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Vinicius Junior to miss Brazil fixtures with thigh injury Vinicius Junior is not set to join up with Brazil for the September international break as the injury that he sustained against Celta Vigo i...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vinicius Junior - Hamstring injury confirmed Vinicius Junior will be sidelined indefinitely after tests confirmed a right hamstring injury suffered against Celta Vigo on Friday.

Impact The club wouldn't provide an update on Vinicius Junior's timeline other than to say "evolution pending" though it's safe to assume he will be sidelined through at least the upcoming international break if not longer. While Joselu came on for Vini versus Celta Vigo and likely has the inside track, Brahim Diaz could also be in the mix for additional minutes.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric - Yet to start this season Modric had one interception in Friday's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Modric has not started a match yet, coming off the bench the last three games. He has accepted the role as a depth option with the addition of Jude Bellingham. The midfielder, however, still maintain an important role on the team as the veteran in the group as he enters his 11th season with Los Blancos.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Makes three crosses Garcia recorded three crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia has been able to keep a consistent role in the starting XI even with his return to Real Madrid with Ferland Mendy (thigh) still injured. He's totaled eight crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (four won) during his first three starts.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Valverde - Four shots in win Valverde had four shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Valverde is still looking for his first goal of the season, totaling 10 shots (two on target) in the last three matches. He's also recorded four won tackles and six interceptions as he has switched his role to a defensive or right midfield role in Real Madrid's new 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Joselu - Gets first assist with team Joselu assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Joselu came on for Vinicius Junior, who left the match in the 18th minute with a hamstring injury, and got his first assist for the team. There is the chance that the forward could get the start against Getafe in the attack if Vinicius is not fit to play. With Espanyol last season, Joselu scored 16 goals to win the Bronze boot in La Liga.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham - Continues to score Bellingham scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Bellingham has been on a hot streak, scoring four goals in the last three matches Along with this, he's also totaled six chances created. His scoring ability will certainly leave him in the starting XI for the team during his first year with the club.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Keeps clean sheet in debut Arrizabalaga made four saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Arrizabalaga had a brilliant debut, making four saves while keeping a clean sheet. He was brought to the club on loan from Chelsea to be the starter with Thibaut Courtois out with ACL surgery. The keeper started 29 EPL for Chelsea last season, totaling 91 saves with nine clean sheets in 91 saves.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bellingham scores fourth goal in three games to lift Real Madrid over Celta

England's Jude Bellingham scored his fourth goal in three games to lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo on Friday.

AUGUST 25, 2023

Jude Bellingham scores 4th goal in 3 games to give Real Madrid 1-0 win at Celta

Jude Bellingham has scored a fourth goal in three games to lead Real Madrid to a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo and make it three victories in as many games in the Spanish league

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without a Star Striker, Real Madrid Ventures Into Unfamiliar Territory Karim Benzema is gone. The chances of signing Kylian Mbappé are waning. So what happens when a club known for superstar scorers presses forw...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Vinicius Junior - Brought off injured Vinicius Junior was brought off with an apparent hamstring injury during Friday's clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact Vinicius Junior made it only 18 minutes before being brought off with a hamstring issue. Joselu came on to replace him and could see more playing time if the injury proves to be serious. It's an awful turn but it comes at a more manageable time with an international break right around the corner for the winger to work on recovering. His first chance to return would be a Sept. 2 clash with Getafe.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bonmati, Kerr, Wiegman and Vilda nominated for UEFA awards UEFA has announced Aitana Bonmati, Olga Carmona, and Sam Kerr as the three nominees for the 2022-23 Women’s player of the year award. Bonmat...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pivotal Bellingham and a new role for Vinicius Jr - analysing Real Madrid's new setup It's still early days, but Real Madrid look to have hit on a successful new formation that puts Jude Bellingham at the heart of the attack

AUGUST 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid goes for its third straight win to start the Spanish league behind red-hot Bellingham

Jude Bellingham’s promising start with Real Madrid has quickly helped quell some of the disappointment prompted by Karim Benzema’s departure and the club’s failure to bring in Kyli...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ferland Mendy - Not in traveling squad Mendy (thigh) was not included in the squad list for Friday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Mendy is going to be watching the match from the bench for the third straight week as his thigh injury still lingers. The French defender has now missed all three of Real Madrid's season openers and is not off to a good start this campaign after already having an injury riddled season last year. Once Mendy is healthy he is almost guaranteed to be back in the starting lineup, but with this extended period away he is only giving Fran Garcia more time to get comfortable in his position.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid's 'Bellingham phenomenon' is taking over Spanish football England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid won 3-1 at Almeria – and it wasn't just his new club's fans that were excited

AUGUST 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toni Kroos - Assists in win Kroos assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 win against Almeria.

Impact Kroos got the start Saturday with Eduardo Camavinga picking up a knock during training this week. He assisted for his first of the season while also totaling five crosses in 72 minutes of play. The midfielder will continue to be an important piece of the midfielder, despite not being a full time starter anymore.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Junior - Gets goal Vinicius Junior scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Almeria.

Impact Vinicius Junior got his first goal of the season to help seal the win for the team Saturday. He's been very active in front of the net during the last two matches, recording seven shots (three on target) in that span. With a formation change this season, the forward has switched to a second striker, playing alongside Rodrygo in the number nine position for the 2023/24 campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham - Nets brace Bellingham scored two goals and assisted once from six shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Almeria.

Impact Bellingham is already starting the season on the right foot, scoring two goals with an assist during his first two matches of the season. Within those games, the midfielder has recorded eight shots (five on target) and four chances created. He will look to keep his scoring streak going with a visit to Celta Vigo on Friday.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andriy Lunin - Seven saves in win Lunin had seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Lunin was able to put up a great performance during his second start of the season, making seven saves to take the win Saturday. With Kepa Arrizabalaga joining the team on loan, he will now have competition for the starting role with the absence of Thibaut Courtois.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE