash with city rivals Atletico Madrid.

Lopetegui has named a 30-man squad for the game as he looks to share the workload ahead of the season getting underway for real on Wednesday.

Among the names called up for the match is that of Thibaut Courtois, who despite having only joined the club on Thursday could be set to make his debut for his new side.

The Real Madrid fans will also get their first glimpses of Vinicius Jr and Alvaro Odriozola on home turf as Lopetegui prepares to start his Real Madrid reign.

Lopetegui's 30-man squad for the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy:

Goalkeepers: Navas, Casilla, Luca, Lunin y Courtois.

Defenders: Carvajal, Vallejo, Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Odriozola, Reguilón, Javi Sánchez y S. López.

Midfielders: Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, M. Llorente, Asensio, Isco, Ceballos, Odegaard y F. Valverde.

Forwards: Benzema, Bale, Lucas Vázquez, B. Mayoral, Raúl de Tomás y Vinícius.