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Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has yet to recover from the ankle injury he suffered in August and will miss the upcoming match against Real Sociedad. Camavinga hasn’t rejoined the squad in training and will try his best to be available when Los Blancos play their Champions League season opener against Olympique Marseille next Tuesday….

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and…

Former Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez used to try to push Kylian Mbappé to join Los Blancos while he was with him at PSG, the player told El Chiringuito. Jese left Real Madrid in 2016 to join PSG in a move that was never a success for either party. However, he did train alongside Mbappé…

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Kylian Mbappé sat down with German outlet BILD for an interview where much of the focus naturally turned to Real Madrid. The French forward spoke candidly about his ambitions, his coach, and his dream of winning silverware in white. Last season didn’t unfold the way Madrid fans imagined following Mbappé’s arrival, but this year brings…

Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler could only watch and try in Türkiye’s 6-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup qualifiers match in Konya on Sunday night. Güler struggled with Spain’s pace, although he did try to be one of their few bright spots, playing in that attacking midfield role that has seen good performances…

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Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s talents in a recent press conference before Turkey’s match against Spain on Sunday. Güler was asked about comparisons between him and Yamal in the last few months, and he gave a short but respectable answer in the press conference. He said: “Lamine Yamal is a…

Real Madrid defender David Alaba talked to the press during Austria’s training camp this FIFA break, revealing that he wasn’t interested in leaving the club this summer. ”I’ve been in this football thing long enough and rumors are part of the business. Fortunately, they’re things I don’t dwell on for long and I laughed a…

Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.

Real Madrid’s Arda Güler delivered another eye-catching performance on the international stage as Turkey opened their European Championship campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Georgia. The 20-year-old midfielder was handed a start in his preferred No. 10 role and immediately set the tone. Within the first three minutes, Güler’s pinpoint delivery from a corner…

Real Madrid were back on the training pitch on Wednesday, holding their third session of the week at Valdebebas as they continue to train vigorously throughout the international break. Xabi Alonso had his available squad working through a series of drills that began with activation work in the gym before moving outside. Once on the…

Real Madrid legend Raúl González is one of the candidates to replace Erik Ten Hag as the coach for German club Bayer Leverkusen, according to a report published on MARCA. Raúl left Real Madrid Castilla this past summer and is still looking for a club to continue his coaching career. Edin Terzic and Marco Rose…

Real Madrid Castilla midfielder Jorge Cestero has garnered interest from first team manager Xabi Alonso, and is on his radar to be around the first team in training, according to a report from MARCA. Cestero trained with the first team on Tuesday, and Alonso was watching his progress. Alonso is not the only coach who…

Three of Real Madrid’s four signings this summer occupied the top three spots on La Liga’s list of most expensive transfers of this transfer window, according to DAZN Spain. Dean Huijsen was the most expensive player that Real Madrid, or any other club in the league, bought this summer, coming in at €62.5 million. Alvaro…

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal talked in an interview with Cadena SER where he talked about his recovery from ACL surgery and the team’s new era under Xabi Alonso. ”It was a necessary change. Ancelotti’s cycle had come to an end, we need fresh sap. With Xabi well, taking on concepts. We have a long…

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is expected to return to the squad list when they face Real Sociedad after the international break, according to a report from The Athletic. The report also confirms Endrick has the same goal in mind. Camavinga has missed a significant amount of time due to injury, having missed the end…

Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Madrid world. Here’s Finn’s latest drawing, and if you ever want to look back at Finn’s previous (and…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Mallorca, the last fixture before the FIFA break. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Trent, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, Mastantuono, Vinicius, Mbappe. Mallorca predicted XI: Leo Roman, Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Kumubulla, Mojica, Costa, Morlanes, Asano, Darder, Muriqi. Mallorca have been a solid…

Real Madrid host Mallorca in what should be a manageable game for Los Blancos right ahead of the FIFA break. Madrid won their first two games of the season and they seem to be gaining confidence and momentum as they implement Xabi Alonso’s coaching philosophy, so Mallorca will likely be another challenge in this regard….

