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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Yash Thakur discuss: An analysis of Luka Modric’s last game at the Bernabeu Should he have been kept in the squad for next season? Or was it time to move on? Who can replace him? Is it someone from within, or a…

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: IMPORTANT HOUSE-KEEPING REGARDING TIERS PLEASE LISTEN What changes would Kiyan make to Real Madrid’s attack? Does La Liga have more or less parity now than before? Alguacil, next Spain coach? Most underrated things about Spain How Spanish people feel…

Real Madrid have announced that Alvaro Arbeloa is set to replace Raul as Castilla’s head coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. This was the official statement from the club: “Real Madrid CF announces that Álvaro Arbeloa will be the manager of Castilla starting in the 2025-2026 season. Arbeloa is a legend of Real Madrid and…

RSVP TO NEW YORK PODCAST On this La Liga Tier Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and Mehedi Hassan, along with La Liga Tier Members live on the call, discuss: Is Nico Paz the right midfield signing for Real Madrid? The insane jump that Paz has made this season Raul…

Recently on the Managing Madrid Podcast, particularly on the tribute episode where Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Leah Revelle honoured Luka Modric, Carlo Ancelotti, and Lucas Vazquez, the crew discussed how great Modric was (and still is). Where does he rank among all-time midfielders? Is he one of the best ever? Is he the best…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Adrian Sousa discuss (in addition to a full reaction to Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid presentation): Alvaro Carreras’s initial loan stint at Benfica Bruno Lage’s influence in unlocking Carreras Carreras’s defensive strides over the past few months His main attributes Carreras vs Theo…

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media for the first time, after his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday morning. He was asked about the pressure at the club, to which he said: “Obviously, the demands at Madrid are extremely high, and you have to accept the challenge. But it’s a very…

Kylian Mbappé has claimed the European Golden Boot, finishing the 2024/25 campaign as the continent’s top league scorer with 31 goals in LaLiga. Mbappe’s 31 goals in Spain’s top flight earned him 62 points under UEFA’s coefficient system, which values goals in Europe’s top five leagues at two points each. Mbappé edged out Sporting CP’s…

Luka Modric took the pitch one last time at the Santiago Bernabeu on 24th May 2025. Captaining the side against Real Sociedad in what is his last home game in a white shirt. Real Madrid won the game 2-0 thanks to another brace by Kylian Mbappe but the game had an overarching theme of goodbyes….

A Farewell Letter From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. 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,…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Asencio, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Ceballos, Valverde, Modric, Guler, Brahim, Mbappe. Real Sociedad starting XI: Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Muñoz, Zubimendi, Brais, Marin, Kubo, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal. Needless to say, all eyes will be on…

Recently on the Managing Madrid Podcast, particularly on the El Clasico post-game podcast, the crew were discussing some of Real Madrid’s struggles this season, and how much of it can improve next season under the guidance of Xabi Alonso. Can Alonso bring Real Madrid back to the the peak of their powers? Will Real Madrid,…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti gave his final pre-match press conference while still in charge of the club, speaking at Valdebebas before the La Liga clash with Real Sociedad on Saturday. Speaking about those who will follow him, he said, “I don’t want to give advice, everyone has their own methodology. But enjoy Real Madrid….

A Series of Farewell Letters From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. 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,…

A Series of Farewell Letters From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. 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,…

Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni have been named in Didier Deschamps’ 25-man France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture against Spain. Mbappe and Tchouameni will both likely play prominent roles as France prepare for one of the marquee matchups of the Nations League campaign. Tchouameni continues to be a staple…

Real Madrid are interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams and would be seriously considering paying the €58 million release clause on his contract with the Basque club, according to a report from MARCA. Williams will turn 23 years old this summer and had a breakout season during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he struggled with…

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to undergo shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup, according to a report from Guillermo Rai of The Athletic on Tuesday. The report says that the Englishman will miss up to three months, and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season. Bellingham has been having…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Alexander Smith to discuss: Dean Huijsen’s scouting report: strengths and weaknesses Can he play in Real Madrid’s chaotic defense? Andoni Iraola’s praise for Dean Huijsen in today’s press conference How much did Iraola develop Huijsen? How quickly he rose to…

Real Madrid Castilla star Gonzalo Garcia has garnered interest from many La Liga clubs, according to a report from The Athletic. Garcia has had a breakout season in the third division, scoring 25 goals for Castilla, as he has now matched the record for most goals in a season for the team. He came 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 Real Madrid put in a pitiful display against…

Real Madrid drew 2-2 against Valencia on matchday 30 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the last match of the season. Grid View Real Madrid XI Valencia XI Bench Laia López started in goal after debuting last week against UDCA Tenerife. It was a different lineup in defense due to Lakrar…

Preview The very last match of the season for Las Blancas. Real Madrid face Valencia on matchday 30 of Liga F. Valencia have been officially relegated on matchday 29, ending the season in the last place. They are 1 point behind Real Betis, who are also mathematically relegated. Valencia have conceded 45 goals, the fifth…

Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s penultimate game of the season against Sevilla on Sunday. He was asked about the club’s latest signing, Dean Huijsen, to which he said: “Huijsen is a great, young player with a lot of potential. The signing is very good. I’m very excited about all the…

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is suffering from an overload and is a doubt for his team’s penultimate match of the season against Sevilla on Monday. This is according to a report from MARCA, which claims that Asencio has been suffering from overload ever since he was substituted against Mallorca on the weekend. The reporter…

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against UDCA Tenerife, player departures, and Bruun’s renewal. Talking points: What happened with the “unified” matchday? Lineup and the disappointments with it Laia López debuts as the first goalkeeper to come out of the academy The problems…

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Explaining the new Patron tiers and the secret Churros WhatsApp group How good is Jacobo Ramon? Raul Asencio case Xabi Alonso’s need for Dean Huijsen Florentino Perez making moves! Is this Florentino’s last tenure for president? Who’s next? Barca…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s comeback win against Mallorca and Dean Huijsen’s signing for the club. Jacobo and the youngsters take care of business Fran Garcia a reliable rotation player Dean Huijsen coming Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all…

Real Madrid’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu had a fairy-tale ending for academy graduate Jacobo Ramón, who scored the match-winning goal deep into stoppage time. It was a dream debut start at home for the young defender, who capped the night with his first-ever goal for the senior team. Speaking to…

Real Madrid host Mallorca just a few days after their loss to Barcelona in El Clasico which effectively ended their title hopes. These remaining games are now meaningless, so it will be interesting to see if Los Blancos can find some sort of pride and momentum to avoid more criticism from the fans. This will…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Why Kylian Mbappe is not to blame for this season Carlo Ancelotti’s era comes to an end Will Ancelotti have similar issues at Brazil? Xabi Alonso before the Club World Cup? The need to be patient with Xabi during…

Speaking in his first press conference since it was announced that he would not be in charge beyond the end of this month, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed the media. About his exit, he said, “football, like life, is an adventure that begins and ends. I always had in mind that one day it…

Real Madrid has started announcing the contract renewals. The first contract renewal of 2025 is Signe Bruun. The royal club has communicated the renewal of the Danish striker until June 30, 2027, keeping her bounded to the white shirt for the next 2 seasons. Signe Bruun came to Real Madrid as free agent from Olympique…

Real Madrid have decided that Xabi Alonso will coach the team during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, moving away from the initial plan of appointing an interim coach for that tournament. That’s according to a report from MARCA, which also indicates that Alonso will work hard to implement his coaching philosophy and new ideas…

Thibaut Courtois—5: Never a good night when you are beaten four times. Lucas Vázquez—1: A sad ending for a player that was so useful for Madrid over a decade. No longer serviceable and set for a departure. Constantly exploited by Barcelona tonight. Raúl Asencio—3: Overly aggressive and clipped Ferran Torres multiple times with late challenges….

