HALA MADRID: Soap opera of El Clasico still going on; Madrid eye Lewandowski?

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SOAP OPERA OF EL CLASICO

OFFICIAL: La Liga does NOT agree El Clasico to play on December 18th

La Liga does NOT agree with the decision that El Clasico to play on December 18th, and they may take legal action to appeal.

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WHAT HAPPENED

Real Madrid considering a move for Lewandowski in January (Ok Diario)

The Pole is contracted at the Bavarian club until 2023 and despite now being aged 31, he is thought to cost in excess of €75m - which would be a significant outlay by the club.

Modric returns to Madrid training with teammates while Bale works individually

The pair missed their team's last couple of games against Real Mallorca in LaLiga Santander and Galatasaray in the Champions League.

They were both injured in the match between Wales and Croatia during the last international break.

Ramos fined by Treasury but he claims he is up to date with tax payments

It's claimed that there are irregularities with the taxation of his image rights, but the defender denies it.

VOICE

Kroos: We play for each other and not just for Zidane

"We started the season poorly and the Champions League is no exception," he said. 

"The victory was important to think about the last 16 and we are all together with the manager. We win and lose together. We don't play for Zidane, we don't play for one person. We play together."

Panenka: Ramos is one of the best in the world

"If I was a coach, I would always want to have a player like Ramos in my team. He is one of the best defenders in the world.” 

Celta player Aspas: Pique is less aggressive than Ramos who is a lot more on top

Who is tough as a central defender now? Aspas: "Sergio Ramos is one of them. He's very aggressive. For example... Pique, who was here recently is less aggressive than him. Ramos is a lot more on top."

MADRID COLUMN

Hazard and Benzema partnership proves fruitful

Hazard passed the ball 11 times to Benzema, whilst the Frenchman returned the favour on 12 occasions, and their interchangeable movement provided an interesting look into the short-term future of Zidane's team.

Fede Valverde goes from strength to strength

The Uruguayan midfielder has gone from strength to strength under Zidane and his latest performance in Istanbul further demonstrated his maturity beyond his age.

The 21-year-old regained possession for his team on seven occasions and made 35 successful passes out of the 44 attempted. He covers lots of ground and helps the team to transition from defence to attack thanks to his pace and understanding of the game.

Kroos is having the best season of his Real Madrid career

The German has improved his shots per game and the amount of chances he is creating as he recovers his best form under Zidane, who has always trusted him.

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MATCHDAY (CET)

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