Sergio Ramos will be absent for Real Madrid's first match of 2021, with the captain suffering from stomach problems. He hasn't been included in the squad list for the match, meaning that Nacho is the most likely option to partner Raphael Varane in central defence. Nacho played at a high level when Ramos was out for three weeks earlier in the season. ... Continue Reading →
It is advisable never to gift opportunities to the opposition, especially when you're leading by just one goal. Dani Carvajal's absurd shirt pull on Antonio Barragan in front of the referee is just like throwing points away. Five minutes after the penalty that brought a very capable Elche side level, there was a quite similar... Continue Reading →
Six games in 19 days can take its toll. But Thibaut Courtois, Raphael Varane, Ferland Mendy, Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema all managed 540 minutes and they are the five survivors of that intense period, coming through without a single minute's rest. Zinedine Zidane backed his core to pull Real Madrid through a tough run. Without any injury... Continue Reading →
Luka Modric has reached an agreement in principle to extend his contract at Real Madridbeyond its current expiration of June 2021. The Croatian international will renew his deal for another year - to June 30, 2022 - at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. When this extended contract expires at the end of next season, the midfielder... Continue Reading →
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