Coming out of an international break, it is never too early to do a Team News match preview article. And since this was the longest international break in a very long time, we'll get started even earlier than usual. Real Madrid have a very long list of injury concerns, and that's the bad news here. The good news is a lot of theiur injuries are not severe, and thus, they'll have … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Valverde, Konate, Militao, Ascencio
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Real Madrid Injury Updates: Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Eder Militao
At this family sized international break, Real Madrid sit not in first, or even second in the La Liga table. Los Blancos aren't even in third place either. They're actually fourth, and already six points adrift of their El Clasico rivals. Much like their arch-nemesis, FC Barcelona, they have exactly four injury concerns: Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo and Eder … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Federico Valverde, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Eder Militao
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni
There are no certainly no shortage of storylines as we head into the second and final El Clasico of the season. Where do we even begin? How about the fight at Real Madrid training, earlier today, between teammates Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni? It resulted in Valverde needing to be taken to a hospital, and receiving stitches, according to ESPN. Or what about the … [Read more...] about Barcelona vs Real Madrid Team News: Christensen, Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouameni
Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs RCD Mallorca
The first side to take on Real Madrid in 2024-25, in a match that truly counted, was RCD Mallorca. It didn't work out too well for the underdogs, who suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Los Blancos. But now that the reverse fixture is here, it's time to revisit what we wrote, back at the dawn of the new season. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs RCD Mallorca
Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Vinicius Jr, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo
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 XI Prediction vs Osasuna
It's certainly a shop-worn cliche in sports, but it's true: it's getting late, early. What that means, basically, is despite their being a lot of season left, time is running out towards achieving the aspired goals. For Real Madrid, they enter the weekend clash with Osasuna nine points behind arch-rivals FC Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table. While they do have a game … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna
Real Madrid Team News vs Osasuna: Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde
Real Madrid certainly had a season-long injury crisis last term, but they were able to overcome it. This season, well it remains to ultimately be seen, but thus far, they can't seem to rise above it all. Things have now gone from bad to worse for Real Madrid, as midfield maestro Aurelien Tchouameni will be sidelined for about a month with a sprained left ankle. Tchouameni … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Osasuna: Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club (Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals)
As the heat increases on Xavi, the best thing the Barcelona boss can do is win. Claiming a trophy would be the best thing for him, in terms of trying to cool his seat in Catalonia. If Barcelona can get past Athletic Club tomorrow night, they'll find themselves in the Copa Del Rey semifinals. In other words, silverware could soon be in striking distance. To get there however, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Athletic Club (Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals)