Real Madrid are sweating over the fitness of Jude Bellingham ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich. The England international is reportedly set to start on the bench at Santiago Bernabeu as he continues to struggle with match rhythm following his recent injury layoffs.
The future of Cristian Romero at Tottenham Hotspur has been thrust into the spotlight following sensational claims regarding a potential exit. With the north London club currently struggling near the foot of the Premier League table, the defender's father has now addressed the growing speculation surrounding his son's contract and next destination.
Vinicius Junior’s long-standing rivalry with Pablo Maffeo reached a boiling point once again during Real Madrid’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to Mallorca on Saturday. The Brazilian winger was subjected to persistent provocations as Los Blancos saw their La Liga title hopes suffer a significant blow away from home.
Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck has addressed the growing uncertainty surrounding his future at Signal Iduna Park following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The Germany international has now explained his stance and cleared up any misunderstandings with Dortmund's management and fans, stating that he "can't please everyone".
Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as Real Madrid head coach is hanging by a thread following a damaging weekend that has all but ended the club's La Liga title hopes. A shock 2-1 defeat at Mallorca, combined with Barcelona’s victory over Atletico Madrid, leaves the former defender facing a make-or-break period in the Champions League to save his job.
The fact that Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl turned FC Bayern’s match in Freiburg around was remarkable, but not particularly surprising. What they said about it afterwards, however, certainly was. What this might mean for the upcoming fixture against Real Madrid.
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