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Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono has received a call-up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for the upcoming international break in September, it was announced on Thursday. The player has one appearance for Argentina in the past — which was earlier this year — and will now get his call-up once again as Argentina play out…

Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos praised Real Madrid for signing a ‘complete’ centre-back like Dean Huijsen on his podcast on Wednesday. He said: “Real Madrid signed a very complete centre-back in Dean Huijsen. He’s strong in the air, he’s quick, and he’s good in building from the back.” Kroos also spoke about the new-look…

The future of Dani Ceballos at Real Madrid is once again in question as negotiations with Olympique Marseille continue to gather pace in the final days of the transfer window. Reports from Spain suggest that discussions between the French club and Madrid remain ongoing, with a potential deal on the table that could see the…

Como president Mirwan Suwarso feared that Real Madrid could bring Nico Paz back to the Santiago Bernabéu this season, he said in a recent interview. Paz is one of Como’s most important players, and he is going to be crucial to Como once again after the club and Real Madrid reportedly rejected a 70 million…

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is closing in on an agreement to join Olympique Marseille in a loan deal which would ultimately result in the French club buying the player in the summer of 2026, according to a report published on MARCA. Ceballos posted a cryptic “Last dance” message on his social media after Real…

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos published a cryptic message on his Social Media after the team’s 0-3 win against Oviedo. “Last dance,” wrote Ceballos after the game. The midfielder later deleted that caption and posted just the picture. It’s clear that Ceballos isn’t happy with his role and he seems to be keen on leaving…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Oviedo in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Valverde, Güler, Mastantuono, Rodrygo, Mbappé. Oviedo starting XI (TBC): Aaron, Vidal, Costas, Calvo, Rahim, Sibo, Dendoncker, Hassan, Ilic, Chaira, Rondon. Just as expected, Xabi Alonso has decided to deploy…

Real Madrid visit Oviedo in what should be a very intense atmosphere, given that it will be the first Primera División game played in Oviedo in over 24 years. The main question mark surrounding Xabi Alonso’s team is who will start on the right side of the offensive line, with Brahim, Mastantuono and Rodrygo all…

On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, a live Q&A on YouTube where Kiyan Sobhani answered questions coming in from fans in the live chat, Kiyan was asked about the likelihood of Real Madrid winning La Liga this season. How much will Real Madrid improve under Xabi Alonso? What’s the impact of the…

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães called Jude Bellingham the best midfielder in the world in a recent Saturday Social video with Sky Sports. Guimarães was asked to rate the best midfielders in the world, and he went with Bellingham first, followed by Pedri and Vitinha in second and third places, respectively. He gave his reasoning…

What’s the collective mood heading into the new season and a new era under Xabi Alonso? Lucas Navarrete: I’m as excited as I’ve been in around a decade, looking forward to Xabi Alonso implementing exciting coaching ideas and seeing Real Madrid play quality and entertaining football on a consistent basis. Work needs to be done…

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal talked to the press after the team’s season opener against Osasuna and shared his thoughts about this campaign and also about his recovery from the devastating injury he suffered almost a year ago. “It’s a very special day. I could feel the fans’ affection as soon as I went out…

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Hierarchies are shifting. Mbappe will lead the new era. The new number ten looks agile, explosive, and hungry. Maybe last season’s “nice guy” act was calculated—to blend in, avoid ego wars, and keep the noise down. This year he carries a chip on his shoulder. His old club has gone to new heights without him….

Former Real Madrid player Luka Modric showed his affection for the club in a recent interview with DAZN, calling it his home. Modric has joined Milan on a one-year deal and has already hit the ground running with a strong display over the weekend, performing well in the 2-0 win over Bari. The Croatian, when…

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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Osasuna in La Liga, their first of the 2025-26 season. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Valverde, Güler, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappé. Osasuna starting XI (TBC): Herrera, Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz, Bretones, Moncayola, Torró, Oroz, Muñoz, Budimir. Just as…

Real Madrid’s 2025-26 La Liga season kicks off today! It’s a new era for Real Madrid, with new stars like Dean Huijsen or Trent Alexander-Arnold and most importantly, with club legend Xabi Alonso as the coach. Osasuna were a quality team last year but Real Madrid will be expected to take care of business tonight…

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will not get called up for Brazil by former coach Carlo Ancelotti, according to a recent report from GE. Vinicius Jr was suspended for the first game against Chile, so he would not have played that game either way. Now, he will also miss the game against Bolivia. Ancelotti reportedly…

Real Madrid Castilla midfielder Thiago Pitarch has signed a contract extension with the club, one which will keep him with Los Blancos at least until the summer of 2030. Pitarch announced this contract extension on his social media, but the club have not published an announcement just yet. Pitarch is expected to make Real Madrid’s…

Como midfielder Nico Paz talked after his team’s opening game of the 2025-26 Serie A season and shared his thoughts about a potential Real Madrid return. “You never know what the future holds. I’m focused on Como, which is where I belong. I am very happy and excited. I have no idea what the future…

Osasuna coach Alessio Lisci has spoken about his team’s preparations for their opening-day trip to the Santiago Bernabéu, acknowledging both the difficulty of the match and the motivation his side takes from facing elite opponents. Speaking with Erem News, the Italian coach described Tuesday’s meeting with Real Madrid as one of the toughest fixtures in…

FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski expressed his praise for Real Madrid coach and former teammate Xabi Alonso, saying he has a lot of potential, in a recent interview with ESPN. This would be Alonso’s first season in charge of a team in La Liga, and in the interview, Lewandowski was asked about him, to which…

Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones! Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.

