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Real Madrid Team News vs Celta Vigo: Bellingham, Courtois, Militao

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Real Madrid have lost their appeal on the Jude Bellingham suspension. Whether the punishment is fair or not, and many believe it is not, it will stand. The English midfielder has been handed a two-game suspension, for La Liga competition, due to the red card he received at the death in the draw with Valencia last time out. Thus the budding superstar will miss both this match … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Celta Vigo: Bellingham, Courtois, Militao

Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Arda Guler, David Alaba

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The long-awaited Real Madrid debut for teenage prodigy Arda Guler could come this weekend. He finally resumed full training activities, over the course of this international break, and is thus in contention to make the matchday squad on Saturday. Only Carlo Ancelotti knows for sure if the Turkish midfielder will selected and/or feature, but we do know that he's fully fit … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Arda Guler, David Alaba

Arda Guler Returns to Training, In Contention for El Clasico

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Teenage sensation Arda Guler finally returned to training on Thursday, meaning that his long-awaited Real Madrid debut could come very soon. Once the current international break ends, the next game will be against Sevilla at the Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday 21 October (6:30pm CET). That might be too soon for the Turkish attacking midfielder, but the next clash after that is the … [Read more...] about Arda Guler Returns to Training, In Contention for El Clasico

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna

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Now that was what you call a "statement win" by Real Madrid, last time out in the league. Girona had been sitting in the penthouse of the Spanish top flight table, with Madrid in second place. However, Carlo Ancelotti's men throttled Girona 3-0, and returned to their place as the La Liga front-runners for this season. Last year's champions, arch-rivals FC Barcelona, are … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Osasuna

Real Madrid vs Osasuna Team News: Alaba, Nacho, Gomez, Garcia

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For the third straight match, Real Madrid will be waiting, up until close to kickoff, to see if David Alaba will play. It had been thought that he had fully healed from his groin injury, but alas, he missed out against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League and Girona in La Liga. The good news is that Los Blancos don't really have any more fresh availability concerns, other … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Osasuna Team News: Alaba, Nacho, Gomez, Garcia

Real Madrid at Napoli Team News: Alaba, Jesus, Rrahmani

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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 … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Napoli Team News: Alaba, Jesus, Rrahmani

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Girona

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It is clear what is on the line here when Real Madrid visits Girona tomorrow night. It's a top of the table clash, as first place hosts second place. It's always unique and interesting to see a club that isn't part of the El Clasico rivalry sitting in the pent house of the La Liga standings, but here we are. Major credit to Michel Sanchez for what he's been able to do thus … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Girona

Real Madrid Team News at Girona: Alaba, Vinicius, Rudiger, Carvajal

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As Real Madrid prepare for a massive match tomorrow at Girona, their team fitness news is kind of a mixed bag. In the 2-0 victory over Las Palmas on Wednesday, David Alaba had to be subbed off in the first half after picking up a thigh/hamstring injury. In sticking with central defense, Antonio Rudiger, picked up a knock in the same match, but should be available … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Girona: Alaba, Vinicius, Rudiger, Carvajal