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Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Valencia CF

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Real Madrid are very much back in the La Liga title race now, as they currently sit second in the table, only point behind Atletico. And the next match on the docket, the very first of 2025, is a trip to Valencia CF, who are squarely in the relegation zone. In other words, all signs point to a runaway win here. La Liga took the holidays off, so all the sides will be well … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Valencia CF

Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Courtois, Militao

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Kylian Mbappe surprised everybody who is paying attention when he came off the bench to feature in midweek. The result of the match, a UCL group stage loss to Lille, was surprising as well. But Mbappe, it was widely believed, was set to be sidelined for at least a couple weeks, due to the thigh injury that he is nursing. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Courtois, Militao

Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Espanyol

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The good news for Real Madrid, ahead of tomorrow night's La Liga fixture versus Espanyol, is that they have not lost so far this season. The bad news is that two of those results were draws, not wins. And Hence they're not sitting top of the table, or even second, right now. They're third, which is suboptimal, but still no cause for major panic right now. So the Madridistas can … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Espanyol

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Betis

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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

Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction, Team News at Las Palmas

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)