Real Madrid attacker Franco Mastantuono talked to the team’s TV channel and shared a few thoughts after completing his first training session with the squad. ”The main highlights are the quality of my teammates. The pace, it’s a very high tempo which is very nice because playing with the best makes you better. Very happy…

Rodrygo Goes remains committed to Real Madrid despite recent transfer rumors. Reports in England suggested Manchester City could make a move if Savinho departs, but sources close to the player insist leaving Madrid is not in his plans. Rodrygo is settled in the Spanish capital, under contract until 2028, and no formal offer has been…

Real Madrid CF announces that tomorrow, Thursday, at 1:00 p.m., the presentation of our player Franco Mastantuono will take place at Real Madrid City. Previously, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will welcome Franco Mastantuono for the formal signing ceremony that links our new player to the club for the next six seasons. After the presentation,…

Real Madrid beat WSG Tirol 4-0 in their one and only publicly shown friendly on Tuesday, with goals coming from Kylian Mbappe, Eder Militao and Rodrygo. There were a lot of patterns that looked good, and even though it was just a friendly, here are three quick observations from the pretty fun win over the…

Real Madrid closed out preseason with a 4-0 victory over Austrian side WSG Tirol, a performance that featured a mix of established stars, returning players, and fresh faces making their first-team debuts. After the match, several players spoke to Real Madrid TV to share their thoughts. Militão: “It was a beautiful shot”The Brazilian defender opened…

Real Madrid were back in televised action for pre-season, flying to Austria to take on WSG Tirol from the Austrian Bundesliga. Fans would get another glimpse at new signings Álvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Gonzalo García found himself on the bench. It wouldn’t take Los Blancos long to open the scoring, with Éder Militão…

Real Madrid are close to securing the renewal of Thiago Pitarch, one of the most promising talents in La Fabrica. The 18-year-old midfielder, who has impressed while training with the first team in recent weeks, is expected to extend his contract in the coming days, according to a report from ESPN. Thiago Pitarch has been…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s match in Austria against Tirol —19:00 CEST—. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen and Diego Aguado.Midfielders: Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Thiago and Roberto Martín.Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim and Yáñez….

Real Madrid and Leganés will play a friendly game behind closed doors at Valdebebas this Friday. Both teams want to keep improving their form and conditioning ahead of the official start to the 2025-26 season and these friendlies can help the coaches implement the tactics and systems they want to use during the year. This…

Real Madrid have published a medical report on midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who sprained his ankle in training this past week. After the tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his right ankle. Pending evolution.Source: Realmadrid.com As of right now,…

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the departure of Reinier Jesus, bringing an end to the Brazilian’s five-year stint with the club. The 23-year-old arrived in February 2020 amid great excitement, with president Florentino Pérez presenting him at the Santiago Bernabéu following a €30 million transfer from Flamengo. At the time, Reinier spoke of modeling his…

Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn, will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Madrid world. Here’s Finn’s latest drawing, and if you ever want to look back at Finn’s previous (and amazing)…

Real Madrid have announced a contract extension for Gonzalo García, whose new deal with the club will expire in the summer of 2030. Gonzalo is now officially a first-team player and will end up wearing number 16 after Endrick requested and got number 9 due to seniority in the first team. Here’s Real Madrid’s official…

Real Madrid came back against Leganés in Friday’s preseason friendly played behind closed doors at Valdebebas. While Leganés scored the first goal of the game, Xabi Alonso’s team completed the comeback and earned a 4-1 win with goals from Militao, Brahim, Huijsen and Pitarch. Coach Xabi Alonso deployed a very strong starting XI. Courtois, Carvajal,…

The shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or has officially been unveiled by France Football, and three Real Madrid players have made the cut: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham. All three are being recognized for their campaigns in what was otherwise an underwhelming year for Los Blancos. This year’s list features a mix of…

In the first part of this series, I wrote about the food, the city, and the overwhelming presence of the Santiago Bernabéu. But for those who work around Real Madrid daily, their real cathedral lies northeast of the capital—in the sprawling, sun-soaked fields of Valdebebas. Friday, March 28, 2025. I had made a small detour…

Real Madrid have reportedly made a definitive decision regarding the future of promising academy product Gonzalo García, who will remain with the first team for the 2025–26 season. According to Onda Cero, the 21-year-old forward has earned his place after a standout showing in the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this summer, and he is…

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Managing Madrid is running a contest! As you may know, the Managing Madrid Podcast has big plans for the upcoming season. There will be more live episodes directly from the Bernabeu than ever, and we are investing into more video production: Visual analysis, video breakdowns with tactical graphics, animations, and lots of special guests. A…

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Real Madrid are set to return to training on Monday in preparations for the new 2025-26 season. The players will have their medical examinations in the morning, and then at 6pm, they will come out to train for the first time for this new season. This would be Xabi Alonso’s first proper season in charge,…

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Real Madrid earned a total of €74 million in prize money during their run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a lucrative return despite not conquering the tournament. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos advanced to the semifinals after dispatching Juventus in the Round of 16 and beating Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals….

