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Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Osasuna

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Real Madrid (and Osasuna for that matter) will open the season much later than the rest of the teams in the Spanish top flight. The two sides will meet in the middle of next week, much later than the weekend, which is obviously now concluding. The opening of a new season is always highly anticipated, it's a culmination of the excitement that has built up all summer long. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Osasuna

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs RB Salzburg (Club World Cup)

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Of all the different priorities and challenges that lay ahead for first year Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, the primary one may be managing egos and personalities. Alonso has to make sure that all the superstars are happy and getting their minutes on the pitch. You don't want anyone unsettled, and from there, then wanting out. It's a story angle to watch for on Thursday night … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs RB Salzburg (Club World Cup)

Real Madrid Team News vs RB Salzburg: Kylian Mbappe Remains a Doubt

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We're still waiting on the 2025 Club World Cup debut of Kylian Mbappe, as he continues his recovery from a virus. That virus is reportedly an acute form of gastroenteritis, and it was a case that was severe enough to hospitalize the French winger/forward/striker. Mbappe is back in training, and it's clear from videos and photos that he's recently dropped some weight. The weight … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs RB Salzburg: Kylian Mbappe Remains a Doubt

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al-Hilal (Club World Cup)

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The Xabi Alonso era is here! As Real Madrid commence their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, which starts on Wednesday night versus Al-Hilal, their branding has been unveiled. The centerpiece of their marketing campaign is their brand new manager, Xabi, who will coach the team, in a competitive match, for the first ever this midweek. We could see also the debut of the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al-Hilal (Club World Cup)

Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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Real Madrid are the overall favorites to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and this fact must provide warm and fuzzy feelings to Madristas everywhere. The Spanish giants finished the just completed trophy sans silverware. That is unless you count the UEFA Super Cup as a major trophy. So despite all that protracted drama and ridiculous hype, Kylian Mbappe ended his first … [Read more...] about Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Sevilla FC

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It remains to be seen how Real Madrid will approach these last two games of the season. Will they be all that intense? Is Sevilla FC going to face a side that truly leaves it all out on the pitch? Los Blancos have nothing left to play for, and they're really banged up right now. Plus manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to take the Brazil job, with Xabi Alonso coming in as the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Sevilla FC

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Celta Vigo

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The chance is potentially there, this weekend, for Real Madrid to make up some ground in the La Liga title race. Madrid's arch-rivals, FC Barcelona, could field a more weakened team tomorrow, as they're focusing on their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Inter Milan right now. They're facing the absolute bottom side in the table, Valladolid, so the time is right to rest some … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Celta Vigo

Real Madrid Team News vs Celta Vigo: Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba

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For Real Madrid, they are dealing with some torn meniscuses or meniscus tears, plural. Both Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are now done for the season with this specific type of knee injury. With Rudiger, it's a tear in the lateral meniscus, and he won't be on the pitch, in any capacity, until July. With Alaba, well, it's another chapter in the recent book of his career- one … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Celta Vigo: Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Athletic Club

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For the most part, building a real life fantasy football team just doesn't work. You can't go out and just spend all the money you can on every star player that you can get. It doesn't automatically equal championships/titles/trophies. Real Madrid enter the Sunday clash vs Athletic Club trailing FC Barcelona by four points in the La Liga table. And now, their manager won't … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Athletic Club