Real Madrid

On LaLiga matchday 5, Real Madrid hosted RCD Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu in a game that could have concluded with more goals for the merengues.

The former winger got off to a slow start in the game. Despite the fact that Mallorca posed no danger, he was more focused on guarding the ball. However, despite getting early possession of the ball, Real Madrid was the first side to concede. Today’s performance was disappointing, and the player was caught off guard multiple times. The German was excellent. Several attempts were attempted to test the goalkeeper right away, which is rare for a team that often allows its opponent to dominate the first few minutes of the game.

Fede Valverde and Rodrygo were the standout players as Real Madrid made it five wins from five, beating Mallorca 4-1 after conceding first.

[Eden Hazard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/101390/Eden-Hazard). The home side got an early scare when Muriqi got away from Rudiger, who was making his first start at the Bernabeu a month into the new season, inside the first minute and [Thibaut Courtois](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134283/Thibaut-Courtois) was forced to intervene. [LaLiga table](https://www.espn.com/soccer/table/_/league/esp.1) [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) in the Champions League final in May. Real Madrid: Ancelotti's side will continue the defence of their Champions League title with a home game against RB Leipzig, who recorded an impressive 3-0 win at home to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday after a troubled start to the season. "The goals, they were great quality, all three goals (Valverde, Vinicius, Rodrygo). Muriqi, an old-fashioned battering-ram of a striker, has been a revelation since joining on loan from [Lazio](/soccer/team?id=112) in January and already has three goals this season, while former [Valencia](/soccer/team?id=94) prospect Kang-In looks like he's now fulfilling his early promise. "The idea was to move Hazard out of the position of centre forward for others to move in. [Karim Benzema](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/46858/Karim-Benzema)'s injury in midweek had given the Belgian -- anointed by Ancelotti as this season's backup No. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Report: Real Madrid 4-1 Mallorca](/soccer/report?gameId=643814)

Carlo Ancelotti has delivered an injury update on Thibaut Courtois, after fears broke out that the Real Madrid goalkeeper was also set for time out.

Real Madrid have some very able back up in the form of Antonio Rudiger though. There is a chance that he could be back for the game against Atletico Madrid but it is also possible that he will only be back after the international break. He’s been in a bit of discomfort for a few days but he’ll play tomorrow”.

Vinicius Junior scored for the fifth game running as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Real Mallorca 4-1 in La Liga on Sunday and extend their perfect ...

All that was a bit predictable, but we finally managed to turn things around and win the game." There was the heat, the fact we conceded from a set-piece... "Vini is a special player, for the way he plays and for his character," said Ancelotti.

Carlo Ancelotti has named Eden Hazard in his Real Madrid starting line up for the first time since January for Sunday's clash with Real Mallorca.

Real Madrid completed 33 passes in the build-up to Hazard's goal against Celtic in the Champions League in midweek. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Hazard has struggled to make much of an impact at Real Madrid since signing from Chelsea, although his time at the club has been disrupted by injury. Ancelotti has therefore brought in Hazard for his first start of the season, and also handed Dani Ceballos a place in the starting XI.

Real Madrid will likely be without Spanish winger Lucas Vazquez for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League encounter against Leipzig; Lucas Vasquez sustained an ...

[Barcelona](https://sportsbrief.com/football/barcelona/) in the first El Clasico of the season in Las Vegas on Sunday morning. [right-back](https://sportsbrief.com/facts/top-listicles/12254-top-10-backs-world-2022-backs-fifa-22-backs-time/) in the game but was substituted in the 71st minute for his compatriot Dani Carvajal. [Isaac Darko](https://sportsbrief.com/author/isaac-darko/)

Across the years mental health has led to the death of football players, the most high-profile case being Robert Enke, highlighting the need for support ...

That dressing room was a family, I had a coexistence of friendship. “What happened to me I had to come out of myself, but I supported myself with family and that dressing room helped me a lot. And I decided that I had to talk about it in order to normalise the situation. “And then I thought that that man had all of the logic in the world. It is one of the most common illnesses in the world. If it happened to me, it happens to lots of people, why shouldn’t I talk about it.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti wants an out-of-favour player to replace injured Karim Benzema in Los Blancos' upcoming match against Real Mallorca.

Hazard joined Real Madrid on a five-year contract back in 2019. Real Madrid can replace El Clasico rivals Barcelona and take the top spot in La Liga with a win over Real Mallorca. The team played brilliantly without him against Celtic, especially up top, and I hope to see more of the same tomorrow," Ancelotti told Madrid’s official website. With Xavi's Barcelona taking the top spot after defeating Cadiz in the Spanish top flight, La Liga holders Real will be desperate to reclaim the numero uno position in the league standings on Sunday. Benzema had a small issue against Celtic and he was out for a while in December last year too and we managed to replace him just fine. Benzema suffered a thigh injury in Madrid's UEFA Champions League clash against Celtic.

The reigning LaLiga champions made it five wins in a row to maintain their 100% start, after initially falling behind to the underdogs at the Santiago ...

In this period, he has been the player most affected in the squad and I take that into account. [Relevo](https://twitter.com/relevo/status/1562749836008386562) reporting that his desire to leave came amid interest from several English and Italian clubs, including Manchester United who were said at the time to be leading the race for the 26-year-old's signature. Ancelotti last month revealed that Asensio had hoped to leave the club in the summer with the wantaway Spanish star playing just 17 minutes so far this season 'If he's angry, I agree with him,' he said of Asensio. 'It's normal, it means he wants to play, to feel important.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Marco Asensio was caught throwing a huge tantrum on the touchline after Carlo Ancelotti decided not to bring him on during Real ...

[grudge against the club’s board ](https://sportsbrief.com/football/real-madrid/22008-top-spanish-winger-stirs-controversy-accuses-real-madrid-board-interfering-ancelottis-team-selection/)as he holds Los Blancos hierarchy responsible for his lack of game time this season. "Asensio is angry and it’s normal. [confirmed that Marco Asensio](https://sportsbrief.com/football/real-madrid/22665-carlo-ancelotti-confirms-key-real-madrid-leave-club/) is considering leaving the club this summer. [Marca](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2022/09/11/631e174622601daf338b4593.html), Asensio was caught throwing a huge tantrum on the touchline as he threw his bib to the ground before kicking a water bottle. [Karim Benzema](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/karim-benzema/), the Spaniard was hoping to get some game-time against his former club. [Antonio Rudiger](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/antonio-rdiger/) were enough to hand Los Blancos the maximum points.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Fede Valverde will develop into a Los Blancos leader in the coming years.

[Real Madrid extended their 100% winning start to their La Liga title defence in 2022/23 with a 4-1 win at home to Real Mallorca](https://www.football-espana.net/2022/09/11/real-madrid-come-from-behind-to-maintain-100-record-against-real-mallorca), making it five wins from five for Ancelotti. [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/09/11/631df41aca474154548b4592.html). [Real Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/real-madrid) boss [Carlo Ancelotti](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/carlo-ancelotti) believes [Fede Valverde](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/fede-valverde) will develop into a Los Blancos leader in the coming years.