HALA MADRID: Bale & Jovic have returned to training; Valverde welcomes 1st baby!

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TEAM NEWS

Bale & Jovic return to training from gastroenteritis 

Madrid were able to welcome back Bale and Jovic to training on Thursday morning, with both having missed Wednesday's session due to gastroenteritis.

BE A FATHER! Fede Valverde welcomes his first baby!

Fede Valvede and his partner, Mina Bonino, welcomed their first child to the world at 00:02 CET on February 20.

VOICE

Casemiro: I want Neymar to join Madrid

Casemiro: "I wanted Neymar to come to Real Madrid, I speak to him almost every day, he's a great player."

'Valverde quickly moving up the ladder'

Casemiro also heaped praise on Valverde: "I said he's going to be one of the best No.8s in the world in two years, "Casemiro said in an interview with Libero magazine.

"I think I was wrong because he's quickly moving up the ladder. He's having an incredible season, he's one of the most important players for us and he's growing in every game."

Sterling: What Zidane's done isn't down to luck

The Man City player attended Diario AS in Manchester to analyse the Champions League Last 16 tie. "Real Madrid is a fantastic club ". Click here to read the full interview >>

Vinicius responds to: Are you virgin?

Vinicius Junior has revealed some intimate facts about himself on his YouTube channel, 'Vinicius Jr'. Click here to read the full interview >>

Wolves star Traore open to Madrid move

Adama Traore on potential move to the Bernabeu: "It wouldn't be a problem for me.

"I don't close the door to anything. Right now I am very happy here, the operation of the team is fantastic."

DEPTH

Modric holds the key to the future of Madrid's midfield

Modric's contract draws to a close in 2021 and Madrid's transfer planning with regards to their midfield will depend on the Croatian's decision about his future. Click here to read the full article >>

Florentino and Ramos' strange relationship

Both Real Madrid club president and first team captain have maintained a tense relationship over the years and are now resigned to get along. Click here to read the full article >>

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