Real Madrid have banned a club member for performing the Nazi salute during the Champions League playoff second-leg against Benfica, a game already overshadowed by allegations of racism. Madrid said in a statement that it had urgently requested the club's disciplinary committee to start an immediate expulsion procedure for the member, who was caught on TV cameras doing the gesture in the stands before kickoff.
Benfica categorically denies that player Prestianni communicated to the squad or the club's management that he had uttered a racist insult against Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior. As has already been made public, the player apologised to his teammates for the incident that occurred during the match against Real Madrid, regretting its magnitude and consequences and assuring everyone, as he has done from the very beginning, that he is not racist.
Most Bayern Munich fans know who David Alaba is: a talented left-back with deadly freekicks, versatility, and uh *checks notes a money hungry agent who drew the ire of the club. He then swapped Munich red for Madrid white in 2021 after 12 years with the club. After an unsuccessful period in Spain, it looks like he's off to the next chapter of his career.
The prospect of Antonio Rudiger making a dramatic return to the Premier League is gathering momentum ahead of the summer transfer window, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. The experienced German defender is approaching the final months of his contract with Real Madrid, and uncertainty surrounding his future in Spain has alerted several clubs across Europe. The defender has made eight appearances in La Liga for Real Madrid this season.
Following months of discussions conducted in the best interests of European football, UEFA, European Football Clubs (EFC), and Real Madrid CF announce that they have reached an agreement of principles for the well-being of European club football, respecting the principle of sporting merit with emphasis on long-term club sustainability and the enhancement of fan experience through the use of technology," a statement published by Madrid and UEFA said.
The Spanish club is interested in signing the International and they are preparing to offer around 75 million in order to sign him, as per TuttoJuve. The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player for Newcastle, and they will not want to sell him easily. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can convince the Premier League club.
According to a report from Fichajes, they believe the 26-year-old international could help them tighten up at the back. They value his defensive quality and physicality. However, they will only proceed with a move if the player is willing to accept reasonable wages. The report confirms that Real Madrid wants the player to understand that their wage structure is non-negotiable and they are not willing to pay a premium for him.
I'm still not entirely convinced that a side with Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr. and Bellingham in it can function consistently well, especially against elite opposition. It goes without saying that all three are top players. But in the season-and-a-half that the trio have been together at Madrid, how often have we seen the team play really well? It's happened in flashes -- in some Champions League games last season, for example, or last October's Clásico.
It's good. I'm happy to be here. After my first training with the team, with the coach, I'm so happy and glad to be a part of this team. It's a good team, with a good history. They have won a lot of trophies. It's similar, like Real Madrid in Asia. Everything is good, the fans are good, they play well, they have good players, they have a good mentality.
Real Madrid are once again casting a close eye over the Premier League's emerging talent pool, with reports from Fichajes claiming the Spanish giants are closely monitoring Myles LewisSkelly, one of the most highly rated young prospects currently on Arsenal's books. At just 19 years of age, Lewis-Skelly has already established himself as a special young talent within Arsenal's academy system and first-team environment. His development has not gone unnoticed beyond England, with Real Madrid now tracking his progress.
Jude Bellingham is likely to miss a month due to injury for Real Madrid, sources told ESPN. Bellingham went off in the ninth minute of Madrid's LaLiga game against Rayo Vallecano with a muscle injury in his left thigh. Receiving a pass from Franco Mastantuono, Bellingham fell and held the affected area in pain. "He has been diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg," a club statement read.
