Domestic cup competitions always bring about fascinatingly unique matchups. We'll see another one of these once-in-a-great-while novelty clashes on Wednesday night, when Real Madrid, arguably the world's richest and most powerful club, visits CF Talavera, who were founded in 2011. They are back promoted to Tercera Division, the third tier of the Spanish football pyramid, for … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI at CF Talavera
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Real Madrid Rule Thibaut Courtois Out of UCL Clash at Olympiacos
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 Injury Updates: Lunin, Endrick, Bellingham, Mendy, Camavinga
Real Madrid are top of the La Liga table this international break, and that is, obviously, the exact kind of start that Xabi Alonso was hoping for. Expectations are always sky high at Madrid, and this season is no different. Up next is a trip to Real Sociedad, a week from tomorrow, and Xabi has a quintet of injury concerns for this clash: Andriy Lunin, Jude Bellingham, Endrick, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Lunin, Endrick, Bellingham, Mendy, Camavinga
Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Vini, Rodrygo, Lunin, Diaz, Vazquez
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
Real Madrid Team News vs Athletic Club: Carlo Ancelotti, Kylian Mbappe
Certainly no shortage of storylines for Real Madrid right now! Carlo Ancelotti is exiting while Kylian Mbappe is suspended for Sunday, and also may be injured, at least to some degree. So let's just get straight into it, and not mess around here. With the club exiting from the UEFA Champions League last night, now Ancelotti is exiting too, according to Sky Sports. The report … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Athletic Club: Carlo Ancelotti, Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid Team News vs Arsenal: Ferland Mendy, Edouaro Camavinga, Andriy Lunin
Rough times at Real Madrid these days. They are falling behind in La Liga, about to be eliminated (most likely) from the competition they dominate (Champions League) and their unavailable list is piling up. We'll focus on that last point here, with an emphasis on Ferland Mendy, Andriy Lunin and Edouardo Camavinga. So let's hop to it, as kickoff is a little over 48 hours away … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Arsenal: Ferland Mendy, Edouaro Camavinga, Andriy Lunin
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Andriy Lunin
Kepa Arrizabalaga has seen his loan deal with Real Madrid expire, and he has made it clear, many times, he wants to stay at the Bernabeu. He is hoping for a permanent move, but he's also willing to accept another loan deal, if needs be. In the mean time, he really has no choice but to go back to his parent club, and they are about to depart for a preseason tour of the United … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Andriy Lunin
Real Madrid Team News vs Almeria: Lunin, Vazquez, Carrillo
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin had a poor showing tonight, in the 4-2 Copa Del Rey round of 16 elimination loss at Atletico Madrid. And this subpar performance cost him his starting gig, at least for the time being. Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Lunin will be dropped, in favor of Kepa Arrizabalaga, when Los Blancos host Almeria in La Liga play on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Almeria: Lunin, Vazquez, Carrillo