HALA MADRID: Benzema & Bale ruled out of Supercopa; Bale nears Madrid exit?

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

ABOUT SUPERCOPA

Squad for Valencia clash

Madrid duo Benzema and Bale have been ruled out of this week's Spanish Super Cup which is to be held in Saudi Arabia. Marcelo returns.

Madrid confirm Benzema bruised his left leg & Bale diagnosed with URI

After the medical tests performed by Madrid today, Benzema has been diagnosed with a lesion in the semimembranous muscle due to bruising on his left leg. Bale has been diagnosed with an infection in the upper respiratory tract.

Madrid's kids will challenge for the Supercopa

Zidane will have to call on the kids as Madrid compete for the first piece of silverware on offer this season in the Supercopa de Espana. Read more >>

Benzema injury offers Jovic time to shine in Supercopa

With the absence of Bale and Benzema, Luka Jovic will will serve as Madrid's greatest offensive hope in Saudi Arabia. Read more >>

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Bale nears Madrid exit 

Bale's Real Madrid exit may finally be nearing with president Florentino Perez finding a buyer for the Welshman. Read more >>

Reinier to sign long-term deal with Madrid as the transfer is finalised (AS)

AS understands that the Flamengo starlet's transfer to Real Madrid has all but been finalised, with the player and his family now learning Spanish. Read more >>

D.C. United targeting a smove for Modric

According to The Athletic,  MLS side D.C. United are targeting a sensational move for Luka Modric and have already held talks on his signing.

Brahim Diaz tells Madrid he wants to stay (Cadena Ser)

Madrid want a January exit for playmaker Brahim Diaz but the player has rejected the idea, according to reports.

IN-DEPTH

Zidane will be patient with James Rodriguez

There's a lot of speculation about relationship between Zidane & James. Some say it's not great, others say it's fine. Click here to read the full article. >>

Courtois has finally arrived at Madrid with keeper in the form of his life

It wasn't so long ago that there were serious doubts about whether Thibaut Courtois was the best goalkeeper at Real Madrid. On Saturday Zinedine Zidane was calling him: 'the best keeper in the world'. Click here to read the full article. >>

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