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Real Madrid have officially added another fixture to their 2025 preseason calendar. The club will travel to Austria to take on WSG Tirol on Tuesday, August 12, at the Tivoli Stadion in Innsbruck. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time. This friendly marks part of Xabi Alonso’s carefully constructed preparation plan as the team…

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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Was Franco Mastantuono a needed signing? Who is Real Madrid’s GK after Thibaut Courtois retires / leaves? Did Andriy Lunin make the right career move? Make or break season for Eduardo Camavinga? Coaches challenge rule in VAR New fitness trainers…

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Dancing With Demons: “And one day his heart was stolen by a demon. He never returned to complete his apprenticeship. And from that day forward he has been using his magic for entirely selfish reasons. That boy is extremely dangerous. His powers are far too great for someone without a heart” Welcome to The Daily…

Real Madrid have announced that midfielder Mario Martin has signed a loan deal with Getafe, one which will keep him with the club until the summer of 2026. Getafe will have an option to buy Martin next summer. Martin spent the 2024-25 season playing for Valladolid, where he started 20 games for them. Now, he…

On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, a live Q&A on YouTube where Kiyan Sobhani answered questions coming in from fans in the live chat, Kiyan was asked whether or not Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe can co-exist, and what the ‘ideal solution’ is. There does not seem to be a straightforward answer…

Raúl Asencio is officially a first-team player for Real Madrid. Los Blancos registered the defender and Asencio now appears alongside his teammates in the official website, although a decision about the number he will wear has not been made just yet. Asencio spent the 2024-25 season as a Castilla player wearing number 35 for the…

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Real Madrid are eager to part ways with defenders David Alaba and Ferland Mendy this summer, but the club has yet to receive any concrete offers or even informal interest for either player, club sources told Managing Madrid. Despite being put on the transfer list, both players appear likely to remain with the team heading…

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FIFA has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to player welfare, while taking aim at FIFPRO—the global representative organization for professional footballers—for what it describes as an increasingly divisive and self-serving approach to dialogue. FIFA issued a statement earlier this month, released on Saturday, July 12, outlining a comprehensive list of new measures FIFA has…

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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: What is actually happenning with the Vinicius Jr Saudi offer? Does it make sense to keep Rodrygo? Real Madrid’s new approach of selling with rights instead of loaning players out Could TAA be a solution in midfield? When will Managing…

Real Madrid’s ambitious overhaul of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium continues — and this time, it extends beyond the stadium walls. The Madrid City Council has officially approved the club’s €19.6 million proposal to renovate and beautify the areas surrounding the iconic venue, a major move aimed at modernizing the urban landscape and addressing years of…

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Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes this summer, according to a report published today by AS. The Brazilian attacker is also attracting interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, although Real Madrid have yet to receive any formal offers or interest, club sources told Managing Madrid. Rodrygo is expected to…

Real Madrid Castilla are beginning preparations for the new 2025/26 season in a state of drastic transformation. Raúl González, after six years in charge, has departed. Álvaro Arbeloa, the former La Fábrica graduate and successful Real Madrid first team player has been handed the keys, after coaching in the academy for the past five years….

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During Real Betis’ official unveiling of Junior Firpo, the club’s president Ángel Haro and sporting director Manu Fajardo addressed the growing speculation around a potential return for Dani Ceballos — and made it clear that while the door isn’t closed, any move would have to make sense both financially and professionally. Fajardo emphasized the importance…

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Real Madrid Castilla defender Jacobo Ramon is set to join Como next season on a permanent deal, Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday afternoon. The Fabrica product was never guaranteed minutes playing for the first team, and it was obvious that he had outgrown playing for Castilla as well, so a move seemed likely. Real Madrid…

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Contract negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. have reportedly hit a standstill, according to Spanish outlets AS and MARCA. The Brazilian forward, whose current deal runs until the summer of 2027, has yet to reach an agreement on an extension with the club. Talks initially began in February but have since cooled, with no…

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Real Madrid have placed a €20 million price tag on midfielder Dani Ceballos, a figure that Real Betis are currently unwilling to meet, according to a report from AS. The 27-year-old, who developed as a player at Betis before moving to Madrid in 2017, seems to have a very limited role under new coach Xabi…

