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TEAM NEWS & RUMOURS

There'll be no mid-season reinforcements to Madrid squad (AS)

Club and coach are in agreement that there'll be no mid-season reinforcements to the squad, although Mariano Díaz and Brahim Díaz will go out on loan, according to AS.

But as Marca report, Madrid watching half of Lille: Soumare, Osimhen and Gabriel 

Madrid have set their focus on Lille, particularly on the three aforementioned players. Read more >>

Zidane: Hazard 100% out of Spanish Super Cup next week

"He's 100% out of the Spanish Super Cup. He isn't going to travel and for now he's continuing with his recovery. Hopefully when we get back from the Super Cup we'll start seeing him back with us bit by bit."

Supercopa rules: Teams will name 18-man squads

On each match day, each side will choose 18-man squads, meaning not everyone who travels will be on the bench.

Getafe to welcome Madrid for a sold-out derby

Madrid will take on Getafe in front of a full house at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Saturday.

Roma targeting Mariano Diaz (CdS)

Roma are reportedly targeting Mariano Diaz to replace Nikola Kalinic, who has been offered to Newcastle United.

Madrid keen on landing Sevilla defender Carlos (El Desmarque)

Real Madrid are keen on landing in-form Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, according to El Desmarque. 

The 26-year-old has started all 18 of Sevilla's La Liga games to date this campaign and has emerged as one of the best performers in the Spanish top-flight.

VOICE

'I'm not Varane, I'm Rafa!'

Varane has revealed a conversation that he had with Ronaldo back in 2011.

"Varane, in the middle," the Frenchman told Onze Mundial when recollecting an anecdote involving Cristiano and himself during one of his first training sessions after joining Madrid.

"I'm not Varane, I'm Rafa," he responded. Click here to read the full interview. >>

Varane: A draw for Madrid is catastrophic

arane has offered an insight into the pressure placed on the shoulders of Madrid players: "It's a level of standards greater than at any other club. We feel this and live with it. Not all footballers can live with this. I have seen players that can't cope."

'He's a friend of mine' - Reguilon reveals close relationship with Fede Valverde

"I have a very special affection for Fede, he's a close friend of mine," Reguilon told Estadio Deportivo.

"He's a top lad, I speak to him lots of days and I'm happy for what he's experiencing.

IN-DEPTH

Bale, Marcelo, James... 7 Madrid players with a point to prove in 2020

Several members of Zidane's Madrid squad will be looking to get back on track in the new calendar year. Click here to read the full article. >>

Sign last big contract, win with Spain again...10 challenges for Ramos in 2020

After a 2019 full of broken records, Sergio Ramos is ready to go again in 2020. Click here to read the full article. >>

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