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Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: PSG eyeing Los Blancos ace, club learn Castello Lukeba price, and more - February 23, 2025 Real Madrid welcome Girona to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, February 23, in LaLiga. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game sitting thi...
Available for Saturday Lukeba (thigh) featured against Sturm Graz on Wednesday and is fully available for upcoming fixtures.
Impact Lukeba returned from his thigh injury in the match against Sturm Graz and is expected to be available for the Union Berlin game on Saturday. It is unclear whether he will start or if El Chadaille Bitshiabu will continue to fill in for him until Lukeba regains full fitness.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Could be an option Saturday Lukeba (thigh) returned to team training Thursday and could be available for the squad tomorrow, according to the club.
Impact Lukeba is likely to be a late call for Saturday's game against Leverkusen after training normally with the team on Thursday. If fit, he is expected to start, as he has in all 13 of his appearances this season.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Misses out Wednesday Lukeba (thigh) is out for Wednesday's match against Sporting.
Impact Lukeba is not returning despite training and an expected return, as he is sidelined yet again. However, he should still be nearing a return, likely fit to face Leverkusen on Saturday. He will hope to see a starting role immediately once fit, starting in all 13 of his appearances this season.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Trains Tuesday, option Wednesday Lukeba (thigh) is an option for Wednesday's match against Sporting, according to his club.
Impact Lukeba is finally back in the fold after a long absence, as he has missed the club's past seven games. However, he will still have to pass a fitness test ahead of the match to confirm his fitness. That said, it is up in the air if he will see his regular starting spot immediately if fit, as he has started in all 13 appearances this campaign.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Not available for Saturday Lukeba (thigh) is nearing a comeback from his injury and is currently working individually on his recovery. However, he will remain unavailable for Saturday's match against Bochum,...
Impact Lukeba has been sidelined since late November with a thigh injury but is targeting a return next week. He could feature in the Champions League match against Sporting. If he remains unavailable, his next opportunity would be Saturday's home game against defending champions Leverkusen.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return Lukeba (thigh) is nearing a return and is doubtful for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen, according to his club.
Impact Lukeba is nearing a return, although Sunday will likely be too early for him, with the defender still not fully cleared for action. However, he still has yet to be ruled out also, leaving a small window for an appearance. That said, even if he is fit, he will likely only see a bench spot.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Working individually Lukeba (thigh) is training individually outdoors, according to his club.
Impact Lukeba could be in for a quicker return than the two months initially reported, as he is already back in individual training. We will probably need another week or two before he sees team training but does set him up for a possible return after the winter break.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for around two months Lukeba was injured and subbed off in the first half of Saturday's 5-1 loss against Wolfsburg.
Impact Lukeba sustained a muscle injury in his left thigh and is expected to miss about two months, as the club has opted for a conservative treatment approach. Lukas Klostermann, as reported by the club, is a leading candidate to replace Lukeba and could be included in the squad for the German Cup Wednesday.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Injured against Wolfsburg Lukeba was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.
Impact Lukeba left the match in the 31st minute, pulling up with a hamstring injury and being replaced by Nicolas Seiwald. The extent of Lukeba's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match at Kiel.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Lukeba (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.
Impact Lukeba is back in the starting XI after overcoming a muscular injury. The defender is a key piece of the XI and should continue in a major role as long as he can stay fit moving forward.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoining team training Lukeba (strain) is set to return to training this week and is questionable for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to his club.
Impact Lukeba has seen some good progression in his return from a strain, as he is now likely to get into team training this week. This is great news for the club, as he has missed their past three games but has been a regular starter this campaign. That said, ig he is fit to face Hoffenheim on Saturday, he will look to gain the start immediately.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out with muscle injury Lukeba is out for Saturday's match against Dortmund due to a muscle injury, according to his club.
Impact Lukeba is a late scratch for Saturday's match, with the defender being ruled out when the starting XI was announced due to muscle issues. He is a regular starter so this is a significant loss, with Lukas Klostermann taking his spot in the starting XI. That said, he will look for a return in their next match, although he may be sat until after the international break.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract Lukeba has extended his contract with Leipzig, according to his club.
