REAL MADRID
Real Madrid round-up: Isco, Ramos, Figo, Modric and Rivaldo
As Real Madrid prepare for tonight's game in Seville, all the latest news on the Santiago Bernabeu outfit.
Real Madrid are in action tonight as they face a tricky away test at the Sanchez Piuzjuan facing Sevilla with Barcelona in action at the earlier time of 2000 CEST against Leganes.
Out for a month
It was confirmed yesterday that Isco Alcorcon underwent an operation to have his appendix removed. The Benalmadena born player has been given the medical green light this morning but will miss at least a month of playing action and has set the October 28 "El Clasico" as a potential return date as Lopetegui's side travel to Camp Nou.
Figo praise
Former Real Madrid player Luis Figo was quick to offer his support for Luca Modric after the Croatian international was awarded with the prize for "The Best" at a gala ceremony staged at the Royal Festival Hall on London's Southbank last Monday. "Modric deserved it" affirmed Figo adding, "he's a fantastic player and I'm sure this will not be his last individual award".
Bogey ground
Real Madrid face a tough task this evening as the travel to the Sanchez Pizjuan in the Andalusian capital. 'Los Blancos' have struggled on recent trips to Seville with a record of just one draw and five defeats in their past six trips to face Sevilla. The games have been tight affairs with a winning margin of just one goal being enough for the Andalusian side to record their respective wins.
Ramos return
The game in Seville marks the return of Sergio Ramos to the club where he cut his teeth as a junior player. Sevilla fans have never forgiven the defender for what they deem was "betrayal" when he moved to the Spanish capital in 2005. The player is jeered and booed by a significant section of the Sanchez Pizjuan with former Brazilian and Barça player Rivaldo observing yesterday: "The home fans provoke Ramos to heap pressure and attempt to destabilize him".
Derby tickets
A very limited number of match tickets remain on sale for this Saturday's Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabeu as Atleti visit Chamartin. Prices range from 90 euro through to 155 euro and it's anticipated that the derby will be a sell-out come Saturday.
