Real Madrid News and Analysis

When is David Alaba returning from injury for Real Madrid?

13Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

When is David Alaba returning from injury for Real Madrid?

Real Madrid center back David Alaba may no longer be a starter for the Royal Whites after Antonio Rudiger's exceptional 2023/24 season and Eder Militao's continued excellence, but the veteran defender is still an important player to the club. After all, Alaba played a pivotal role as the No. 4 for Real Madrid when they won the Champions League in 2021/22, seamlessly replacing GOAT-tier center back Sergio Ramos after his own free agent departure to PSG. Alaba, unfortunately, joined Militao with a torn ACL last season. But while Militao is back to his best for Madrid after returning from the early-season injury, the 32-year-old is still working his way back from a mid-season ACL tear in the winter. According to a report from Diario AS, Real Madrid are expecting to have David Alaba b...

When will Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni return from injury?

13Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

When will Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni return from injury?

Real Madrid star midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni are both dealing with injuries, and while both are recovered in time to potentially play against Real Sociedad, neither is expected to start in Saturday night's big LaLiga fixture at the Anoeta. Bellingham suffered a muscular injury at the end of August that was expected to cost him about a month of action, so it looks like the Ballon d'Or candidate is making an early return to the pitch for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Tchouameni went down at the beginning of September with a foot injury just before France's international duty this month, leading many to speculate if he was really injured or just "injured" to keep him out of the useless Nations League fixtures. According to a report from MARCA, Jude Bellingham and Au...

Real Madrid Femenino star Maite Oroz signs with Tottenham Women

13Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga, Premier League

Real Madrid Femenino star Maite Oroz signs with Tottenham Women

After speculation that she would be leaving Real Madrid for an FA WSL club this summer, Real Madrid star center midfielder Maite Oroz, one of the best No. 8's in European football, will be headed to Tottenham on the women's transfer deadline day of Sept. 13. Oroz has signed a four-year contract with Tottenham, becoming a new star in the middle of the park for Spurs, joining Bethany England and Hayley Raso as the latest global stars to join the project. Tottenham finished sixth in the FA WSL table, so there is work to do for them to get into Champions League contention, whereas Real Madrid are hoping to finally bridge the gap on Barcelona in Liga F. Oroz is in the prime of her career at 26 and has been a world-class midfielder for Real Madrid pretty much since arriving to the new p...

13Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Barcelona legend Rivaldo gets behind Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes after Ballon d’Or snub

Real Madrid right winger Rodrygo Goes had an excellent 2023/24 season for the Merengue club, winning the second Champions League title of his career as an every-game starter at the forward position opposite of Ballon d'Or favorite Vinicius Junior. Yet despite winning two major trophies with 15 goals between the Champions League and LaLiga, Rodrygo wasn't one of the 30 players nominated for the 2023/24 Ballon d'Or, snubbed in favor of clearly inferior players like Granit Xhaka and Vitinha. Rivaldo, who won the Ballon d'Or as the main superstar for Barcelona in 1999, came to the defense of his Brazilian compatriot, calling the fact that the 23-year-old forward was left off the shortlist an "injustice". The two-time LaLiga winner and former Champions League winner (at AC Milan) said,...

Jude Bellingham responds to criticism of being arrogant

13Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Jude Bellingham responds to criticism of being arrogant

Like any superstar player, especially a Real Madrid superstar, Jude Bellingham is a major topic of conversation, contention, and controversy. Those who dislike Real Madrid and/or those jealous of the England international's success are quick to cross the line of constructive criticism into falsehoods or outright personal attacks. Despite winning LaLiga and the Champions League in his first season at Real Madrid while contending for the top goal-scoring award in league play, there are those who view England's best player at Euro 2024 as overrated. Worse yet, there are those, including anonymous sources within the England locker room, trying to paint Bellingham as an arrogant or self-centered player who is not a leader. To those who call Jude Bellingham egotistic or arrogant, the 21...

