Real Madrid boosted by Guler and Courtois before Racing trip
Jose Mourinho is delighted with Eduardo Camavinga after his Clasico cameo, when he ran past Pau Cubarsi and set up Kylian Mbappe's winner, though both know the midfielder still needs more consistency.
Real Madrid are favourites to sign JJ Gabriel after the 16-year-old rejected Paris Saint-Germain. The attacking midfielder wants Spain, though FIFA passport rules and paperwork still need resolving.
Real Madrid's deal for Yan Diomande includes a €2.5m Ballon d'Or bonus payable to RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old has hit form with 3 goals and 4 assists in 13 games.
Real Madrid feature in rumours over Vinicius Junior, Pedro Porro and Alex Scott, with Arsenal linked to a Martin Zubimendi-Vinicius Junior swap and Tottenham Hotspur valuing Porro above €60m.
Sergio Martinez has mostly featured for Castilla since his €3m move, despite early first-team training and a bench spot. He also won the Under-20 Intercontinental Cup with Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's limited role at Real Madrid has sparked speculation over a January loan, with Tottenham Hotspur mentioned as a possible destination via Pedro Porro links.
Kylian Mbappe finished second in the Ballon d'Or on 1,027 points, just 28 behind winner Harry Kane, with Lamine Yamal third on 881.
Endrick is open to a January loan after just 107 minutes in four games. Roma and AC Milan are interested, though Jose Mourinho wants the Real Madrid forward to stay.
Yan Diomande's form could affect more than Vinicius Jr, with Endrick's minutes at Real Madrid also at risk if Diomande shifts to the right when Vinicius returns from suspension.
Real Madrid are without Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo for Racing Santander, while Fede Valverde is a doubt after saying he is 'not 100% yet'.
Jacobo Ramon is drawing Premier League interest, but Real Madrid retain 50 per cent of his rights and buy-back options, giving them major control over any move from Como.
After Real Madrid's win at Camp Nou, Hansi Flick backed Rodri's view that Barcelona need more 'calmness' when facing pressure in difficult moments.
A predicted Real Madrid XI for Racing Santander includes Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Guler, Endrick, Yan Diomande and Carlos Espi as Jose Mourinho weighs rotation.
Jorge Mendes recalled doubts over Bernardo Silva before his rise. The Real Madrid midfielder has begun to make an impact under Jose Mourinho after scoring against Leipzig and starting El Clasico.
Jose Mourinho urged Real Madrid to respect unbeaten-at-home Racing Santander, backed Kylian Mbappe after the China row, questioned Jude Bellingham's 11th-placed Ballon d'Or finish and addressed Vinicius Jr and Trent Alexander-Arnold's roles.
Real Madrid's improved form after beating Barcelona has quietened talk of dressing-room rifts, with focus shifting to results rather than alleged ego clashes.
Carlos Espi, Endrick and Trent Alexander-Arnold are tipped as must-start players for Real Madrid at Racing Santander as Jose Mourinho considers rotating his side.
Real Madrid must avoid complacency at Racing Santander, with Carlos Espi's aerial presence and Trent Alexander-Arnold's crossing highlighted as key to breaking a low block.
Arda Guler returned to full training and Thibaut Courtois recovered from illness before Racing Santander, but Fede Valverde remains a doubt with muscular fatigue.
Real Madrid are reportedly weighing up a 2027 move for Alexis Mac Allister, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Diaz floated as makeweights.
Real Madrid are advancing talks to sign 19-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Latif Issman from UD Logrones for Castilla, with negotiations at an advanced stage.
Real Madrid are monitoring Rayan Cherki's situation at Manchester City and have learned the midfielder would cost €90m amid speculation over the club's future.
