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Real Madrid Is on a Great Run of Form

With its remarkable results so far this season, Real Madrid, the storied club, has been creating ripples in the football world. With a history of achieving success regularly, the club this year again has started on the right note staying in contention for the title and domestic cup. A major reason behind this dominant showing by the club has been mainly impressive performances by key players. The group has displayed strong offensive proficiency and sound defensive skills throughout the season with excellent performances. Just a few points behind its ferocious rivals, Real Madrid, is now ranked second in the league. Recent Real Madrid success over the stern competition at home was evidence of their outstanding form.

Positive News for Real Madrid as a Key Player Is Fit

Following the most recent scans that were performed on the goalkeeper, Real Madrid has learned that Thibaut Courtois does not have a muscle injury but rather just an overload. This is somewhat of a positive development. This assertion is made by journalist Carlos Rodriguez, who claims that Courtois’ most recent MRI scans did not reveal any muscle damage.

During the warmup before RCD Mallorca’s La Liga match on Sunday, Courtois pulled up because of some pain in his groin. As Los Blancos went on to lose 1-0 at Son Moix as a result, manager Carlo Ancelotti had to pull the Belgian international out of the starting lineup and replace him with Andriy Lunin. Courtois was not included in the group that flew to Morocco yesterday for the FIFA Club World Cup due to the injury. However, manager Ancelotti confirmed in his press conference earlier today that the goalkeeper’s name is still on the squad list.

Ancelotti Responds to the Rumors of His Leaving Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid talked on a radio station and discussed the rumors regarding his keenness on leaving Real Madrid to coach the national team of Brazil in the summer of 2023.

Ancelotti said that he doesn’t know what is going to happen in the future but he is very happy in Real Madrid. He has a contract with the club until 2024. He does not want to leave unless he is sacked and denied the reports published by the Brazilian press.

HOW REAL MADRID COULD LIKE UP AGAINST RB LEIPZIG IN UCL

After a minor bump at the start of the month, Real Madrid have recovered well and are back at the top of the La Liga standings while also booking a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. A last-gasp draw against Shakhtar Donetsk, thanks to Antonio Rudiger’s brave header, secured qualification to the next round for Los Blancos. Now the focus will be to nail down the top spot in Group F for themselves, which they can do by avoiding defeat against RB Leipzig tonight.

Starters

Thibaut Courtois made his return from injury this past weekend against Sevilla and is certain to man the goal again, despite Andriy Lunin’s impressive displays in the absence of the Belgian international.

As for the rest of the side, there could be plenty of changes made by manager Ancelotti on the night in Germany. Lucas Vazquez has performed solidly whenever given an opportunity and could be in line for a start at right-back ahead of Dani Carvajal.

REAL MADRID SUFFER MASSIVE BLOW AHEAD OF THEIR CLASH AGAINST ATLETICO

Real Madrid have been in top form in La Liga this season. They have won all five of their games and sit at the top of the table, with maximum points. Barcelona are starting to breath down their necks though, two points behind at second and thus, Carlo Ancelotti’s side cannot afford to slip up. And Atletico Madrid are quite some distance away at seventh, with 10 points from their first five games. But when Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet up this weekend, it is expected to be a tight game, like most of these contests have been in recent years.

Thus, Ancelotti will know that his side will need to be on their A-game. But unfortunately, it looks like they will be without their best player. Karim Benzema got injured against Celtic in the Champions League but there were hopes that he could regain fitness in time to feature against Atletico Madrid. But as tweeted out by Miguel Angel Diaz, Benzema is practically ruled out for next Sunday’s Metropolitano game.

BAYERN MUNICH RIVAL BARCELONA, REAL MADRID IN FLORIAN WIRTZ PURSUIT

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, some of Europe’s biggest clubs are already making preparations for the 2023 summer transfer window. And 19-year-old German prodigy Florian Wirtz is the subject of interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Florian Wirtz has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising young attackers since joining Bayer Leverkusen from 1. FC Koln in January 2020. The teenage wonderkid has not looked back since making his first-team debut for the Bundesliga giants in May 2020, becoming a pivotal figure following Kai Havertz’s departure two years ago.

The 19-year-old had been enjoying a brilliant 2021/22 campaign with Bayer Leverkusen before a long-term knee injury ended his season prematurely. But the German prodigy had amassed ten goals and 14 assists in 31 appearances before that. And despite being out injured, Wirtz has done enough to capture the attention of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

LIVERPOOL MOVE FOR REAL MADRID’S MARCO ASENSIO RULED OUT

According to a report by Liverpool Echo, Liverpool will not pursue Marco Asensio this year as the Reds are done with their incoming business in the summer transfer window. The Real Madrid forward is open to taking a pay cut to join the Merseyside giants ahead of the 2022/23 season. Marco Asensio might be feeling he has done little wrong to be in an uncertain situation at Real Madrid coming into the summer transfer window. The Spanish international ended the 2021/22 campaign as Real Madrid’s third-highest scorer, behind Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, after finding the back of the net 12 times in 42 appearances across all competitions.

But Asensio has entered the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, leaving Los Blancos in a spot of bother over his long-term future. The 26-year-old has no shortage of suitors either, with several clubs in the Premier League keen on signing him. And widespread reports have also linked Liverpool with the Real Madrid forward. Liverpool lost Sadio Mane, Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino in the early days of the summer transfer window while adding Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho to the first-team squad. And while there is a feeling that Jurgen Klopp might not have enough backup options, he now has six recognised attackers at his disposal.

BENZEMA CONTINUES CLUB FORM FOR FRANCE

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema continued his impressive club form for his country after he scored during the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League encounter with Euro 2020 finalists Denmark. Benzema scored for France, but it was not enough after they were beaten by the Danes via a 2-1 scoreline during the game played in Saint-Denis. It was the 2022/23 Nations League opener for the two teams in Group A1.

Karim Benzema was in sensational form for Real Madrid during the just concluded club season and he’s the leading contender for this year’s Ballond’oras a result. The Frenchman scored 27 goals as Real Madrid won the Spanish La Liga. In addition to winning the Golden Boot accolade known as Pichichi in La Liga, Benzema also won the Champions League Golden Boot with 15 goals as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in the final thanks to the second half strike from Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian attacker scored from close range to propel Real Madrid to victory thereby making it 14 European titles, which is twice as many as the next team, AC Milan on seven titles.

UCL FINAL: MADRID, LIVERPOOL REKINDLE RIVALRY

Real Madrid and Liverpool will rekindle their rivalry on the UEFA Champions League (UCL) stage when the two teams meet in the final. The two teams survived their respective semifinal tie this week to book their spot in the final scheduled to take place in Paris at the end of the month.

The UCL final this season would be a repeat of the one from four seasons ago when Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win the last of their 13 European titles. Welshman Gareth Bale was the star of the game after he scored twice to lead his team to victory.

REAL AGREE DEAL TO SIGN RUDIGER

Spanish La Ligagiants Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a free transfer deal to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. This is according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano who stated that both Rudiger and Real Madrid have an agreement that the player will join them on a free transfer this summer, but nothing has been signed. The journalist revealed the information on German international centre back via his Twitter handle.

Chelsea defender Rudiger is one of the most sought-after players in European football. The German defender is the subject of interest from several clubs in Europe. Apart from Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Juventus have all been credited with an interest in the player who has a few months to go on his current deal with Chelsea.

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