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Barcelona in El Clasico. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Asencio, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham, Guler, Vinicius, Mbappe. Barcelona starting XI (TBC): Ter Stegen, Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski. As expected, Guler will start, with…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Asencio, Youssef and Jacobo. Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim and Víctor Muñoz. It’s very simple,…

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. After a season to forget, Real Madrid are here — arms length away from making a real push for the league…

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is going to bring three current members of his staff at the German club to Real Madrid next season, according to a report from BILD. Alonso looks set to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2025, and it is just a matter of when he does so, as he…

Bayern Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has announced his departure from the German club. Leverkusen confirmed that decision on their official website. After more than two and a half years together, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and head coach Xabi Alonso will part ways. The 2024 German champions, cup winners, and Supercup winners have granted the Spaniard’s request…

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde named Toni Kroos ‘undoubtedly’ his idol when asked about the player who pushed him the most at Real Madrid, during his work with The Residency. He said: “Toni Kroos was undoubtedly my idol. But having the best players in the team, I always learned from everyone. And Real Madrid always…

The Spanish Football Federation have appointed referee Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez as the man in charge of Sunday’s decisive El Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Montjuic. This will be the fifth Clasico for Hernandez. Real Madrid have two draws, one win and one loss with him in charge of these games. Needless…

Arsène Wenger has weighed in on one of the summer’s most high-profile transfer stories — Trent Alexander-Arnold’s imminent move to Real Madrid — framing it as part of a growing and irreversible trend in elite football: the rise of free transfers among top players. Speaking to BeIN Sports France, the former Arsenal manager highlighted how…

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. Inter it is! Honestly, what a game! This…

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. Trent: Here we go! So the report of…

Real Madrid are in talks with Liverpool to sign defender Trent Alexander-Arnold just weeks before his contract expires, aiming to upgrade their squad for the FIFA Club World Cup, according to Sky Sports. Spanish media have echoed the report, as the international tournament has become a top priority for Los Blancos. With a strong relationship…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Real Madrid’s obsession with suffering Carlo Ancelotti needs to make some gambles against Barca Barca’s mileage against Inter Milan Barca’s injuries Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid: reaction And much more. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s heartbreaking loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Very good second half Courtois’ mistake Güler earns his place Tchouameni brilliant again Mbappe makes an impact, Vinicius doesn’t Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for…

Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon, after a brace from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Arda Guler was almost cancelled out by a late Celta resurgence. Here are three observations from the win: Real Madrid miss a controller profile, among other things It is more of a…

Real Madrid face Granada on matchday 28 of Liga F. This is how Alberto Toril lined up the team. Mylene Chavas starts in goal while Misa sits this one out. Yasmim and Shei start on fullbacks. This is Shei’s first start after four games starting from bench. Lakrar and Méndez are the CB duo. Toletti…

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 Chose Fran over Miguel Ancelotti was never…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Celta Vigo in La Liga. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Asencio, Youssef and Jacobo. Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Endrick and Brahim. Rodrygo is…

Real Madrid’s Joan Martinez has recovered from his ACL rupture and looks set to return to team training with the Juvenil A, according to MARCA. Martinez had suffered a horrific ACL injury while he was training with Real Madrid’s first team back in September of 2024, and after initial tests, it was clear that the…

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 7-3 win in a derby against Madrid CFF. Talking points: The fluctuation of the scoreline and dominance A fun fact about the 10+ goals games in Liga F Defensive issues – the setup and the performance of the CBs…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: What would a hypothetical Saliba / Rodrygo swap look like? Is the Rodrygo criticism fair? Florentino Perez’s decision making in the last few years Solari Club World Cup? Would Xabi Alonso bring Jonathan Tah with him? Antonio Rüdiger’s surgery Revisiting…

