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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss: Job not done in the Champions League Raul Asencio one of the most ‘out of nowhere’ players ever? Dani Ceballos MUST start Eduardo Camavinga’s development — should we be worried? Why Jude Bellingham is the most complete midfielder on the…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been making steady progress in his recovery and is trending towards being available when Los Blancos host Manchester City in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 next Wednesday, according to a report published today on Spanish newspaper Diario AS. Rudiger is all but ruled out…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6.5: Saw a lot of the ball at his feet but distribution was a mixed bag. Long balls were often rushed and without a target (4/18 completed). Did make a crucial save on a Phil Foden shot from outside the box. Fede Valverde—8.5: What a player — Ancelotti’s words…

Last night, after Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2 – 3 at the Etihad in the Champions League round-of-16, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani asked Carlo Ancelotti about Eduardo Camavinga’s performance, and specifically, what he can improve on to become a better defensive midfielder. “It was his first game back today, I think he was very…

What would the Champions League, even in its revamped version, be like without remontadas from its most celebrated asset? Real Madrid were able to pull off a 3-2 win vs Manchester City at the Etihad to take a sizeable advantage back to the Santiago Bernabeu. Here are three observations from the beautiful match. Real Madrid’s…

Real Madrid and Manchester City square off in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Neither team treated the Group Stage seriously and now these two contenders will be meeting earlier than expected as they try to clinch their presence in the Round of 16. Needless to say, this should be a…

Real Madrid legend Marcelo spoke to El Hormiguero recently and talked about his former coaches Jose Mourinho and Zinedine Zidane, talking about their philosophies as well as how they helped him on the pitch. About Mourinho, Marcelo said: ““Mourinho taught me to be more aggressive. I always wanted to have the ball, but he taught…

UEFA have appointed French referee Clement Turpin as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the Champions League’s Round of 32. Per Realmadrid.comClément Turpin has been appointed to referee the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 playoff between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the…

Juninho Journal Entry 413 Juninho: Sunday, February 9th. The Santiago Bernabeu and ManagingMadrid is under the water. Coral moderators are coming. Martial law is in effect, but the criminal element never sleeps. Trolling and baiting will be rampant…in the threads on MM, no one can get to. I can already see things will get worse…before…

Real Madrid announced that defender Lucas Vazquez has suffered a hamstring injury, one which will force him to miss Tuesday’s match against Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. After the tests carried out today on our player Lucas Vázquez by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, he has…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6: Did not have a save to make the entire night. Passing was sub-par with several long balls missing their target (0/7 accurate). Lucas Vazquez—5.5: Put in the effort in the final third and had a few effective overlapping runs. Defensively was often caught out of position and was…

Real Madrid defeated UD Levante with the result 1-2 on matchday 18 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Levante XI Substitutes Misa in goal, with the defense of Lakrar-Méndez as centerbacks and Yasmim and Shei on fullbacks. Teresa and Angeldahl were the pivot duo,…

No Time For Conversations — Focus Welcome to The Daily Merengue — 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, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho (the “shadows”)….

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s crucial Madrid Derbi against Atletico de Madrid. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Mendy, Jacobo, Asencio, Lorenzo. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim, Gonzalo. As you can see,…

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Real Madrid legend Marcelo has retired from professional football at the age of 37, the player announced on Thursday morning. Marcelo played at the club for 16 years, and was the foreign player with the third most appearances for the club, after Karim Benzema and Luka Modric. He has also won the joint fourth most…

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Real Madrid visit Leganes in the Copa del Rey Quarterfinals. This is still a single-elimination game, and while Real Madrid have plenty of injuries on their defensive line, they should still have what it takes to advance to the Semifinals. However, Los Blancos will be tempted to think ahead, as they have two crucial games…

A Conversation Juninho: So you’ve retired and you want me to be a moderator? Ezek XI: No, no no. A moderator is just a man lost in the scramble for his own gratification. He can be destroyed, retire, banned. But if you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself and every…

Preview Real Madrid face Real Sociedad on matchday 11 of Liga F. Las Blancas have travelled to San Sebastián to play the last postponed game and catch up to the rest of the league. The encounter with txuri-urdin was scheduled for the end of November 2024, but was ultimately postponed due to strong wind in…

Responses to Real Madrid’s formal complaint to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) regarding recent refereeing decisions have come in fast. In response to Los Blancos’ strongly worded letter, the RFEF has issued an official statement defending the integrity of its refereeing body while emphasizing ongoing efforts to modernize…

VIDEO On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 5-0 win over Espanyol. Talking points: Yasmim’s inclusion in the starting lineup Dynamics on the left flank between Yasmim and Linda Caicedo Areas Yasmim can improve in How Espanyol’s 5-4-1 caused some problems to our attack Athenea’s crazy dribble…

Journal Entry #361 “Monday, February 3rd. The MM streets are crowded for the work day….even with the mundane Real Madrid performances and the constant rain. Hidden in the #CarloOut chaos is the element, waiting to strike like snakes. And I’m there too. Watching. 2.5 years of moderator nights have turned me into a nocturnal animal….

