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Real Madrid Transfer Talk: Franco Mastantuono, Thibaut Courtois

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Real Madrid Transfer Talk on this sunny Sunday brings news that the Franco Mastantuono acquisition is being finalized. The 17-year-old Argentinian midfielder is considered one of the finest young talents in all of world football, and he was wanted by many of the biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. However, it is Los Blancos who won his signature and all that's left … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Transfer Talk: Franco Mastantuono, Thibaut Courtois

When Ronaldinho received a standing ovation at Santiago Bernabéu

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One of the most iconic moments in football history occurred on November 19, 2005. If you like football, now you can make your sports betting on 1xbet.com.gh/en on everything that this sport has to offer. Here Ronaldinho, playing for FC Barcelona, received a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This was a rare and remarkable tribute in one of … [Read more...] about When Ronaldinho received a standing ovation at Santiago Bernabéu

Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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Real Madrid are the overall favorites to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and this fact must provide warm and fuzzy feelings to Madristas everywhere. The Spanish giants finished the just completed trophy sans silverware. That is unless you count the UEFA Super Cup as a major trophy. So despite all that protracted drama and ridiculous hype, Kylian Mbappe ended his first … [Read more...] about Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

Real Madrid Team News vs Real Sociedad: Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr

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For Real Madrid there are three players in the injury doubt/needs to pass a late fitness test/touch-and-go category: Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. Will any or all feature against Real Sociedad in the season/La Liga finale? Well, this is a match of dead rubber, so why bother risking anybody who is not 100% full go, fully match fit, right? Besides Real Madrid are in … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Real Sociedad: Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Real Sociedad

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When Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad on Sunday, in the La Liga season finale, it will be a match where change is in the air. Two changes actually. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is on his way out, set to take the same gig with the Brazilian national team. He goes from one program with massively sky high expectations to another. Ancelotti has a big task ahead of him there, but he's no … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Real Sociedad

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Sevilla FC

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It remains to be seen how Real Madrid will approach these last two games of the season. Will they be all that intense? Is Sevilla FC going to face a side that truly leaves it all out on the pitch? Los Blancos have nothing left to play for, and they're really banged up right now. Plus manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to take the Brazil job, with Xabi Alonso coming in as the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Sevilla FC

Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Vini, Rodrygo, Lunin, Diaz, Vazquez

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There is certainly no shortage of new injury/fitness concerns for Real Madrid as they prepare to travel to Sevilla FC. Vinicius Junior (ankle sprain), Rodrygo (illness/fever), Brahim Diaz (torn fiber in the adductor muscle), Andriy Lunin (hand) and Lucas Vazquez (unspecified muscular injury) are all doubtful here. And that is on top of the large group of players that have … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Vini, Rodrygo, Lunin, Diaz, Vazquez

Xabi Alonso Set to Replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid

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Just a few hours ago, it was officially announced that Carlo Ancelotti will take the job as head coach of the Brazil national team. It was widely reported a few weeks ago that this would happen, but now it's official. Ancelotti has only the three matches left, all of which are now dead rubber, after the El Clasico defeat yesterday effectively ended their La Liga chances. It has … [Read more...] about Xabi Alonso Set to Replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid