HALA MADRID: Madrid will look to end their UCL group stage campaign on a high

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TEAM NEWS

Madrid's checklist for their trip to Belgium

Zidane's side already know their place in the UCL last 16 is secured, but they won't want to waste their match against Club Brugge. Read more >>

Liverpool join the list of heavyweights who could face Madrid

Liverpool have qualified to the next round of the UCL as top of their group and they are one of the teams that could face Madrid in the round of 16.

Bayern, Man City and Juventus are another three teams who have already qualified as first and against whom Madrid could be drawn.

Emergency meeting called to solve Clasico security fears

Wednesday will see the Spanish FA host an urgent meeting to discuss security arrangements for the Clasico due to be played on December 18. Read more >>

As's Cover

Millennial Madrid: Zidane is preparing a lineup against Brugge with five players under 22 years.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Chelsea 'ready to pay €50m to sign James'

Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a January move for James Rodriguez and would be willing to put €50m on the table to price him away from Madrid, according to El Desmarque.

Milan 'offered chance to sign Diaz in January'

AC Milan have been offered the chance to sign Brahim Diaz from Madrid in the January transfer window, a report claims.

VOICE

Rodrygo: I had a picture of Hazard as my wallpaper on Facebook

"I had a picture of Hazard as my wallpaper on Facebook," Rodrygo revealed to Campo de Estrellas. "He looks Brazilian.

"Against Galatasaray, when I scored three goals, he told me that I had to score four."

Zidane: I don't think Hazard will need an operation

"I don't think he'll need an operation, but I don't know exactly," Zidane said when asked for an update on the Eden's injury.

"What I can say is that the injury is under control right now.

"There was talk of him missing one week and then two, but the important thing is to be patient.

"I hope he can return soon."

Mourinho: Varane one of best players in world

"Raphael Varane is one of the best players in the world, yes, it's fair criticism."

Areola: Madrid are only thinking about Club Brugge

"The truth is that we don't have [the Clasico] in our head yet," Areola said at a press conference.

"We are only thinking about tomorrow's game [against Club Brugge].

"We have to win because it is a Champions League game.

"The rest we will see later."

IN-DEPTH

How Modric lost his Madrid spot to an unknown Uruguayan

Zidane clearly knew something needed to change in midfield. Click here to read the full article. >>

MATCHDAY(CET)

Our qualifying situation is not completely certain, but we absolutely will be the winner!