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Guillem Balague: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid find new ways to win

Image: Raul Garcia: "nothing special", but starring under Simeone

Without the geniuses, their best players, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are still winning.

BENZEMA STAYING PUT
Is there any truth to the rumours that Karim Benzema could be on his way out of the the Bernabéu, hopefully to Arsenal? In spite of his recent resurgence, I see a similar pattern developing as with Mesut Ozil, in relation to the fans booing him and Carlo Ancelotti criticising his level of commitment? Could he possibly be used to either fund the acquisition of Luis Suarez or be part of player plus money package? Denis (Gooner)
GUILLEM SAYS: I'm afraid Benzema is definitely not leaving Real Madrid in January. They see him as a very important part of the team and there is no intention to transfer him. CANALES JURY OUT
What has happened in the recent career of Sergio Canales? At one point he was the next Golden Boy of Spanish football. Do you think he has what it takes to usurp Isco's position at Real if they were to re-sign him? Logscottwood
GUILLEM SAYS: Canales had two bad knee injuries and has to recover confidence and keep improving. The problem is that when players around that age - 19, 20 - start shining the biggest step is to continue to do so and injuries have stopped that happening for him. We will have to wait and see if he can do that and move to the next level. FABREGAS A STAYER
With speculation around Cesc Fabregas in the summer and in recent weeks, do you think that he'll stay at the Camp Nou long term or seek a transfer? Harry (Arsenal)
GUILLEM SAYS: I am convinced he is staying at Barcelona for a few years. His role in the team is improving. Manchester United were interested in him but I think it was something to do with cheeky work from the Cesc camp.They were trying to gain some more influence for Fabregas at Barcelona after the arrival of Neymar. Cesc had taken a step down in his relevance to the team but he sees now he is still important to the team and as long as he can see that he will stay at the club. Got a question for Guillem? Then send it in using the feedback form below, and then look out for his answer next week...

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