Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday that their goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL and needs to undergo surgery.This comes ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Athletic Club at San Mames on Saturday.“After the tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois, he’s been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee,” Real Madrid’s statement read in part.“The player will un...

Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vazquez has received the green light from the club’s president, Florentino Perez, to leave Santiago Bernabeu, El Nacional reports.Vazquez has one year left on his current contract with Real Madrid.As a result, Real Madrid would not want to see the 32-year-old leave Santiago Bernabeu for free next summer.The report also added that there have been no discussions with Vazquez about a possible extension.Vazquez has been linked with a move to...

Real Madrid winger Rodrigo will ask to leave Santiago Bernabeu if Kylian Mbappe joins the club, according to El Nacional.The potential arrival of Mbappe has cast uncertainty over Rodrigo’s future, leading him to contemplate a departure from Real Madrid.Rodrygo believes his playing time and role within Carlo Ancelotti’s side would likely diminish significantly if and when Mbappe joined Real Madrid.The Brazilian international has carefully considered the potential sce...