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real madrid vs espanyol

La Liga is back, and we’re expecting it to be a super exciting season. Real Madrid are coming off the back of a Champions League win and the squad has improved since then too. That said, so has the squad of Barcelona, the main title rivals, although, they need to get through their issues regarding player registration and any unsettled players in the changing room.

Real Madrid have made a good start to the season, having won their European Super Cup fixture. There is every chance that the Champions League standings will be playing a part in their thinking when it comes to the fixture on 28th August, as the Champions League season will be very close to getting underway (the fixtures haven’t been finalized as the qualification rounds are still in progress).

Plenty of cards in a feisty affair

Espanyol have shown, at times, that they are not afraid to take a few yellow cards. This has been revealed in fixtures against teams that are lower down in the standings than Real Madrid. So, the fact that Madrid are likely to dominate possession so heavily throughout the game means that it is likely that Espanyol will not be afraid to make some heavy tackles in order to try to stem the flow.

Madrid aren’t afraid of a few cards either. Players like Casemiro and Rudiger will be among the favorites to get a yellow card in the Madrid lineup, as they can certainly be fiery.

Real may not keep a clean sheet

Real will be favorites in the game, but the defensive capabilities have not been amazing so far, and they conceded in the first game of the season when Almeria gave them a shock in the first 10 minutes. They won the game, as was expected from last season’s European champions, but their defense is still subject to some criticism.

Madrid will be looking to score goals, no doubt, and if they concede in the process, this is something they won’t worry too much about with the incredible attacking talent that they have on offer.

The squad might be rotated

Real will potentially have one eye on some of the bigger games to come, and they should definitely beat Espanyol if you look at the two teams on paper. 

This could provide the chance for Ancelotti to rest some of his players ahead of a long and potentially grueling season. The European competition starts in September, and this means that Madrid will want their big guns to be firing. The fact that there are more substitutions allowed this season means that even if players like Benzema start, don’t be surprised if they are dragged off early to try to save their legs somewhat.

Madrid will want to do enough to win the game, preferably nice and early, which will allow them to make some changes and get some of their substitutes on. This season will be a squad game, with the fixtures coming thick and fast for Madrid, so they simply must come up with a way to use the whole squad and keep everyone fresh, and that’s assuming that they don’t get injuries.

Games like this could be the perfect chance to see players like Eden Hazard, who has been on the fringes for a while now.

Real Madrid to dominate possession

Espanyol don’t keep the ball very well in a lot of situations, and they won’t be doing so against Madrid. Expect them to play a direct game when they do get the ball and to take pretty much any opportunity to waste some time too.

Madrid will keep the ball for large spells of the game, so don’t be surprised if they end up with 70% possession stats, or even higher, as they look to nullify the threat of Espanyol. 

Ultimately, a Real win

It’s hard to look beyond Real Madrid managing to win this game, this could be a case of “famous last words” but all of the money at the bookmakers will be making Real the strong favorites for the game, and this is probably justified. Madrid is one of the very best teams in the world and they should win this game with ease. Espanyol have some threats on the counter-attack but we don’t foresee them causing too many problems. Even if they manage to score, the recent Almeria game proved that Madrid are capable of a comeback. 

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safe online gambling

Like many activities, gambling can be dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions. Being safe means finding a safe online casino and spending your money wisely. Failing to be safe in either of those regards can lead to an unpleasant and dangerous gambling experience.

Safe Online Casinos

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 If you have problems you can check out information on the Internet that will help you, and learn how and where to meet those who can support you. Learning more is the most important thing a problem gambler can do.

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who will replace benzema

With Karim Benzema nearing 35 years old, Carlo Ancelloti is on the lookout for a backup striker in the summer transfer window. While Juanmi Latasa may be promoted from Castilla, or Borja Mayoral recalled from Getafe, it is also likely that the club makes a new signing. The question on the lips of many fans is how else do Real Madrid plan to reinforce in the summer? 

Popular names linked to Los Blancos include Raul de Tomas and Gabriel Jesus, prior to him joining Arsenal. It however seems unlikely for the club to pay between thirty to fifty million euros for a backup striker. Rather, it will prefer to purchase a young player good enough to serve as a replacement for Benzema and who can become a starter in the long run. 

Madrid could also decide to wait before signing such a player and instead go for a main striker in their prime. This was the plan prior to Kylian Mbappe’s decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. We have listed five players to be on the lookout for long term replacements or if Mayoral or Latasa are chosen in the 2022/23 season. 

