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Karim Benzema is the only player in the squad keeping the competitivity and showing his level during the whole season. Again, the Frenchman found the net -he has scored the last 5 goals of the team-, to avoid a new defeat (1-1) against Leganés in a terribly boring game, difficult to watch in an unusual Monday evening.

In this Holy Week time, Real Madrid have no time to redeem themselves but look of pain after the disaster season. The worst news is that this is not over, but they have to play another 6 games to finish the year and then think in the holidays or in which team will these players work after the summer. Because they only give us boring and tedious games, with only Benzema keeping up the level supposed for the badge they all wear on their chest.

It’s especially painful if we think that this is a Champions League week. Meanwhile, Los Blancos are playing 10 kilometres south of their stadium against Leganés in a Monday evening. And the result could be the only positive thing, because they rescued a point, although, with the Champions League qualification for the next year granted, there is absolutely nothing to play for.
It should be though. Because many of these players don´t know if the manager will count with them for the next project. However, they don´t seem affected, as the level is very low, playing without pace or willingness. Zidane decided to keep Bale out of the team and the Welshman only played the last 10 minutes of the game. Another punishment for the Britishman. Also Llorente, Ceballos or Reguilón had no minutes during the game, whereas Marcelo, Toni Kroos or Luka Modric are showing poor performance after poor performance. In this group we can also include Marco Asensio or Isco Alarcón.

About the game, there is not much to say. It was completely boring, with few shots on target and danger for the goalkeepers. Leganés scored in the first game thanks to a good play by Silva, whereas Benzema drew in the second half in his second shot getting the ball from the goalie. Leganés are completely safe with 41 points and looking to Europe, whereas Los Blancos are suffering an agony in this Spring time.

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Real Madrid players are used to rest or prepare the Champions League clashes on Monday. However, the next one will be completely different. Los Blancos move to the South of the capital to visit their neighbours Leganés with the hope of getting a victory to get closer to Atlético de Madrid in the fight for the second position of the table. The match will be held at Butarque at 21:00, local time.

Zinedine Zidane has very bad memories about Leganés. This small club knocked out Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey last year with a shocking victory (1-2) at Santiago Bernabéu after losing (0-1) in the first leg at home. When the manager resigned after the Champions League victory, he said that the defeat against Leganés was one of the toughest situation in his career and, perhaps, one of the reasons that made him leave the club.

There aren’t many reasons to be optimistic about this game. Real Madrid are shaking in every game and have troubles defeating weaker teams. They suffered at home against Huesca and Eibar, whereas their toughest game against Valencia was another defeat (2-0). However, Real Madrid should get the three points especially because Leganés are in a comfortable area in the table, so relegation is almost impossible for Pellegrino’s team.

While Real Madrid (1.60) are heavy favorites against Leganes (5.10), the writers at SBD think there’s no reason for them to overlook their southern neighbours. Leganes has lost only two home matches this year and have conceded just 14 goals in 16 home matches, where they are 1-3-0 against the likes of Barcelona, Atletico, Getafe, and Sevilla. With a 1-0 Copa del Rey win over Real at Butarque already under their belt, Los Pepineros should not lack for confidence.

Zidane’s men won’t leave Madrid region in the whole month of April. During this period, they also visit Getafe and Rayo Vallecano, another two derbies and host Athletic Club. This should be an easy calendar to get many points and try some new players and tactics for the new season. But Butarque is not an easy venue to play in, and Real Madrid know that very well.

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Betting apps

You have heard great things about mobile betting, such as the fact that it allows you to place a wager, follow results and watch matches wherever you are. However, you are still not sure how to start, which is why we prepared a beginner’s guide that will get you set to place bets in a matter of minutes. If you are ready, let’s start!

Choose the Desired Provider

The first thing you want to do is to choose the preferred bookmaker for placing wagers. Here are some factors that you can consider:

  • Reliability – carefully check the licenses and safety certificates that prove your desired bookie is reliable. Reading independent online reviews may also help when choosing the best website.
  • Payment methods – do you prefer using an e-wallet or you would like to stick to your credit card? Whether you are depositing or withdrawing money, the bookmaker needs to offer your preferred payment options.
  • Sports markets – are you dreaming or placing a bet on Real Madrid or you would like to try your luck in some other sports, too? Check the sports market that different bookmakers offer and choose based on your preference.