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid, taken from the Managing Madrid Podcast (Salzburg Post-game show), Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discussed Real Madrid’s big win in the Champions League. Though we are far-removed from that game now, there were plenty of ‘big picture’ discussions to come out of it, including the place…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6: Saw very little action, making one save on the night. Lucas Vazquez—6: Got up and down the flank, providing three key passes. Struggled in transition and looked his age when trying to sprint back. Tchouameni—5: Looked leg-heavy with his movement at center-back. Had some nervy moments and failed…

Real Madrid visit Espanyol and Vinicius Junior is available after missing the last few games. Ceballos will be expected to start in the midfield alongside Valverde and Bellingham. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe. Espanyol predicted XI: Joan, Tejero, Omar, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Lozano, Kral,…

AUDIO: VIDEO: HEY JUDE SHIRTS On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss: Initial reaction to Real Madrid drawing Manchester City in the Champions League Previous head-to-head matchups Will Carlo Ancelotti start David Alaba at center-back? Will Dani Ceballos start? Lucas Vazquez? Manchester City’s winter signings City’s press, a…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of their match vs Espanyol on Saturday. He was asked about Rodrygo’s links to Saudi Arabia as of late, to which he said: “I find it difficult to talk about the future of the players, because they are personal decisions. But what I see is…

Normal ACL The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is the main stabilizer of the knee, especially during quick changes in direction. As clearly seen, the anterior cruciate ligament originates off of the posterior aspect of the femur (at the top of the image), and inserts on the anterior aspect of the tibia. This crosses in…

Recruiting does not have to make sense. Equally, player decisions on their club destination do not have to make sense. Brahim Diaz signed for Real Madrid six years ago in a decision that baffled many—both from the Real Madrid perspective and the player perspective. For Madrid, they had Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Isco, Lucas Vazquez,…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois— 7: Rarely tested, but when he did face a long-distance shot, he was impressive as always. Will be happy to keep a clean sheet. Lucas Vazquez—8: Involved throughout with an active first touch and plenty of room to run down the right flank. Antonio Rüdiger consistently found him…

Real Madrid visit Brest in what’s going to be the last game of this ongoing Group Stage of the 2024-25 Champions League season. Los Blancos are still fighting to clinch a spot in the Round of 16 without needing to play in the Round of 32, although their chances of them achieving that aren’t that…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid, taken from last week’s Churros y Tácticas Podcast for Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discussed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s love for Carlo Ancelotti, the new Champions League format, Barcelona’s decision to renew Ronald Araujo long-term, and much more. Here’s a fun one: During discussion about the upcoming…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Brest in the Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Alaba, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Jacobo, Asencio. Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Pol Fortuny. Forwards: Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim, Gonzalo. Vinicius Junior is still out,…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn: Women’s Clasico bloodbath Explaining Barcelona’s struggles in those 8 La Liga games where they dropped points Is Real Madrid’s attacking ceiling still the best in Europe? Peter Lim Valencia era Wojciech Szczęsny vs Inaki Peña Can Kylian Mbappe beat…

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, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Unfortunately we know who’s starting Champions League…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois — 7: Only needed to make two saves on the night but was called upon right from the opening whistle to make an important stop early in the game. Raúl Asencio — 7: First game at right-back and held his own. Had the pace and aggression to make…

Real Madrid lost 5-0 in the Supercopa de España Femenina final against Barcelona. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Barcelona XI Substitutes Misa started on goal. Antonia started as RB and Olga as LB. Lakrar and Méndez made up the CB duo. In midfield, there were Toletti,…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: An incredible Kylian Mbappe performance In Real Madrid’s 0 – 3 win against Real Valladolid Raul Asencio’s right-back cameo Antonio Rüdiger’s knee issues And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join our El Clasico Post-game show (MEMBERS-ONLY): Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Join our Real Madrid…

Real Madrid’s visit to Valladolid should be a manageable one, given that Pucela are sitting last in the table and fighting to avoid relegation. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Brahim, Mbappe. Valladolid predicted XI: Hein, Perez, Sanchez, Torres, Rosa, Martin, Kike, Ivan, Amath, Anuar, Andre. Tchouameni…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Critiquing Kiyan’s top 30 fun players list on Managing Madrid Start sell bench (with price tags): Brahim DIaz, Rodrygo Goes, Vinicius Jr The truth about Alphonso Davies and his talks with Real Madrid Rodrygo’s defence — is it better than…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press ahead of Saturday’s La Liga game against Real Valladolid and while Vinícius Júnior is suspended for the tie, many of the questions surrounded his future. When asked about a possible €300 million offer from Saudi Arabia, Ancelotti responded, “what I know for sure, that I have…

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Vik Sobti (a leading radiologist in the United States) discussed scientific explanations behind Real Madrid’s injury crisis from the past couple years. Who is to blame, and why have there been so many injuries? Audio version: For those eager to get…

With Alphonso Davies at the final stages of a renewal with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid face a difficult decision this summer: trigger Miguel Gutiérrez’s buy-back clause or secure 50% of the profits from Girona’s potential sale. Big clubs are knocking—namely Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal—with the Spaniard’s €35 million release clause not proving a stumbling…

Full Match Player Ratings below: Thibaut Courtois — 7: Yet another easy night at the office — rarely tested, facing just 2 shots on target in the game. Was effective off his line, claiming crosses and corners. Fede Valverde — 8: Looks like he has been playing the right-back position for decades. His engine allows…

