HALA MADRID: Bale & Jovic absent for training; Ramos contract won't be extended?

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TEAM NEWS

Bale and Jovic absent from training

Luka Jovic & Bale were both absent for Wednesday's session as they suffer stomach problems, according to AS.

Madrid 'not keen to offer Ramos contract renewal'

Ramos' current contract comes to an end in June 2021 and, as yet, Madrid have not been in touch with him regarding extending it. The player would like to add a further 2 years to the agreement, something that the club are not keen to offer. Read more >>

Reinier could make his Castilla debut on Sunday

Reinier Jesus completed his 2nd Castilla training session on Wednesday. The Brazilian, under Raul's command, could make his debut for the B team on Sunday against San Sebastian de los Reyes, according to Sport.

VOICE

'Barca, Inter & Juventus were looking at Mendy before Madrid'

Mendy's agent: "Barcelona, Inter and Juventus were looking at him too but Zidane really wanted him and with him, the defence of Real Madrid is now stronger."

Messi: Madrid, Juve among strongest UCL opponents

Messi believes that the team must grow more to be able to aspire to win the European title as he names Liverpool, Juventus, PSG and Madrid as Barca's biggest opponents in UCL. Read more >>

'Madrid's youth academy not the reality of football'

There are stories of the likes of Jaime Mata and Enric Gallego, who looked towards the stars and fell by the wayside before achieving their dreams later in their career, while Enrique Castano has a similar story but without the happy ending. Click here to read the interview. >>

IN-DEPTH

Marcelo has become a big problem in Madrid defence

Data shows that with Marcelo on the pitch, Madrid improve slightly in attack but the team concede goals at double the rate that they do without him. Read more >>

Florentino's galaxy of starlets at Madrid

Reinier has become the latest teenage prodigy to join the ranks at Real Madrid after completing his move from Flamengo on Tuesday. Read more >>

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