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Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid

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It's the home opener for Real Madrid, and you know what that means- the very first chance for the home fans to see Kylian Mbappe in a white shirt, during a competitive match. The sacrificial lambs for this match happen to be newly promoted Real Valladolid. And they're catching Madrid at the wrong time too. The reigning La Liga and European champions have a lot to prove in … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Bayern Munich

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Having all but officially wrapped up the La Liga title, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti heavily rotated his side in the 1-0 win over Real Sociedad last night. The Italian made numerous changes, for a match that was quasi-dead rubber, and you can expect him to rotate the starters back in on Tuesday night at Bayern Munich. Having just ousted Manchester City in the last round, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Bayern Munich

Real Madrid Team News vs Almeria: Lunin, Vazquez, Carrillo

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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

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Mallorca

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By the time Real Madrid take to the pitch again, when they host Mallorca for a La Liga fixture in midweek, it'll have been about two weeks since they last played. You can call it a holiday/festive/Christmas break, you might say. Over that vacation time, forward Vinicius Jr. has fully healed from his hamstring injury. He's now fully match fit, but don't expect to see him play … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Mallorca

Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr.

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It has certainly been a minute since we last checked in on Real Madrid, and there is plenty of news to discuss since they last took to the pitch. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, who was drawing interest from the Brazilian national team, has signed a contract extension with the club. Speaking of Brazilians, forward Vinicius Jr. is off the injured list. Let's begin with Vinicius, who … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Granada

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Real Madrid are back on top of the La Liga table, albeit only on goal difference. Very surprising Girona are level on points with Los Blancos, so Carlo Ancelotti's men know that they have no room for error. And although Granada sit right near the bottom of the table, in the relegation zone, they can't really be overlooked given what happened on October 8. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Granada

Real Madrid Team News vs Granada: Rodrygo, Luka Modric

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There is good news, bad news on the fitness front for Real Madrid as the next La Liga fixture approaches. We'll do bad news first, as living legend and midfield maestro Luka Modric will miss out once again here. Modric missed out against Napoli in midweek, due to a muscular issue. Manager Carlo Ancelotti said during his post-match presser all the players who missed out in … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Granada: Rodrygo, Luka Modric

Carlo Ancelotti Not Worried About Real Madrid Injury Crisis

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has plenty of injuries to key players to deal with right now, but he doesn't sound phased by it. Ahead of tomorrow's La Liga fixture at Cadiz, he spoke about not being worried by the current injury crisis. After all, he still has lots of other talented pieces in his squad, to place all around, in every position group on the field. … [Read more...] about Carlo Ancelotti Not Worried About Real Madrid Injury Crisis

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Braga (Champions League)

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It's an all Iberian peninsula UEFA Champions League clash as Real Madrid host Braga on Wednesday night. Los Blancos already won the reverse fixture, late last month, and thus they're heavily tipped to take this midweek meeting, as now they'll have the home field advantage. They may not have Jude Bellingham though, as he's nursing a knock on his left shoulder. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Braga (Champions League)