Download the App

Once you have chosen the desired provider, you might want to download their betting app. Every operator should have a page where you can find all the instructions on setting up the software on your phone. For reputable bookmakers, it shouldn’t take long to install the application. For example, you can discover how to download Bet365 mobile app and complete the process in only a couple of minutes. The important thing to mention is that the software itself is free, although you will have to deposit money to your account to start playing.

Register for an Account

The next step is to complete the registration process and open your account on the desired platform. Registering on any website is free and easy as it only takes entering some basic information and an e-mail address. Most bookmakers won’t require proof of identification at first, but they might ask for an ID card or passport when you decide to withdraw money for your account. Confirming your e-mail should be enough for the initial account opening.

Deposit Funds

Having a betting account is great, but if you want to place wagers, you will need to add some funds to it. Most platforms offer multiple payment methods, and you can use your mobile phone or portable device to deposit. All that you should do is to head to the Cashier section and pick the preferred option. If you choose one of the instant methods, you will have money ready for betting in seconds.

Start Playing!

The only remaining thing is to place your first wager. If you have received a free bet bonus, consider using it to see how the platform works. Either way, try to analyze the available matches and choose the perfect fixture for your starting bet. Having a great start might give you the motivation to boost your profit further!

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betting_resources

Online betting can be generous and secure you huge profits or cruel and cause losses. It all depends on your strategy and choosing the right matches and outcomes. While you need a bit of luck, whether you win or lose a bet will depend on your information and tactics. Here are some betting tips from experienced players that you may want to try.

 

  • Information Is Power

 

 

While luck may serve you once or twice, you shouldn’t rely on it at all times. Instead, it is important to increase your chances of winning by gathering as much information as possible about a particular match. That includes analyzing the current form of teams, and their head to head history, as well as special motivation (or lack of it). Each factor can get you one step closer to making the right bet.

 

    1. Favorites Can Lose, Too

 

Checking out the odds will give you some basic info on who is a favorite in a particular match. However, the crucial thing to keep in mind is that favorites can lose, too, and that is where the beauty of sports lies.

Before placing a bet, analyze why the favorite might lose (or draw). Are they in a poor recent form? Do they seem tired because they played four matches over the last two weeks? Is an important goal scorer missing from the squad? All these are good reasons for the outcome of the match to be surprising, which can bring you a big win.

 

    1. You Want to Pick as Few Matches as Possible

 

The basic math suggests that it is much easier to predict a single match than ten of them correctly. The previous sentence often slips from the mind of players as they are tempted with big wins. Remember, it is better to be patient and make money from single bets. You might think that online betting brings millions, but the dream of getting rich overnight only turns real for one in a million players. The rest of us need to be patient and play smart to boost our funds.

 

    1. Play on the Move

 

You can’t afford to miss an excellent betting opportunity only because you do not have a PC nearby. Fortunately, the majority of bookmakers now offer the chance to place bets on the go. You do that by downloading your desired bookie’s app and installing it on your phone.

The great news is that many bookmakers have software for different operating systems. For example, you can download the 1xbet mobile app for iOS, which is easy to install and will work flawlessly on both your iPhone and iPad.

 

    1. Take Advantage of In-Play Betting

 

The latest trend in the betting industry is in-play wagering, which allows you to place a bet even after the match starts. It may be smart to see how the event unfolds in the first several minutes, and then choose which wager to place. If the favorite concedes in the first part of the match, you may have a chance to earn big if you play that they will win in the end.

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Zinedine Zidane

In the middle of the season, Real Madrid players will have 8 days without competing, something completely unusual in the recent history of the club. Out of the Champions League, Los Blancos rest until next Monday when they will face Leganés away. In total, more than a week without playing because they beat (2-1) Eibar at home on Saturday.

For this reason, Zinedine Zidane has decided to give three days off to his players. They will have Monday and Tuesday to relax and then Thursday again off. So the footballers cannot complain after some terrible performances during the last games, even under Zidane’s management.

Meanwhile, the coach will have time to analyze what it’s going on since he took over the job. It’s been four games with three victories and one defeat, but the team is not improving at all, even if the manager has tried many different players in all the roles possible. There is something beyond the coach that needs to be fixed during the summer and now it’s time to plan and execute some good ideas.

On the other hand, some footballers will have time to recover after a busy calendar with the international break in the middle. Especially for those who played with their national teams and they were exhausted after playing with Real Madrid in the three competitions. Unfortunately, this won’t happen again this season, because seven games in La Liga is all Los Blancos have until the end of the season.

