Live Real Madrid Blog: Build up to La Liga trip to Alaves

Sport360 staff

20:00 05/10/2018

Hello everyone, the Sport360 team is in place to bring you the latest Real Madrid news on Friday.

After their 1-0 defeat to CSKA Moscow in the Champions league on Tuesday, the Whites are preparing for their Saturday trip to Alaves in La Liga.

As ever, get in touch with us throughout the day on Twitter and Facebook.

8pm – Lopetegui not fazed by sack talk

Desperate for a win: Real boss Lopetegui.

Los Blancos manager is focused on Alaves test and not his own future.

5pm – Good news for the Whites

Gareth Bale went off injured during the derby against Atletico Madrid.

This man is set to return to the starting XI at the weekend.

3pm – Los Blancos train at Valdebebas

Real are stepping up preparations for this weekend’s clash against Alaves.

1:40pm – Zidane wanted Man United trio in final season as boss

If Zinedine Zidane had his way during his final season at the helm of Real Madrid, the Whites would have had an influx of Manchester United players.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Zidane was keen on adding David De Gea, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial to Madrid’s squad.