Another edition of the daily merengue! The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack and Ezek Ix STRIKER ERA…

Real Madrid Castilla will participate in the 2025–26 Premier League International Cup, according to a report from MARCA. This will mark Castilla’s return to an international competition after more than four decades. The tournament, hosted in England, features 32 U-21 sides—12 from the Premier League 2 and 20 invited clubs from across Europe. All matches…

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All things considered, it’s been quite the hectic summer at Real Madrid so far. Los Blancos parted ways with Carlo Ancelotti after four years at the helm and hired Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and they have wasted little time in retooling his squad by announcing deals for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Franco…

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Real Madrid will officially say goodbye to Lucas Vázquez on Thursday, as the club and president Florentino Pérez pay tribute to the veteran winger following ten seasons with the first team. The farewell ceremony will be held at Ciudad Real Madrid at 1:00 p.m., marking the end of an era for one of the club’s…

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It’s unclear if the role Xabi Alonso has for Dani Ceballos meets the midfielders’ satisfaction, but he still has strong backing inside the Real Madrid dressing room, according to a report from Cadena SER. Several key players believe it’s “fundamental” that Ceballos stays at the club. They value his experience, comfort on the ball in…

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Real Madrid have announced the signing of Spanish left-back Alvaro Carreras. Carreras is 22 years old and just had a breakout season with Benfica, so Los Blancos decided to sign him in order to improve their depth at the left-back spot. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid C.F. and Sport Lisboa e Benfica have reached an agreement for…

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Toni Kroos may have hung up his boots after a legendary career (and has been sorely missed in the process), but he remains engaged with the evolution of Real Madrid. Speaking on the latest episode of Einfach mal Luppen, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Felix Kroos, the German offered detailed thoughts on where…

AUDIO: VIDEO: This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is a compilation of clips from Saturday’s live Managing Madrid Podcast in New York City. The discussion, hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe Lezra, touched on the origins of Managing Madrid, the behind-the-scenes vibe of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign, and the Vinicius – Mbappe…

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio posted an apology to the fans on his Social Media following the team’s 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. It has been a very rough tournament for Asencio, who will have to regroup and work hard if he wants to keep competing…

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Real Madrid crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup at the semifinal stage in New Jersey as they fell to a humiliating 4-0 defeat which allowed former Betis midfielder Fabián Ruiz to score twice and ex-Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé to get in on the action and make it 3-0 within 25 minutes. Gonçalo Ramos…

In the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the result was met with an emotional moment: Luka Modrić’s final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt. Speaking after the match, Modrić delivered some parting words. “The President Treated Me Differently” Modrić paid special tribute to Real Madrid…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s terrible 0-4 loss against PSG in the Club World Cup Semifinals. Asencio and Rudiger Is the midfield truly a midfield? Vinicius-Mbappe Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses,…

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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against PSG in the Semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. PSG predicted XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Barcola, Doué and Kvaratskhelia. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Fran Garcia, Tchouameni; Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé and…

AUDIO VIDEO RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a weird, stormy day in New York — directly from MetLife Stadium after Real Madrid’s media activities were all cancelled because of the weather. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content…

Real Madrid attacker Gonzalo Garcia has emerged as a player capable of staying with the first team and playing meaningful minutes during the 2025-26 season, but things were different a month ago. Getafe president Angel Torres talked to the press and revealed that the two clubs reached a verbal agreement over a loan deal for…

Just days before Real Madrid’s highly anticipated Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé has officially withdrawn his legal complaint of moral harassment against his former club. The development was confirmed by his lawyer, Pierre-Olivier Sur, on Monday. “We are withdrawing our civil action,” Sur told AFP, signaling an end to the legal…

FIFA have appointed Polish referee Szymon Marciniak as the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals, which will be played in New Jersey (21:00 CEST, 03:00pm EST). Marciniak is the most experienced referee in European football and he’s been in charge of many…

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Real Madrid edged through to reach the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain after a dramatic ending to the win over Borussia Dortmund saw an early 2-0 lead become a nail-biting 3-2 victory with the Germans pushing to the death. Gonzalo García and Fran García scored early in the first half, but three…

Managing Madrid have been on the ground all week — and will continue to be — at the Club World Cup, following Real Madrid around the USA as they aim to crown themselves Champions. With each passing game, Real Madrid have looked better, which is a good omen heading into tonight’s quarter-final clash against Borussia…

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke to the media in New York ahead of the team’s FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund and addressed a number of topics, including who could start in attack with Kylian Mbappé being back fit to rival surprise package Gonzalo García. He said, “they could play together, it…

