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Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Valverde, Konate, Militao, Ascencio

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Coming out of an international break, it is never too early to do a Team News match preview article. And since this was the longest international break in a very long time, we'll get started even earlier than usual. Real Madrid have a very long list of injury concerns, and that's the bad news here. The good news is a lot of theiur injuries are not severe, and thus, they'll have … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Valverde, Konate, Militao, Ascencio

Real Madrid Injury Updates: Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Eder Militao

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At this family sized international break, Real Madrid sit not in first, or even second in the La Liga table. Los Blancos aren't even in third place either. They're actually fourth, and already six points adrift of their El Clasico rivals. Much like their arch-nemesis, FC Barcelona, they have exactly four injury concerns: Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo and Eder … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Eder Militao

Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Predicted Starting XIs, Match FYIs

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Before we get to that industrial-sized international break, we have one less crunch class to preview- a Madrid derby that is absolutely huge for both sides. Atletico Madrid hosts Real Madrid in a match that has the entire football world talking this weekend. It is probably the biggest game of the weekend that preludes the first international window of the 2026-27 season. The … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Predicted Starting XIs, Match FYIs

Real Madrid Team News vs Real Oviedo: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde

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One of the most nightmarish weeks in Real Madrid history has concluded, and now it's time to look ahead to the future. Jose Mourinho is set to become the new manager, in a move that can certainly be classified under the "desperate times call for desperate measures" cliche. The Special One takes over at the end of this campaign, which still has three games left. And for the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Real Oviedo: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni

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There are no certainly no shortage of storylines as we head into the second and final El Clasico of the season. Where do we even begin? How about the fight at Real Madrid training, earlier today, between teammates Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni? It resulted in Valverde needing to be taken to a hospital, and receiving stitches, according to ESPN. Or what about the … [Read more...] about Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni

Real Madrid Team News vs Getafe: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Dean Huijsen, Raul Ascenscio

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Real Madrid galactico of all galacticos, Kylian Mbappe, has been battling some sore knees for awhile. He missed out on the win over Benfica in midweek, but he did start the loss to Osasuna last weekend. On Valentine's Day, he went an unused substitute against Real Sociedad. Mbappe will most likely play this weekend versus Getafe, but you never know. It's possible his minutes … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Getafe: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Dean Huijsen, Raul Ascenscio

Real Madrid Team News at Albacete: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger

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Coming into the Spanish Super Cup, it had been thought that Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso had solid job security. So much for that, as Alonso got sacked, with an official announcement only a few minutes ago. A club legend as a player, Alonso sees his spell at the club end after just seven months. Xabi has been replaced, on an interim basis, by the Real Madrid B Team … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Albacete: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Getafe

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Real Madrid head into their final El Clasico warm-up sitting top of the table in La Liga. Getafe may or may not prove to be formidable challenge, ahead of the first clash with arch-rival FC Barcelona next weekend. Madrid have plenty of injury concerns right now, but they are expecting to get a couple guys back here, and then a couple more next week against Barca. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Getafe

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at WSG Tirol

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Real Madrid have not played a match, of any sort, since getting thrashed by Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World semifinals 4-0. So they'll get one, and just one, preseason friendly between the tournament and the start fo the season. That friendly comes Tuesday night, with a trip to WSG Tirol. Yes, they're taking on an Austrian Bundesliga side, and doing so at … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at WSG Tirol