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who has emerged as one of LaLiga’s standout performers this season. According to MARCA, García’s breakout campaign has caught the attention of the Spanish giants, especially as backup keeper Andriy Lunin could be on his way out of the Santiago Bernabéu. García, 23, has impressed…

Real Madrid have announced that defender David Alaba has suffered a torn meniscus that will require surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. After tests carried out on our player David Alaba by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a tear of the internal meniscus in his left…

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 No.. Not Carlo. He’s still leaving. There’s just…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorjn discuss the Copa del Rey final (momentum swings, takeaways, etc), the direction of both Real Madrid and Barcelona after the match, the 24-hour fiasco leading up to the final, Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan, Jules…

Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly reached an agreement with the Brazilian Football Federation to take over as head coach of the national team once he departs Real Madrid, according to MARCA. The Italian manager is expected to leave the Spanish giants at the end of the current season, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which…

Real Madrid, in heartbreaking fashion, lost 3-2 to Barcelona in extra time of the Copa Del Rey final at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on Saturday night. Real Madrid went behind after a goal from Pedri in the first half, but quickly switched on in the second when they scored two through Kylian Mbappe and…

We Begin Again? Anew? 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 Carlo 2.0 has probably…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Angelo Valdes, Lucas Navarrete, Leah Revelle, and Matt Wiltse discuss: Would this season have been different had Arda Güler been playing? Coming back stronger next season No moral victories Carlo Ancelotti setting up the team for failure The decision to start Ferland Mendy…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s heartbreaking loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Very good second half Courtois’ mistake Güler earns his place Tchouameni brilliant again Mbappe makes an impact, Vinicius doesn’t Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by a live virtual audience immediately at the final whistle of Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey Final loss to Barcelona to analyze what transpired in a very eventful match. Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our…

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea spoke publicly on Friday about the impact that criticism from Real Madrid’s in-house television channel and other media outlets has had on him and his family. De Burgos Bengoetxea, who will officiate Saturday’s Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, became emotional during the press conference, recalling incidents…

Real Madrid won — against Madrid CFF on matchday 27 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Madrid CFF XI Bench Misa started in goal. Antonia and Yasmim started as fullbacks. This was Shei’s 4th in a game starting on the bench after having been…

While reports in the Spanish press —mainly MARCA— published on Wednesday suggested that Real Madrid and Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior had all but reached an agreement over a contract extension, the player’s entourage told The Athletic that said new deal isn’t close just yet. When contacted by The Athletic, Madrid explained that this was common…

Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0 at the Colliseum on Wednesday night iin La Liga through a fantastic Arda Güler goal and performance. The dress rehearsal for the Copa Del Rey final continued. Here are three quick observations. The Arda Güler show It finally happened. Güler was finally trusted to play a game for more than…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—8: Came up with some important saves, particularly late in the second half as Getafe began to mount some pressure. Lucas Vazquez—7.5: Best performance in recent memory. Got stuck into tackles, quick and efficient with his distribution, and not a liability at the back. Raul Asencio—8: Battled all night…

In the aftermath of Getafe’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday night, manager José Bordalás spoke to the media in the press room. Despite the result, Bordalás firmly believed his team earned more than what the scoreline suggested. “In football, the truth is that merits aren’t objective, they’re the results, which were adverse,”…

Real Madrid visit Getafe just three days ahead of the Copa del Rey Final against Barcelona. While Carlo Ancelotti will likely make some rotations tonight in order to keep his players fresh and ready for that Final, Los Blancos still need the three points if they want to keep fighting for the 2024-25 LaLiga title,…

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr is about to finalise his contract at Real Madrid for two or three more seasons, according to a report from MARCA. The renewal is much closer to any other situation involving the Brazilian superstar. Vinicius Jr’s current contract runs till 2027, and it could be renewed till 2030 as well….

