As they prepare to travel to Madrid for Saturday's clash with Rayo Vallecano, who earned a hard-fought point against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu last Sunday, Michel is realistic about his side’s chances of challenging for the title.

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At the mention of his coming-of-age performance against Real Madrid, a night at the Santiago Bernabeu where he held his own against his hero Luka Modric and the Galacticos alongside him, Harry Winks withdraws a little.

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Defeat keeps Real, who welcome Manchester City to the Bernabeu for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in a fortnight’s time, second in the Spanish top-flight behind Barcelona.

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His current deal at the Blues is set to expire in 2024, meaning Chelsea will likely look to receive a fee for their £69m ($85m) investment next summer, even if it is not to the Bernabeu Stadium.

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If Alonso gets offered the Bernabeu job for next season and decides he’s ready to take it, the Germans won’t keep him against his will and will try to manage that process in a way that minimises disruption.

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“It’s incredible to score at the Bernabeu, it’s something that’s unique.”

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Real Madrid's team players pose for a picture prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 22, 2023.

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Speculation regarding the teenager’s future has been rife for the best part of two years, but despite strong interest from the likes of and Man City over this time, the lure to become the latest Galactico at the Bernabeu has won out.

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That saw Erik ten Hag seek out Varane, who spent seven years playing alongside Casemiro at the Bernabeu.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/10/raphael-varane-advised-manchester-united-to-complete-60m-casemiro-transfer-18072294/

The Italian expected a close game like the draw at the Bernabeu last week.

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The last time Atletico Madrid scored in a LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu was in April 2018, when Griezmann scored in a 1-1 draw.

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