Erling Haaland

Had Kylian Mbappe not used the club to bargain for a record-breaking deal at PSG, Haaland would have long settled as a Madridista. Odds on several online betting sites were already in favor of an Mbappe switch to the European champions. Very few saw the PSG coming for Kylian, but to help bettors, these sites give up-to-date news, provide unbiased reviews, better odds, and even give you a welcome bonus. 

His recent signing at Manchester City does not affect the possibility of signing for Madrid in the coming years. He’s 21 and still has a lot of time to grace the beautiful game. If the marksman is still as good as he is in the next two years, there will be no issue investing 150 million euros in him.

Rayan Cherki

Cherki has a similar style of play to current Real Madrid stars, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. Currently in League 1, he has been linked to Los Blancos for years and has also hinted at a future with the club.

While it might take a while for his development into a complete player, he’s already been ranked as a huge prospect. He was recently listed as one of the top-rated U21 players in Europe based on dribbles and key passes per game played.

Youssoufa Moukoko

The sort of high-upside player to closely observe, Moukoko already has several records in his name. He holds the record of the youngest goal scorer in the German Bundesliga. More popularly, at 16 years, 18 days, Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko set a new record as the youngest player in the Uefa Champions League. 

It seemed as though Moukoko would leave Dortmund recently. The sacking of former BVB boss Marco Rose, however, means the striker is likely to stay on. Much to Los Blancos delight as the team would rather see him develop before any steps are taken in making him a Madridista. 

Amine Gouiri

With a style of play similar to that of Benzema, Amine Gouiri is the ideal backup striker. If Madrid prefers a player who can seamlessly join the team without waiting extra years, then he is the obvious option. An all-rounder in terms of skill and ability, and arguably one the club can look to as a long-term replacement for Benzema. In the 2021/22 season, the 22-year-old had a total of 19 goal contributions as a striker at Nice.

Karim Adeyemi

Another player on our list is ex-RB Salzburg striker, Karim Adeyemi. Alongside Moukoko, he’s commonly regarded as the future of football in Germany. The youngster wisely decided to move to BVB in hopes of securing more game time and adding more experience to his portfolio.

Dortmund purchased him for over thirty million euros, and it won’t be a surprise to see him leave in the next two to three years for either double or triple the amount. By that period, Big Benz will most likely be marking his last season at the club, and Karim Adeyemi could learn a thing or two from the veteran striker.

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real madrid win champions league 2022

Stade de France hosted the final of the 2022 UEFA Champions League on Saturday evening and what a night it was!

Putting aside the incidents that happened outside of the ground prior to kick-off, it was a memorable evening for Los Blancos which marked the night that they made history by being crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time.

Many were expecting a goalfest on Saturday similar to the four we saw when the two sides met in the 2018 Champions League Final. However, Vinícius Júnior scored the only goal of the night to win the match for Real Madrid but he was far from the only hero on the pitch for the Spanish giants.

Thibaut Courtois put in a performance to remember and possibly one of the best in any Champions League final to date.

Despite having 23 attempts on goal, 9 of which were on target, Liverpool were unable to put the ball past the Belgian shot stopper and in reward was awarded the Man Of The Match.

Liverpool took control of the game from kick-off which restricted Real Madrid to counter-attacks in search of chances in front of goal. However, these were few and far between with Ancelotti’s side not registering a single shot on target in the first 45 minutes compared to Liverpool’s 5.

The La Liga champions didn’t lose faith and were unlucky not to go 1-0 up on the brink of half time when this season’s top scorer in the competition, Karim Benzema, put the ball past Liverpool’s Alisson in the 43rd minute only for VAR to rule it offside after no less than five minutes of debate.

The second half got underway in a similar fashion to the first with Klopp’s side being far the more dangerous side in front of goal and continued to test their opponents defensive capabilities which have been questioned somewhat this season.

Right-back Daniel Carvajal, who put in a solid and determined performance, was especially impressive and handled Liverpool’s Díaz extremely well. However, it was Courtois who again stole the show in the second half, producing four excellent saves to keep the score all square.

When a game is 0-0, no matter how each team is performing, the game is wide open and considering how dominant Liverpool were on the night, this was a great position for Madrid to be in heading into the final half an hour of the game.

It was in the 59th minute that Real Madrid took one of only a handful of chances they were able to muster up on the night and it was Vinicius Junior who slotted the ball into the net past Allison from Feberico Valverde’s stinging ball across Liverpool’s box.

