Anyway, what does this mean for Altidore’s future with the Yellow Submarine? They wouldn’t pay that kind of coin if they didn’t believe in him, and they do have Europa League games next year; but if he’s not going back out to Xerez on loan _ and believe me, he isn’t _ then what becomes of him next season?

And what becomes of Real Madrid? Can they unseat the Champions League winners in la Liga? Check in with us…..