HALA MADRID: Zidane insists there's no problem with Bale; Today is Matchday!

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

Squad list for Osasuna clash

Bale returns to squad and Casemiro also included, but Hazard & James out.

Preview: Fede won't start as team aim narrow win

Zidane will be expecting a firm response from his side after their midweek defeat. Click here to read the full preview >>

Madrid have dropped points in half of their league visits to Osasuna

In the 14 campaigns prior to Osasuna's relegation in 2014, Los Blancos won seven, drew four and lost four on their visits to Pamplona, taking 25 points from a possible 45. Read more >>

Mbappe 'would clearly play for Madrid'?

Mbappe's mother said her son will play for Real Madrid, according to a journalist from L'Equipe.

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Zidane: There's no problem with Bale

Rumours of a rift between Zidane & Bale continues to be discussed, yet the coach has stated that he has no problem with his forward:

"We always talk, but I'm not going to tell you [what we say],"

"He could make the squad list because he's ready."

'He gave his all' - Zidane on criticism over Marcelo

Zidane admits "the knives come out" whenever Madrid lose but said criticism of Marcelo after the club's midweek Copa del Rey defeat was "upsetting". 

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'They seem like one of true Italian teams from a previous era'

Osasuna boss Jagoba Arrasate has likened Real Madrid to an Italian team for their tactics and fitness: "They have very few flaws on the tactical side; They're super powerful on the physical side.

"They seem like one of the true Italian teams from a previous era."

MATCHDAY(CET)

Today is matchday!!