FIFA have appointed Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti as the man in charge of Saturday’s (22:00 CEST, 04:00pm EST, New Jersey) match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup’s Quarterfinals. This will be Abatti’s third game of the tournament, as he refereed Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Wydad and Real Madrid’s…

In a gesture of respect and solidarity, Real Madrid paused their training session today at The Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach to observe a minute of silence in memory of Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva. Before beginning their preparations for Saturday’s match against Borussia Dortmund, the Real Madrid squad —…

Former Real Madrid player Fernando Morientes called Gonzalo Garcia a “perfect fit” for Real Madrid in a recent interview with COPE. He was asked about Garcia’s emergence for the first team, and how important he has been so far, given that he is costing Real Madrid no money. He said: “If Real Madrid were thinking…

“What we Learned” A new post-game piece from Managing Madrid with key takeaways or narrative shifts following each match. It will be a quick-hitting format: 3-4 clear lessons or learnings, with short intros and focused analysis. Balance between tactical depth and digestibility. Fede Valverde Unchained After the Al Hilal game, where Fede was forced into…

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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their 1-0 win over Juventus in the Club World Cup on Tuesday. Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid asked about whether there are players in the squad who can do what Aurelien Tchouameni does when he is not playing, to which he said: “Yes, for sure,…

Real Madrid take on Juventus in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. Los Blancos are coming off a very encouraging win against Red Bull Salzsburg, the best game of the Xabi Alonso era and one which allowed them to win the group. Juventus struggled a lot against Manchester City, so it’s…

Real Madrid take on Juventus in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Mbappe is back with the team, and so are both Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao. It’s not clear yet if any of the three will be ready to feature in the starting lineup, so coach Xabi Alonso might…

Real Madrid Castilla forward Victor Muñoz spoke to the media before the first team’s match against Juventus in the Club World Cup on Tuesday. He was asked about Gonzalo Garcia’s performances for the first team, to which he said: “Seeing a youth player have a chance at Madrid is very nice. I’m very happy that…

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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham sat down with the club’s own reporters and discussed Xabi Alonso’s coaching philosophy. “Xabi is a very nice person, he has a great way of talking to the players. For me, the thing that attracts me about him is his energy towards football. He is very active. He is moving,…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to play against Juventus in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup on Tuesday, and manager Xabi Alonso has been eagerly waiting for his return. Mbappe has not featured for Real Madrid in the entirety of the Club World Cup as he was diagnosed with gastroenteritis…

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“What we Learned” A new post-game piece from Managing Madrid with key takeaways or narrative shifts following each match. It will be a quick-hitting format: 3-4 clear lessons or learnings, with short intros and focused analysis. Balance between tactical depth and digestibility. Tchouameni the Pillar Pay attention to the words Xabi Alonso chooses. He deliberately…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s 3-0 win against Red Bull Salzsburg. Gonzalo Garcia shines Guler belongs in the midfield Bellingham and Vinicius deliver Tough side of the bracket ahead Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news,…

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their 3-0 win over RB Salzburg on Thursday night. Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid asked him how much he knew about Gonzalo Garcia’s talents, and whether he was surprised at all. He said: “I knew him well. I’ve been following Castilla a lot. I knew…

Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzsburg face off in what’s going to be a crucial game in the outcome of this group stage. Los Blancos will advance as winners of their group with a win or a draw with both teams scoring. Fans will be looking forward to seeing if Madrid can keep showing encouraging…

AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a big media day in Miami — shortly after Xabi Alonso’s press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing…

Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe rejoined the group in training this Wednesday after recovering from the acute gastroenteritis which kept him away from the team for more than a week. The Frenchman will likely travel to Philadelphia with his teammates and could even play some minutes against Red Bull Salzsburg assuming he feels ready to…

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde raved about Xabi Alonso for the support and confidence he has given him in the first few weeks as Real Madrid coach. He talked about Alonso’s characteristics as a manager and as a person, and he said good things that would make every fan excited for what is to come….

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio published a post on his Instagram account, sharing some of what he’s feeling right now after two consecutive mistakes in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. “It hasn’t been the start to the competition I was looking for, but I have no doubt that I will turn things around. It’s…

Managing Madrid have been on the ground all week — and will continue to be — at the Club World Cup, following Real Madrid around the USA as they aim to crown themselves Champions. Sunday afternoon’s game against Pachuca saw Real Madrid make some good progress in their place. Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani asked both…

Real Madrid beat Pachuca 3-1 to get Xabi Alonso his first win as their manager in Charlotte on Sunday night. Goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Fede Valverde helped see out the win after a rocky start due to Raul Asencio’s red card. Real Madrid are now top of their standings, and face Salzburg…