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media before the team take on Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, addressing a crucial week in the team’s campaign. He also spoke about the challenges of this season, saying, “the problems this season are obvious: we lost two fundamental players at the back that were difficult…

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro talked to the press ahead of the Laureus Awards and delivered some interesting quotes when asked about Xabi Alonso, who has been on Real Madrid’s radar for quite a while and appears to be leading the race to replace Carlo Ancelotti this summer. “We have a gentleman’s agreement that if…

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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Why didn’t Real Madrid use this formation more this season? Should Kylian Mbappe replace Rodrygo in this 4-4-2? Which lineup to play vs Barcelona? Standout performances vs Athletic Club 5 transfer names. And much more. Did you enjoy this…

Preview Real Madrid face Real Betis on matchday 26 of Liga F. Five games are left in this season’s league campaign and the first one on the list is the Andalusian team. Real Betis sit in fifteenth place on the table and are in danger of relegation, 2 points behind the 14th-placed Levante Badalona. Las…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Alaba, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger and Asencio. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim. Camavinga is…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media before their home game against Athletic Club on Sunday. He was asked multiple times about what the future holds for him, his links with the Brazil National Team, and whether he would lead the group in the Club World Cup. To all of this, he simply…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Who leaks info to the press and why? If we had to sell one player out of Mbappe Vinicius and Rodrygo.. Which coach do we choose and why? Jurgen Klopp vs Xabi Alonso Players in and players out Zubimendi Is…

Reflections of A Lone Wolf: Freddy: Now back to our schedule program….you’ve grown soft since I’ve knew you. Since when we fought. Maybe it’s the age. Maybe it’s the time. You used to be a wolf. Juninho: …I am a wolf. Freddy: Remind them. Juninho: “Dropped a DT, 1.7K this sh— too easy. Boycotting cowardly…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Angelo Valdes, Lucas Navarrete, and Leah Revelle discuss: Holding Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Rodrygo Goes accountable Which changes will be made and when will they be made? A left-back overhaul Tactical changes Jurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso, Raul Is the domestic season salvageable? Ancelotti…

VIDEO: AUDIO: Fourth installment of this new segment of the Managing Madrid Podcast where Lucas Navarrete will review the team’s performance the morning after each and every single Real Madrid game. In this episode: Who’s to blame? Where do Real Madrid go from here? What were the issues this season? Did you enjoy this podcast?…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: A REALITY CHECK What’s next for Real Madrid? Carlo Ancelotti’s line-ups and formations The fight, collective tactics, and individual performances vs Arsenal Will Real Madrid reinforce this summer? The annual sporting director discussion How to develop the next Toni…

Real Madrid host Arsenal in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Ancelotti’s men trail 0-3 on aggregate and therefore will need another miracle and some of the classic ‘Bernabeu Magic’ to advance to the next round. Arsenal completely dominated Real Madrid, but Los Blancos have the opportunity to do something really special and…

Former Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez called the Santiago Bernabeu the best stadium in the world in his interview with Relevo. He was asked about winning a penalty shootout against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, and he said: “We won on penalties. Imagine the Santiago Bernabéu and everyone against us. For me, it’s the best…

Two legendary figures from Real Madrid’s storied past, José Antonio Camacho and Jorge Valdano, have expressed firm belief in the club’s ability to overcome a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. Speaking on Onda Cero’s Radioestadio Noche, the former Merengue icons drew inspiration from history—and from the mystique of the Santiago…

Real Madrid beat Alaves 1-0 in a tense atmosphere at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A great goal from Eduardo Camavinga ensured Real Madrid’s first win in three attempts as they tried to keep up with Barcelona in the title race. Here are three observations: Eduardo Camavinga, reformed Camavinga had one of his best…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete discusses: Real take care of business. Camavinga earning some redemption after what’s been a somewhat disappointing season. Mbappe’s red card. Team’s body language. Ceballos’ comeback. Is he ready to start vs Arsenal? Arsenal preview. Hopes up? Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—7: Aggressive off his line with some important high claims off of an opposition corner kick. Will be happy with the clean sheet. Lucas Vazquez—6: Finished the match with 3 completed tackles and never really tested by Carlos Martin as nearly all of Alaves attacks came down the left….

