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TEAM NEWS

Madrid 'ready to make move for Haaland'

Madrid are interested in Erling Haaland in their efforts to finally replace Ronaldo's goals in the team. 

During the time since the Portuguese goalscorer left no one from Benzema, Jovic, Bale or Vinicius have proven themselves worthy of stepping up and taking his place. (Marca)

Hazard & Asensio only 2 players missing from training

Madrid are continuing preparations for El Clasico, Zidane had good news as he had almost his entire squad available at Friday's training session.

Chinese side Wuhan Zall are invited to watch El Clasico

The Chinese Super League side were carrying out pre-season in Spain and are unable to return to the city of Wuhan, the hub and origin of the Covid-19 virus. LaLiga and Real Madrid have joined forces in a gesture of solidarity with the side from the stricken region.

Brazil want Vinicius, Reinier & Rodrygo at Tokyo Olympics

CBF president Rogerio Caboclo is holding talks with Florentino Pérez with the hope he will release the Real Madrid trio for Olympic duty until 9 August, according to AS.

VOICE

Ramos heaps his praise on Messi & Zidane

"I have huge respect for him," he told La Liga. "I think he’s one of the greatest players in history and I have huge respect for him. I hope Sunday isn’t his day, that would mean we’ve done our job, and if on top of that we can get a good result even better.

'Zidane is fantastic'

“Zidane is a fantastic coach,” Ramos said when questioned about his boss. “Not just because of the statistics and all the trophies we’ve won with him, but also because he was here for many years as a player.

“He works the dressing room very well. He’s privileged in that sense; he lived it as a player, and now he manages it as a coach. Not everyone can do it.”

Mendy: El Clasico is special

Mendy believes El Clasico is unlike any other game in world football: "It's true that my first Clasico was special,

"I had played at the Camp Nou prior to that game, with Lyon, but wearing the shirt of Real Madrid everything is different.

"El Clasico is like no other game out there, we all want to win this game."

Tebas: El Clasico not under coronavirus threat

Javier Tebas said that LaLiga has a coronavirus protocol in place that may lead to games being played behind closed doors if the health authorities recommend it. Read more >>

Jesus: We know Real can go to the Etihad and beat us

Jesus is ready to play anywhere to help City win trophies after his role in UCL victory over Madrid: "The challenge is coming and it’s the biggest of the season. We know Real can go to the Etihad and beat us."

DEPTH

The Kroos mystery

Kroos' absence against Man City raised a few eyebrows around Madrid, and Zidane's 'technical decision' has remained a mystery. Click here to read the full article >>

Madrid's whole season on the line in Clasico showdown

There is one outstanding question concerning Madrid ahead of the Clasico on Sunday: Are they psychologically broken? Click here to read the full article >>

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