HALA MADRID: Zidane insists Vinicius won't leave in January; Today is MATCHDAY!!

Hello Merengues, we bring you all-important Real Madrid news in the past 24 hours. Hala Madrid!

TEAM NEWS

Vinicius replaces injured Hazard in squad

Vinicius has been named in Madrid's squad to face Alaves, returning after missing out on the previous two squad lists.

Alaves vs Real Madrid preview

Madrid’s recent run of form will be put to the test when Zidane’s side travel to Mendizorrotza to take on Alavés as they seek to move to the top of the table for the first time since match week eight and apply some pressure on Barcelona.

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Zidane: Vinicius won't leave

Zidane has dismissed any suggestion that starlet Vinicius Junior will leave Real Madrid in January despite a lack of playing time.

Carvajal vs Joselu: The battle of the brothers-in-law

Saturday's match between Alaves and Real Madrid will be a really special one for Joselu and Dani Carvajal.

The striker and the right-back will be going up against each other in the Basque Country and it'll be a family feud as they are brothers-in-law.

These two players, who were together in Castilla in 2010, are partners with a pair of twins.

Police to be given all the support at El Clasico (Marca)

It's too early for announcements on the police deployment for El Clasico at the Camp Nou on December 18, but work is already under way to ensure the match takes place without any issues.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Inter planning summer assault for James

Inter are planning a summer assault for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, reports La Repubblica.

James rejects Arsenal move (Marca)

James Rodriguez has rejected the possibility of joining Premier League club Arsenal, report Marca.

Barcelona could have 'stolen' Fede Valverde

Rodolfo Catino, the vice president of Peñarol, has revealed that Barcelona made an offer for Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde.

IN-DEPTH

Why sign Pogba if Fede Valverde is already here?

What is logical about paying Manchester United €120-150m in the summer (or in January) for Pogba's services, taking into regard Los Blancos' noticeable improvement with Valverde in the team?

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The slow decline of Vinicius' involvement this season

Vinicius was not called into the squad against Real Sociedad and PSG and only played 9% of the total minutes during a busy Real Madrid patch in November.

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MATCHDAY(CET)

The Match is coming soon!! Cannot wait anymore!