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
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Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Saudi Arabia, once again, takes another initiative towards becoming the world's epicenter for football/futbol/soccer. On Wednesday they'll host the Spanish Super Cup semifinal where Real Madrid will take on Atletico Madrid. Yes, it's a Capital City derby on the Arabian peninsula, and it comes just a couple weeks after the Saudis hosted the Club World Cup. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Arandina (Copa Del Rey)
Real Madrid will take to the pitch on Saturday, in defense of their Copa Del Rey title, with a round of 32 match at Arandina. As they're playing a side from the fourth tier of the Spanish football pyramid, manager Carlo Ancelotti is likely to give many, if not most of his starters a rest. Jude Bellingham, Toni Kroos, Joselu, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Fede Valverde and Rodrygo are … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Arandina (Copa Del Rey)
Real Madrid Team News at Arandina: Guler, Mendy, Camavinga
Is the Arda Guler debut finally going to happen? After multiple injury setbacks, are we finally going to see the teenage Turkish prodigy take to the pitch? Taking on a fourth tier side, in Arandina, seems like the perfect time and space for Arda Guler to break into the team. He was match fit enough to be named to the bench yesterday, in Real Madrid's 1-0 league win over La … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Arandina: Guler, Mendy, Camavinga
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Real Betis
Despite Andriy Lunin impressing in goal while Kepa Arrizabalaga was out injured, he'll return to the bench on Saturday. Kepa is back fit this weekend, and when Real Madrid travels to Real Betis, he will get the call over Lunin. Manager Carlo Ancelotti already announced it earlier this week. It is amazing when you think about- Real Madrid still sitting top of the table at … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Real Betis
Real Madrid Team News at Real Betis: Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric
The Real Madrid serious injury list grew in size yet again this week as Dani Carvajal suffered a calf injury. Madrid will be without the services of Carvajal for the whole of the festive period, and the next time that he'll be available, we'll be well in to 2024. As Madrid travel to Real Betis, there is another fresh injury concern, in Luka Modric. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Real Betis: Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Granada
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
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
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (UCL Group Stage)
Thus far in continental competition, Real Madrid are living up to their nickname as "Los Reyes del Europa" ("The Kings of Europe"). The club with more UEFA Champions League titles/European cups than everybody else is off to a perfect start in group stage play. They'll next host Napoli in a top of the Group C table clash. What is most impressive about Madrid's start to the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (UCL Group Stage)
Real Madrid vs Napoli Team News: Kepa, Modric, Olivera, Diaz, Lindstrom
Kepa Arrizabalaga is still an injury doubt for Real Madrid, as they approach their next UEFA Champions League group stage clash- a home date with Napoli on Wednesday night. Los Blancos should still be fine though, in the hands of Andriy Lunin, if Kepa can't go. Lunin has certainly exceeded expectations as a third choice goalkeeper. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Napoli Team News: Kepa, Modric, Olivera, Diaz, Lindstrom