Real Madrid news LIVE updates: Team to face Sevilla, Asensio exit claim, Cristiano Ronaldo
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Mourinho on Ronaldo row
11:00: Jose Mourinho says he has no personal problems with Cristiano Ronaldo - but admitted he doesn't know if the Real Madrid star feels the same.
Ronaldo, 32, picked up his fifth Ballon d'Or at an awards ceremony in Paris this week.
Mourinho gave an interview to France Football when he was quizzed on the bust-up that engulfed the pair at Real Madrid.
Mourinho was coy and said: "It's something that is part of my job and I don't wish to make it public.
"The only thing I can say is that I don't have a personal problem with him, I think he feels the same."
Cristiano Ronaldo row tweet
10:27: Cristiano Ronaldo has been taunted by Barcelona old boy Julio Salinas after his Ballon d'Or triumph.
While the footballing world has paid tribute to Ronaldo, Salinas hit out at the Portuguese saying he has not deserved the awards.
"Just because you're very good, that doesn't mean you're the best, as you've had the bad luck of coinciding with the great Messi," he wrote on Twitter.
"Sincerely, I don't think you are on the podium of the best in history, as there are quite a few who'd surpass you.
"Comfort yourself with these Ballon d'Or awards (something you have not deserved)."
Sensational David Luiz claim
09:15: Real Madrid have moved a step closer to signing Chelsea star David Luiz on loan, it has been claimedSpanish website Don Balon are reporting the former PSG star is edging closer towards a sensational loan move to Madrid with his future at Stamford Bridge up in the air.
It is said the Blues are willing to let the centre-back leave the club.
His decision to question Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has not gone down well, particularly given how they have bounced back from a torrid run of results to challenge for the league title.
Real Madrid v Sevilla line ups
08:35: Bale moving back to Tottenham (see previous post)? Maybe... but there's one thing for sure - Real fans won't be seeing him against Sevilla today.
The Welshman is out injured (surprise, surprise) so who will play for Zinedine Zidane's men today?
The newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is one and the rest of the Real side can be seen in our handy gallery above.
Bale back to Tottenham?
08:15: Mauricio Pochettino admits Gareth Bale still speaks to staff at Tottenham.
And the Spurs boss has admitted he is open to the prospect of the Real Madrid star making a stunning return to Tottenham.
Pochettino said: “Of course he’s a fantastic player. He keeps contact with all the people here that worked here in the past.”
Spurs sold Bale to Real for £85million in September 2013 and they would have to fight both United and City to bring him back to the Premier League.
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Asensio to Man Utd claim
07:50: It is being claimed in Spain that Manchester United are plotting a January swoop for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.
Don Balon say Jose Mourinho has put Gareth Bale on the backburner to focus on Asensio.
The 21-year-old is yet to nail down a starting spot under Zinedine Zidane.
Balague: Salah won't move
07:00: Real Madrid have been linked with a surprise move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah .
However, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, Madrid are not interested in the player.
The news will be a boost for Kop fans with Philippe Coutinho seemingly nearing the exit door.
