Real Madrid leave out Bale, James for Audi Cup

The FC crew examine Real Madrid's current issues as Zinedine Zidane's side head into the La Liga season on the back of a dismal ICC performance. Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid's shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu. Following Real Madrid's humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane. Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3. Real Madrid duo Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have not travelled with the team for this week's Audi Cup games in Munich, amid speculation over their futures at the Bernabeu. Madrid face Tottenham at the Allianz Arena in Tuesday's first semifinal, and will also play either hosts Bayern Munich or Fenerbahce in the final or third place playoff on Wednesday. - When does the 2019-20 La Liga season start? Zinedine Zidane's players flew to Germany on Monday, with neither Bale, 30, nor James, 28, on the...

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