I’m not happy about that, but I’m pleased to play with Real Madrid,” Odegaard told Movistar.“It’s always a bit difficult at the start but it’s easier for me with all these incredible players I have around me.”.Zinedine Zidane has brushed off suggestions his Real Madrid side could lack freshness this season, with a very familiar XI starting this first game.One notable omission was Eden Hazard, whose fitness remains unresolved, even after the summer break. Singapore debates ban on Islamic veil at work,Police to question choreographer Ivan in custody over human trafficking charges,Bangladesh's virus caseload tops 350,000, deaths approach 5,000,Online onion sale kicks off in Bangladesh amid much fanfare. 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Zinedine Zidane's side started their campaign a … Real Sociedad 0-0 Real Madrid: Reigning La Liga champions held in opening match of 2020-21 season as Zinedine Zidane hands Martin Odegaard a start and David Silva makes debut for hosts from the bench Zidane admitted on Saturday he was unsure whether Hazard has recovered from the ankle injury that required him to have surgery earlier this year.Sergio Ramos, three goals shy of a century for Madrid, watched an acrobatic effort blocked in a quiet first half before Karim Benzema dragged wide of the post after rounding the goalkeeper.Alexander Isak spurned the best chance when Thibaut Courtois spread his body well to block from the young Swedish striker.Teenager Ander Barrenetxea side-footed just past the post early in the second half for the hosts while Alex Remiro made comfortable stops from Dani Carvajal and Benzema.David Silva made his La Liga return after a decade with Manchester City as he took the place of Isak for the final 25 minutes.“It’s two points lost but we struggled to make chances, particularly in the second half. We didn’t concede anything but we lacked a bit in attack, and above all, a goal.”.Barcelona do not start their league campaign under new coach Ronald Koeman until next weekend against Villarreal.Granada lead the table with maximum points after two rounds following Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Alaves.Real Betis trail on goal difference after beating Real Valladolid 2-0 with a penalty from Nabil Fekir and a William Carvalho goal. — Reuters pi MADRID, Sept 21 — Real Madrid began the defence of their Spanish title with a tepid 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad yesterday as Martin Odegaard made his first league start for the reigning champions against his former … Sociedad's David Silva made his first La Liga appearance in a decade when he came on as a substitute in the second half.Any unauthorised use or reproduction of bdnews24.com content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.FinCEN Files: Three Bangladeshi banks linked to suspicious transactions,Multilateralism is the way forward, Hasina tells UN,More than 150 nations join global vaccine plan but US, China absent,To protest colonialism, he takes artifacts from museums,Dozens killed in bloodiest Afghanistan clashes since peace talks began,Real Madrid draw La Liga — AFP pic.Bale and Tottenham re-united, but will old spark return?No fond farewell but Zidane praises ‘spectacular’ Bale impact,Bale to complete Spurs move this week, says agent. We had two or three in the first half,” said Zidane.“We played a good game, especially defensively. opener with Sociedad,Leicester go top, Liverpool claim 2nd win,Barca members ‘have support’ MADRID, Sept 21 — Real Madrid began the defence of their Spanish title with a tepid 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad yesterday as Martin Odegaard made his first league start for the reigning champions against his former club.Madrid are heading into the La Liga season after making no new signings this summer, with president Florentino Perez admitting the club has to be cautious amid the coronavirus pandemic.Odegaard is the closest thing to a new arrival, the attacking midfielder returning early from his two year loan with Real Sociedad, after he shone for them last season.But there have been a string of sales, including Gareth Bale, whose move back to Tottenham was confirmed on Saturday, and James Rodriguez, who has already impressed after joining Everton.Norwegian Odegaard, whose only other league appearance for Madrid came in May 2015, lasted 69 minutes before he was replaced by Casemiro.“We didn’t get the win.