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TEAM NEWS & RUMOURS
Hazard 'is at 60 percent of his optimal level'
Real Madrid's medical team believe that Hazard is at 60 percent of his optimal level in terms of his physical performance.
James returns to full training
Zidane worked with almost a full complement of first-team stars in Friday morning's training session, with James Rodriguez making his long-awaited return to full-contact work.
Madrid could unveil new signing Reinier on Tuesday
Reinier Jesus is set to arrive in Spain this weekend, before being officially presented by Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Bale would take up a non-EU spot in 2021 due to Brexit
Brexit will have an impact right across European football and it will hit Real Madrid too. Read more >>
Madrid 'ready to sell Isco this summer'
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are preparing big money moves for Isco as Madrid look to free up funds to make mega signings of their own this summer, according to El Desmarque.
Madrid 'rejected bids for Vinicius from BVB and Milan'
Madrid rejected the bids for Vinicius from both Milan and Dortmund in January, per Spanish media OK Diary reports.
VOICE
Vinicius: I'm very calm & I know goals will come
Vinicius has been impressing in recent weeks at Real Madrid, even if he hasn't been scoring as much as he would like:
"I'm very calm and I know at some point the goals will come,"
"I'm only 19 years old. [Raheem] Sterling, at my age, did the same thing. He didn't score so many goals, but this year I think he already has 15 or 16. He improves with every season."
'Hazard makes jokes like us Brazilians'
Vinicius says the pair have formed a positive relationship, with Hazard striking a chord with all of Madrid's Brazilian players.
“Yes, he is close to the Brazilians, he likes how we play, he makes jokes like us, like Marcelo who is always joking,
“He is close to us, but he doesn't speak Spanish yet. But when he learns, our relationship will be even better.”
IN-DEPTH
Isco or Modric? Zidane's dilemma for the big nights
Zidane has made it clear that his system of choice for big matches is 4-4-2. That last place in the starting line-up is being contested between Isco and Luka Modric so, who should it be? Click here to read the full article >>
From debut in Sabadell to Madrid midfield boss... Casemiro's evolution
On February 16, 2013, Spanish football has its first encounter with Carlos Henrique Casemiro on a Segunda B pitch - the Estadi de la Nova Creu Alta in Sabadell. Click here to read the full article >>
What does 'HALA MADRID!' mean?
Like supporters of every club in the world, Real Madrid fans like to come up with catchy songs and chants to spur their team on, but sometimes just a few words will do. In their case, they are: Hala Madrid! Click here to read the full article >>
TRAINING PICS
Our players are preparing for the Celta clash!
MATCHDAY(CET)
Tomorrow is Matchday!