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Real Madrid (Los Blancos) | Special Thread
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Basel vs Real Madrid: Ancelotti approaching winning record
Real Madrid will equal the club's record winning run with victory over Basel in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
The defending champions are already assured of their place in the round of 16 and only a Basel victory by four goals or more could jeopardise Real's chances of topping Group B.
Real currently sit six points clear of their Swiss opponents and claimed a 5-1 triumph when the sides met at Santiago Bernabeu back in September.
Carlo Ancelotti's men will head into this week's clash having embarked on a winning streak of 14 matches in all competitions.
The club record currently stands at 15 - achieved under Miguel Munoz in 1960-61 and Jose Mourinho in 2011-12.
However, in Basel, Ancelotti - who this week revealed talks over a new contract have started - faces a side who have won both home fixtures in the Champions League so far, beating Liverpool 1-0 and Ludogorets 4-0.
If Basel get the better of Real and Liverpool fail to beat Ludogorets, the Swiss champions will join Ancelotti's side in the next round.
And coach Paulo Sousa - whose last Champions League appearance as a player was against Real Madrid with Panathinaikos - will have been boosted this week by the news that captain Marco Streller has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2016.
Youngster Breel Embolo also extended his stay at the club until 2017.
Less encouraging for Basel is the fact that when they last hosted Spanish opposition in the Champions League - Barcelona in 2008 - they were on the receiving end of a 5-0 thumping, although they did beat Valencia 3-0 on home soil during last season's UEFA Europa League.
Cristiano Ronaldo will have fond memories of visiting Switzerland - the Portuguese forward scored his first Champions League goals for Real in a 5-2 win over Zurich during the 2009-10 campaign.
Few people will be rushing to put their money on a draw in this one, though, as Real have never played out a stalemate in 21 matches against Swiss opposition.
Basel will be without the services of the suspended Serey Die, but come into the match having not conceded a goal for 434 minutes, scoring 15 of their own in that time.
Real continue to make do without Luka Modric, who was injured in Croatia's 1-1 draw with Italy during the international break, with Isco the man chosen to step into the void for Saturday's 4-0 victory over Eibar.
Real Madrid will equal the club's record winning run with victory over Basel in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
The defending champions are already assured of their place in the round of 16 and only a Basel victory by four goals or more could jeopardise Real's chances of topping Group B.
Real currently sit six points clear of their Swiss opponents and claimed a 5-1 triumph when the sides met at Santiago Bernabeu back in September.
Carlo Ancelotti's men will head into this week's clash having embarked on a winning streak of 14 matches in all competitions.
The club record currently stands at 15 - achieved under Miguel Munoz in 1960-61 and Jose Mourinho in 2011-12.
However, in Basel, Ancelotti - who this week revealed talks over a new contract have started - faces a side who have won both home fixtures in the Champions League so far, beating Liverpool 1-0 and Ludogorets 4-0.
If Basel get the better of Real and Liverpool fail to beat Ludogorets, the Swiss champions will join Ancelotti's side in the next round.
And coach Paulo Sousa - whose last Champions League appearance as a player was against Real Madrid with Panathinaikos - will have been boosted this week by the news that captain Marco Streller has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2016.
Youngster Breel Embolo also extended his stay at the club until 2017.
Less encouraging for Basel is the fact that when they last hosted Spanish opposition in the Champions League - Barcelona in 2008 - they were on the receiving end of a 5-0 thumping, although they did beat Valencia 3-0 on home soil during last season's UEFA Europa League.
Cristiano Ronaldo will have fond memories of visiting Switzerland - the Portuguese forward scored his first Champions League goals for Real in a 5-2 win over Zurich during the 2009-10 campaign.
Few people will be rushing to put their money on a draw in this one, though, as Real have never played out a stalemate in 21 matches against Swiss opposition.
Basel will be without the services of the suspended Serey Die, but come into the match having not conceded a goal for 434 minutes, scoring 15 of their own in that time.
