Open Thread: September 26, 2020.

Hola Madridistas!

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IT’S GAMEDAY!

Real Madrid will face off with Real Betis later today Spanish time at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. Isco and Lucas are back, while Asensio and Hazard still need more time to recover, even though both have trained with the squad. Managing Madrid will publish content all through the day to build up for the game, and as always, you can follow the game live with other users here on the site. Vamos!

Jovic to Eintracht Frankfurt?

One who also got chosen for the matchday squad was Luka Jovic. This amidst rumors that he might go on loan this season. But at least when Fredi Bobic (the Frankfurt sports director) was asked about the subject, he had nothing at all to report, but also left open the door, saying anything can happen in the last few weeks of the window.

ICYMI: Mayoral close to joining Roma for €10 million –report

Even though the striker was named in the squad, there are rumors picking up that Mayoral is close to joining Roma. You can read more in Lucas Navarretes report here