David Alaba wasn’t in the squad yesterday, but the rest of his Real Madrid mates really sent a message to Girona and the rest of La Liga. Entering the day sitting second in the table, with Girona just above them, Madrid ran away with the decision, 3-0, and in the process took their place back at the top of the table.
Now comes a visit to Italian powerhouse Napoli, in what will be one of the best offerings on the docket for UEFA Champions League matchday 2.
Real Madrid at Napoli FYIs
Kickoff: Tue. Oct. 3, 8 pm, Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group C
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UCL Form, Standings: Real Madrid W, 2nd 3 pts Napoli W, 1st, 3 pts
Google Result Probability: Real Madrid 37% Draw 26% Napoli%
Rest of the Team News for Both Sides
Alaba is the only fitness situation that is in question for Los Blancos here. He will face a late assessment. Meanwhile Arda Guler is still not back, but moving closer whilst Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao will out of commission for a very long time.
Switching over to Napoli, they did not suffer any new injury issues this past weekend, but they will remain without three starters, two of which are particulary important in Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus and Pierluigi Gollini.
This should be a good one, enjoy it everybody!
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