Madrid had a huge chance to extend their lead against the run of play in the 76th minute when Casemiro found the ball land at his feat with only the goalkeeper to beat but the central midfielder opted an attempted pass which went horribly wrong.

Along with recording their 14th Champions League title – double the number Inter Milan have achieved in second place – Real Madrid’s victory on Saturday night in Paris means that manager Carlo Ancelotti becomes the first coach in history to win the competition four times.

Overall, it was a huge night in the La Liga clubs history and one that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Fans should also not forget the journey Los Blancos have been on throughout the tournament and when you look at who they had to beat to even reach the final, it makes their victory even more impressive.

None of PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City and finally Liverpool could overcome Real Madrid this year and their 14th UEFA Champions League title is fully deserved.

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champions league final prediction

Real Madrid go head-to-head with Liverpool on Saturday aiming to become the champions of Europe for the 14th time.

With the La Liga title already in the bag, Los Blancos will be confident of adding another Champions League success to their impressive tally.

However, they are unlikely to find things easy against a Liverpool team chasing their third trophy of the campaign. Read on as we preview the final.

Previous record

Steve McManaman highlighted in a recent interview with Betway just how much this prestigious competition means to Madrid.

The former Liverpool and Madrid star waxed lyrical about a club that has undoubtedly had the upper hand against their English opponents in recent years.

Madrid have won four and drawn one of their last five meetings with Liverpool, and will fancy their chances of enhancing that record in Paris.

The Reds triumphed in the three previous matches between the two sides, but recent results give Madrid a distinct advantage over their opponents.

Madrid road to the final

A 2-1 home defeat against Sheriff Tiraspol on Matchday 2 aside, Madrid had little difficult in claiming top spot in Group D.

Things got trickier in the round of 16, with Madrid recovering from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

They were pushed hard again by Chelsea in the quarter-finals, but eventually secured a 5-4 aggregate win after extra time.

A dramatic 6-5 overall win against Manchester City following another extra time period sent Madrid through to their fifth final in nine years.

Madrid team news

Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has the luxury of a full squad to choose from, with David Alaba back in training after a month on the sidelines.

The defender has not played since the first leg of the semi-finals, but is expected to be restored to the heart of the defence against Liverpool.

Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Luka Modric are likely to be the midfield three, although Eduardo Camavinga is pushing for a start.

Karim Benzema will be Madrid’s danger man in attack after rattling home an impressive 15 goals in this season’s Champions League.

Prediction

Bookmakers rate Liverpool as favourites to lift the prestigious trophy for the seventh time, but they appear to have got the odds wrong on this occasion.

Madrid have had a much tougher route to the final having been forced to dig deep against PSG, Chelsea and City in the knockout stage.

Liverpool have looked a little weary in recent weeks and may find it difficult to overcome the setback of missing out on the Premier League title last Sunday.

Madrid’s record of 13 Champions League titles highlights how seriously they take this competition and they look a good bet to add to their tally this weekend.

Score: Madrid 3-1 Liverpool.

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real madrid football

Kylian Mbappe joining Real Madrid in the summer is practically a certainty, at least in the minds of many fans in the Spanish capital. Yet the supremely talented French striker continues dodge the questions about his future at Paris Saint-Germaine, insisting that he has yet to make any decision regarding his future.

“I haven’t made my choice on the future.” Said the 23-year-old, after scoring a brace of goals in the 5-1 thumping of Lorient in Ligue 1. “I’m thinking, there are new elements and a lot of parameters. If I had made my decision, I would have announced it,” said Mbappe, in comments recorded by Amazon Prime, causing a stir on social media last weekend.

Despite the mixed signals, journalists in Spain appear to remain convinced about one thing – Mbappe will be donning the famous white shirt of Real Madrid. They believe that no amount of coaxing from PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelafi will change the Frenchman’s mind. In the Spanish capital, they remain convinced that Mbappe has already made his choice.

But aside from the man who continues to provide headlines for the sports newspapers, which other players are Real Madrid potentially focusing on for the summer? Well, there’s currently lots of speculation surrounding the future of Marcelo, who is out of contract in the summer according to Transfermarkt: https://www.transfermarkt.com/marcelo/profil/spieler/44501

Some reports have suggested that 33-year-old Marcelo might be moving on, given that Real Madrid appear to be reluctant regarding a one-year extension deal, unwilling to match the current salary and terms. This has inevitably led to the press compiling a casting call of possible replacements, ideally someone who can be rotated in the squad with Ferland Mendy.

