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Real Madrid vs. Espanyol Preview, Tips and Odds

Gooty — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:17:35 +0000

The fixture between hosts Real Madrid and Espanyol will take place on 22/09/2018, starting at 21:45. Real Madrid needs a win after losing 2 points in the championship due to a tie in a clash against Athletic Bilbao in the last round.

Hosts Los Blancos scored a 3-0 win mid-week in a UEFA Champions League game against Roma. Isco, Gareth Bale, and Mariano Diaz all netted goals during the match.
On the other hand, Espanyol has played 4 games since the start of the season, which resulted in 2 wins, 1 defeat, and a tie. Espanyol prevailed over Levante in their last game. There is no room for doubt the players of coach Rubi will lack no motivation in the forthcoming clash against Los Blancos.

Real Madrid vs. Espanyol Odds

The expectations of most analysts are for Real Madrid to prevail in this clash, even more so considering the team is hosting the game on their home stadium Santiago Bernabéu. In our opinion, Espanyol should not be underestimated and may surprise with a win this Saturday, despite the fact they have not hosted a winning match against Los Blancos since 1996.
According to one of the largest bookmakers, bet365, the odds of Real Madrid winning are 2-11 (1.22). The draw is priced at 6-1 (7.00) while a win for Espanyol has odds of 12-1 (13.00).

Real Madrid vs. Espanyol Head to Head

The last three fixtures between the two teams ended with 2 wins for Real Madrid and 1 win for Espanyol.
27 Feb 2018 Espanyol 1 – 0 Real Madrid
1 Oct 2017 Real Madrid 2 – 0 Espanyol
18 Feb 2018 Real Madrid 2 – 0 Espanyol
The two teams have played a total of 31 games – 24 of those have ended in wins for Real Madrid, 4 have resulted in wins for Espanyol, and 3 have ended in ties.

Real Madrid vs. Espanyol News

No Real Madrid players have sustained injuries lately so the only question is who will be in the starting 11, Marco Asensio or Isco.
Espanyol’s left winger, Javier Puado Díaz, will not feature due to injury.
The possible line-ups for the two teams are:
Real Madrid: Courtois, Odriozola, Nacho, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric, Kroos, Ceballos, Asensio, Benzema, Bale
Espanyol: Diego Lopez, Javi Lopez, David Lopez, Hermoso, Vila, Darder, Roca, Granero, Baptistao, Iglesias, Garcia

Real Madrid vs. Espanyol Predictions

Most analysts predict a sure win with a two-goal margin for Real Madrid. We share the opinion Los Blancos will record a win as hosts although we will not take it upon ourselves to give you an exact score.

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Manchester United rebuffed in their attempt to sign Real Madrid star

Sri Aswin — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 23:05:51 +0000

Manchester United have reportedly failed with a late attempt to acquire the services of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. The Portugal international has been a key performer for Los Blancos over the past nine seasons but he has supposedly made his mind up for a fresh challenge this summer with Juventus leading the race.
According to The Independent, the Mancunian giants are understood to have approached over the availability of their former player with chief-executive Ed Woodward seeking to make a marquee signing before the transfer deadline.
However, their approach has been snubbed by the European champions who have indicated that talks are already in motion with the Bianconeri for the proposed sale of Ronaldo.
The 33-year-old has managed to achieve everything within reach of club football during the course of his professional career and he is now supposedly eyeing a fresh challenge with Juventus in the Serie A.
The Bianconeri have yet to finalise a transfer fee with Los Blancos regarding the same but widespread sources suggest that the move is the beckoning with the forward having highlighted his ambition to club president Florentino Perez.
Perez has been notorious in turning down bids for the club’s key players over the years but Ronaldo’s exit from the Bernabeu appears likely to happen, unless he is convinced to sign a new bumper contract.
Meanwhile, United’s failure to sign Ronaldo may be regarded as a potential blow, given they have not managed to make any big-name signings during the ongoing transfer window.
United have spent nearly £70m on two recruits in Fred and Diogo Dalot this summer but neither player has the reputation or fear factor which Ronaldo would have possibly brought to Old Trafford.