Real Madrid host Red Bull Salzsburg in what has the potential to be a crucial, season-defining game for Los Blancos, who still have to clinch their presence in the next round of the European competition. Madrid completed a solid performance against Las Palmas, showing encouraging signs after their last few forgettable outings. Red Bull Salzsburg…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Vik Sobti discuss: What’s causing all these ACL injuries at Real Madrid? Are Real Madrid doing something wrong in training? Diet High fructose Corn syrup Cristiano Ronaldo’s diet Data from Real Madrid’s training sessions Are Real Madrid too good to be playing this…

Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s seventh Champions League game of the season, against RB Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. He was asked about rumors of him leaving the club, to which he said: “No… no… I want to be very clear: I will never decide when I will…

UEFA have appointed Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg as the man in charge of Wednesday’s game between Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzsburg in the Champions League, which will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu. Per Realmadrid.comGlenn Nyberg has been appointed to referee the Champions League matchday seven game between Real Madrid and Salzburg, set to…

Real Madrid are set to face Leganes in the quarter-finals of the Copa Del Rey, as confirmed in the official draw on Monday afternoon. Real Madrid are coming off the back of a 4-1 win vs Las Palmas, and now will have to face Leganes who defeated Almeria and Cartagena on their way to the…

Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical…

Real Madrid lost 0-1 against Eibar on matchday 15 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Eibar XI Subs Mylene Chavas started on goal. Olga returned as the LB in the starting XI, with Antonia on RB. Lakrar and Rocío made up the CB duo….

Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s fifth straight league win. Talking points: Toril’s rotation and changes in the backline The preferred attacking quartet? Conceding a goal from a set-piece situation again Sheila as the right back operating from the insides Oihane’s left back…

According to a report from MARCA, David Alaba is training every day and could play in Real Madrid’s first home league game of 2025 against Las Palmas on Saturday. Alaba was due to feature at some point in January, and it seems like the match against Las Palmas would be the time that Carlo Ancelotti…

Real Madrid have published a medical report on midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who will miss around three weeks with a hamstring injury he sustained during the win against Celta de Vigo in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16 last night. Following tests carried out today on Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he…

Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin — 5: Gave away a clear penalty, swiping at Williot’s feet, but escaped punishment as VAR failed to intervene. Lucas Vazquez — 6: A better performance compared to the weekend—worked hard throughout the match. Raul Asencio — 6.5: Nearly perfect for most of the match, but his performance…

Real Madrid take on Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey, with Ancelotti not expected to make many rotations even though the domestic tournament has never been a priority for Los Blancos. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Valverde, Ceballos, Brahim, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe. Celta Vigo predicted XI: Villar, Rodriguez, Starfelt,…

On this La Liga Tier Members only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and our La Liga Tier Members discuss: How Raul Asencio came out of nowhere Carlo Ancelotti’s quotes about Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni today Lorenzo Aguado vs Jesus Fortea Why isn’t Raul promoting Jesus Fortea to Castilla? Ancelotti’s hesitation…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti gave a press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey clash with Celta Vigo on Wednesday with incredible tension, with the Italian’s rage from the Super Cup final defeat still clear. “I have to make one thing clear. This is a press conference and not a debate, the debate is…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle reveal five shocking predictions. No spoilers, but these are some of the figures / topics at hand: Trophies Transfers, both in and out Ballon D’or Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes Carlo Ancelotti Xabi Alonso Rodri Aurelien Tchouameni…

Tuesday 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Real Madrid…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss the different levels of blame: From the board, to the coach, to the players. Is it time to part ways with Ancelotti? Could any other coach make this work better, despite the terrible squad-management from the board? Thanks for being…

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 Tough Talk from the Captain Luka Modrić: “We…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podacst, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: How Carlo Ancelotti got out-coached once again Barcelona’s superiority in every aspect and why they were superior Why doesn’t Ancelotti have the courage to bench certain players? Ancelotti renewal talks What are real solutions that can be implemented…

Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the Spanish Supercup Final. This will be a very good opportunity for Los Blancos to redeem themselves after Barcelona’s 0-4 win at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid have improved since and are in fact leading LaLiga table ahead of Atletico de Madrid. On the other hand, Barcelona have struggled in…

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Who has better momentum heading into El Clasico, Real Madrid or Barcelona? Clarity over Raul Asencio’s involvement in the sex case Dani Olmo, Pau Victor, CSD, double standards Tactical battles Key match-ups And more. Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones!…

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 totally do a movie night with: NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…

Managing Madrid has announced that their highly-anticipated post-game podcast for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be exclusive to Members. This is part of Managing Madrid’s on-going theme of doing the biggest post-game show of each month only for Members, as a way of saying thank you. The podcast will…

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 totally do a movie night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Real Madrid and their struggles with certain game-states Pablo Maffeo’s behaviour Raul Asencio not backing down Real Madrid’s attacking flow in this game Real Madrid starting to hit their physical stride? El Clasico pre-game thoughts…

Real Madrid face Mallorca in the Semifinals of the 2025 Spanish Supercup. Barcelona await the winner of this game after they took down Athletic Bilbao in the other Semifinal, which was played on Wednesday. It seems clear that Real Madrid should be considered the favorites to advance to the Final as long as Los Blancos…

Real Madrid won 6-0 against Levante on matchday 8 of Liga F. Below are my views and thoughts on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Levante XI Subs Misa started on goal. The CB duo of Lakrar and Méndez with Antonia and Olga on the fullbacks made up the defense. It was a 4-4-2…

Real Madrid are set to face Celta Vigo in the Round-of-16 of the Copa Del Rey, as confirmed in the official draw that took place on Wednesday afternoon. Real Madrid are coming off the back of a 5-0 win over Deportiva Minera, and now will have to face Celta Vigo, who defeated Racing Santander 3-2…

Real Madrid maintained their strong form in a resounding 5-0 win over fourth-division side Deportiva Minera in the Copa Del Rey round of 32 on Monday night. In a game that was never really in doubt, they scored five goals but they could have had 10 more. Here are three very quick observations from the…

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Getty Images Your Tuesday Edition of the Daily Merengue! Past Minera and Into the R16 Los Blancos beat Deportivo Minera yesterday without getting out of second gear and secured qualification to the Round of 16. It was… how should I put this: “A relaxing evening” What I was glad to see is…

Real Madrid romped home to a 5-0 win in the Copa del Rey over Deportiva Minera to secure qualification for the last 16 of the tournament. Hosted at the Estadio Municipal Cartagonova, Fede Valverde opened the scoring early on with a volley before an Eduardo Camavinga header only minutes later. Arda Güler chipped in with…

Real Madrid—the 15-time champions of Europe and 36-time champions of Spain—have a love-hate (mostly hate) relationship with Spain’s premier cup competition, the Copa del Rey. After all, this is the only major trophy in which Real Madrid do not hold the record for the most titles. Real Madrid’s only period of true dominance in the…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Monday’s match against Deportiva Minera in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Mendy, Asencio, Lorenzo, Diego Aguado. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Chema. Forwards: Vini Jr.,…

Real Madrid won 1-2 the Madrid derby in the first match of 2025. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Atleti XI Substitutes Misa started on goal. Shei and Olga on fullbacks, with Lakrar and Méndez as the CB duo, made up the defense. It was a 4-4-2…

According to a report from MARCA, Real Madrid Castilla’s Gonzalo Garcia and Lorenzo Aguado are set to start in the Copa Del Rey against Deportivo Minera on Monday. Real Madrid are expected to heavily rotate against Deportivo Minera, who are currently in the fourth tier of Spanish football. They play in the same division as…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss the Dani Olmo registration issue at Barcelona, why Diego is in a difficult position, why Barcelona are having such a difficult time with their registrations, and much more. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, immediately at the final whistle of Real Madrid’s 1 – 2 win over Valencia at the Mestalla, breaks down: Problems with Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy Eduardo Camavinga Referee decisions Real Madrid’s penalty takers Jude Bellingham Vinicius Jr and…

Real Madrid visit Valencia in what’s expected to be a thrilling, consequential match for both teams. While Los Blancos need the three points to retake the lead in the table, Valencia are scrapping for every point they can get in order to avoid relegation. This match has always been very tough for Real Madrid, no…

Managing Madrid is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive t-shirt designed by our talented resident cartoonist, Finn. This limited-edition “Hey Jude” shirt celebrates the iconic Jude Bellingham, showcasing his famous arms-out celebration. But don’t wait – these tees will be available only until February 1st, and once they’re gone, they will never be…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media for the first time in 2025 to address the game against Valencia on Friday night in La Liga, and also the transfer window, which has re-opened. On that topic, Ancelotti said, “talking about this is a bit more complicated. We will see. The only thing I…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 0-2 win over Villarreal in the round of 16 of Copa de la Reina and the Supercup draw. Talking points: Mental health PSA Lineup changes for the Copa de la Reina Olga getting a well deserved rest…

Vinícius Junior has been crowned the Best Ibero-American Player of 2024. The prestigious EFE Trophy was presented to him at the Valdebebas, in Real Madrid Sports City, by Miguel Angel Oliver, president of the EFE Agency, with legendary compatriot Roberto Carlos in attendance. Roberto Carlos, a previous recipient of the award in 1998, added to…

To Whom It May Concern: Juninho: Thank you for your votes. The MM 2024 Awards will be announced in tomorrow’s DT! Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a blog 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…

Real Madrid are back in training after enjoying a few days off and Carlo Ancelotti has received some good news. David Alaba rejoined the squad in training for the first few moments of the session and then completed the rest of the training working by himself as he keeps making significant progress in his recovery…

Sergio Canales, now playing for Mexican side Monterrey, was one of the best players in La Liga from 2020-2023 at Real Betis. His journey to becoming that player was far from easy. His journey began with a stunning breakthrough at Racing Santander, where he burst onto the scene as an 18-year-old, standing out for his…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to Radio Anch’io Sport about all things football. He spoke about Nico Paz, Milan, Roma, etc. Speaking about the latter, Ancelotti said: “I’m very happy here. Rainieri [who said he wanted Ancelotti to be the Giallorossi coach next season] is a friend and he’s doing very well at Roma….

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, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Carvajal may finally have competition next season. BREAKING:…

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, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Expectations for the rest of the 24-25 season?…

According to a report from MARCA, Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao could return in time for the Club World Cup in June. It says that although Militao has not set a time limit to return for the inaugural tournament, he could get fit in time. Even after the injury, Real Madrid have full faith in…

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to sign for Real Madrid when his contract with the British club expires in the summer of 2025, according to a report published today on MARCA. Alexander-Arnold has even informed his current club of his decision, which means that Liverpool’s efforts to extend his contract will likely go to…

Real Madrid are set to rename the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, removing the name ‘Santiago’ for marketing purposes. Therefore, the stadium will be called Estadio Bernabéu or simply Bernabéu from now on, according to a report from MARCA. As a matter of fact, Real Madrid have been slowly implementing this change over the last few years,…

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, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. No winter signings expected. Are we really surprised…

Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal, in an interview with Esquire, said his goal is to be back in time for the inaugural Club World Cup set to take place in June. He also talked about a host of other things, but highlighted his objective to return in time for the competition. He said: “That is…

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, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Comparisons with last season’s La Liga. Through 18…

Bayern Munich are preparing a “last-minute offer” to extend Alphonso Davies’ contract and prevent him from joining Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer of 2025, according to a report published today on AS. Per that same report, Davies and Real Madrid have a verbal agreement and a mutual understanding that he will…

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AUDIO: VIDEO: On the latest episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar is joined by returning guest Ardit Karagjyzi (known on twitter as Loconté) to go over a detailed roundtable of Europe’s best coaches. A lot has changed this season: Mikel Arteta has been struggling offensively for Arsenal, Pep Guardiola has not been having…

Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has won La Liga under-23 player of the month award for December, the league officially announced on Monday. Güler played five times for Real Madrid in the month of December, where he started two games, scored a goal and had three assists, including two in the entertainingly frustrating 3-3 draw…

As 2024 comes to a close, Real Madrid has continued its cherished tradition of releasing a special Christmas video, uniting its most iconic club figures to deliver a message of gratitude and hope to fans worldwide. This year’s video brings together club president Florentino Pérez, football and basketball coaches Carlo Ancelotti, Chus Mateo, and Toril,…

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 and yours truly, Felipejack Are we finally getting on track? We have…

Real Madrid and Sevilla meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in what will be the last game of the calendar year 2024 for both sides. Los Blancos will be trying to take advantage of Barcelona’s home loss to Atletico de Madrid by earning the three points today, which would place them just one point behind Simeone’s…

Real Madrid host Sevilla in what will be the last game of 2024 for Los Blancos, who will be without Vinicius after the Brazilian attacker saw his fifth yellow card of the season during the match against Rayo Vallecano. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Mbappe, Brahim, Rodrygo….

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Sevilla. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Asencio. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Forwards: Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim. Vinicius won’t be available after getting booked for…

Real Madrid defender David Alaba has been completing portions of the last few training sessions with the rest of the group and coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that he could be available mid-January. “Alaba is also doing parts of the training, I think he will return to the group on December 30th and will be available,…

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham is one of five nominees for La Liga’s Player of the Month award for December, the league officially announced on Friday. The other nominees were Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona’s Raphinha, Athletic Club’s Oihan Sancet, and Las Palmas’ Sandro Ramirez. Bellingham has had a fantastic December so far, as he…

On this Members-only episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Our lineup selection Early goal from Weir, set the tone Aggressive fullbacks approach from Toril Our back three buildup against Chelsea’s 4-4-2 block Our 4-4-2 mid-block…

Dário Essugo has emerged as one of the standout players for Las Palmas this season, playing a pivotal role in the Canarian club’s resurgence. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder joined on loan last summer from Sporting CP and has a €45 million release clause. According to the Canarian outlet La Provincia that covers Las Palmas closely,…

Former Real Madrid forward and sporting director, Pedja Mijatovic, shared his thoughts on Los Blancos’ latest achievement—a 3–0 victory over Pachuca to claim the Intercontinental Cup—during an appearance on Cadena SER’s El Larguero. Here are some of his standout quotes. Real Madrid’s Unmatched Legacy “There are now 18 finals played and won if you add…

After becoming the club’s most decorated coach in history with 15 titles by beating Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press to admit, “I want to be honest. Winning titles at Real Madrid is easier than elsewhere: you have a fantastic club, a fan base that pushes…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar is joined by Ali Fakharany of StatsBomb to take stock of Europe’s best teams. Attached are notes on some of the teams, and their tier ranking at the end. Liverpool: Much Needed Evolution The Reds find themselves in an intriguing position under Arne…

Real Madrid lost 1-2 against Chelsea in the final matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Chelsea XI Substitutions Misa started on goal. Lakrar and Méndez made up the CB duo. Shei and Olga started as fullbacks. It was…

Real Madrid face Chelsea on the last matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage and will fight for the first place in Group B in the last home game of 2024. On the first matchday of the group stage, the white club lost against Chelsea 3-2 which remains their only loss in the…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácitcas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Lamini Fati Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona upcoming BothReal Madrid and Barcelona underperforming Which Barca players are out of form and losing hunger? Florian Wirtz renewing with Bayer Leverkusen Pedri vs Dani Ceballos Trophies vs style What Pep Guardiola…

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 and yours truly, Felipejack The plot thickens The point gap between Real…

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga expressed his happiness at having played 100 league matches for Real Madrid after the draw with Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas. Camavinga received his 100 matches shirt after the game, and talked about playing so many matches for the club. He said: “I’m very happy to have played 100 matches in…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—5: Felt positioning could have been better on the goals conceded. Lucas Vazquez—3: Continues to struggle defensively, with poor communication between the backline and midfield on the first goal conceded. Tchouameni—5.5: Strong in aerial duels and recovering his position in transition but can take team out of shape on…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the team’s 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Ancelotti was asked about the penalty, about which he said, “It seems very clear to me on replay. “Clear chances, penalty… nothing more could have been done up front.” Ancelotti on the performance “The game was…

Preview Real Madrid will face Deportivo ABANCA on matchday 13 of Liga F. Las Blancas are sitting in second place on the standings with the same number of points as Atlético de Madrid but with two games in hand. Depor has only two wins in 11 matches played and are currently in relegation zone above…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s match against Rayo Vallecano. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Youseff, Asencio, Lorenzo. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim, Víctor Muñoz. Eduardo Camavinga is back with the team…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media before their game against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. He was asked about Aurelien Tchouameni, and he thanked him for playing out of position. He said: “First of all, I would like to thank him for his commitment and his altruism. I personally appreciate it. He plays…

The Swedish investigation involving Kylian Mbappé has officially concluded, bringing an end to two months of scrutiny. On Thursday morning, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office announced the closure of the case, stating that no evidence of a punishable act had been found. This marks the conclusion of the inquiry into allegations of rape and sexual harassment…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Liverpool post-game podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, Jose Perez and Siddharth Ramsundar broke down Real Madrid’s brutal loss that night, over the course of nearly two hours, live from Anfield.. There was little-to-nothing that was positive to take away from that…

Real Madrid won 0-3 against Celtic on matchday 5 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Celtic XI Substitutes Misa started on goal. In defense, Oihane started as the right back, with Rocío and Méndez as the CB duo, and Olga on…

Preview Real Madrid travelled to Glasgow where they will meet Celtic for matchday 5 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Las Blancas have qualified for the quarterfinals following the win against Twente in the fourth matchday last month. The white club sits in second place of group B with 9 points, only losing against Chelsea…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media following the 3-2 victory over Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night, praising his team and their performance by reflecting in his post-match press conference that, “it was a complicated match, but an important victory. We showed our best version: suffering, fighting, competing. We had…

Real Madrid’s visit to Atalanta couldn’t be more important. Los Blancos need a win to make sure that they’re able to clinch the next round of the Champions League and the team’s future in the European competition would become very complicated if they were to lose this match. Luckily enough for Real Madrid, Vinicius and…

Real Madrid put forward midfielder Fede Valverde to speak ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League tie with Atalanta in Italy, as the midfielder described the club’s current position in the Champions League table by saying “it’s messed up, obviously. Because we are not used to going through these moments; we are always at the top….

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UEFA have appointed Polish referee Szymon Marciniak as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Atalanta and Real Madrid in the Champions League. Per Realmadrid.comSzymon Marciniak will referee the game between Real Madrid and Atalanta, on matchday six of the Champions League (Tuesday, 9 pm CET). The Pole will be refereeing a match involving…

Here he is, the man of the moment | Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images Your Win Aftermath Edition of the Daily Merengue! Victory over Girona! I admit (well, I already did so yesterday) that I wasn’t feeling confident at all prior to the match; and for good reason. The reason? You saw the first half….

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Real Madrid’ starting XI vs Girona Aurelien Tchouami at center-back The performances of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Luka Modric, and more. The injuries in the second half Real Madrid’s struggles in the first half And much more Join our…

Real Madrid will face Sevilla in the matchday 12 of Liga F. Las Blancas are back from the international break and will play their first game in 17 days, after their fixture against Real Sociedad, which was scheduled for November 24th, was postponed due to strong winds. Alberto Toril has almost the full squad at…

Preview Real Madrid will face Sevilla in matchday 12 of Liga F in the first out of 5 fixtures in December. Las Blancas haven’t played since November 20th, after their game against Real Sociedad, scheduled for November 24th, was postponed. Las Blancas sit in third place with 2 points behind second-placed Atlético Madrid, with 2…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Should Aurelien Tchouameni be benched? Real Madrid’s best starting XI based on meritocracy How to deal with Kylian Mbappe The difference between Vinicius and Mbappe Carlo Ancelotti’s subs Is Mbappe still the same player physically? His indecisiveness Is it time…

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe talked to the press after the team’s 2-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao where he missed a crucial penalty. The French star did not mince words and shared some thoughts on his current situation. “It was a bad result. I made a big mistake in a match where every detail counts….

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Full match player ratings below: Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—7: Early parry on a Nico Williams pass across goal that denied a tap-in for Inaki Williams. Lucas Vazquez—4.5: Oftentimes the only option down the right flank with Fede Valverde hedging centrally. Needed Jude and Valverde to cover for him in tranistion on multiple…

Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao in what could be one of the toughest fixtures on the team’s schedule. Athletic are always a very strong team at San Mames and things won’t be easy for Real Madrid with their current lack of depth. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Tchouameni, Valverde, Modric,…

Grid View Spain XI France XI Substitutes Three Real Madrid players started for Spain. María Méndez was in a CB duo with Codina, and Olga as the left back, while Ona took the right back position and benched Shei, who started against South Korea. Teresa Abelleira was the pivot and played alongside Patri and Aitana,…

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 Souvlaki: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete records a solocast to reflect his thoughts, a day after, on Real Madrid’s performance vs Getafe at the Bernabeu, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia vs Ferland Mendy, and Kylian Mbappe. Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our Real Madrid…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—7: Relatively little to do in a comfortable game, although Getafe did manage to hit the post twice. Lucas Vazquez—6: Solid return to the starting XI with support to double down opposition from Valverde and Asensio. Raul Asensio—8: Game after game, the canterano impresses. His attitude, composure, and overall…

Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical…

Real Madrid host Getafe with the opportunity to cut Barça’s lead by three more points after Flick and his men were surprisingly beat by Las Palmas in Barcelona on Saturday. Los Blancos need to find a way to bounce back themselves as well, given their costly loss at Liverpool on Wednesday. Rodrygo is back with…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Getafe in La Liga. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Asencio, Lorenzo Aguado and Diego Aguado. Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Arda Güler, Ceballos and Chema. Attackers: Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim….

To Whom It May Concern: Ninja_Kachori: I see you’re still talking to ghosts…so why have you now resurrected me? Juninho: …if I told you I was the greatest…would you believe me? Ninja_Kachori: Crash Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a blog where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed…

Spain played against South Korea in the first match scheduled for the last international break of 2024. La Roja won the game with the result of 5-0. Four Real Madrid players were called up for Spain out of which 2 of them featured in this encounter. Grid View Spain XI South Korea XI Substitutes Two…

Warning: This DT was written while yesterday’s DT sat at 923 comments. To Whom It May Concern: RonaldoHBMITM: Lord Juninho show them mercy. Juninho: Hey now, say now, I done slid on they backstreet. Heavy on the receipts every day facts season. Broski what the f— you postin,?, bruh your paragraphs tacky. MMers typing soliloquies…

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz are all set to undergo medical tests on Friday, according to a report from Arancha Rodriguez of COPE. Real Madrid’s three players, according to the report, ended the UEFA Champions League game against Liverpool with injuries and it remains to be seen what kind of injuries…

To Whom It May Concern: Juninho: …All I ever wanted was less narratives or factos. But f— being rational, I’ll give ‘em what they ask for. MM: “…” Juninho & (KFZ): It’s not enough (Ayyy). Few solid MMers left, but it’s not enough. Few MMers that’ll really step, but its not enough. Say you bigger…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke after the defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield to defend star man Kylian Mbappé by saying, “Let him keep working, everything is fine. Things are not working out for him, nothing is wrong. He is an extraordinary player and the goals will come.” Ancelotti on…

Real Madrid’s visit to Anfield couldn’t be more decisive. Los Blancos are literally playing for their Champions League lives after their disappointing home loss to AC Milan and while their European season would not be over with a loss tonight, they would be put in a very uncomfortable spot. Vinicius won’t be available and that…

In his pre-game press conference ahead of Wednesday night’s clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said Vinicius Jr’s injury will alter the way his side approach the game. “Yes, definitely,” Slot said when asked if his plans changed after finding out Vinicius Jr was ruled out. “We approached it differently…

To Whom It May Concern: RMBestVini: “Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance” Juninho: Dear MM — Keep these fake factos away from me. Read all my blessings faithfully. If my essence contagious, that’s okay with me. I’ll burn this bi— down, don’t you play with me or stay with…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Liverpool in the Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Asencio. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Forwards: Mbappé, Endrick, Brahim and Gonzalo. Lucas Vazquez is back with…

To Whom It May Concern: conquense: “…Juni is real. Maybe too real.” Receipt: https://www.managingmadrid.com/2024/11/14/24296275/goldilocks-madrid-14-november-2024?commentID=fa6667ae-f3e2-40af-974a-1ba9f7d6e494 Juninho: squabble up | JNX Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a blog 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…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Performances of Raul Asencio and Dani Ceballos vs Leganes Jude Bellingham Finally.. balance! Should Aurelien Tchoumani and Lucas Vazquez return to the lineup if healthy? Assessment of Kylian Mbappe’s performance and the Vinicius Jr connection / positioning…

Real Madrid traveled to San Sebastián to face Real Sociedad in matchday 11 of Liga F. Las will play the last game before the international break and make an effort to restart their win streak in the league after losing El Clásico the previous weekend. This is the encounter between the third-placed and fourth-placed team…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Leganes in what will be the return of LaLiga for Los Blancos after the FIFA break. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Mestre. Defenders: Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Asencio, Diego Aguado. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Arda Güler, Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé,…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois completed Saturday’s training session with the group and will be available when Los Blancos face Leganes on Sunday. Courtois has successfully recovered from the groin injury he suffered during the Champions League match against Dortmund, one which forced him to miss El Clasico. More importantly, Courtois will also be ready…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Start, bench, sell game Rafa Marin situation Obtaining Real Madrid tickets Most reliable Real Madrid journalists And more. Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Real Madrid is evolving. Per my understanding, Florentino…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. A brief history of how the daily thread…

AC Milan are reportedly keen on bringing Brahim Diaz back to San Siro, according to this week’s report from La Gazzetta Dello Sport. However, MARCA suggests that Real Madrid have no intention of letting the attacker leave and are even interested in extending his contract, which is set to expire in 2027. While Diaz has…

Real Madrid won 3-2 against FC Twente to pick up their first win after six consecutive defeats on the road in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The problems while defending a set-pieces still persisted as Las Blancas had to persevere in order to win the game against the Dutch side. Below are my immediate thoughts…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-4 loss to Barcelona. Talking points: Toril’s weird lineup selection Angeldahl at the wings with two wingers on the bench? Formation change in big games Lack of cohesion in the side Inability to defend set-pieces and have a…

Arda Güler played 90 minutes in Turkey’s shocking 3-1 loss to Montenegro in their final UEFA Nations League group match. The defeat meant they finished second in their group, with Wales beating Iceland at the same time. Güler played a good game and was Turkey’s most creative player as he started as a central attacking…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Transition to CB? Carlo expected to make it…

Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz scored a first-half hat-trick in Morocco’s 7-0 victory over Lesotho in their AFCON qualifier on Monday. Brahim — who came off a great performance on Friday where he scored two goals against Gabon — was the star yet again as he put Morocco on the front foot before going off…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Action from the International Break. It’s way too…

Coming off of the back of a great result against Greece in which Jude Bellingham forced the second goal – the local derby against Ireland at home would prove to be an easier test with higher stakes. Anything but a win would seriously disgruntle the entire nation, so naturally Jude was handed the start in…

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 Arda Guler has played more minutes for Turkey…

Real Madrid lost against FC Barcelona with the result of 0-4. This is the first loss in the league for Las Blancas this season. Below are my thoughts and views on El Clásico. Grid View Real Madrid XI Barcelona XI Substitutes Misa started on goal. For the first time this season, Alberto Toril didn’t change…

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 Silly Season The rumour mill is working overtime…

France had only one Real Madrid representative in their current squad after injury to Aurélien Tchouameni and the exclusions of Ferland Mendy and, most controversially, Kylian Mbappé. That meant that Eduardo Camavinga was the only man from the Bernabéu to feature as France drew 0-0 with Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday night….

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The last time these two sides met, Greece dismantled England at Wembley to cause a huge upset. Jude Bellingham was not very impressive that day, so he would be looking to get revenge as he was given the nod from the start. That choice was justified when he found Noni Madueke who played in Ollie…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss the best and most realistic center-back options for Real Madrid. Also: 3 very under-the-radar options The best center-back in the world and how much he’d cost Why didn’t Real Madrid go for Sergio Ramos? The top-5 center-back options that…

Tottenham Hotspur’s Pedro Porro, currently on duty with the Spanish national team, has addressed the swirling rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Amid Los Blancos’ search for a right-back to provide cover for the injured Dani Carvajal, Porro’s name has emerged as a potential solution. In an interview with El Desmarque, the…

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, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, Kung_Fu_Zizou, NeRObutBlanco, and yours truly, Felipejack. Few players training Insane schedule ahead If the…

Preview Real Madrid face FC Twente in matchday 3 of UEFA Women’s Champions League. Las Blancas await the Dutch team at home in hopes of achieving their second win in the UWCL this season. Both Twente and Real Madrid have won one of their two group stage matches so far, winning against Celtic and losing…

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, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Housekeeping Another Youngster Destined for Carlo’s Bench If…

Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vazquez is expected to return from his injury for the Intercontinental Cup final on December 18, reports Arancha Rodriguez. Vazquez — who got injured during the match against Osasuna on Saturday — got sidelined due to an adductor issue which will keep him out for a month, and puts Real Madrid…

In the wake of Real Madrid’s dominant 4-0 victory over Osasuna, former club legend Guti has urged the team to bring back Sergio Ramos to bolster their injury-ravaged defense. With Eder Militao’s season-ending ACL injury confirmed—his second such injury in just 18 months—Los Blancos face a growing defensive crisis. Dani Carvajal and David Alaba are…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Managing Madrid Podcast (Weekly Mailbag For Members), Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed Rodri vs Kroos, Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid future, and much more. During the podcast, there was a big discussion on how the media and fans hold ridiculous double…

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 cocktails: Valyrian Steel, NeRObutBlanco, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…

Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical…

It’s been a while since Real Madrid showed encouraging signs in the 2024-25 season. Los Blancos host Osasuna and will try to shake their last two devastating losses off with a convincing performance ahead of the upcoming FIFA break, but Osasuna are currently sitting fifth in the table and they will not make things easy…

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora, Sam Sharpe and OkDiario’s Ben Fernandes discuss: The draw with Atletico Madrid B Was it a better performance than usual? What was good about it? A debate on whether Raul Ascencio is good enough for Real Madrid Castilla or not Jesus Fortea — why is…

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 cocktails: Valyrian Steel, NeRObutBlanco, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…

These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Real Madrid are in full DEFCON 1 mode. The last two weeks, which have included bloodbaths against FC Barcelona and AC…

After the international break at the end of October, Real Madrid are back in training. With the match against Levante, that should’ve been played on November 3rd, getting postponed, Las Blancas have had more time in training to prepare for the upcoming games in the month of November. As the journalist Andrea Peláez reported for…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro talk about the victory against Madrid CFF and the October international break. Talking points: Big podcast announcement Toril continues with heavy rotation Kamilla Melgård’s domination over Las Blancas Bruun’s performance for Denmark – a brace against South Africa The…

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 cocktails: Valyrian Steel, NeRObutBlanco, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…