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REAL MADRID were hotly tipped to retain their La Liga title this season, but instead they are struggling to finish in the top four.They now face a tricky looking trip to Celta as they bid to make a near unassailable 14-point gap to leaders Barcelona look a bit more respectable. … [Read more...] about Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid LIVE SCORE: Latest updates from the La Liga clash

REAL MADRID are back in action in the La Liga for the first time since their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Barcelona before the winter break.The current La Liga champions were in action in the Copa del Rey on Thursday - beating Numancia 3-0.What time is kick-off? THIS game takes place on Sunday, January 7. The match will be held at Balaidos.Kick-off is at 7.45pm. YOU can watch it on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 7.40pm. To stream the game live, you can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from Now TV for £6.99.Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the latest action on the SunSport LIVE blog. CELTA VIGO have no fresh injury or suspension concerns ahead of the game. Juan Carlos Unzue's men held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey clash on Thursday.Real Madrid will be without captain Sergio Ramos due to injury.The La Liga giants confirmed that the defender has suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury and will … [Read more...] about Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for the La Liga game

MANCHESTER UNITED'S potential £85million bid for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is set to be rivalled by Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande, according to reports.The CSL champions, also the richest club in China, are keen on sensational move for the Welsh forward, who has fallen out of favour with Galacticos boss Zinedine Zidane.Bale has been blighted by injuries and a string of sub-par performances at Los Blancos in recent seasons, with the club now willing to cash-in.Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of Bale - who started his first game since September midweek - frequently attempting to land the former Tottenham star.This summer would appear to be the United boss' best chance, but reports suggest Chinese outfit Guangzhou Evergrande could bid this month.The CSL champions are currently managed by Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro - who is keen to bolster a squad that doesn't not include a "star name".A host of elite players have swapped Europe for China in recent … [Read more...] about Manchester United bid for £85million Real Madrid star Gareth Bale rivalled by Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande

REAL MADRID will not be purchasing players in this January window, despite a growing list of injuries.Speaking ahead of his first La Liga fixture of 2018, Zinedine Zidane confirmed he was not hunting for any fresh blood and would instead continue to build with the squad he has already formedGareth Bale may have returned from a recurring injury problem, but there are other injuries that are giving the club  a headache.Sergio Ramos has a calf muscle injury, while Karim Benzema is suffering with a hamstring issue- despite these two being sidelined, Zidane still does not believe there is a need to boost his squad.Dispelling speculation that The Whites are in trouble and should be adding to their squad, he said: "We are still in three competitions and will give our best until the end of the season.He did acknowledge his injury list, but said: "All squads have injuries, it always happens."We have had important injuries, important players with injuries, so there is more talk than … [Read more...] about Zinedine Zidane says Real Madrid won’t sign any players in January despite Barcelona splashing the cash

ZINEDINE ZIDANE believes that players who suffer bad injuries could also be having personal problems off the field.The Real Madrid boss has suggested that footballers under stress at home could be more prone to having physical breakdowns during training sessions and on match days.Zidane has seen his squad hit by a number of casualties this season, with club-record signing Gareth Bale a prime culprit.Dani Carvajal was sidelined earlier in the campaign with a heart problem.And Real’s mounting injury problems have seen them fall some way behind Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title.Claiming that “personal problems”, as well as “football things”, are behind some setbacks, Zidane said: “Injuries happen through all of life. SUN BETS: BET £10 GET A FREE £30 BET “It’s not just a training issue. Everyone has their life and their things, their high and low moments.“Injuries are a bit of that. Problems in a player’s … [Read more...] about Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane suggests bad injuries could be the result of personal problems elsewhere