24-year-old Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney was touted as a candidate, earlier in the year, although those rumours appear to have lost some steam. Entirely more realistic would be the return of Sergio Reguilon, given that when Real Madrid sold him to Tottenham Hotspur in 2020, they inserted a buy-back clause valued at €40 million. As pointed out recently by Football Espana, that clause ends in the summer of 2022:
https://www.football-espana.net/2022/02/13/real-madrid-consider-bringing-back-sergio-reguilon-to-replace-marcelo

Elsewhere, no matter how much we love and admire their midfield talents, neither 32-year-old Toni Kroos nor 36-year-old Luka Modric will be around much longer. This inevitably means that Real Madrid are actively in the hunt for quality options in the middle of the park. Due to the current uncertainty at Chelsea, one interesting name linked is that of N’Golo Kante, although now aged 31, younger options would seem to be more realistic.

This leads us to Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, the man who Carlo Ancelotti signed from Real Betis when he was in charge at the Italian club. Capped 15 times for Spain since 2019, Ruiz has established himself in Italy over the last four seasons. Now the 25-year-old could be ready to make the next big leap in his career, especially given that while Napoli aren’t keen to part ways with the player, he has just one year left on his current contract.

As the prospects of a move for Ruiz appear to gain momentum, some outlets in Italy and Spain have gone so far as to suggest how the deal could be clinched, indicating that Real Madrid might consider offering cash plus Dani Ceballos. This would be quite the turnaround for these two players, given both are the same age and both are products of Real Betis. Yet while the career of Ceballos appears to have stalled, by contrast Ruiz is a player on the rise.

For the moment, while fans are undoubtedly eager to learn more about potential transfer signings, the current group of players remains entirely focused on their objectives this season. Having all but clinched the title in LaLiga, the top priority will undoubtedly be to win the UEFA Champions League.

Now the pathway to the final is known, Real Madrid must first overcome Chelsea over two legs. Despite their history and pedigree in Europe, surprisingly, Los Blancos aren’t even tipped amongst the top five favourites to win the competition. For a complete guide to online sports betting, including where to find the best odds and promotions available, Asiabet has reviews for all the top sites: https://www.asiabet.org/sports-betting/

Meanwhile, as we head into the countdown to an exciting conclusion to the 2021-22 campaign, the rumours will continue to come thick and fast regarding who could be joining Mbappe at Real Madrid in the summer. This could be one of the most pivotal transfer windows in recent memory, as Florentino Perez aims to ensure Real Madrid remain a force to be reckoned with on all fronts.

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real madrid

Preview

Real Madrid will make the trip to London in April to take on Premier League club Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

It will be no easy game for Los Blancos but with the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all still in the competition, they were almost guaranteed a not so easy route to the next stage.

The two sides met in the semi-finals of last seasons competition where Chelsea emerged as 3-1 winners on aggregate. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be looking for revenge for that defeat but are up against it against a Chelsea side who have been extremely solid at Stamford Bridge this season under manager Thomas Tuchel.

Prediction

Chelsea: Having the home advantage in the first leg of this quarter-final tie, Chelsea are unsurprisingly the favourites and are priced at just shy of Evens.

Tuchel’s side progressed to this stage following a 4-1 aggregate win against Ligue 1 side Lille in the previous round, coming out as 2-0 winners at Stamford Bridge in the first leg – the same score as when the London club hosted Madrid in last season’s competition.

Chelsea have lost just once at home in the Premier League this season and only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals on home turf. They also have the third highest goal tally in home games in the Premier League, emphasising how much of a tough game this will be for Madrid on 6th April.

As well as the home advantage in this game, Chelsea are defending their title after beating Premier League rivals Manchester City 1-0 in Porto last season. That was to be their second UEFA Champions League victory with the other being back in 2012 when they beat Bundesliga side Bayern Munich on penalties in the final.

The possibility of claiming back-to-back Champions League titles should give Chelsea a significant boost heading into every game this year. That feat has only been achieved previously by Tuesday’s opponents who won the competition in 2016 and 2017. Although, AC Milan did win back-to-back titles in the late eighties/early ninties when they tournament was known as the European Cup.

Real Madrid: A few weeks ago, is was looking likely that Real’s Champions League campaign this season would be coming to an end. Los Blancos were 1-0 down on aggregate heading into the second leg of their Round of 16 clash with French giants PSG but were the slight favourites with the home advantage.

