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It’s MATCHDAY!
Real Madrid squad vs Alaves. pic.twitter.com/YGFI0htyt6
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 13, 2024
Alaba and Tchouaméni are the only injury concerns. The latter trying to make it back in time for the Champions League final.
| Ancelotti: "We will use these games to keep the rhythm. The players who rested against Granada will play tomorrow." pic.twitter.com/6yNaqmxjyz
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 13, 2024
Predicted XI
The 4-4-2 is our most balanced formation this season. Bellingham helping to defend the left side and also interchanging with Vinicius has worked really well this season. I wonder if we will see Arda play some minutes with Jude, Vini and Rodrygo. It would be interesting to see if he’s compatible with them.
❗️Expected XI vs Alaves tonight. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/BlpHIbpzzg
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 14, 2024
Rudiger should probably get a break. Carlo seems insistent on playing Courtois for the rest of the season. Seems unnecessary given Lunin has shown he can do the job. The rest of the regular XI just need some minutes to keep match rhythm and fitness.
To Keep or Not to Keep
❗️Real Madrid are very happy with how Rafa Marín’s loan move went. At the club, they consider it a success.
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 14, 2024
There is still no decision taken on whether he’ll return to the 1st team or not, it will depend on the squad movements. @relevo pic.twitter.com/P03prcQJWb
With the club eyeing Lenny Yoro to replace Nacho and Alaba likely to return at the start of the season, it seems unlikely Rafa Marin will stay with the first team. Much like Miguel Gutierrez, the club will be looking to cash in instead.
Leyenda
Modric has done really well this season and his numbers have shown this. Carlo has always praised his contributions on and off the pitch. I think Modric surprised everyone even Carlo who sought to manage Luka's minutes.
Luka Modrić is willing to have his salary significantly reduced in order to continue at Real Madrid.
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 14, 2024
He is going to wait for Real Madrid until the last minute because his biggest dream is to retire at the club of his life. @JLSanchez78 pic.twitter.com/kdp28QDYyo
However, it is unlikely he will reclaim his status as a starter in big matches next season. If he wants to retire at the club he needs to pick a date. He's been getting standing ovations throughout Spain as far back as 2020 when fans thought he was about to retire. The club might have to decide for him this time. We would all love to seen him retire at the Bernabeu.
Endrick's Aggression
Endrick , apenas 17 agressões pic.twitter.com/r3oUpVxClZ
— Rodrygodepre | Fan Account (@rodrygodepre) May 12, 2024
Playing with older kids forces you to be tough and that's no different for Endrick. He will need to learn to channel that aggression differently when he arrives in Spain.
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