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Possible line-up
The team played a mini-match during training. Endrick has scored twice from Güler passes.
Carlo Ancelotti used this XI in training & it could be the starting XI against Milan:
Courtois;
Vázquez, Joan Martínez, Rüdiger, Fran García;
Modrić, Mario Martín, Ceballos;
Arda Güler, Endrick, Brahim@diarioas pic.twitter.com/PboQksoKYu— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 29, 2024
Note that Vallejo isn’t in the squad. Maybe it’s true that he has some injury before the travel. Per a report, the club said “Vallejo has a slight overload”. Relevo said he even stopped training due to discomfort.
According to sources from Vallejo’s camp and Real Madrid, his early departure from training was agreed. He has not been able to train at a good pace for months and they want to see how he evolves.
— @GuillermoRai_ pic.twitter.com/GTm2rwSUEh
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) July 29, 2024
Vallejo had muscular problems since last week and this is why Joan Martínez was called up for the tour. He did not complete at least the last two sessions with the group before the trip.
— @MarioCortegana pic.twitter.com/9f1UhzP5HT
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) July 29, 2024
No space for Reinier.
Real Madrid will loan or sell Reinier. The player has shown great enthusiasm in training and wants nothing more than succeed at Madrid. But there’s no longer any space. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/9rfHbdDKZU
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 29, 2024
Real Madrid and Orange agreement
With this agreement, Orange replaces Telefonica as Real Madrid’s telecoms partner. The agreement is valid until 2027. Per Real Madrid.com:
Real Madrid and Orange have entered into a strategic agreement that will see the operator become the new Real Madrid Telecommunications Partner for the next three seasons
Orange will provide Real Madrid with its leadership in 5G/5G+ mobile connectivity, serving as the mobile communications provider for all its employees and developing projects to optimise the experience of its customers during events that take place in the stadium.