Thibaut Courtois: 9 World-class. Courtois had no chance on Pachuca’s lone goal, but was otherwise a brick wall. He came up with a vital double-save early on that prevented Madrid from going down, and made several more big saves in both halves. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7 Continues to grow in this system. Delivered a key ball…

Real Madrid take on Pachuca in what will be the second game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for Los Blancos. Xabi Alonso’s men need the three points if they want to advance to the next round as winners of their group, which would increase their chances of getting a more manageable bracket during…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a big media day in Miami — shortly after Xabi Alonso’s press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub…

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, Ezek lx, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Preparations continue for Pachuca. Figuring out…

AUDIO VIDEO On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete jumps live on YouTube to interact with fans and answer questions, which touched on all things ⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠ and their current state. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a…

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, Ezek lx, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. For the millionth time…..why don’t we…

Real Madrid center-back Dean Huijsen has been officially nominated for the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award, following a stellar loan spell at Bournemouth during the 2024/25 Premier League season. Huijsen quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the club’s backline. The 20-year-old’s composure on the ball, aerial dominance, and tactical intelligence helped…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe suffers from acute gastroenteritis, and will be hospitalised for further tests, a statement from Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Mbappe missed the first match of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign — a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal on Wednesday — due to a fever, and it is now…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a big media day in Miami — shortly after Xabi Alonso’s press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠YouTube membership⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub…

Real Madrid and Al Hilal face off in Miami, with both coaches Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi making their debuts for their respective clubs. Real Madrid fans are excited about the start of Xabi Alonso’s era, but it won’t be easy for the Spanish legend to make a statement in this very first game. Growing…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a big media day in Miami — shortly after Xabi Alonso’s press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠YouTube membership⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub…

Real Madrid defender David Alaba is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, according to a report from AS. Alaba’s current contract expires in June 2026, and he is planning to see it out at the club, and Real Madrid seem to respect his decision of doing so. Alaba is among the highest…

Guler had a decent end to Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure, starting every other match towards the final leg of the season. However, two seasons under the Italian did not give Guler a lot of changes in the starting XI, and Belozoglu believes it will be different with Alonso. He said: “With Xabi Alonso, we will see…

Real Madrid and attacker Brahim Diaz have reached an agreement which will see Diaz signing a multi-year contract extension with the club, according to a report published on MARCA. Brahim’s current contract was set to expire in the summer of 2027 but the two sides found an understanding very quickly and this extension will become…

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior talked to Real Madrid TV after the team’s training session in Miami. There, he shared his thoughts on the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and the expectations for what’s ahead. “We are eager to win this first World Cup because people never forget the first one, and it’s the only…

Real Madrid touched down in Florida on Saturday night as preparations begin for their Club World Cup campaign, with Xabi Alonso’s men set to make their tournament debut on Wednesday against Al-Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium. Real Madrid train today 10:30am (first 15 minutes available to media) at Gardens North County District Park. Tuesday they…

According to a report from The Athletic, Real Madrid academy defender Diego Aguado is one of the players most likely to feature for the first team in the upcoming Club World Cup. Real Madrid are taking a 34-man squad for the competition to the USA on Friday, and 10 of those players are from either…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Welcome to Real Madrid, Franco Mastantuono! Thoughts on Real Madrid players going to Atletico Madrid Should Real Madrid build statues of their legends? Ante Budimir updates? Is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s crossing less impactful without a target man? What would be considered…

Franco Mastantuono’s transfer to Real Madrid was made official today, and among the flood of reactions was one from a former prodigy who knows the exact path Mastantuono is walking — Javier Saviola. Speaking to Marca, the former River Plate, Barcelona, and Real Madrid forward reflected on Mastantuono’s trajectory and drew comparisons between the two…

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Franco Mastantuono away from River Plate. Mastantuono will play the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup for the Argentinian club and will join Real Madrid on August 14th, when he will turn 18 years old. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid C. F. announces that Franco Mastantuono will be a player for…

Real Madrid legend Guti sat down with Marca for an expansive interview in which he touched on everything from the Club World Cup and Xabi Alonso’s arrival to the pressure of the Santiago Bernabéu and his hopes for Arda Güler. Club World Cup Ambitions “The Club World Cup is beautiful because it’s the first. All…

Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke at a press conference as he was presented on Thursday. “To tell you the truth, it’s not something you can dream of,” he said. “It’s beyond reality for a lot of players, there are only a handful of English players who can do it. When I was younger, I…

Recently on the Managing Madrid Podcast, on the UEFA Nations League post-game podcast (semi-finals), Kiyan Sobhan and Leah Revelle were reflecting on how impressive Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal-scoring instinct is. Ronaldo still gets criticized for scoring ‘tap-ins’, which, of course, is a silly agenda that comes from people who want to discredit him. The fact of…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. As expected, it features many Real Madrid Castilla youngsters along with the first-team players who are with the team after the Club World Cup transfer window closed this Tuesday. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Fran González and Sergio Mestre….

