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Real Madrid at Real Betis Team News: Eder Militao, Raul Asencio, Antony, Isco

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Real Madrid are probably done and dusted in the La Liga title race, but hey, you just never know what might happen. If Barcelona tank down the stretch, and Madrid wins the May 10 El Clasico...we'll see. For now, we'll focus on the lightning quick turnaround between fixtures this week. Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 last night, but the victory saw Eder Militao forced off early due … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Real Betis Team News: Eder Militao, Raul Asencio, Antony, Isco

Real Madrid Injury Updates: Thibaut Courtois, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos

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According to reports that were published within the past couple days, Real Madrid initially misdiagnosed the knee injury to Kylian Mbappe. It wasn't just a sprain after all. The actual injury was a partial tear in the posterior ligament, which was for was more serious than they had first suspected. That is all behind us now, however, as Mbappe joined up with the rest of his … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Thibaut Courtois, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos

Real Madrid Team News vs Atletico: Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Raul Asencio

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Jude Bellingham has returned to training for Real Madrid, as he has now fully recovered from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for several weeks. He could be in the mix for a spot on the bench for the capital city derby on Sunday. If Bellingham does return, it will only be for a cameo against Atletico Madrid. With Kylian Mbappe having returned to feature off the bench … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Atletico: Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Raul Asencio

Real Madrid Team News at Osasuna: Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Raul Asencio

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No one will remember this game for the result, but Real Madrid took care of business last night, beating Benfica 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League Play-off. However, the match result itself was largely overshadowed by the deplorable racist abuse hurled at Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. And that is obviously another story for another time, far beyond the scope of this match preview … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Osasuna: Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Raul Asencio

Real Madrid Team News at Benfica: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Raul Asencio

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Heading into the weekend route over Real Sociedad, Kylian Mbappe was cleared to play after having overcome a nagging knee injury, and returning to full training the day before. Mbappe made the matchday squad, but did not feature off the bench. Interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa said that the French galactico will be fully fit to feature at Benfica on Tuesday night. Speaking of … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Benfica: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Raul Asencio

Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI at CF Talavera

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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

Real Madrid Rule Thibaut Courtois Out of UCL Clash at Olympiacos

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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 Predicted Starting XI at Elche

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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso could have a selection quandary at center back on Sunday night at Elche. With Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal out, along with Aurelien Tchouameni (a midfielder who he can slot in at the position when short-handed), Alonso is running low on options. He'll have to start Raul Asencio or David Alaba this weekend. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI at Elche

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