HALA MADRID: Benzema facing charge after losing legal fight in 'Valbuena affair'

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TEAM NEWS

Madrid squad for UCL clash vs Club Brugge

Bale returns to the squad as Zidane decideds to rest key players Ramos and Kroos in view of that they have already qualified for last 16. 

Hazard, James and Marcelo, who all pick up injuries, are dropped out of the list for Brugge trip.

OFFICIAL: Hernandez Hernandez to referee El Clasico

Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez will be the referee of El Clasico on December 18.

Madrid aren't happy with Clasico refereeing appointment

The club recall several occasions where they were not in agreement with some of the Canary Islander's decisions.

In the past, Hernandez Hernandez has ruled out a goal from Gareth Bale, sent off Sergio Ramos and refused to award a penalty to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Benzema facing charge after losing legal fight in 'Valbuena affair'

It has been confirmed that Benzema, Djibril Cisse & Co. lose latest legal fight in the Mathieu Valbuena sextape affair.

This means that the validity of all the evidence collected by the prosecution is maintained, which could lead Benzema to sit on the bench at the end of the instruction procedure.

Injured James Rodriguez needs a miracle to make the Clasico

The Colombian playmaker stepped on the pitches in Sunday's training session and did the same on Monday, but he trained without the ball.

Although he wasn't expected to be a starter after missing the last few games, it will be difficult to even see him on the bench at the Camp Nou.

James will not be fully fit until December 18, as he has struggled with injuries so far in his second Los Blancos spell.

VOICE

Van de Beek on Madrid links: They are rumours

Asked about the move to Madrid, Van de Beek said: "They are rumours, it isn't something I think about. The most important thing is the game tomorrow [Tuesday]."

'Vinicius is wonderful & has great potential'

Madrid legend Emilio Butraguen: "I think he completed a great match.

"For someone to create as many goal scoring chances, he is just wonderful. He dribbles past opponents, he is powerful and he’s quick."

DEPTH

Barca & Madrid both find their form before El Clasico

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Zidane's weighing up the alternatives to stop Messi (Sport)

Zidane has become obsessed with how to stop Lionel Messi. Click here to read the full article. >>

Casemiro must avoid getting booked against Valencia before Clasico

Casemiro picked up his fourth yellow cards in Week 12 against Betis - if he is booked at Mestalla he will miss El Clásico on 18 December.

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MATCHDAY(CET)

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