Brazil earned a narrow 1–0 win over Paraguay in a match heavily marked by interruptions, fouls, and changing momentum. The sole goal came just before halftime when Vinícius Jr. seized on Matheus Cunha’s assist. In the 44th minute, Cunha’s low pass across the six-yard box met a sharp, calm finish from Vinícius into the bottom-left corner….

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen spoke to the media during his first press conference as a new player. He was asked about whether he was ready, to which he said: “I think I’ve proven I’m ready. Whatever I can help with, I’m here. And the challenge is clear: I want to win it all. I’m…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani jumps live on YouTube to interact with fans and answer questions, which touched on all things Real Madrid and their current state. The episode kicks off with a monolog about Cristiano Ronaldo. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content…

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso completed his first training session with his team this Monday, as Los Blancos start preparing for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Alonso only had a few players at his disposal, given that the majority of the squad will rejoin the group during the next few days following the…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: CRISTIANO RONALDO Roberto Martinez vs Fernando Santos Nuno Mendes — wow. Dean Huijsen’s performance Ballon D’or race And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord…

In the aftermath of Ukraine’s 4-2 defeat against Canada on Saturday, head coach Serhiy Rebrov answered Managing Madrid’s question on the status of Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin at the post-match press conference in BMO Field, Toronto. Mehedi Hassan (Managing Madrid): Hi Serhiy, welcome to Canada first of all, tough game—hope you guys will bounce…

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou This week’s threads were largely a reminder of…

The 2018 World Cup runners-up, Croatia, kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifiation campaign against Gibraltar. The Balkan side has been clubbed with Czechia, Faroe Islands and Montenegro. With a convincing win in their first qualification game, Croatia find themselves in third position, behind Czechia (9 points from 3 games) and Montenegro (6 points from…

Where they play.. How they play.. If they play The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly,…

Real Madrid have unveiled their home kit for the 2025-26, a similar jersey to the one the team used during the 2009-10 season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first year in the Spanish capital. Realmadrid.com Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid and adidas present the jersey for the 2025-26 season, designed to celebrate the history of the Santiago Bernabéu and the…

Ecuador held Brazil to a goalless draw in a tightly contested World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, showcasing once again their defensive organization and resilience. The result marked Ecuador’s 10th clean sheet in 15 qualifiers, underlining why they remain one of the most difficult sides to break down in South America. Neither…

Real Madrid and Benfica are set to finalize the details of their deal for left-back Alvaro Carreras, who will become a Real Madrid player ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, according to a report published on MARCA. Although Real Madrid was negotiating with Benfica in order to decrease the €50 million fee on…

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou “Bring on your forces of nature Bring on…

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou “We’re a thousand miles from comfort We have…

Real Madrid’s £50 million acquisition of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth represents a carefully calculated decision to reinforce the left side of their defense with a long-term solution. The club acted swiftly following their Clásico defeat, triggering the release clause and securing the defender before the expanded FIFA Club World Cup registration deadline. The transfer, approved…

Somos Los Reyes de Europa The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou “They made a…

Dean Huijsen recently revealed his initial conversations with Xabi Alonso following his transfer to Real Madrid, emphasizing Alonso’s tactical priorities. Speaking to Diario AS, Huijsen shared, “We’ve talked a bit about the team, his vision, and the project. Clearly, we want to start winning again, and we’re confident we will. I think I’m a defender…

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou It’s been 16 years since Flo returned to…

Real Madrid have published a medical report on goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who suffers a back injury which will keep him out of the upcoming International games with Belgium. After tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with sacroiliitis. Pending evolution.Source: Realmadrid.com The injury isn’t…

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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is set to add Tristan Celador to his staff at the club, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic. Real Madrid have had Celador around at the club for the last 20 years, and he certainly has the experience to help players individually. He was recommended to Alonso by his…

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d love to treat to a game night: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack,…

Álvaro Carreras had a steady season at Benfica in 2024/25. He started 30 of 32 league matches he played, filled a position that had lacked stability since Álex Grimaldo’s departure, and contributed at both ends of the pitch without drawing much attention to himself. He didn’t dominate games, but he didn’t need to. His role…

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d love to treat to a game night: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack,…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: What are our worst takes ever? Why don’t all great players make great coaches? Which current Real Madrid players will be future managers? What’s going on with Rodrygo?? Is Eduardo Camavinga untouchable? The nightmare of navigating the Club World Cup…