REAL MADRID NEWS

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid are looking good - but it's not all perfect Despite the Italian being regarded as a skilled ‘players' coach’, it does not mean his relationship with each member of his group is perfect

FEBRUARY 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ferland Mendy - Quiet in win Mendy recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Mendy was not used much in the match Sunday, having only created one chance on the day. He's started six of the last seven games, totaling six tackles, five interceptions and four clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric - Scores game winner Modric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sevilla.

Impact Modric came off the bench and was the game-changer Sunday, scoring the lone goal in the match late for the win. It was only his second goal on the season, which will go along his four assists. He's only started twice in the last five games, totaling 15 crosses (three accurate), six chances created and three interceptions.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Andriy Lunin - Cruises to another clean sheet Lunin recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Lunin continues his upstanding form, allowing only three goals in the last seven matches while keeping four clean sheets in that span. This give him seven clean sheets in 14 appearances, which is an average of about .5 per contest.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

'You're going to create problems for us' - French president Emmanuel Macron appears to tease Kylian Mbappe over proposed Real Madrid transfer after inviting PSG star to state dinner | Goal.com US Emmanuel Macron appeared to joke with Kylian Mbappe about his proposed move to Real Madrid after inviting the PSG superstar to a state dinne...

FEBRUARY 28 • GOAL.COM

Andy Robertson to join Harry Kane at Bayern?! Bundesliga giants target Liverpool star to replace Alphonso Davies as Canadian full-back closes in on Real Madrid transfer | Goal.com US Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson as a possible replacement for Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies.

FEBRUARY 28 • GOAL.COM

Zinedine Zidane to Man Utd?! Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'dreams' of replacing Erik ten Hag with Real Madrid legend as pressure ramps up on Red Devils boss following Fulham defeat | Goal.com US Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly "dreams" of replacing Erik ten Hag with Zinedine Zidane as pressure ramps up on Red Devils boss following Fulha...

FEBRUARY 27 • GOAL.COM

Dani Carvajal - Available to play against Valencia Carvajal will be an option versus Valencia on Saturday following his one-match suspension.

Impact Carvajal has started in six of his last eight matches in which he recorded one goal on four shots (two on target), one assist and 13 crosses (one accurate). Now that the right-back has rejoined the squad, Lucas Vazquez could be the odd man out or Carvajal could shift to a more central role on the back line.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Eduardo Camavinga - Eligible to play Saturday Camavinga has served his one-match suspension and will be available versus Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Camavinga started five of his last seven matches since returning from a long-term knee injury. In those outings, the defensive midfielder registered 17 tackles (10 won), six clearances and six chances created. With Camavinga back in the squad, Aurelien Tchouameni could return to the backline.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's tale of two legends: Luka Modric the hero as Sergio Ramos returns On Sunday night, Ramos and Modric swapped shirts at the end of Madrid’s 1-0 La Liga win at home to Sevilla

FEBRUARY 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luka Modric comes off the bench to give Spanish leader Real Madrid 1-0 win over Sevilla

Luka Modric came off the bench and lifted Real Madrid to a 1-0 win over Sevilla by scoring from long range to keep his team firmly in control of the Spanish league title race

FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid facing crucial decision on Endrick arrival as Palmeiras look to capitalise on Kylian Mbappe's blockbuster transfer | Goal.com US Palmeiras are set to ask Real Madrid to delay the transfer of Endrick to the end of 2024, according to reports.

FEBRUARY 25 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid told 'there's a 99 percent chance' Kylian Mbappe completes summer transfer as La Liga president Javier Tebas claims Los Blancos won't have to sell anyone to make room for PSG superstar | Goal.com US La Liga president Javier Tebas believes there is a "99 percent chance" that Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid this summer.

FEBRUARY 24 • GOAL.COM

Furious Karim Benzema calls out 'liars' over Europe transfer return links as ex-Real Madrid forward plays down spat with Al-Ittihad | Goal.com US Karim Benzema clarified that he is happy in the Saudi Pro League and did not want to return to Europe in January.

FEBRUARY 24 • GOAL.COM

Antonio Rudiger - Available for selection Rudiger (thigh) has recovered from injury and is available for selection against Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Rudiger has been given the green light by manager Carlo Ancelotti who stated the center back is "fully recovered and will start". Rudiger has missed the last four matches in all competitions through injury.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Where will Kylian Mbappe play at Real Madrid? Carlo Ancelotti's three strategies revealed as he looks to fit French superstar alongside Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham & Rodrygo | Goal.com US With Kylian Mbappe nearing a sensational move to Real Madrid, the question of where the Frenchman fits in reportedly has three possible answ...

FEBRUARY 23 • GOAL.COM

Mato Joselu - Ankle injury confirmed Joselu has been confirmed with a bone injury to his ankle and is set to remain out indefinitely.

Impact Joselu is set for time on the sidelines with an ankle injury. He has been a valuable bench option for the team with eight goals in 25 appearances, eight of them coming as starts. Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior is set to remain the forwards for Real Madrid, with Brahim Diaz also an option to come on as a forward in the event of any injuries.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham - Back on grass Bellingham was seen running on the grass for the first time since his ankle injury.

Impact Bellingham is making his first steps back to recovery as he is expected to return for Mar 2 clash with Valencia. This puts him at good pace to return to the lineup against Leipzig for the second leg of the UCL Round of 16. Brahim Diaz is set to start again in the attacking midfield against Sevilla during his absence on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos agrees to play for Germany ahead of home Euro 2024

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos has agreed to play for Germany for the 2024 Euro Championship after a request from coach Julian Nagelsmann.

FEBRUARY 22

Toni Kroos to Play for Germany at Euro 2024 After Coming Out of International Retirement Kroos was part of the Germany team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2014.

FEBRUARY 22 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Toni Kroos to Play for Germany at Euro 2024 After Coming Out of International Retirement Kroos was part of the Germany team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2014.

FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid

Coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to deal with two more absences to an already depleted squad when Spanish league leader Real Madrid hosts Sevilla this weekend

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toni Kroos - Announces return to national team Kroos has announced that he will make a return to the German national team ahead of the 2024 Euros, per his social media.

Impact Kroos last played for the national team in 2021 during the Euros, where he announced his retirement from international duty. However, with his improved form, the midfielder has decided to make a return ahead of the 2024 tournament. He's been a huge part of the golden era of the German national team, winning the World Cup in 2014 while also getting the bronze medal during the 2010 World Cup. Kroos has totaled 106 caps, scoring 17 goals from 2010-21.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE