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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 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 WSG Tirol

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Real Madrid have not played a match, of any sort, since getting thrashed by Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World semifinals 4-0. So they'll get one, and just one, preseason friendly between the tournament and the start fo the season. That friendly comes Tuesday night, with a trip to WSG Tirol. Yes, they're taking on an Austrian Bundesliga side, and doing so at … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at WSG Tirol

Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Vini, Rodrygo, Lunin, Diaz, Vazquez

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There is certainly no shortage of new injury/fitness concerns for Real Madrid as they prepare to travel to Sevilla FC. Vinicius Junior (ankle sprain), Rodrygo (illness/fever), Brahim Diaz (torn fiber in the adductor muscle), Andriy Lunin (hand) and Lucas Vazquez (unspecified muscular injury) are all doubtful here. And that is on top of the large group of players that have … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Sevilla: Vini, Rodrygo, Lunin, Diaz, Vazquez

Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Vinicius Jr, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo

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Well, that is that! The three remaining games are now just dead rubber for Real Madrid. Virtually eliminated from La Liga title contention, at the hands of FC Barcelona yesterday, manager Carlo Ancelotti can now take a very different approach to rest of the run-in. The 4-3 El Clasico defeat also brought a couple of new injury concerns, in Vinicius Jr. and Federico Valverde, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Vinicius Jr, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

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If you're a Madrista, this just doesn't seem to be your season, I'm sorry to tell you. Your bitter arch-rivals, FC Barcelona have already beaten you twice this season. The first time came in late October, for the Bernabeu edition of this season's La Liga El Clasico. Then, more recently, Real Madrid dropped the Copa Del Rey Final to Catalonia Club. Factor in the Champions … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at FC Barcelona (El Clasico)

Real Madrid at FC Barcelona Team News: Rodrygo, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Pablo Torre

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Every El Clasico is massive, but we could have a La Liga title decisive edition of the series this Sunday. Lots of team news to cover for the crunch clash in Catalonia, and we'll start with the visitors. Real Madrid attacking midfielder Rodrygo missed out against Celta Vigo last time due to a fever, but the Brazilian is expected to make a full recovery in time to make the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at FC Barcelona Team News: Rodrygo, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Pablo Torre

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Arsenal (Champions League)

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Frustrations are boiling over at Real Madrid. It's easy to understand why given that Los Blancos are 1. on the cusp of being eliminated, at the hands of Arsenal, from the competition (UCL) that they win more than any other club on the planet and 2. falling further behind arch-rivals FC Barcelona in La Liga. Those frustrations are now manifesting themselves in the form of a … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Arsenal (Champions League)