Real continue to make do without Luka Modric, who was injured in Croatia's 1-1 draw with Italy during the international break, with Isco the man chosen to step into the void for Saturday's 4-0 victory over Eibar.
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Real Madrid arrive in Basel
The Whites were welcomed at their team hotel by around 150 supporters.
Real Madrid have arrived in Basel. The Whites, who will play their final away match in Group B of the Champions League at St. Jakob Park (Wednesday, 8:45pm CET), landed in the Swiss city just before 12:15pm. The Whites were welcomed at their team hotel by around 150 supporters.The Under-19s, who face Basel in the UEFA Youth League (Wednesday, 3pm), also travelled with the first team.
The Whites were welcomed at their team hotel by around 150 supporters.
Real Madrid have arrived in Basel. The Whites, who will play their final away match in Group B of the Champions League at St. Jakob Park (Wednesday, 8:45pm CET), landed in the Swiss city just before 12:15pm. The Whites were welcomed at their team hotel by around 150 supporters.The Under-19s, who face Basel in the UEFA Youth League (Wednesday, 3pm), also travelled with the first team.
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CONVOCATORIA / SQUAD LIST:
Basel - Real Madrid
The 20 squad members for the match in Basel / Los 20 convocados para el partido en Basilea
Basel - Real Madrid
The 20 squad members for the match in Basel / Los 20 convocados para el partido en Basilea
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Karim Benzema has scored in the last 4 #UCL games (5 goals) and is now the highest scorer of the club in this competition! #HalaMadrid
Karim Benzema has scored in the last 4 #UCL games (5 goals) and is now the highest scorer of the club in this competition! #HalaMadrid
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Legend
Today is probably gonna be the last day for Raul Gonzalez Blanco to be the all time top scorer of UEFA Champions League. But all the records are meant to be broken, it's the reputation, charisma and class that are immortal. Therefore, no matter what happens tonight, Raul Gonzalez Blanco will always be known as Mr. Champions League. VIVA EL SIETE!
Legend
Today is probably gonna be the last day for Raul Gonzalez Blanco to be the all time top scorer of UEFA Champions League. But all the records are meant to be broken, it's the reputation, charisma and class that are immortal. Therefore, no matter what happens tonight, Raul Gonzalez Blanco will always be known as Mr. Champions League. VIVA EL SIETE!
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According to reports there could be rotation in the defence for Real Madrid. Varane could start in the place of Pepe and Arbeloa in for Carvajal + Marcelo could be rested and Coentrão may start.
As for Mid-field Asier Illaramendi could get some minutes but he would probably not start.
As for Mid-field Asier Illaramendi could get some minutes but he would probably not start.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos,James Rodriguez Oficial, Sergio Ramos and Carvajal have been nominated for UEFA.com users' Team of the Year.
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Karim Benzema: "With Raphaël Varane #HalaMadrid !!! " - in Basel, Switzerland.
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Marca (25-11-2014)
"Goal against Barça
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"Casillas is still fashionable"
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Get an inside look of the team during their trip to Basel / Vive por dentro el viaje del Real Madrid a Basileahttp:#BASvsRealMadrid #RMLive
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Ancelotti: "It'll be a good game and it'll be played with intensity" Ancelotti: âIt'll be a good game and it'll be played with intensityâ | Real Madrid CF #BASvsRealMadrid
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Varane: "Madrid always go out to win and the aim is to ensure top spot" Varane: âMadrid always go out to win and the aim is to ensure top spot" | Real Madrid CF#BASvsRealMadrid
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VIDEO PROMO - Follow the #BASvsRealMadrid match with us! / ¡Sigue el partido contra el Basilea con nosotros! http://youtu.be/xZoITNo9jMY
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Entrenamiento / Training session 25/11/2014
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El equipo terminó de preparar el partido ante el Basilea / The team have finished their preparations ahead of the Basel match
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El equipo terminó de preparar el partido ante el Basilea / The team have finished their preparations ahead of the Basel match