JUNE 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
REAL MADRID 9-3-1 · 2ND IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
9-3-1 · 2ND IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Karim Benzema reveals key factor in ditching Real Madrid for Al Ittihad Karim Benzema reveals one of the primary factors that influenced his decision to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad from Real Madrid...
The Players Are the Trophies Now Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia’s push in sports. Karim Benzema’s signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi’s re...
JUNE 9, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
Fran Garcia - Returns to Real Madrid Garcia will make a return to Real Madrid after agreeing to a four-year deal on a free transfer from Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Garcia had been part of the Real Madrid academy while making 57 appearances with Real Madrid B from 2018-2021. He was then loaned to Rayo Vallecano, where the deal was made permanent for two seasons. He was given consistent time with Vallecano to develop, starting all 72 appearances while generating three goals and three assists on 284 crosses (63 accurate) and 144 tackles (89 won). He is expected to have some fierce competition for starting left back role while growing the depth of the back line with him, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga all options to start heading into the 2023/24 campaign.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why MLS has never seen a player like Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is the most accomplished player to ever join MLS — but by how much? Here are 10 former MLS players that share Messi's icon stat...JUNE 9, 2023
Jude Bellingham - Real Madrid move agreed Bellingham will join Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund after the two clubs reached an agreement, Dortmund announced Wednesday.
Impact Bellingham has long been rumored to join one of Europe's top clubs and he will now be set for his dream move to Real Madrid. Bellingham turned in perhaps his best single season with Dortmund during his final season, scoring eight times and assisting four more times. On the whole Bellingham created 34 chances and shot 67 times while making 76 tackles. Bellingham will likely begin to replace the aging Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, partnering Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga in a new-look Madrid midfield three.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Toni Kroos - Entering 10th season with club Kroos will end the campaign totaling 35 starts in 42 appearances in all competitions, recording two goals and six assists on 150 crosses (42 won) and 79 tackles (48 won).
Impact Kroos ends yet another successful season with the club, averaging about 3.2 crosses and two tackles per match. He will be entering his final year with the club, but could extend his contract if he can keep another healthy season. However, with the possible addition of Jude Bellingham along with Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, and Luca Modric, the midfielder could see his starting role shared with a stacked midfield lineup for the 2023/24 campaign.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Valverde - Set for bigger role next season Valverde finishes the season recording 40 starts in 45 appearances in all competitions, totaling nine goals and seven assists on 87 shots (29 on target), 62 chances created and 49...
Impact Valverde recorded a career high of goals and assist during his breakout season with the club. He had switched back and forth from winger to center midfield, but this could change next season with the departure of Marco Asensio. Also with Jude Bellingham likely joining the club, he is expected to start in the midfield with Valverde securing a stable winger position, while Rodrygo moves as a false nine for the 2023/24 campaign.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jude Bellingham's transfer to Real Madrid - the key questions answered Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have agreed a fee for Jude Bellingham - here's all you need to know about the deal...
JUNE 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'Jude Bellingham picking Madrid is a bit of a surprise' | 'It's good news for England' Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol explains why it appears that Jude Bellingham has picked Real Madrid as his next club, turning...
JUNE 7, 2023 • SKY.COM
Jude Bellingham set to join Real Madrid for $110 million transfer fee
Borussia Dortmund has sold its young star to Real Madrid for the second-biggest transfer fee in Bundesliga history.JUNE 7, 2023
Jude Bellingham is the most rounded talent in football - here's how he will improve Real Madrid For the second time in his career Jude Bellingham has chosen to move to a new footballing culture - here's how the data says he'll fit in
JUNE 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Madrid reach Bellingham agreement with Dortmund Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jude Bellingham. Madrid are set to pay Dortmund in excess of €100millio...
JUNE 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Juventus plans to leave Super League project after season of legal turmoil
Juventus plans to leave the Super League project still being pursued by Real Madrid and Barcelona, though the club denied it had been threat...JUNE 6, 2023
Karim Benzema becomes Saudi league’s latest star after signing with Al-Ittihad
Karim Benzema has become the latest soccer star to move to Saudi Arabia, signing with Al-Ittihad on Tuesday.JUNE 6, 2023
Karim Benzema's Real Madrid departure - the full story of uncertainty, surprise, intrigue Karim Benzema's Real Madrid departure brings an end to a legendary chapter in the club's history. This is how it happened
JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Karim Benzema Joins Al-Ittihad, Becoming Latest Saudi Sports Prize The acquisition of Benzema is part of a billion-dollar project to lure global stars to Saudi Arabia’s top league and expand the kingdom’s sp...
JUNE 6, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM
Karim Benzema's Real Madrid goodbye was soft, subdued, and strangely fitting After 14 seasons, Karim Benzema made his final appearance for Real Madrid on Sunday. The way he said farewell was fitting
JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Karim Benzema becomes the Saudi league's latest star after signing with Al-Ittihad
Karim Benzema has become the latest soccer star to move to Saudi Arabia after signing with the national champion Al-IttihadJUNE 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Juventus reveal plan to pull out of European Super Leaguee Juventus have confirmed they plan to pull out of the European Super League. The Italian side revealed on Tuesday that they have written to B...
JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
On 'a sad day,' Karim Benzema says goodbye to Real Madrid
Karim Benzema has officially bid farewell to Real MadridJUNE 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seven punished for acts of racism towards Vinicius Jr Seven people have been punished by Spain’s anti-violence commission for separate acts of racism towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior....
JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rodrygo - Started last match of season Rodrygo registered three shots (zero on target) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.
Impact Rodrygo has been able to remain healthy all season, which resulted in 35 starts in 46 appearances in all competitions, generating 10 goals and 10 assists in 123 shots (44 on target). Unless Real Madrid sign a striker, Rodrygo is set to play in the number nine position with Karim Benzema departing from the club. He had made 15 starts at forward, totaling five goals on 56 shots (16 on target). Him along with Brazilian teammate Vinicius Junior are expected to take up most of the responsibility to score goals for the team next season, with the help of Federico Valverde, who will likely transition to a full-time winger.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vinicius Junior - Completes another stellar season Vinicius Junior recorded one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.
Impact Despite a quiet end to the season, Vinicius Junior continues to be one of the best wingers in the league after another successful campaign. With 10 goals, nine assists, and 64 chances created, he finished with the second most assists and the sixth most chances created in La Liga. The issue of fouls suffered by the winger continues to be a problem, having had 122 fouls suffered, which lead the league. Nevertheless, Vinicius was still able to keep healthy and consistent while also putting up upstanding performances in the Champions League, scoring seven goals and five assists on 77 shots (36 on target) in 12 appearances, 11 of them coming as starts. With Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio leaving the club, he is expected to have more reasonability in the attack as their number one goal scorer, unless Real Madrid can sign another forward to accompany him.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thibaut Courtois - Season high of saves in last match Courtois had eight saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.
Impact Courtois ends the season on a high note, recording a season-high of saves to keep the draw Sunday. Several defensive woes led the keeper to keep just 10 league clean sheets. However, he was still able to remain one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga with an average of less than a goal a match on 89 saves. His performances during the Champions League remains elite, totaling five clean sheets while allowing 11 goals in 10 appearances.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How Real Madrid could replace Benzema: The marquee signing, the data pick and more... With Benzema leaving, Madrid have a huge hole to fill up front. We analyse just why Ancelotti likes Kane, plus some other possible options
JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