Real Madrid visit Alaves’ Mendizorroza needing to score the three points if they want to keep competing for the 2024-25 La Liga title. Los Blancos need to bounce back from their last two discouraging losses against Valencia and Arsenal, and while Alaves could be seen as a somewhat manageable opponent, they’re always tough to beat…

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro spoke about his preference in the Champions League quarterfinal clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid. Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso for a while now, and the rumors have quadrupled ever since Arsenal beat Real Madrid last week. When asked about this, Carro…

Preview Real Madrid are ready to face Eibar on matchday 25 of Liga F. Las Blancas are travelling to the Basque Country to try and get their first win of the season against the Armagiñak after losing in Madrid 0-1. Eibar are a good defensive team that knows how to make a low block work…

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: A shift in cycle for Churros, Real Madrid, and Barca Who is to blame for everything that’s happenning at Real Madrid? Why Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe both need to be scapegoated Diego Lorijn’s interview with Fernando Morientes Will…

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. Too tall a task. An early goal might…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that each of the 11 U.S. cities set to host the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will receive a USD 1 million legacy contribution. The total USD 11 million investment is part of FIFA’s broader effort to strengthen soccer infrastructure and community engagement in the lead-up to two major…

Full disclosure: the clip you’re about to check out was posted before Real Madrid’s losses to Valencia Arsenal, and it was taken from a Members-only Managing Madrid Podcast episode with special guest Musa Okwonga of Stadio. But. the general point still stands, and likely will continue to stand for his entire career: Jude Bellingham does…

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 goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois talked to the Spanish press after the team’s devastating 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Courtois took responsibility as one of the veterans and acknowledged the fact that Arsenal dominated the game. “Arsenal are a strong side at home, they play good football…

Following the catastrophic 3-0 defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg to Arsenal, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media, addressing Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid’s question on “tangible improvements for the second leg”, by saying, “a lot can happen at the Bernabéu. It seems that after tonight there is no…

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. Matchday!! Champions League Quarter Final First Leg. All…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, live from Emirates stadium after Real Madrid’s training session, shares three important points ahead of tomorrow’s game against Arsenal. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is…

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Real Madrid lost to Valencia 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon, with a Vinicius Jr equaliser being cancelled out by Hugo Doro’s injury-time winner. Here are three observations from the title-deciding loss. Set pieces, set pieces, set pieces At this point, it is just getting annoying. Real Madrid seem to be close to…

VIDEO: AUDIO: (uploaded soon) First installment of this new segment of the Managing Madrid Podcast where Lucas Navarrete will review the team’s performance the morning after each and every single Real Madrid game. In this episode: Madrid Mornings intro, plan going forward for this segment. Valencia’s one and only away win of the season with…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: League over? Penalty takers Lucas Vazquez Rotations Set-piece defending Vinicius Jr Carlo Ancelotti’s decisions 10-year-anniversary of 9-1 Toni Kroos absence Much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real…

Real Madrid host Valencia in yet another crucial Liga game. Los Blancos are currently three points behind Barcelona in the table and while there’s a Clasico yet to be played, it seems safe to assume that Barcelona will win the tiebreaker even if Madrid manage to beat them in that game. All things considered, Ancelotti’s…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to return in time for their highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash against Arsenal. The Belgian shot-stopper, who picked up a minor injury during the recent FIFA international break, has been sidelined for the past two matches and will also miss the…

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 Without Keepers While Courtois is out since…

Real Madrid’s coaching staff remain on edge as they await UEFA’s decision on whether defender Antonio Rüdiger will face a one-game suspension in the Champions League. The possible ban stems from gestures he directed toward Atlético Madrid supporters following Real Madrid’s victory at the Estadio Metropolitano in the Round of 16. If suspended, Rüdiger would…

