Real Madrid round-up: Cristiano, Casemiro, Marcelo...
As the bulk of the Madrid player leave for international duty, Zidane has just nine first team players to work with at Valdebebas.</br><a title="Celta vs Real Madrid live online: LaLiga" href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/01/07/football/1515347584_288539.html">Celta-Real Madrid: LaLiga</a>
Cristiano open Lisbon hotel
The player from Madeira opened the second of four 'CR7' hotels on Sunday evening. The Lisbon branch opening follows the first of the chain in his native Funchal. Future hotels are planned in Madrid and New York City.
Marcelo hoping for Betis return
The Brazilian defender is making good progress after injuring himself in the recent LaLiga game against Villarreal. Marcelo will stay working in Madrid this week and is expected to re-join normal training with the squad early next week.
Almost!! ⚽️🙃#M12 pic.twitter.com/32mma6a89P
— Marcelotwelve (@MarceloM12) September 30, 2016
Verratti flattered
Italian player Marco Verratti has spoken about speculation linking him with a future move to the Santiago Bernabeu. "It's flattering to be linked with Real Madrid but I already play at a big club".
Casemiro on road to recovery
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It may be a matter of coincidence that Madrid's dip in form (and results) coincided with the absence of Casemiro. The Brazilian has returned to gymnasium work but is still some way of running and re-joining the rest of the Real Madrid squad.
Kick-off time vs. Leganés confirmed
LaLiga published the kick-off times for match-day 11 last night. Real Madrid are set to face Leganés at the Bernabeu on November 6 at 12:00. This is the first time both sides will have played each other in Spain's top flight.
The kickoff times (CET) for Matchday 11 in #LaLigaSantander:https://t.co/pQm3ttOb70 pic.twitter.com/BHWxOSm9U1
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) October 4, 2016