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Real Madrid Rule Thibaut Courtois Out of UCL Clash at Olympiacos

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Some major team news broke for Real Madrid the night before their Champions League clash at Olympiacos. Starting shotstopper Thibaut Courtois did not make the trip, due to an illness. With Courtois officially ruled out by the club, Andriy Lunin will make his 2025-26 season debut. By the way, here is a list of the players in the travel squad to Greece below. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Rule Thibaut Courtois Out of UCL Clash at Olympiacos

Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI at Elche

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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso could have a selection quandary at center back on Sunday night at Elche. With Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal out, along with Aurelien Tchouameni (a midfielder who he can slot in at the position when short-handed), Alonso is running low on options. He'll have to start Raul Asencio or David Alaba this weekend. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI at Elche

Real Madrid Team News at Elche: Militao, Huijsen, Mbappe, Camavinga

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Real Madrid have certainly had better international breaks than the one which is currently concluded. Central defender Eder Militao joins the likes of Dean Huijsen, Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga as players to encounter injury issues this FIFA window. Compound this with the likes of the standing injury issues, Franco Mastantuono, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Carvajal and … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Elche: Militao, Huijsen, Mbappe, Camavinga

Real Madrid Hosts Historical NFL Regular Season Game

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Since 1947, El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu has been the home to Real Madrid CF, by many metrics, the richest, most powerful club in all of sport. The Bernabeu has hosted both a World Cup and Champions League Final. And today, in a continuation of the NFL international series, a National Football League regular season game. Yes, Real Madrid welcomed in the Washington Commanders … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Hosts Historical NFL Regular Season Game

Kylian Mbappe, Eduardo Camavinga Return to Real Madrid Early Due to Injury

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In addition to the four injury situations that we already covered, Real Madrid now have additional concerns with Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga. Both France internationals have withdrawn from the national team squad due to injury, and since returned to Real Madrid early. Mbappe is dealing with right ankle inflammation, but he is expected to be available for the next … [Read more...] about Kylian Mbappe, Eduardo Camavinga Return to Real Madrid Early Due to Injury

Real Madrid Injury Updates: Franco Mastantuono, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger

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It's the November international break, a great opportunity to take stock of where you currently are. In La Liga, Real Madrid are exactly where they want to be- top of the table. In the UEFA Champions League, they're currently seventh, which is obviously not where you want to be, but they're just three points off the pace of top of the table Bayern Munich. And Madrid's injury … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Franco Mastantuono, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger

Real Madrid Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Tchouameni, Alaba, Mastantuono

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Real Madrid have a decently sized injury list, heading into the local derby at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Aurelien Tchouameni has a hamstring problem, and he's looking at a return at some point later on this month. David Alaba (groin) and Franco Mastantuono (calf) both face late fitness tests tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Rayo Vallecano: Tchouameni, Alaba, Mastantuono

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Predicted Starting XIs

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Real Madrid right back Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed that some of his former Liverpool teammates got in touch when the UEFA Champions League draw was revealed. "I spoke to Robbo [Andy Robertson], Mo [Salah], Ibu [Ibrahima Konate]," said Alexander-Arnold. "They were just laughing. I think everybody knew it was going to happen. We will put our emotions to one side and play the … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Real Madrid Predicted Starting XIs

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Team News: Alex Isak, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold

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The standout fixture for the next round of the UEFA Champions League group phase is obvious- Real Madrid at Liverpool. And maybe the number one storyline here is Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield, for the first time as a member of the opposition. The right back is coming back to his boyhood club, the place where he made 354 appearances. … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Real Madrid Team News: Alex Isak, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold