It is very early in the season, but things are not going according to plan for Real Madrid. They have only taken five points from a possible nine, thus far, heading into a Sunday clash with Real Betis. Which is not what was expected when you're the reigning La Liga and European champions, who by the way added (arguably) the best player alive in Kylian Mbappe. But again it is … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Betis
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Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Las Palmas
It is indeed "island time," as Real Madrid will visit "the Island Club" Las Palmas tomorrow night. But this is no time for an island getaway vacation. This is a business trip, Madrid are here score wins and get three more points, not to drink at resorts and sunbathe on the beach. Here is everything you need to know, in order to get ready for the late night, midweek match. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Las Palmas
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid
It's the home opener for Real Madrid, and you know what that means- the very first chance for the home fans to see Kylian Mbappe in a white shirt, during a competitive match. The sacrificial lambs for this match happen to be newly promoted Real Valladolid. And they're catching Madrid at the wrong time too. The reigning La Liga and European champions have a lot to prove in … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Valladolid
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Club Friendly)
These days, the Chelsea FC and Real Madrid have all kinds of connections. So it's fitting that they'll meeting on Tuesday night. It's a preseason clash in Charlotte, North Carolina, a place nicknamed "the Queen City" and/or "the hornet's nest." Both nicknames originate from the days when the United States of America was still a British colony. The former an obvious homage to … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Club Friendly)
Chelsea Team News vs Real Madrid: Gallagher, Disasi, Jackson
Conor Gallagher seems to be emulating his teammate for club and country, Raheem Sterling. You might recall the ugly holdout/contract standoff Sterling instigated in 2015, in order to force his move from Liverpool to Manchester City. History is basically kind of repeating now, in this situation, as Gallagher is forcing his way out of Chelsea. The midfielder turned down a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Real Madrid: Gallagher, Disasi, Jackson
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC (Club Friendly)
The legendary James Taylor sung that he's "gone to Carolina in my mind." That's reality for Real Madrid and Chelsea FC, who will also be in Carolina, physically and literally too. The two sides will try to shake off disappointing friendly losses from last night as they continue their preseason tours in the United States. Up next is Charlotte, North Carolina, where the two sides … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC (Club Friendly)
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Cadiz
No doubt what the main headline is on Saturday when Real Madrid host Cadiz in a league fixture- the return of Thibaut Courtois. The true No. 1 for Real Madrid is finally healthy again, after overcoming two separate injuries, one in each knee, this season. He's expected to make the matchday squad, and this clash is perfect for him to ease into it. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Cadiz
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
We're going to have another Manchester City treble aren't we? Perhaps "only" a double? Entering the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash with Real Madrid, it is certainly starting to feel that way. And unless you're a City supporter, you probably don't want that. City moved back into first place in the Premier League over the weekend, so all that … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
Man City Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL): Stones, Walker, Ake, Rodri
John Stones was absent at the weekend for Manchester City, but apparently, it's only just a knock. The club hopes he'll return for Wednesday night against Real Madrid. Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake returned to the bench for the 5-1 whooping of Luton Town. Perhaps they will play a larger role into the midweek continental clash. And obviously, for all the talk about Rodri being … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL): Stones, Walker, Ake, Rodri
Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (UCL)
No club dominates UEFA Champions League quite like Real Madrid, but they could be on the verge of suffering the same fate they did in last season’s competition- getting knocked out by Manchester City. Last year it occurred in the semi-finals, while this time could see it happen a round earlier. There are parallels too. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (UCL)