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Training
As reported by Lucas Navarrate, four players are back to training sessions with the rest of the squad: Odriozola, Marcelo, Valverde and Rodrygo. They can be part of the squad for tomorrow’s game against Real Sociedad. AS reported, however, the medical staff probably should be more patient with Rodrygo as the Brazilian doesn’t play since December.
Valverde’s return to the pitch at this moment is very important to recover rhythm, as there is rumors that he’ll replace Casemiro in the starting 11 in the second-leg against Atalanta.
Valverde celebrated his return:
Cuanto espere este momento de vuelta
— Fede Valverde (@fedeevalverde) February 27, 2021
Ahora toca pensar en @laliga #RMLiga #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/CnP1xo44JS
One year without Bernabéu Stadium
Marca’s Cover | “One year without football at the Bernabéu.” pic.twitter.com/iK6r4UZL0y
— Real Madrid Info ³⁴ (@RMadridInfo) February 28, 2021
Kross: Real Madrid’s top assister
Toni Kroos is RM's top assister this season with 6 so far. Behind him are Benzema and Rodrygo (5); Lucas Vazquez (4); Marcelo and Vinicius Jr. (3); Asensio and Carvajal (2); and Modric , Hazard , Casemiro and Sergio Ramos, all of them with one. #rmlive
— Los Blancos Live (@blancoslive) February 27, 2021
— @realmadrid