Real Madrid wonderkid Martin Odegaard given chance to shine as he is named in Champions League squad
Zinedine Zidane has shown faith in the Norwegian teen by picking him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale
REAL MADRID wonderkid Martin Odegaard has been named in the club's Champions League squad this season to help the Spanish giants retain their crown.
Odegaard joins the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos in the prestigious European competition.
Bernabeu boss Zinedine Zidane has shown his faith in the Norweigan midfielder, 17, after a loan move to Rennes broke down this summer due to his age.
Odegaard's future at Madrid looked uncertain after former boss Carlo Ancelotti sensationally claimed he was only signed as a "PR stunt";.
The teenager is unlikely to feature in the team unless injuries force Zidane's hand.
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Odegaard featured in 23 of 30 league games for Norwegian side Stromsgodset in the 2014-15 season and was hailed as a prodigy.
Defending champions Real are pitted against Borussia Dortmund, Sporting Lisbon and Legia Warsaw in Group F.
They kick off their defence against Sporting on September 14.
Real Madrid Champions League squad:
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla, Ruben Yañez
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Danilo, Raphael Varane, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Nacho Fernandez, Marcelo, Fabio Coentrao
Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Isco Alarcon, James Rodriguez, Mateo Kovacic, Martin Odegaard
Forwards: Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Alvaro Morata, Mariano Diaz, Lucas Vazquez