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Cristiano Ronaldo wants his Spanish team to sign Real Madrid midfielder – report
Earlier this year, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by acquiring a stake in Spanish outfit Almeria.
Apart from owning a stake in the team, Ronaldo’s role includes helping and assisting the club achieve their goal of returning to the top flight.
As part of his job, Ronaldo appears to have already started influencing decisions within the Almeria ranks and wants the club to sign a Real Madrid midfielder.
Ronaldo sets his sights on Cesar Palacios
According to Fichajes, the Portuguese legend has identified César Palacios as a strategic addition for Almeria next season.
The young attacking midfielder has been a revelation for Real Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla, throughout a brilliant campaign.
Ronaldo believes that Palacios possesses the specific creative spark and goal-scoring threat needed to elevate Almería’s competitive level.
The youngster’s numbers certainly justify the interest. In 32 appearances this season, Palacios has notched 13 goals and three assists.
His ability to make well-timed runs into the box and his tactical maturity have marked him as one of the most promising talents currently developing at La Fabrica.
It was reported recently that Real Madrid are willing to sell Palacios in a permanent deal, but with a buyback option – similar to deals implemented for the likes of Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon.
A loan to a club like Almeria could offer the rising star the necessary platform to adapt to professional football while remaining under Real Madrid’s long-term control.
Almería, for their part, are currently analysing the feasibility of the move, viewing Palacios as the perfect young and hungry profile to lead their offensive charge.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