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Wales international yet to resolve his future with Real Madrid – Agent

Sri Aswin — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:40:49 +0000

Gareth Bale’s representative Jonathan Barnett has revealed that his client has yet to sort out his future with Real Madrid. The Wales international struggled to cement a regular starting role under Zinedine Zidane over the course of the 2017/18 campaign and shortly after the Champions League final, he hinted that he could seek a fresh challenge elsewhere.
Since then, the European champions have witnessed the surprise resignation of Zinedine Zidane, who has now been succeeded by Julen Lopetegui but the future of Bale remains uncertain.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News, Barnett revealed that he has yet to speak with Los Blancos regarding his client’s future beyond the summer. He added that the Welshman is keen on playing regular first-team football at the current phase of his career and the failure to guarantee the same may witness his exit from the Bernabeu.
Bale is undoubtedly one of the best attackers around the world but his injury concerns over the past couple of seasons have hampered his gametime at Los Blancos. Nevertheless, the Welshman could earn a second lease of life under Lopetegui, who has been tipped to hold a private meeting with the 28-year-old prior to the beginning of pre-season.
Regardless of this, the European champions may seek to bolster the squad during the summer transfer window after they failed to offer a strong challenge for the La Liga crown, where they finished 17 points behind eventual winners Barcelona.
The Champions League holders have yet to make any potential signing for the summer but club president Florentino Perez has been backed pursue a new shot-stopper considering the occasional blunders Keylor Navas has tended to make.
As such, AS Roma’s Alisson Becker has been highlighted as the prime option to bolster the goalkeeping position and the next month could give a fair reflection whether they can finalise a deal for the Brazil international.

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Mourinho interested in signing 24-year-old Barca star

Marek — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:40:35 +0000

Manchester United have got a very strong back line and so far, they have only conceded 19 goals in 27 Premier League fixtures this season.
If reports in the media are anything to go by then manager Jose Mourinho wants to further strengthen his defense and he is interested in signing French international and Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti.
According to Don Balon, the 24-year-old central defender, who has a release clause of 60 million euros in his contract, is not satisfied with his situation at the Nou Camp.
Also Read: Sanchez starts – Man Utd’s predicted starting XI vs Sevilla
The Spanish source have mentioned that the Les Bleus defender wants the Catalan giants to offer him improved terms i.e. at least 8 million euros a season.
In the current campaign, Umtiti has so far featured in 27 games in all competitions for the La Liga leaders.
The former Lyon star’s current contract with Barca will expire in 2021 and Don Balon claim that Mourinho has given orders to activate the release clause if the player gives the green light to move. Barcelona now have a month to sort out the situation and if they fail to do so then Umtiti could accept Mourinho’s proposal (Don Balon).
United already have an overcrowded central defense with players like Rojo, Blind, Bailly, Smalling, Jones and Lindelof around. In such a scenario, Mourinho must look to offload a few CBs before signing Umtiti.

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Liverpool have Made Offer to Sign £443million Midfielder – Klopp wants Him

Zaryab — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:45:05 +0000

Liverpool have been linked with Spanish international and Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos lately and the latest reports are intriguing.
Last month, we covered a report (via Diario Gol) claiming that Dani’s agent exchanged messages with the representatives of Liverpool, Roma, Inter and Arsenal.
Few days back, the Spanish source reported that Liverpool are one of the most interested teams in pursuit of the 21-year-old star and Klopp wants him at Anfield to replace Coutinho.
Also Read: Klopp Clear to Sign €75million Star for Liverpool
Dani joined the European Champions from Betis last summer and his contract has got a mammoth release clause (Sport) of 500 million euros (£443million).
The dilemma is that Ceballos has mainly been a bench warmer under the management of Zinedine Zidane. So far, he has only started 4 games in all competitions this season.
Dani wants things to change and now, Diario Gol claim that his agent has already told Perez that his client has got 5 offers on the table and one of them is from Liverpool, who want him to replace Coutinho at the club.
Last season, the Spaniard featured in 30 league games for Betis, scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists.

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Mou could now Secure Signing of €90million Star who Wants Man Utd Move

Zaryab — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:00:12 +0000

Manchester United have been linked with Real Madrid star Gareth Bale for a long time now and the latest update means that the Welsh superstar can be lured in the winter transfer window.
Few days back, we covered a report (via Don Balon) claiming that the former Tottenham playmaker, who is rated at €90million, has decided to leave in the next summer’s transfer window and he wants to move to the Old Trafford club.
The 28-year-old star has mostly been on the treatment table in the past year and has recently returned to full fitness. He featured for 18 minutes against Barcelona at the weekend.
Also Read: Offer Tabled – Jose Wants Man Utd to Reach Agreement
Now, as per a recent report covered by Diario Gol, Real Madrid want to take advantage of the fact that Bale is fit and would like to find a good buyer in January.
The Spanish source have mentioned that due to Gareth’s injury concerns, Madrid would not really be able to sell him for €100million, which is the amount they paid to sign him from Spurs in 2013. Moreover, as of now, only an offer worth €60million has been received.
Bale has only started 8 games in the current campaign, scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists. In your opinion, should Mourinho splash the cash to sign him next month?