Real Madrid recover three superstars vs. Real Sociedad but will likely only start one

13Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Real Madrid recover three superstars vs. Real Sociedad but will likely only start one

Real Madrid will travel to the venerable Anoeta Stadium on Saturday night for a LaLiga battle with perennial Champions League contenders Real Sociedad, coached by one of the best managers in the league in Imanol Alguacil. Although Real Madrid head into the match with a few key injuries after the September slate of international fixtures, even if none of those players were available, the defending champions of Spain and Europe would still be the favorites. However, Diario AS reports good news, as all three of Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eder Militao will be recovered in time for this big LaLiga matchup at Real Sociedad. Earlier, it was reported that defenders Ferland Mendy and Militao would be available, and this appears to be further confirmation that Real's best cen...

Real Madrid have by far the biggest salary limit in LaLiga despite Barcelona doubling theirs

12Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Real Madrid have by far the biggest salary limit in LaLiga despite Barcelona doubling theirs

Real Madrid won LaLiga handily last season and were Champions League winners under Carlo Ancelotti for a second time in three seasons, benefiting greatly from the summer acquisitions of Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler, alongside Brahim Diaz's return from loan. This past summer, Real Madrid got even stronger, too, welcoming Kylian Mbappe as a free transfer and Palmeiras prospect Endrick to further load up their vaunted attack. Now, LaLiga have released the new official salary limits, and Real Madrid are, once again, at the top of the list of spending power, based on their success and revenue generated. That is no surprise, but what may be surprising to some fans is just how much more spending power Real Madrid have above the other LaLiga clubs. The rich are about to get richer. R...

Jude Bellingham names his two favorite Real Madrid moments in the Champions League

12Sep

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Champions League, Features, LaLiga

Jude Bellingham names his two favorite Real Madrid moments in the Champions League

In just one season at Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham has already made lasting memories in the famous Royal White kit, including bangers in El Clasico and a Champions League triumph. Bellingham nearly led LaLiga in goals scored as a midfielder, providing the same all-around excellence at the Santiago Bernabeu that he did for Borussia Dortmund while becoming a more involved attacking presence. Jude has been wearing the No. 5 in an homage to Zinedine Zidane, the former Real Madrid midfielder and three-peat winning manager. Likewise, Zizou has shown Bellingham plenty of respect, too. Speaking in the Out of the Floodlights documentary, Jude Bellingham was asked by his younger brother Jobe about his favorite Real Madrid Champions League moments. He gave two, one from before his time as a ...

Two Real Madrid defenders ready to return against Real Sociedad

11Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

LaLiga

Two Real Madrid defenders ready to return against Real Sociedad

After defeating Real Betis 2-0 in a statement-making win in LaLiga, Real Madrid are preparing to face another top team in Spanish football when league play returns from the UEFA Nations League. This coming Saturday, Real Madrid will travel to the Anoeta to take on perennial Champions League contenders Real Sociedad, and after fears they would have to dig deep within their bench in defense, it looks like the Merengues are getting a key boost against La Real's high-flying attack. According to a report from MARCA, star center back Eder Militao and defense-minded left back Ferland Mendy (one of the emergency options at center back, too) are both recovered and will be able to play against Real Sociedad. That means Real Madrid are expected to be at full strength on Saturday night. Ferla...

The 3 best Real Sociedad players who could get into the 2024/25 Real Madrid squad

9Sep

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

The 3 best Real Sociedad players who could get into the 2024/25 Real Madrid squad

After a statement-making 2-0 victory over Real Betis prior to the September international "break", Real Madrid will face another top side in LaLiga next weekend, Real Sociedad. La Real have begun the season with just one win in four games, ranking 12th in the league with four points. However, Real Sociedad are traditionally a tough opponent for Real Madrid and Champions League contenders. Plus, they will be at home this Saturday night. Real Sociedad have a number of great players in their starting lineup, but the benchmark for any player is being good enough to make the Real Madrid squad, as they are the clear defending champions of Spanish football. There may only be one player on Real Sociedad who has a legitimate chance of actually starting games for Real Madrid - even then tha...