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Antonio Rüdiger has once again proven to be Real Madrid’s man for the big moments. Just as he had done in the Champions League quarter-finals with a decisive penalty, the German center-back delivered in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad, scoring the winning goal in extra time to book Madrid’s place in yet…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke after the dramatic 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad to explain that he always kept faith in his players, saying, “I never thought we were going out. At the Bernabéu anything can happen. When we have to fight back on the scoreboard we never give up. It’s a heated atmosphere…

Real Madrid secured a place in the Copa del Rey final by seeing off Real Sociedad in extra-time with a 4-4 draw which adds to the 1-0 first leg win in San Sebastián to secure a 5-4 aggregate victory. In a thrilling feast of football, Endrick, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouameni and Antonio Rüdiger got on…

Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in the return leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinals. Los Blancos lead 1-0 on aggregate after their win in San Sebastian, so they just have to take care of business in order to advance to the Final, with either Barcelona or Atletico waiting for them. Real Madrid predicted XI:…

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or YouTube membership) Managing Madrid is a…

Real Madrid just about managed to beat a threatening Leganes 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu to keep the pressure on Barcelona for the title race. Thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, Los Blancos were able to beat their city rivals. Here are three observations from the match. Real Madrid will get cooked…

Real Madrid face Real Sociedad on matchday 24 of Liga F as the last challenge before leaving for the international break. This will be the fourth encounter between two clubs in the 2024/2025 season, all four being in 2025. Las Blancas have won all 3 games against txuri-urdin – 1 in the league, 1 in…

Leganes head coach Borja Jimenez did not hide his disappointment after his side’s effort at the Santiago Bernabéu ended in a 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid. “I’m leaving with a bad feeling,” Jimenez said in the post-match press conference. “I think we deserved enough to not lose here today. We had bad luck that hurt…

Real Madrid 3 – 2 Leganes (Mbappe x2, Bellingham; Garcia, Raba). Here’s our quick reaction at the final whistle. Still to come: Player ratings, post-game podcast, post-game quotes, and much more analysis. Real Madrid pulled off yet another narrow victory, defeating Leganes 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu despite a lackluster performance. With Carlo Ancelotti opting…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss: Strength of remaining schedule of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid Winning the remaining 1-3 Clasicos? Can Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga rise to the occasion? Dani Ceballos return? Big 3 combined XI And more. Did you enjoy this…

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro are joined by Hridyam Arora and Freddie Cardy to discuss Real Madrid’s 3-0 loss against Arsenal in the second leg of UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. Talking points: The atmosphere leading up to the game and on the Emirates Stadium Renée Slegers…

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso faced the media in a press conference, where anticipation was high regarding his future. However, Alonso chose to steer clear of the topic, instead emphasizing his focus on the current season. “I’m staying focused on this season,” Alonso said when asked about where he’ll be coaching next season. “We’re…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Predictions for all three remaining competitions: Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey Hypothetical scenario: Choosing between Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr Should Luka Modric be renewed? Should Lucas Vazquez be renewed? Is Fede Valverde in the…

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 There’s not long to go in the season….

Real Madrid Femenino face Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Real Madrid have a two-goal cushion going into the second leg, and Real Madrid would look to keep it like that as they chase their first Champions League semi-final in history. It looks like a…

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Real Madrid Femenino manager Alberto Toril spoke to the media ahead of a big Champions League night against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Real Madrid currently have a two-goal cushion over the Gunners after their victory last Tuesday. Even though the pitch conditions at the Alfredo Di Stéfano were far from perfect for both teams,…

England were back at Wembley for their final game of this international break, and Jude Bellingham had the number 10 on his back one more. Whilst England cruised to a 3-0 victory, Jude’s individual performance was once again patchy, and came in phases of quality and more silent moments. Two good wins to start Thomas…

