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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 Getafe

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Real Madrid head into their final El Clasico warm-up sitting top of the table in La Liga. Getafe may or may not prove to be formidable challenge, ahead of the first clash with arch-rival FC Barcelona next weekend. Madrid have plenty of injury concerns right now, but they are expecting to get a couple guys back here, and then a couple more next week against Barca. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Getafe

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Real Sociedad

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If you're a Real Madrid supporter, you can't argue against how the team has started this season. They head out of the international break and into a La Liga fixture at Real Sociedad having taking all nine points from the nine points possible thus far in the 2025-26 season. Xabi Alonso, at least very early on, seems like a great fit in this extremely high profile role. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Real Sociedad

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 Transfer Talk: Franco Mastantuono, Thibaut Courtois

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Real Madrid Transfer Talk on this sunny Sunday brings news that the Franco Mastantuono acquisition is being finalized. The 17-year-old Argentinian midfielder is considered one of the finest young talents in all of world football, and he was wanted by many of the biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. However, it is Los Blancos who won his signature and all that's left … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Transfer Talk: Franco Mastantuono, Thibaut Courtois

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)

Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Alaves

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Wow! Did not expect that disaster from Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League this midweek. Their next opponents, Alaves, are probably going to feel the pain now.  Maybe Alaves are catching Los Blancos at the wrong time? Or maybe it's the right time? Either way, Arsenal thrashed Madrid, 3-0, in a match that could have ended up even more lopsided than that. The quarterfinal … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Alaves

Real Madrid Team News at Arsenal: Mendy, Courtois, Ceballos

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Real Madrid are expected to be in pretty good shape, fitness wise, when they travel to Arsenal on Tuesday night. Former Gunner Dani Ceballos (calf issue) is likely to be available for selection here, and could face his former team. Likewise goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (muscular issue) and Ferland Mendy (muscular problem) are expected to power through their problems and be fit … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Arsenal: Mendy, Courtois, Ceballos