Category: Real Madrid
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Real Madrid vs Real Betis Preview: 3 key things to watch according to the stats
Real Madrid will host Real Betis in their fourth fixture of the LaLiga 2022/23 season. These are the only two teams with a 100% record and they are at the top of the league table. Real Madrid have made a bright start to their title defence. They have secured three wins in three games and…
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Under the microscope: How Antonio Rüdiger is settling into Real Madrid’s defence
Real Madrid made some crucial signings in the summer. One of the biggest names that arrived at the Bernabeu was the German international defender, Antonio Rüdiger. He is regarded as one of the best active defenders. The 29-year-old spent five years at Chelsea before joining Madrid and won two European titles: the UEFA Champions League…
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Under the microscope: How will Tchouameni fuel up the midfield after Casemiro’s departure?
Real Madrid signed the 22-year-old French midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, from Monaco. He was brought in as a future prospect so that he could learn tricks and tips from the midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Casemiro. The surprising departure of Casemiro has changed the dynamic of Real Madrid’s midfield, and Tchouameni has been…
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LaLiga Stats Gallery: Counterattacks, recoveries, passes to final third and more from Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid continued their 100% win record in the season with a 3-1 victory over Espanyol in the LaLiga. Karim Benzema once again came to the rescue of the defending champions and scored two goals in the last few minutes to help his side achieve another win. Espanyol’s goalkeeper, Benjamin Lecomte, was sent off in…
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Transfer Talk: Edinson Cavani – The Uruguayan veteran could be Karim Benzema’s short-term backup
Real Madrid had one of their best campaigns last season, winning both the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. This summer, they have made only two signings so far – Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea and Aurélien Tchouaméni from AS Monaco. More importantly, they shifted players they no longer needed. With Luka Jovic and Borja Mayoral gone, and…
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Transfer Talk: Edin Džeko – A possible backup for Karim Benzema
Since letting go of Luka Jovic for free to Serie A team Fiorentina, Real Madrid have been on the hunt for a striker who can be an understudy to Karim Benzema. With the club also transfer listing Borja Mayoral and Mariano Diaz, Los Blancos might fall short of depth at the centre-forward position. last season,…
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Under the microscope: Federico Valverde – The tenacious midfielder who somewhat flew under the radar
In recent years, Real Madrid have somewhat ditched their famous Galactico Policy and started to bring in young players who can be moulded into future superstars. This has become apparent with their recruitment from South America. While Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes’ arrivals from Flamengo and Santos, respectively, received some attention, the same cannot be…
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Under the microscope: Dani Carvajal – So consistent, yet so underrated
Real Madrid clinched their record-extending 35th LaLiga crown and their 14th UEFA Champions League title. While the likes of Benzema, Vinicius Jr., Modric and Kroos grabbed the headlines, one man who flew under the radar, yet again, was right-back, Dani Carvajal. The Spaniard is closing in on 350 appearances for the club, which he will…
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Under the microscope: Why Real Madrid should ditch Eden Hazard
When Real Madrid signed Eden Hazard from Chelsea in the summer of 2019 for an initial €115 million, it was widely expected that he would be the next superstar Galactico of the team. However, a combination of recurring lengthy injuries and a lethargic attitude has seen him slip down the pecking order in the attacking…
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Under the microscope: Casemiro – The steel of Real Madrid’s midfield
Real Madrid enjoyed a historic campaign last season as they clinched their record-extending 35th La =Liga title and 14th UEFA Champions League crown. Key to Los Blancos was Karim Benzema firing on all cylinders, the development of Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric ageing like fine wine and a rock-solid defence that conceded only 31 goals, the…