However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side showed their quality in front of home fans at the Bernabeu with Benzema bagging a hat-trick to send his side through to the quarters with a 3-2 aggregate win.

If Real can brush past PSG with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in the side then they have a good chance against any team in the world. That’s especially the case if Benzema continues his form in front of goal. The Frenchman has netted eight times in the Champions League this season for Real Madrid with only Lewandowski and Ajax’s Haller scoring more. Youngsters Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga also played a huge part in Madrid win against Paris and they both will need to continue to be at their best to progress in this tournament.

Prediction: This is a tough one to call. It’s extremely difficult to bet against Chelsea under Tuchel as they simply do not lose many games. However, if Real Madrid are in top form, you can see them bagging a goal or two.

1-1 is the prediction in this game with Chelsea attempting to retain possession and keeping the visitors chances to a minimum but ultimately, we expect both sides to find a way through due to the quality of their players.

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Heading into the final fifteen matches of the season, Real Madrid look on course to secure their 35th La Liga title.

Los Blancos currently lead the league by six points with current title holders Atletico Madrid and 26-time champions Barcelona failing to challenge this season.

However, one team that is still in contention is Sevilla who are currently six points adrift of Real. They boast the best defensive record in the league and have lost just twice in La Liga all season.

One of those defeats was away to their title-challenging rivals towards the end of November and the 87th-minute winner scored by Real Madrid’s Vini Jr. could prove to be one of the most important goals of the season for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Real are in great form having also lost just two league games this season. They boast the highest goalscoring record in the league this season and have the services of the top two La Liga goalscorers, Karim Benzema and Vini Jr.

Although Ancelotti has boosted his squad with the €30m signing of Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes and grabbing David Alaba on a free from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid transfers have been relatively quiet this season as they continue to perform well with the squad they have.

Sevilla’s hopes of a first league title since the 1946/47 season have taken a blow recently with Julen Lopetegui’s side only managing draws in their last three outings against Valencia, Celta Vigo and Osasuna. They’ve proven to be an extremely difficult team to beat this term but they need to pick up maximum points from the majority of their remaining fifteen matches if they are to claim their second ever La Liga title.

The most important of their remaining league matches will be when they host Real Madrid on the 17th of April. Depending on the results prior to that fixture, it’s likely that they’ll have to take away all three points from the game to stand a realistic chance of finishing top this season.

Bookies have Real Madrid as the strong favourites to clinch the title and are priced as low as 1/16 with some betting sites. That’s to be expected given their six-point lead and better goal difference but those odds could change quickly if they fail to pick up maximum points in the weeks ahead.

Real still have to play all teams from the top seven which include Sevilla, Real Betis, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal and Real Sociedad. Every game going forward will be crucial to their title challenge and they will have to retain their consistency for the remainder of the season that has got them to this point now.

Sevilla are priced at 11/1 for the title as they head into their home match against Elche on Friday evening. It’s a game that they’ll be confident of winning given they have the home advantage as they remain unbeaten at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in the league this season.

If they beat Elche on Friday night, Sevilla will have the best home record in La Liga having picked up an impressive 30 points from a possible 36 this term. That stat will bode well for them, if they can maintain it, for when they host Real at home in two months time.

It’s not surprising to see Real Madrid leading the La Liga table given Atletico and Barca have failed to challenge this term. However, Sevilla are still a threat and the 2021/22 title could very well be decided in the final few games of the season.

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gareth bale

While he remains on the fringes of the squad at the Bernabeu, questions over the future of Gareth Bale remain. During his loan spell with former club Tottenham Hotspur in 2020/21, the player was nursed through games and, when he was relatively fit, he made a strong impact.

Back at Real Madrid for the new campaign, those injuries have taken over and Bale has barely featured in the first four months of the season. With Spurs having just employed another new manager, it’s believed that Antonio Conte has identified the Welsh international as a man who can fit into his system and drive the team forward.

Spurs Ambition

It’s been a mixed start to the new English season for Tottenham but they are still fighting on four fronts. The turning point came in November when they removed manager Nuno Espirito Santo and replaced him with former Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte.

Spurs were unbeaten in their first four league games under the Italian and they were suddenly back in contention to finish inside the Champions League qualifying slots. They remain among the outsiders and the best football betting sites for 2021 have Tottenham as sixth favourites to finish inside the top four.

Those odds are supplied from the best football betting sites associated with sbo.net and the teams above Spurs in the rankings are Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham United and Manchester United. With Tottenham now achieving some momentum, those odds have the ability to change and sbo.net will update site visitors on any updates to this and hundreds of other football markets.