Impact Lukeba is sett o remain with Leipzig over the next few seasons, inking an extension until 2029. The 21-year-old has already played 50 matches for the club, starting in all eight of his appearances this campaign. That said, he should only see his role grow as he remains with the team, looking to be a regular starter in the defense for years to come.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively in win Lukeba made two tackles (one won), three clearances, one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Lukeba committed a huge mistake that could've led the opposition to open the scoring in the first half. but then he fixed it with a blocked shot inside the six-yard box and several other interventions to help his team shutting the opposition out. After earning a place in the starting XI last season, the center-back comes to the new one with a different status. but this performance just indicates that his drive to excel remains the same.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively in win Lukeba made two tackles (one won), three clearances, one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Lukeba committed a huge mistake that could've led the opposition to open the scoring in the first half. but then he fixed it with a blocked shot inside the six-yard box and several other interventions to help his team shutting the opposition out. After earning a place in the starting XI last season, the center-back comes to the new one with a different status. but this performance just indicates that his drive to excel remains the same.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Establishes huge role Lukeba made 32 appearances (24 starts) keeping seven clean sheets in the Bundesliga.
Impact Lukeba made the most of injuries ahead of him in the depth chart, immediately taking a major role in the starting XI. The center-back was a major contributor in a back three and back four and did well during his first season with Leipzig. Lukeba will hope to hold onto this role, especially with Willi Orban struggling with injuries and age.
MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs double-digit clearances in win Lukeba made one tackle, 11 clearances and 11 interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.
Impact Lukeba had arguably his best performance of the campaign, racking up double-digit clearances for the first time while imposing his will against forwards. The center-back had more clearances than on his previous five starts combined, so this was a huge bounceback game for him and he'll hope to keep it up during this final stretch of the season.
APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Makes bench Saturday Lukeba (back) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.
Impact Lukeba returns from a back injury which forced him off early in Leipzig's final match before the winter break. The defender had started three of Leipzig's last four matches in all competitions but settles for a substitutes role Saturday.
JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Training with squad Lukeba (back) participated in Thursday's training session.
Impact Lukeba was forced off at halftime against Werder Bremen on Dec. 19 but appears to be in the mix to rejoin the squad when the Bundesliga resumes Jan. 13 against Eintracht Frankfurt. Once given the all-clear, the central defender should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI where he figures to rack up plenty of defensive stats but will offer limited offensive upside.
JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Struggling with back issues Lukeba (back) was unable to train Tuesday due to a back issue, Leipzig announced.
Impact Lukeba came off with the back problem against Bremen and it appears the winter break wasn't enough time for him to recover. The defender is expected to get back on the pitch for a Jan. 13 clash with Frankfurt, assuming no setbacks. With Will Orban (knee) still not in team training, Lukeba should continue in the starting XI if fit.
JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively in UCL win Lukeba had one shot on goal and made five tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.
Impact Lukeba had one of his best stat lines of the season so far as he prevailed over opposing forwards most of the time and even came close from scoring in the first half as he had a powerful header miraculously saved by the goalkeeper. With at least three clearances in four of his last five starts, the center-backs looks to be locked up as a starter for the foreseeable future.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets rare goal Lukeba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Impact Lukeba got on the scoresheet with his first Bundesliga goal during Saturday's draw. The center-back is likely to fall back to the bench with Willi Orban is fit once more, and Lukeba isn't a major offensive threat even when starting, but it's still an encouraging display. Lukeba will hope to continue his impressive form in the starting XI going into the international break.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leipzig signs French defender Castello Lukeba after selling Joško Gvardiol to Manchester City
Leipzig has signed French defender Castello Lukeba from Lyon as the German club reinvests some of the money it made from selling Joško Gvardiol to Manchester CityAUGUST 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins RB Leipzig Lukeba has departed Lyon to join RB Leipzig, his former club announced Friday.
Impact Lukeba was a regular presence at the back for Lyon during the 2022-23 Ligue 1 campaign, racking up 34 appearances (33 starts) and chipping in with two goals. He should step into the starting lineup at Leipzig as the natural replacement for Josko Gvardiol, who left the club to join Manchester City in the English Premier League.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
