Dani Ceballos - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Available vs. Lille Ceballos (not injury related) is an option for Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "He's in the list, so that's important. It's...

Impact Ceballos is likely to see minutes off the bench if he plays at all in the UCL opener on Tuesday. The veteran midfielder will have his work cut out for the time being when it comes to starting, as he joined the team shortly before the transfer deadline. He'll compete with the likes of Pablo Fornals, Nelson Deossa, Facundo Bernal and Marc Roca for playing time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't be an option vs Real Madrid Ceballos (fitness) won't be an option for Friday's clash against Real Madrid, as he needs to train with the team several times first, according to coach Manuel Pellegrini. "No Ceba...

Impact Ceballos rejoined Real Betis this summer on a deal through 2029 after leaving Real Madrid, bringing top level experience and several domestic and European titles from his time at both Madrid and Arsenal. His integration is still in its early stages, and coach Manuel Pellegrini's comments suggest a patient approach before he is fully worked into the rotation alongside options like Isco, Pablo Fornals and Nelson Deossa.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Real Betis Ceballos will rejoin Real Betis for the 2026/27 season, signing a contract until 2029 after leaving Real Madrid.

Impact Ceballos is back with the team that saw him take the first steps of his professional career, returning with top-level experience from stints at Arsenal and Real Madrid. While he wasn't too active in the final stretch of time as a Merengue player, the 30-year-old still has plenty of quality in his right foot, and his presence should improve an already strong midfield, where he may share playing time with Isco, Pablo Fornals and Nelson Deossa.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Bayern clash Ceballos (calf) has returned to full training since last week but remains a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich, according to Alberto Fernandez...

Impact Ceballos had been unable to make the squad for the Mallorca fixture despite being ahead of schedule in his recovery from a soleus tear, but training alongside the team is a clear indication that he is back in the mix and should make the matchday squad soon. Whether he makes it for the Bayern clash or remains in a supporting role will be coach Alvaro Arbeloa's call, but the competition for midfield spots at the Bernabeu remains fierce and the Spaniard will likely resume a rotational role for the Merengues when back to full speed.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Misses call Saturday Ceballos (calf) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Ceballos rejoined full team training ahead of schedule after suffering a right soleus tear in late February, shaving a week off his initial seven-week timeline, but has been unable to make the matchday squad for Saturday's clash against Mallorca. The Spaniard had been progressing well in his recovery after six weeks out, and Real Madrid will continue to exercise caution rather than risk a setback. The bigger challenge awaiting him remains situational, as competition in the midfield at the Bernabeu is fierce and finding his way into the lineup regularly figures to be a serious battle down the stretch.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Mallorca Ceballos (calf) rejoined full team training this week and could be available for Saturday's clash against Mallorca, though a starting role is not on the cards, according to Sergio...

Impact Ceballos suffered a right soleus tear on Feb. 21 at El Sadar and was initially handed a seven-week timeline, but has managed to shave a week off that projection by returning to group training ahead of schedule. The Spaniard will not start against Mallorca, but being back in the squad after six weeks out is progress in the right direction. The bigger challenge awaiting him is not physical but situational with the competition in the midfield at Real Madrid, finding his way into the lineup at all figures to be a serious battle for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back in partial training Ceballos (calf) was spotted back in partial team training Wednesday, according to the club.

Impact Ceballos took a significant step forward in his recovery Wednesday, returning to partial team training with the Merengues. That is an encouraging sign for Real Madrid, as it puts him on track to keep building his fitness and target an April return. His comeback would add depth to a crowded midfield, though he figures to slot into a bench role at best down the stretch with the squad at full strength.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Winners and losers of the weekend's football: Tottenham tormentor Eberechi Eze strikes again, Cesc Fabregas performs Arsene Wenger tribute act at Como and while Lens' Ligue 1 title hopes suffer major blow

The suspicion was that the Premier League title race was about to take a very dramatic turn after Manchester City drew to within two points...

FEBRUARY 23 • goal

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Suffers calf injury Ceballos is out for the time being due to a calf injury, according to his club.

Impact Ceballos is heading to the sidelines for a week or two, with the midfielder dealt a blow to his calf. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he hasn't started a match since the start of December. However, it will leave them without some depth, already without Jude Bellingham (thigh) in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid player ratings vs Osasuna: Raul Asencio late lapse costs Los Blancos as Vinicius Junior strike counts for nothing

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FEBRUARY 21 • goal

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Real Madrid hopes La Liga surge boosted by team dinner paid for by Vinícius and Mbappé

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FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Real Madrid Win As Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe Score; Jude Bellingham Injured

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FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Real Madrid Win As Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe Score; Jude Bellingham Injured

End of the Galacticos? Real Madrid 'admit mistakes' over transfer strategy amid another disappointing season

Real Madrid chiefs have privately admitted that their long-term transfer strategy has failed following a disastrous night in Lisbon. Reports...

JANUARY 30 • goal

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Real Madrid player ratings vs Levante: Kylian Mbappe bails out Blancos once more as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr put in performances deserving of Bernabeu boos

Real Madrid turned an unconvincing first half into a clinical second, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge as they saw off Levante, 2-0. Lo...

JANUARY 17 • goal

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DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Back from injury Ceballos (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Ceballos is back from his two-match absence due to a hamstring injury and is with his team for the El Clasico, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He has only started in four of his seven appearances this season while going unused multiple times, likely to continue in a rotational role.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Barcelona Ceballos (hamstring) is available for Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona, the club posted.

Impact Ceballos has built his fitness enough to be back available for Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona. The midfielder seems to have fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is expected to claim back a bench role for the Merengues moving forward.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering for Barcelona Ceballos (hamstring) is running and hoping for a return against Barcelona on Sunday, according to Joel Del Rio of Marca.

Impact Ceballos is ramping up his fitness levels after running at training Tuesday but will instead save himself from Wednesday's match, instead focusing his return on Sunday's El Clasico. This will leave the club without him for UCL play, leaving Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni to take the defensive midfielder roles. He will then hope to be fit Sunday, as he started in two straight games before his injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold in line for Real Madrid return against Juventus but Xabi Alonso still sweating on Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen for Clasico

Trent Alexander-Arnold is edging closer to a Real Madrid return and could make the squad against Juventus after resuming group training. How...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • goal

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