While at the website, visitors can also read up on all the latest news and opinion related to Real Madrid and many other teams around the world. If they feel happy to take things further, all of the sportsbooks on the recommended panel are open to accepting new registrations.

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It’s a comprehensive website for football betting but will Gareth Bale be back to spur Tottenham towards their targets?

Bale’s Ambition

We’ve seen that Spurs have great ambition for 2021/22 but can the same be said about Gareth Bale? Before he returned to Tottenham in the summer of 2020, the forward had received criticism from Madrid fans over his body language and the fact that he seemed happier on the golf course than he did on the football field.

The player found some form during his loan period in London but that hasn’t translated back on his return to Real Madrid. In 34 matches with Spurs in 2020/21, Bale scored 16 times in 34 appearances and a number of those games saw the winger enter from the substitutes’ bench.

As Spanish football prepares for a winter break, the Welshman has played in just three matches up to mid-December, scoring once. All the while, he has remained a committed member of the Wales squad where he has been looking to fire his team into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The conclusion that some Madrid fans have been drawing is that Gareth Bale has clear aims at international level but he’s less enthusiastic about his duties with Real.

A Mixed Return

Tottenham Hotspur fans were excited to see Gareth Bale return to North London, even if it was for just a single season. The supporters expressed their frustration as then manager Jose Mourinho seemed reluctant to use the player although the extent of his fitness was largely unknown.

Under Antonio Conte, Tottenham have been employing a system involving wing backs and this is a formation where Bale can slot in. It is, therefore, not surprising that rumours of a loan deal or even a permanent move back to Spurs have materialized.

At his very best, Gareth Bale can still be a force in world football but injuries are having their say at the moment. Real Madrid fans may have run out of patience with their overseas star but would they really be happy to see him leave?

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mbappe real madrid

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga could finally come to an end in January. The Spanish giants have been pursuing Mbappe, regarded as the most valuable player in global football. There were numerous reports last summer of the French forward-moving to Spain. You can follow further developments on this transfer on Bongdalu, one of Vietnam’s most popular sports sites covering Football, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, and Esport. So, is there a chance Mbappe will arrive in Spain in January?

Perez Sounds Bullish

The Real Madrid President revealed to Spanish newspapers that he is optimistic that Mbappe will finally sign with the club. Real waited patiently until the final moments of the 2021 summer transfer window to make concerted offers for the Frenchman. 

Real made these bids when Mbappe still had a year left on his contract. This means that Real Madrid were not scheming to steal the French forward for free. However, because PSG failed to negotiate with Real Madrid, they have left Mbappe in a position to leave the French capital for free.  

Contract Talks with PSG Have Stalled

Reports from PSG suggest that Mbappe has resisted every contract the Parisians have offered him. At the moment, it seems not even money would be able to change Mbappe’s mind from pursuing his dream of playing for Real Madrid. 

In this regard, recent reports claim that Kylian Mbappe will sign a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid. He will sign the pre-contract deal as all free agents can negotiate with other clubs six months before their contract expires. If that happens, Mbappe will arrive in Madrid in June. 

Will The Deal Be Announced During The Season?

Reports suggest that Mbappe’s presentation would have to wait until July at the new-look Santiago Bernabeu. This would be the perfect venue to unveil the perfect signing, right?

The reports also claim that Real would not make any announcement while Mbappe was still contracted to PSG. This is an excellent decision by Real Madrid. Mbappe has already had to deal with enough blow-back from PSG fans after the August transfer rumors.  

The Dream Forwardline?

With Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior would form one of the most feared attacking trio globally. It would arguably be better than the Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar trio. Additionally, Real Madrid are also targeting Erling Haaland, one of the most talented strikers in Europe right now. 

If Haaland and Mbappe arrive and Vinicius continues his form up, Real Madrid will have a reliable frontline for several years. Based on past experiences, Madridistas will be careful not to get their hopes up until they see official communication from the club. Nevertheless, Madrid fans hope they will see Mbappe don the iconic number “7” shirt. That would mean Eden Hazard leaves the Bernabeu or gives up the kit. 

There is hope this time around as reliable sources from Spain claim that the deal will happen. Fortunately, for Real Madrid, no other club seems interested in signing the Frenchman at the moment. Moreover, Mbappe himself wants to play for Real Madrid. Therefore, Madristas have every reason to be hopeful Mbappe will sign in January.   

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