Tag: Real Madrid

‘His best quality’ – Alvaro Arbeloa says what everyone needs to hear about Kylian Mbappe
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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‘His best quality’ – Alvaro Arbeloa says what everyone needs to hear about Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is soon ready to return to the first team squad after being shut down for a few weeks after dealing with recurring pain in his left knee. Mbappe is one of the favorites to win the Ballon d'Or a year after winning the European Golden Shoe, both scoring and creating at a high level as the clear superstar among all the superstars at the Santiago Bernabeu. Prior to the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City, Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa took some time in the press conference to single out the Frenchman and gas him up for his best quality, his intelligence. Arbeloa said of Mbappe, via the Madrid Zone, "Mbappé is an incredibly intelligent player. To me, that's his best quality, on top of all other amazing qualities ...
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Real Madrid are ready to sell center midfielder
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

Real Madrid are ready to sell center midfielder

Every year, there are transfer rumors regarding Dani Ceballos, yet every year, he manages to stay at Real Madrid due to a lack of depth at the position. But maybe this is the summer Real part ways with a reliable, solid veteran player for something more. According to a report from Jorge C. Picon, Real Madrid want to sell Ceballos this summer, and he would reportedly move back to his former La Liga club Real Betis in a heartbeat. We have seen the Ceballos to Betis rumors before, but it feels more real this year. Real Madrid have lost Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, but with Miguel Angel and Thiago Pitarch coming up the youth ranks, a sea of change is in the air for younger players. Ceballos has helped Real in a pinch these last few years and was crucial in two Champions League campaign...
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2026 Champions League picks, score predictions for Round of 16 second leg
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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2026 Champions League picks, score predictions for Round of 16 second leg

The Champions League Round of 16 definitely delivered on the drama and the goals in the first leg, and the second leg promises to be even better. Here are the full score predictions for each of the eight games. Chelsea 2-2 PSG Chelsea will rue Liam Rosenior's decision to give Filip Jorgensen the nod, and the most laughable part of that whole ordeal is that the manager's reasoning was that Jorgensen would be better on the ball. Whoops. At home, Chelsea will have a point to prove and will go into this game with no fear, but they just do not have the quality to turn the tie around against a PSG side that is finally starting to play to its talent level when it matters most. Liverpool 2-1 Galatasaray Trips to Istanbul are never easy, and while Liverpool have major issues with their squad...
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Real Madrid get tremendous Alvaro Carreras injury news
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

Real Madrid get tremendous Alvaro Carreras injury news

Real Madrid are gearing up for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against new rivals Manchester City, holding a 3-0 lead on aggregate after an insane hat trick from center midfielder Fede Valverde. Ferland Mendy put in a great shift at left back with Alvaro Carreras still out injured, but the Frenchman himself suffered yet another injury in the result, taking him out of the Elche game, which Fran Garcia ably started. But Fran won't have to be stressed about getting exposed by a tougher Man City side, as COPE journalist Miguel Angel Diaz reports that the new signing and main starter Alvaro is expected to be ready for the Man City match. If he is in good shape, Alvaro is almost certain to start. He has been a massive upgrade offensively over Mendy and defensively ove...
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Real Madrid lose another defender for Manchester City clash
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

Real Madrid lose another defender for Manchester City clash

Real Madrid center back Raul Asencio survived a cervical injury scare against Benfica in the Champions League, but he has been out since March 7 against Celta Vigo with a muscular overload. Asencio was thus held out of the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City, as well as the last La Liga encounter over the weekend against Elche. Now, ESPN's Rodra reports that Asencio will be out of the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 as well. That makes the defense that much thinner going up against Erling Haaland, with Eder Militao still likely out. Real have been hit hard again by injuries this season, especially in defense. Hopefully, Asencio will be ready for the Atletico Madrid clash, but it is better to avoid aggravation than rush the young cen...
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Fans will love Real Madrid’s plan for Kylian Mbappe vs. Manchester City
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

Fans will love Real Madrid’s plan for Kylian Mbappe vs. Manchester City

Kylian Mbappe is set to return from another absence due to a recurring left knee issue, but now that he is rested and healed up, he will be a part of the squad against Manchester City this week for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. According to a report from journalist Jose Luis Sanchez, Mbappe may not play even though he is available. Because if the match is going well, Real do not plan on risking Mbappe, and they are instead leaving him in as an option in case they truly need him. Without Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, Madrid still destroyed Man City 3-0 behind a hat trick from Fede Valverde, so chances are they do not need him in the second leg, which means extra rest for the Frenchman before Atletico Madrid. It is a sensible strategy from the Merengues. Rest Mba...
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Arda Guler, 3 Real Madrid players who proved they deserve better in 4-1 win vs. Elche
14Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Arda Guler, 3 Real Madrid players who proved they deserve better in 4-1 win vs. Elche

Real Madrid dominated Elche despite resting some key players and having several more injured. Here are three stars who proved they either deserve better from their teams or from the fans in the 4-1 win. CM Arda Guler Real Madrid actually started Thiago Pitarch, but Arda Guler came in around the hour mark and proved why he is one of the finest playmakers in all the land. He created two chances in 30 minutes, scored a goal, and delivered a monstrous performance. But it was the ball winning that really stood out. He had an insane six tackles in that time span. Guler may not be the biggest, but he has so much heart. And we saw his competitive fire in this one, coming off the bench with an intensity we have not seen in a long time, especially when pressing and winning possession. CM Fede ...
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Real Madrid get massive Eder Militao injury news
14Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

Real Madrid get massive Eder Militao injury news

Eder Militao has missed 21 games, out since early December with a torn muscle fiber, and the Real Madrid defense has been predictably reeling with by far their best defensive player out for months with another serious injury. But the great news for Madridistas is that Militao is on the verge of returning. Per a report from MARCA, the Brazilian international is now in the final stretch of his recovery and is even in play to return at the end of the month of March. It is more likely, though, that Real Madrid give him additional risk to protect him from further injury, waiting until after the March international break for the world class center back to play. So while Militao will not be able to boost the Madrid defense against Atletico Madrid or against Manchester City, he will be ab...
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Real Madrid set to bring another youth player to the first team vs. Elche
13Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Real Madrid set to bring another youth player to the first team vs. Elche

Real Madrid will face Elche in La Liga on Saturday night after dismantling Champions League rivals Manchester City 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu, so this game could be the right time for stars to be rested and even for unknowns to get a chance. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been willing to give the youth players their turn, with Thiago Pitarch already becoming a standout in the starting lineup while another young midfielder, Miguel Angel, is making his mark in the rotation. Per a report from MARCA, Arbeloa is now ready to call up another youth player to the squad for the Elche game in Daniel Yanez, who has been a star for the Real Madrid Castilla side in the UEFA Youth Cup, recently scoring a winning goal vs. Chelsea. The 18 year old right winger made his debut with the first team las...
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Alvaro Arbeloa offers major Kylian Mbappe injury update
13Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Alvaro Arbeloa offers major Kylian Mbappe injury update

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has missed the last few games with a left knee injury that he was previously playing through, but the Merengues had to stop trotting him out there due to the risk of aggravation. Mbappe is feeling better now, so Real are evaluating when he can return. Ahead of Saturday's game against Elche, which Mbappe obviously will not be playing, Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa addressed the Mbappe injury situation. He told reporters, via Fabrizio Romano, “Mbappé is getting better every day. The mission is to have him available for Man City game. He will not play tomorrow. On Sunday, we will decide about Man City”. Real Madrid face Manchester City on Tuesday, March 17, in the Champions League second leg with a 3-0 advantage after Fede Valverde cooked Marc Gueh...
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