Actually, if we see the calendar, Real Madrid have not many challenges until the season is over. Getafe and Real Sociedad away are the two toughest games until May although everything can happen given the performance of the team during the whole season. Zidane said several times that these games are not test for the players, but the coach needs to be already certain about some decisions that need to be taken this summer. For sure, in this unusual week, he will have time to think and decide.

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betting-sites

We are not saying that you should give up on simply predicting the match winner, but did you know you have dozens of other betting options, too? The bookmakers did their best to take your wagering experience to the next level. Let’s take a look at the football betting types you should try this season.

    1. Draw No Bet

You probably played a double chance wager at least once before. A draw no bet is similar to that bet type, but it has the additional benefit of reducing the number of possible outcomes from three to two. The distinctive feature of this bet is that it voids your stake in case a draw occurs in a football match. If you predict the game-winner (1 or 2) and you lose the bet because nobody won the match, the bookie will void your stake and won’t count the wager as lost.

    1. Over / Under

When we watch a football fixture, we usually want to see as many goals as possible, preferably in the net of the opponent. If you are sure that teams will score plenty of goals, you can choose an over bet. On the other hand, if you believe it will be a tight game where squads primarily focus on depending on their goal, you can also play an under bet.

The line is usually placed at 2.5 goals, although you can also find different limits from time to time. If you place an over wager, it means there will be at least three goals in the game. Alternatively, an under bet means teams won’t score more than two goals.

    1. Handicaps

Here is an interesting bet that can increase the odds on a team you choose to win. The operator uses handicaps to make it more challenging to win a bet when betting in a favorite. The most common version of handicap is “-1” which means that the team you play on has to win with two or more goals difference.

    1. HT / FT Bets

If you are looking for a bigger challenge, here is another betting type you should consider. In this wagering option, you need to guess both who will be leading at half time (or will it be a draw) and what will be the outcome. It might take a bit of luck or a lot of skill to guess both outcomes correctly. You can also only choose to bet the outcome of the first half, which can be a great choice if you expect a tight match.

    1. Corners, Yellow Cards, Goal Scorers, Etc.

Some other forms of betting on football matches include guessing the number of corners and yellow cards. As with over / under bets, the bookie will usually set a limit, and it will be up to you to choose whether the number of cards or corners will be below or above that line.

Additionally, you can also choose a particular player to be the scorer in the match. In those cases, you will win the bet only if that player scores. The odds vary depending on his position and form.

Where Can You Place These Bets?

The available betting types might vary from one bookmaker to another. Professional bookie review websites like Betenemy.com did the footwork and analyzed the available sports markets of all the premium operators out there. Reading the reviews will make it easier to decide and pick a site that meets and exceeds your expectations.

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Real Madrid got the third victory (2-1) out of the four games played under Zinedine Zidane against Eibar at home. It was a cold clash, with only 50.000 supporters at Bernabéu Stadium with a cold and rainy weather. No one expected a great performance after the defeat at Valencia and they were close to see another fall, but Karim Benzema solved it in the second half.

The French manager included Valverde in the midfield and the Uruguayan played a good game substituting Casemiro. Also Reguilón played in the left-back and Gareth Bale was on the pitch, although we cannot say he played for the team. Again a poor game from the Welshman who was booed by the supporters and whose time is running out at Bernabéu.

With all these changes, the first half was for Eibar. The Basque team already thrashed Los Blancos at Ipurúa and they showed again at Bernabéu that they are a very good team well trained by José Luis Mendilíbar. As a result of this good performance, they arrived at the half time with the advantage thanks to the goal scored by Cardona in the 39th minute. We also want to highlight the poor level showed again by Raphael Varane, a player who is thinking about leaving Madrid, but every time he plays without the captain Sergio Ramos is a nightmare.

Luckily, in the second half the team improved. The pressure was higher and they created a bunch of chances. Karim Benzema could have scored 4 or 5 goals, but at least he got a brace thanks to a couple of headers. The first one served by Asensio and the second one by Toni Kroos. The team reacted and got the three points getting closer to Atlético Madrid, after their defeat at Camp Nou. The French striker keeps being one of the good things during the season, the only one whose performance has been better this season than in the past. He has gained another year in Madrid.

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Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat (2-1) since he took over the job after Solari’s dismissal. It was the first difficult clash and Los Blancos gave another poor image with many players out of shape. This is the 9th defeat in La Liga and the 15th in the season, one of the worst campaigns in the history of the club. These two months until May will be very long.

The French manager trusted the more experienced players and some of them showed again that they are not able to play in a great club like Real Madrid. This is the case of Marcelo, whose performance was terribly poor again. Lucas Vázquez or Toni Kroos were also far from their level. Meanwhile, Bale or Isco started this time from the bench.

