REAL MADRID NEWS

Real Madrid Battles Injury Crisis Ahead of Real Sociedad Clash Real Madrid is riddled with injuries and could be without seven starters, including Éder Militão, against Real Sociedad.

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Serge Ibaka leads Real Madrid's scorers in debut victory Former OKC Thunder big man shows he still got game in first appearance on Europe’s most prominent team.

SEPTEMBER 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Eder Militao - Muscle injury confirmed Militao (thigh) has been diagnosed with a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Militao was feared to have picked up issues with Brazil, and that has been confirmed, with the defender having been diagnosed with a muscle overload in his right thigh. He will likely start his recovery process in the coming days, looking to not miss much time. He is currently questionable for Saturday's match against Sociedad, although that could quickly change, with the seriousness of the issue still unknown.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Why Leny Yoro turned down Real Madrid in favour of Man Utd transfer as staggering wage disparity revealed | Goal.com US Leny Yoro reportedly turned down Real Madrid in favour of Manchester United due to a staggering wage disparity between the two teams.

SEPTEMBER 8 • GOAL.COM

Watch out Arsenal! Real Madrid interested in signing William Saliba from Gunners in 2025 | Goal.com US Real Madrid are reportedly looking to sign Arsenal centre-back William Saliba in the summer of 2025 as they look to improve their squad.

SEPTEMBER 8 • GOAL.COM

Ancelotti on Mbappé's Integration at Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti, Italian coach of Real Madrid, highlighted at a forum in Mexico City's National Auditorium the smooth adaptation of Frenchma...

SEPTEMBER 7 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying

Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 to end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eder Militao - Picks up injury with Brazil Militao has picked up a thigh injury while on international duty with Brazil, Arancha Rodriguez of COPE Deportes reports.

Impact Further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, but if it's serious enough to rule him out for the two upcoming Brazil matches in the World Cup qualifiers, then the center-back should be considered a heavy doubt for Real Madrid's upcoming contests as well. Los Merengues will resume their Liga play against Real Sociedad on Sep. 14 and later play against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League on Sep. 17.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Can Kansas City Chiefs join the three-peat club? They're not alone in the chase

The Kansas City Chiefs are striving to three-peat — as are the UConn Huskies and Las Vegas Aces. Who are the last teams to accomplish that f...

SEPTEMBER 4

Madrid mayor criticizes Vinicius for saying Spain shouldn't host 2030 World Cup if racism continues

The mayor of Madrid criticized Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior on Wednesday after the Brazilian said Spain shouldn’t host the 2030 World Cup if the country hasn’t come to grips...

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodri emerges as Real Madrid's priority transfer target for 2025 with Man City star stalling on contract extension at Etihad Stadium | Goal.com US Rodri has reportedly emerged as Real Madrid's priority transfer target for 2025, with the Manchester City star stalling on a contract extens...

SEPTEMBER 4 • GOAL.COM

Mbappé se estrena como goleador con doblete. Real Madrid vence a Betis en la Liga Con dos goles en menos de 10 minutos, Kylian Mbappé, puso fin a su ayuno sin goles como jugador del Real Madrid en la Liga española, El astr...

SEPTEMBER 3 • LATIMES.COM

Aurelien Tchouameni - Sustains foot injury Tchouameni picked up a left foot injury while on international duty with France and has withdrawn from the national team, Mario de la Riva of Diario AS reports.

Impact The loss of Tchouameni weakens Real Madrid's midfield depth even further, as they're already missing Eduardo Camavinga (sprain), Dani Ceballos (ankle) and Jude Bellingham (calf). The potential loss of Tchouameni would force Federico Valverde to play in a more defensive role while potentially pushing someone like Luka Modrid or Arda Guler into the XI.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ferland Mendy - Withdraws from national team Mendy has picked up a thigh injury while on international duty with France and has withdrawn from the national team, Mario de la Riva of Diario AS reports.

Impact Mendy's injury is believed to be minor, but he's not going to take any risks and has decided to return to Madrid, where he'll work on his recovery. Mendy will aim to be available against Real Sociedad on Sep. 14, but if he can't recover in time, then Fran Garcia would handle the left side of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Ceballos - Suffers ankle sprain Ceballos has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, the club announced Monday.

Impact Ceballos can't catch a break when it comes to injuries, and he's expected to spend a few weeks sidelined before being cleared to return. His absence won't affect many fantasy decisions, however, as Ceballos is nothing more than a depth option in midfield for Los Merengues.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappé ends scoring drought in Spanish league with 2 goals in Real Madrid's win over Betis

Kylian Mbappé scored twice in less than 10 minutes to end his scoring drought in the Spanish league and lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over R...

SEPTEMBER 1

Rodrygo - Excellent effort before respite Rodrygo logged six crosses (four accurate), five corners and five chances created during Real Madrid's 2-0 win Sunday against Betis.

Impact Despite not directly contributing to Real Madrid's two goals Sunday, Rodrygo demonstrated a valiant effort, especially for an assist. He led in accurate crosses, chances created and corners among his team of excellent talent. Rodrygo will have a lot to show for Real's right flank, likely part of an excellent trio that includes two clear-cut superstars in Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappé ends scoring drought in Spanish league and scores 2 in Real Madrid's win over Betis

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice in less than 10 minutes to end his scoring drought in the Spanish league and lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Real Betis

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kylian Mbappe - Records brace Mbappe scored two goals on nine shots (three on goal) during Real Madrid's 2-0 win Sunday against Betis.

Impact It took until September, but Mbappe has finally got on the scoresheet for Real Madrid. With a back-heel pass from Federico Valverde, Mbappe had open space to slot one past Rui Silva for the Frenchman's first goal. Vinicius Junior later earned Real a penalty, which Mbappe successfully converted for his second. Having finally taken the metaphorical chip off his shoulder by getting on Real's scoresheet, perhaps him logging goals will come more easily after the upcoming international break.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelien Tchouameni - Excels defensively Tchouameni logged four tackles (two won), four interceptions and two blocks during Real Madrid's 2-0 win Sunday against Betis.

Impact From the 2024-25 La Liga's commencement to Sept. 1, Real Madrid's team has conceded two goals across four games. Tchouameni played a significant part in holding Real's defensive down, logging nine interceptions, five tackles won and three blocks.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

PSG keeps perfect start to French league after Mbappe's departure

Paris Saint-Germain is enjoying a perfect start to the season despite the summer departure of star striker Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid, after securing another victory -- 3-1 at L...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kylian Mbappe FINALLY ends La Liga goal drought as Real Madrid edge out Real Betis | Sporting News Canada Kylian Mbappe netted his first La Liga goals as Real Madrid cruised to a 2-0 La Liga win over Real Betis.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM