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Our Full Squad for Leganes clash 

Modric returns to squad, Bale, James & Vinicius out.

TEAM NEWS

Bale back in Madrid after his trip to London

He was spotted by the cameras meeting with his agent, giving rise to the rumours that he could be seeking a move away from Madrid in the January transfer window.

At around 9pm CET on Tuesday, Bale appeared from the arrivals gate at Madrid Barajas Airport after having travelled to London.

Raul recalls starting out with Madrid 25 years ago

Today is the 25th anniversary of Raúl's first team debut for Real Madrid. It was against Zaragoza at La Romareda, the same stadium where he scored his last goal for the club.

VOICE

Zidane: My relationship with Bale is good

"He never talks about leaving and I would not welcome his departure in winter. He stayed in the summer and it was the best for everyone."

Zidane: I'm sure Raul will coach Madrid one day

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of Raúl's Madrid debut, Zidane said: "The fact that it's been 25 years since his first appearance means that we're all getting a little old. I played alongside him and he was an important player for this great club.

"I'm sure he'll coach Madrid one day."

Rodrygo: Vinicius and I support each other

"We're friends and teammates and will continue to be," Rodrygo detailed in an interview.

"He has helped me a lot because he arrived a year before me in Madrid.

"There are also comparisons between players from Brazil, but we never do that ourselves; we will continue to support one another."

'Bale is ecstatic to play for Real Madrid'

"Gareth is ecstatic to play for Madrid," assured the agent before responding to the story that a move to China is being worked on.

"China? Don't believe everything you read."

Ex-Madrid doctor: I would ban Bale from playing golf

"If I were the head of Real Madrid Medical Services, I would ban Bale from playing golf," Del Corral said in a video.

IN-DEPTH

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STAT

Throw back to when Kroos was playing U17 WC

Just see his stats for Germany during the 2007 U-17 World Cup:

👕 6 games

⚽️ 5 goals

🅰️ 5 assists

OLD PIC

Atletico could have signed Raul

In 1990, Raúl's father, an avid Atletico supporter, sent his son to play for the Rojiblancos' youth team. 

He was immediately a starter scoring 65 of the team's 308 total goals, a club record.

MATCHDAY(CET)

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