Los Blancos controlled the game and had the possession, whereas Valencia waited in their box. Marcelino García Toral, Valencia’s manager, like to play in this way, so they were really comfortable. Real Madrid didn’t create a single chance during the whole game, whereas Valencia was able to score in the 35th minute thanks to a shot by Guedes. Before the half-time they could have scored the second one, but Valencia missed several chances.

Real Madrid were unable to react and create danger. Again, some important player in the attacking line was needed, but this is Florentino’s work for the summer. Zidane introduced many offensive changes with Mariano Díaz, Bale or Isco. It didn’t matter. It was Valencia scoring again in the 83rd minute closing the game with a header by Garay from a corner kick. There was only time for Benzema to score the goal in the last play of the game from another corner kick. The Frenchman is one of the few positive news during this season.

The worst thing about this defeat is that it’s no longer surprising. Los Blancos are used to lose in this season and the supporters are no longer interested in the games. They are only waiting for important signings in the summer transfer window, giving all the hope to Zinedine Zidane.

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new bernabeu

Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, together with the major of the Spanish capital, Manuela Carmena, have unveiled the new Santiago Bernabéu, a project that was already approved and we can see finished in the summer of 2022. The project will cost around €500M and it’s the main turning point in the history of the club since they moved to Valdebebas, leaving behind the old training fields of Ciudad Deportiva.

The new stadium will be ready in 42 months and the works will start this summer. However, the competition won’t be affected because all the works will be done during summer time, when La Liga games are over. This will mean a change in the history of the club and the last stone in Florentino Pérez’s career, perhaps the best president in the history of the club who wants to leave also a new stadium as a legacy apart from the 5 Champions League titles in the museum.

The new stadium will have a retractable roof and a 360 degrees scoreboard in the middle of the pitch. Also the whole stadium will be refurbished, giving more comfort to the supporters. There will be new shopping areas and leisure centres. Besides, we will see a different stadium from the outside, similar to a flying saucer, changing the sight of Paseo de la Castellana, the main road of the Spanish capital.

For this reason the mayor said that Real Madrid generates “wealth and they give it back to the city”, backing this project. Florentino Pérez was also very happy speaking to the media: “We are in front of a big projects for the future of Real Madrid and the city”, the president commented.

Although this project has created a lot of controversy due to its high cost and because some supporters blame Florentino Pérez for allocating more resources to the new stadium rather to the new signings, this could be a turning point in the club history. Real Madrid have the honour of owning a stadium in the centre of the Spanish capital, in one of the wealthiest areas of the city, something that not many big clubs can tell. Now we will enjoy a new brand stadium adapted to the 21st century.

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Real Madrid got back to back victories with Zinedine Zidane on the bench after beating (3-2) Huesca, the bottom table team, suffering until the last minute. Los Blancos played another terrible game with a lot of mistakes in the defense line and with many surprises introduced by the coach. Luckily, they continued getting the points to secure the Champions League spot for the next season.

Zidane shocked many supporters leaving Thibaut Courtois out of the list and introducing his son Luca in the line-up, with Keylor Navas on the bench. It was the first game in La Liga for Zidane’s son this season and his second ever game with Real Madrid after the match against Villarreal, the last one last season. He also introduced Llorente or Brahim Díaz in the starting eleven together with Isco, who is improving little by little.

The one that is not improving is Nacho Fernández. Once upon a time a secure defender, this season he’s shaking in every game and against Huesca he committed the first mistake very soon, allowing Cucho to score the first goal in the 3rd minute. Real Madrid drew the game in the 25th minute thanks to Isco, in his second goal in the two games with Zidane after tapping a cross by Brahim.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid saw how two of their main players, Gareth Bale and Marcelo, kept showing a performance far away from their quality. Llorente and Isco got tired, not used to play many minutes, and Ceballos wasn´t the right guy to organize the midfield. However, the Andalusian midfielder scored in the 62nd minute. Despite the goal, Los Blancos didn’t improve the way of playing and Huesca were growing and growing during the game.

In the 74th minute, Etxeita scored with a header equalizing the game. The bottom table, a team that had never played at Santiago Bernabéu, was close to get the three points. Zidane introduced Mariano on the pitch, but Karim Benzema was again the one making the difference. The French player scored a great goal in the last minute giving Los Blancos the three points. He was the best player on the pitch in a bad Sunday evening for Los Blancos, and the one securing the victory.

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