Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has threatened to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for Manchester United, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
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Ronaldo, whose contract with Real Madrid expires in 2018, has not yet decided what path his career will take next, but is not offering any guarantees about finishing his playing days at the Bernabeu.
PSG were much criticised for their cautious approach against a vastly under-strength Madrid side in a 0-0 draw in Paris two weeks ago.
Real Madrid injury problems continued to pile up as Luka Modric was forced off at half-time in Los Blancos’ 3-1 win over Las Palmas on Saturday with a hip injury.
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing the 22-year-old as Barcelona and Juventus continue to track him, however, Verratti says he is happy to stay in the French capital.
Neymar and Luis Suarez have been in sensational form in Messi’s absence, with the duo both on the scoresheet in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Getafe that ensured Luis Enrique side’s kept pace with Madrid at the top of the table.
“Benzema, Bale and Arbeloa, who are not in the squad, lack the match confidence to have a role in such a high intensity game as this”, said the Spaniard.
Paris Saint-Germain Possible Starting Lineup: Kevin Trapp, Gregory van der Wiel, Serge Aurier, Thiago Silva, Maxwell, Adrien Rabiot, Marco Verratti, Blaise Matuidi, Angel Di Maria, Edinson Cavani, Lucas Moura.
PSG, trying to capture the European title for the first time this season, are confident they can return home with three points.
“Again we had a sensational start, we played very well in the first half”, Benitez said. On seven points apiece, either PSG or Real can qualify with a win combined with defeat for Malmo.
Javier Mascherano joins injured Argentine worldwide teammate Lionel Messi on the sidelines due to a two-game ban for being sent-off against Eibar last weekend.
David Luiz is doubtful for this particular fixture against Real Madrid, having sustained an injury on worldwide break.
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Las Palmas started the better in the second period as Willian Jose blasted over with a great chance on the counter-attack before Casilla produced a brilliant save to turn the Brazilian’s free-kick behind for a corner.
