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Real Madrid 2025–26 Season Preview: Xabi Alonso Takes Talents to La Liga

Los Blancos have revenge on the mind after losing their Spanish and European crowns last season.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. WSG Tirol: Mbappe and Vinicius Start, Carreras Debut

Real Madrid face WSG Tirol in a friendly a week before the 2025–26 La Liga season starts.

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The 25 Best Right Wingers in World Soccer—Ranked

A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.

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Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Make Saliba Swap Bid; Liverpool Reach Isak Agreement

Nicolas Jackson, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Morten Hjulmand also feature in the transfer gossip.

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Unlikely Favorite ‘Challenges’ Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid’s Number 10 Shirt

Luka Modrić was the previous owner of the iconic Real Madrid shirt for eight years.

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Real Madrid Eye Man City Star As Xabi Alonso Makes New Transfer ‘Demand’

Real Madrid have yet to bring in a player that can truly replace the hole Toni Kroos left in the team's midfield.

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How Real Madrid’s Summer Signing Solves Jude Bellingham’s Extended Absence

Franco Mastantuono could be the answer to Real Madrid's pressing Jude Bellingham problem.

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Jude Bellingham Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date After Undergoing Surgery

Real Madrid will have to kick off their 2025–26 season without Jude Bellingham.

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Grading Xabi Alonso’s First Six Matches in Charge of Real Madrid

Under Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat at the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Real Madrid’s Club World Cup Winners and Losers: Rodrygo Falters As Gonzalo Garcia Shines

Young stars carried Real Madrid to the Club World Cup semifinals, where they ultimately were let down against Paris Saint-Germain.

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PSG vs. Real Madrid: 4 Key Battles That Could Decide Club World Cup Semifinal

Here are four key battles that could determine the blockbuster Club World Cup semifinal duel between PSG and Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. PSG: Mbappe Out for Revenge Against Former Club

Real Madrid will look to make it five victories in a row under Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup.

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Real Madrid 3–2 Dortmund: Player Ratings As Kylian Mbappe Lifts Madrid Into Club World Cup Semifinals

Goals from Gonzalo García, Fran García and Kylian Mbappé secured the victory for Real Madrid over Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

There’s a repeat of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Borussia Dortmund: Alonso’s Dilemma in Attack

Kylian Mbappé is in contention for his first start at the Club World Cup.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus: Alonso to Make Mbappé Decision

How Real Madrid could line up for their Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Juventus.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. RB Salzburg: Will Kylian Mbappe Return?

Real Madrid look to make it two victories in a row under Xabi Alonso when they clash with Salzburg in Philadelphia.

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Xabi Alonso Makes Bold Rodrygo Decision in Real Madrid’s First Club World Cup Victory

Xabi Alonso benched Rodrygo in Real Madrid's Club World Cup victory over Pachuca amid Arsenal links.

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Real Madrid’s Young Stars Take Center Stage: Takeaways From Victory vs. Pachuca

Arda Güler and Dean Huijsen shined in Real Madrid's 3–1 victory over Pachuca at Bank of America Stadium.

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’I Need to Play’—Arda Guler Makes Real Madrid Transfer Admission

Arda Güler’s Real Madrid is yet to ignite, and the Turkish playmaker has said he’ll reconsider his future at the club if he doesn’t enjoy an uptick in minutes under Xabi Alonso.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Pachuca: Alexander-Arnold Gets Second Chance to Impress

Real Madrid need better performances from their star players when they take on Pachuca in the Club World Cup.

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Four Things Xabi Alonso Can Do Differently for Real Madrid vs. Pachuca

The pressure is on Xabi Alonso to get Real Madrid back to winning ways after a disappointing 1–1 draw with Al Hilal.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold Underwhelms in Real Madrid Debut: Takeaways From Draw vs. Al Hilal

Real Madrid settled for a point against Al Hilal after a disappointing showing from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

La Liga runners-up Real Madrid take on Saudi Pro League runners-up Al Hilal in the opening Group H match of the Club World Cup.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Al Hilal: Xabi Alonso Awards Two Debuts

Xabi Alonso will make his debut on the touchline when Real Madrid take on Al Hilal in their Club World Cup opener.

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