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Great Wish of Wenger – Arsenal Want to Sign Karim Benzema

Zaryab — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 08:05:31 +0000

Arsenal splashed the cash and broke their transfer record to sign a top class center forward in the form of Alexandre Lacazette in the summer transfer window.
The Les Bleus star is currently the top scorer for the Gunners this season. He has already netted 8 league goals for the North Londoners.
Still, if the reports in the media are anything to go by then Arsenal are once again interested in signing Karim Benzema from Real Madrid.
Also Read: Club to Offer Versatile €125million Star to Arsenal
According to Don Balon, Arsene has a great wish to sign the former Lyon striker to replace Chilean international Alexis Sanchez next summer.
The 29-year-old star has won every major title with the Los Blancos but this season, he has been out of form. In 15 appearances, Benzema has only been able to score 5 goals so far. His current contract with the Spanish giants will expire in 2021.
As per the provided Don Balon link, Arsenal want to offer Karim a starring role in the side and a nice pay package as well. However, the issue is that the London based club want to spend no more than €50million to hire his services but Real are demanding a fee of €80million for their prized asset.
In your opinion, is Benzema good enough to improve Arsenal?

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World Class €125million Star Could be Offered to Liverpool – He Likes Klopp

Marek — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 06:37:16 +0000

Liverpool must improve their squad in the winter transfer window and if Coutinho leaves, then they must sign a quality star to replace the Brazilian playmaker.
According to reports going on in the media, Barcelona are ready to sign the Samba star in January and with his arrival, Ivan Rakitic could leave the Catalan club (Daily Mail).
Daily Mail have stated that the Croatian international does not want to play second fiddle to the former Inter Milan star and moving to Liverpool could be an option for him.
The British source have mentioned that the 29-year-old star could be used as part of the deal to lure Coutinho from the Anfield club.
Also Read: Liverpool Could Lure Star Midfielder for Under €40million
Ivan is a world class midfielder, who has won every major title with Barca and has got what it takes to replace Coutinho at Anfield.
Last season, he scored 7 goals and provided 6 assists in 26 league starts for the La Liga club. This season, so far he has provided 3 assists in 9 league starts. He signed a new contract back in March (until 2021) that has a huge release clause of €125million (FCB).
Rakitic was linked with Liverpool back in August as well and then, Spanish source Don Balon claimed that the midfielder likes Klopp. In your opinion, is Rakitic good enough to replace Coutinho?

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Manchester United can Sign €80m Star for €45m in January – Mou's Priority

Marek — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:37:24 +0000

Manchester United have suffered big time in the absence of star midfielder Paul Pogba and reports suggest that Mourinho is looking to sign a versatile midfield star in the upcoming winter transfer window.
The Red Devils have been linked with Spanish international and Valencia star Carlos Soler for quite some time and according to Independent, Mourinho has made the 20-year-old his top transfer target in January.
Valencia are currently in brilliant form in the Spanish league. They are second in the table, four points above reigning champions Real Madrid and four points behind current leaders Barcelona.
Also Read: $176million Star Open to Signing for Manchester United
The British source have mentioned that Valencia have suffered losses in the past three years and to sort the financial issue, they would have to sell star players.
It is further mentioned that Valencia would not really like to sell Soler but a big offer from the Old Trafford club could not be resisted.
In the current campaign, Carlos has featured in 11 league games, scored 1 goal and provided 4 assists. His contract with Valencia will expire in 2021 and it has a huge release clause of €80m (Deporte Valenciano).
However, Independent claim that Soler would likely cost around 40 million pounds (€45m) in January.

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Jose Keen – $176million Star Open to Signing for Manchester United

Marek — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:11:50 +0000

Manchester United have been interested in Spanish international and Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez for quite some time.
The 22-year-old star is one of the best young midfielders in the world, who can be deployed effectively in the attacking third as well.
Last month, we covered a report (via Don Balon) claiming that Jose Mourinho is ready to offer Mata and Herrera to hire the services of Niguez from the Rojiblancos.
Also Read: Mourinho Can Get Manchester United Signing Done for €95million
However, as per the latest update exclusively provided by the Sun, the former Chelsea boss is keen on signing Niguez but he wants to hold on to Ander Herrera.
Atletico have not been in top form this season in La Liga and they are on the verge of getting eliminated from the Champions League as well.
As far as Saul is concerned, his form has been poor. He has has scored just one goal and provided one assist in 16 games this season.
The British source have mentioned that Niguez, who has a mammoth release clause of 134 million pounds ($176million) in his contract, is open to joining Manchester United if the two clubs can agree on a deal.

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