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By Ewan Murray Real Madrid are aiming to close the gap on Clasico rivals Barcelona on Saturday when they face Villarreal in La Liga. Los Blancos had made an unbeaten start to the new season until a surprise defeat to French outfit Lille in the Champions League midweek. Even the introduction of Kylian Mbappe off the bench couldn’t prevent them from slumping to a 1-0 loss. However, the reigning Spanish and European champions remain unbeaten in La Liga after an eventful Madrid derby with neighbours Atletico last weekend. A 95th-minute equaliser from Angel Correa stopped Carlo Ancelotti’s side fro…

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