❌No Rodrygo or Bellingham, here's Real Madrid's squad list
Just minutes ago, the Merengue club published the list of players called up for the closing of the 2024/25 La Liga campaign.Looking ahead to the match, the main attraction will be the farewell of the coaches. Both Imanol and Ancelotti will leave their positions, and this will be their grand farewell from their respective clubs, where they are legends.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 23, 2025
However, what is most surprising in this Merengue list is the absence of Rodrygo. He has been getting few minutes, and now he was practically left out amid a flurry of rumors regarding his future.
On the other hand, the absence of Jude Bellingham is also surprising, especially since there was no medical report indicating any injury.
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