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DROPPED POINTS: ELCHE STUNS MADRID; JUDE BELLINGHAM FORCES LATE DRAW
A late Jude Bellingham goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Real Madrid against Elche, extending their winless run to three matches. The result moves Madrid one point above Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
Real Madrid managed a 2-2 draw against Elche in the Spanish league this Sunday, thanks to an 87th-minute goal by Jude Bellingham. This keeps their winless streak at three games.
Bellingham's late goal saved Madrid after they had to come back from behind twice during the match.
This result puts Madrid just one point ahead of Barcelona. Barcelona had an effortless 4-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, marking their return to their updated Camp Nou Stadium.
Before this game, Madrid had a 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league and a 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League group stage. Before these games, Xabi Alonso's team had a great run, winning 13 of 14 matches at the start of the season.
The team is still fighting, Alonso said. The results and how we play could be better. We're honest with ourselves, but the team's spirit is still strong. We need to keep going even when things get tough. This is Real Madrid, and we have to deal with criticism.
Elche took the lead with a goal from Aleix Febas in the 53rd minute, but Dean Huijsen scored his first goal for Madrid in the 78th minute to level the score. Álvaro Rodríguez put Elche ahead again in the 84th minute, but Bellingham scored three minutes later from inside the box.
Vinícius Júnior, a forward for Madrid, entered the game in the second half.
"We discussed it, like we often do," Alonso said about Vinícius. He gets it. He knew what his job was and the impact he could make. We've done this before. He's still committed. Today, we're not as happy as we'd like to be, but everyone is motivated and looking forward to getting back to winning and building positive momentum.
Madrid's next match is against Olympiakos on Wednesday in the Champions League group stage.
Elche's Víctor Chust was sent off late in injury time.
Elche is currently in 11th place and hasn't won in its last six league games.
An own goal by Domingos Duarte in the 82nd minute allowed Atletico Madrid to secure a tough 1-0 victory against Getafe, who are in seventh place.
This was Atletico's fifth straight win in all competitions since their 4-0 loss against Arsenal in the Champions League group stage last month. Diego Simeone's team has won five league games in a row.
Veteran midfielder Koke made his 700th appearance for Atletico.
Atletico's Marcos Llorente had to leave the game early, less than 15 minutes in, due to an injury.
Simeone couldn't use goalkeeper Jan Oblak because of an injury he picked up while playing for Slovenia during the international break. Forward Giuliano Simeone was also unavailable.
Real Betis, who are in fifth place, could only manage a 1-1 draw against Girona, who are fighting to avoid relegation.
Vladyslav Vanat put Girona in the lead in the 20th minute, but Valentín Gómez equalised for Betis in the 75th minute. Betis forward Antony was sent off in injury time for hitting an opponent in the head with his leg while attempting a bicycle kick.
The game between Oviedo, who are in last place, and Rayo Vallecano, who are in 13th place, ended in a 0-0 draw in Oviedo. Oviedo's Ilyas Chaira received a red card in the 52nd minute, and Rayo's Pathé Ciss was ejected in injury time.
Oviedo hasn't won in their last seven matches in all competitions, while Rayo hasn't won in their last three league games.
WHY AC MILAN ARE TURNING TO REAL MADRID’S BACKUP ANDRIY LUNIN TO REPLACE MIKE MAIGNAN
AC Milan is preparing a €15M bid for Andriy Lunin. Discover why the Real Madrid keeper is now the favourite to take over at San Siro.
AC Milan might go after Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid this summer, according to Defensa Central. Apparently, Milan is having trouble getting Mike Maignan to sign a new contract.
So, Lunin is high on their list as a possible replacement. He did sign a deal to stay with Real Madrid until 2030, but Milan is still watching him while things with Maignan are up in the air.
Reportedly, Milan gave Maignan a final offer of €7 million per season, but he's not sure about it. Because of this, the club is now scouting for other options.
If Maignan leaves, Milan's bosses plan to offer between €10 million and €15 million for Lunin. They think that's a fair price for a keeper with his experience.
Real Madrid usually doesn't do winter transfers. The club has already said they won't sell anyone in January, except for loaning Endrick to Lyon. So, they won't even think about a deal for Lunin until the season is over.
Lunin turned down offers from Turkish clubs last summer to compete for his spot at Real Madrid. The chance to start every week at Milan could change his mind. At 26, he's currently Courtois' backup. A move in 2026 could give him the playing time he wants. Manchester United was also interested in Lunin last summer, so there'll be plenty of teams after him.
Why Real Madrid Should Ask for More or Keep Lunin
Lunin showed what he's capable of when he filled in for Courtois. He has the skills to play at the highest level. He saved Real Madrid many times, including in important Champions League games. Because of his input, his value has increased.
The rumoured price of €10 million to €15 million seems too low. Lunin was key to Real Madrid's defence for most of the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid should ask for way more if they decide to sell. If not, they should keep him as a backup in case Courtois gets hurt again.
Selling him for that little would be a mistake. It’s almost impossible to find another backup as good as him for that price these days. It's hard to keep a keeper who wants to be the number one, but Xabi Alonso thinks having a deep squad is very important.
Real Madrid needs to think about the money versus the risk on the field. Letting a talent like Lunin go for cheap would be a bad move. Madrid should keep him unless Milan makes a much better offer. Having two top-notch goalkeepers creates a sense of security that money can't often buy.
MARKET REPORT: WHY CHELSEA IS SUDDENLY THE FAVORITE TO RESIGN ANTONIO RüDIGER
Antonio Rüdiger is considering a shock return to Chelsea as Real Madrid pause contract talks. Read why Xabi Alonso is hesitant.
Word on the street is that Antonio Rudiger might head back to Chelsea. The Real Madrid player is thinking about coming back to the Premier League. His deal with Real Madrid runs out in 2026, and he hasn't agreed to a new one yet. There's talk he might leave next summer and maybe even team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Contract Talks On Hold
Back in November, Marca said that Rudiger and Real Madrid started talking about a new contract, but those talks are on pause now. His current contract is up at the end of the season. They started talking months ago, threw some numbers around, and both sides seemed to want a deal.
But they stopped talking after Rudiger hurt his muscle in September. They decided it wasn't right to make a deal while he was getting better.
Back to Chelsea?
Rudiger played for Chelsea for five years, winning a Champions League title, before moving to Real Madrid in 2022. Now, he might go back to Chelsea. There are rumours that Chelsea wants him back next summer, according to Diario AS.
Also, Paris Saint-Germain is interested, and Galatasaray is watching what's happening with him in Madrid.
Besides Europe, he's also wanted in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are thinking about trying to get him next year.
What Alonso Thinks
BILD said in October that Xabi Alonso, the Madrid boss, isn't totally sold on Rudiger. He thinks Rudiger has been getting injured too much and hasn't been playing consistently. Also, Dean Huijsen, who joined in the summer, has been playing great and has already won a starting spot. Huijsen and Eder Militao have been a solid pair in the back, but Militao got hurt recently.
Madrid Might Not Sign Two Defenders
Even with Rudiger's future up in the air, AS says that Madrid isn't looking to sign two defenders anymore. They were looking at Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool and Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich. Both of those guys might leave their clubs since they're in the last six months of their contracts.
There were reports that Real Madrid wasn't interested in Konate because he hadn't been playing well lately. They might still move next summer, but it probably won't be to Real Madrid.
Alonso's team plays Real Betis at home on January 4 after the winter break.
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