Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to miss Copa del Rey tie

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are among the Real Madrid star names to be excused from Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-32 first leg at Cadiz -- but James Rodriguez has been named in the travelling party by Blancos coach Rafa Benitez.

Benitez has also rested first-team regulars Keylor Navas, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Danilo for the trip to the third-tier Andalusian side -- while France international Karim Benzema also sits out the game.

Squad players including Alvaro Arbeloa, Denis Cheryshev, Kiko Casilla and Lucas Vazquez are all set to begin the game -- with Austria under-19 international Philipp Lienhart likely to make his first senior Madrid start in central defence due to the club's continuing injury issues.

Isco, who is currently banned in La Liga, looks sure to be named in the XI. James, whose relationship with Benitez has become a talking point among local fans and pundits, will could get another chance in the side.

Other youngsters likely to be given a chance to impress at the Estadio Ramon de Carranza include midfielder Marcos Llorente and Spain youth international sensation Borja Mayoral.

"Rafa Benitez has named a 17-man squad for the Copa del Rey round of 32 first leg clash between Real Madrid and Cadiz, which will be played at the Estadio Ramon de Carranza," a club statement announcing the squad said.

Goalkeepers: Kiko Casilla, Ruben Yanez and Carlos Abad.

Defenders: Pepe, Nacho Fernandez, Alvaro Arbeloa, Philipp Lienhart and Alvaro Tejero.

Midfielders: James Rodriguez, Casemiro, Mateo Kovacic, Denis Cheryshev, Isco and Marcos Llorente.

Forwards: Jese, Lucas Vazquez and Borja Mayoral.