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A real headache at the Bernabéu

The deal is in line with Peres’s policies

Hansi Flick has been handed a significant defensive boost ahead of a crucial trip to the capital. While Raphinha faces a spell on the sidelines, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde have been cleared to return to the matchday squad.

Chelsea face a major financial headache regarding Enzo Fernandez as they look to recoup a massive fee for the Argentine. Amid interest from Real Madrid and a fallout with Liam Rosenior, the Blues must navigate a delicate balancing act to protect their investment.

Will Arbeloa keep his promise to the Moroccan star?

A tough hurdle for Barça as they look to extend their lead at the top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe has opened up about the psychological toll of his final months at Paris Saint-Germain. The forward admitted that his impending move to Real Madrid and a strained relationship with Luis Enrique prevented him from performing at his absolute peak.

Inter’s defensive woes play into Barça’s hands

Barcelona are looking for another win to extend their lead at the top of La Liga

Vinicius Junior has proved once again why he is one of the most feared dribblers in world football, even if the victim this time was one of his own team-mates. The Brazilian superstar left Trent Alexander-Arnold red-faced during a recent Real Madrid training session with a piece of skill that has since gone viral.

Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has aimed a cheeky swipe at his predecessor and "friend' Carlo Ancelotti over the management of Vinicius Junior's workload. The Brazilian superstar played every single minute of his country's recent international fixtures and returned in exhausted after a gruelling schedule in the United States, leaving his availability for an upcoming La Liga match in doubt.

Chema Andrés only joined VfB Stuttgart from Real Madrid before the season started – and would love to return to the Spanish capital.

Ravenia is the key to reviving the deal

There were just a few minutes to go in the first half of Brazil's friendly with France last week when Raphinha began to experience what Carlo Ancelotti called "mild discomfort" in his right thigh. However, the mere fact that he failed to re-emerge for the second period at the Gillette Stadium immediately put Barcelona's medical team on red alert and they promptly reached out to the winger, desperately hoping to receive reassurance that he hadn't aggravated an issue that had already sidelined him twice this season.

Pep Guardiola has admitted he would not stand in Rodri’s way should the midfielder seek a move to Real Madrid. The Manchester City boss acknowledged the lure of the Spanish giants following the Ballon d'Or winner's recent hints about a return home.

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