Real Madrid forward Endrick spoke to Romario about his fear of not making the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA. He talked about his struggles and fear in an interview with Romario. He said: “To tell the truth, what goes through my mind a lot is that I’m afraid of not being…

On this episode of the Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro give their raw reactions to Real Madrid’s first-ever win in El Clásico after Las Blancas beat Barcelona Femeni 1-3 on Montjuïc. Talking points: Who even knows? We spent 45 minutes holding back tears while talking about anything and everything about the…

With their 3-0 win today, Turkiye registered a 6-1 win aggregate win over Hungary to secure a historic promotion to the UEFA Nations League A, giving them a chance to compete against the top sides in Europe in the next cycle. Arda Guler was back in the starting lineup against Hungary in the second leg…

Real Madrid have traveled to Barcelona for the fifth and final El Clásico of the season. In March alone, Las Blancas have already faced Barcelona twice in the two-legged tie in Copa de la Reina and this third and final time on matchday 23 of Liga F. This is a matchup between the top 2…

Preview Las Blancas have traveled to Barcelona for the fifth and final El Clásico of the season. In March alone, Real Madrid have already faced FC Barcelona twice in the two-legged tie in Copa de la Reina and this third and final time on matchday 23 of Liga F. This is a matchup between the…

Going into the 13th round of the CONMEBOL qualifiers, the numbers painted a contrast in style rather than superiority. Uruguay had approached their campaign with intensity and bite—averaging 9.2 interceptions and 19 tackles per game, while scoring 17 and conceding 9. Their football had been direct, their edge unmistakable. Argentina, meanwhile, had leaned into control—averaging…

Wearing the canary and blue of the Brazilian kit, Vinicius Junior proved once again why he’s one of the best players in the world, dragging the Selecao to a 2-1 victory over Colombia in a thrilling World Cup qualifier. Early on, the 24-year-old burst into the box, drawing a foul from Daniel Munoz just six…

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. Happy international break! I’ll be dedicating the next week or so to scouting Arsenal in preparation for pre-game previews on the…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger talked to the press at Germany-s training camp and shared some thoughts about his future when asked about wheter or not he will be interested in finishing his career in Italy. “For me, in my past, Italy was a very important country, a great League to learn as a defender,…

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Real Madrid’s long-term squad planning is always evolving, and one name that has emerged on their radar is Dean Donny Huijsen Wijsmuller, according to a reports from both MARCA and Diario AS. The 19-year-old center-back is not just making an impact at the Premier Leagie level but has now earned recognition on the international stage,…

Thibaut Courtois has returned to the Belgium national team after a tumultuous 18-month absence, following a public fallout with former coach Domenico Tedesco. In his first media appearance since rejoining the squad, Courtois spoke candidly about the rift and the subsequent reconciliation. “We spoke with the group on Monday, and the conversation went well,” Courtois…

Real Madrid Femenino beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium through goals from Linda Caicedo and Athenea Del Castillo. It was a brilliant defensive shift from Las Blancas, and they now have a sizable advantage to go to the Emirates with. Here are the player ratings from the match: Misa — 7.5: Great…

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This FIFA break is upon us and 16 out of the 23 players on Real Madrid’s roster have left for International duty. Courtois is back with the Belgian National Team after missing the last few squad lists. Courtois and former Belgium coach Tedesco were not in good terms, and now that the latter has been…

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Ahead of Atlético de Madrid’s clash against Barcelona, club president Enrique Cerezo did not hold back when addressing the media, and rather humiliated himself in the process. Cerezo criticized Courtois’ recent comments in the mixed zone following the Champions League Euroderby, where the Belgian goalkeeper dismissed claims of refereeing bias. “What he (Courtois) needs to…

Oscnar’s Final Intro: Oscnar: Teach ‘em and if you still have nothi Juninho: I don’t have much more to teach. Oscnar: Then remind them why you’re the greatest. Juninho: If you ain’t do a 2K DT then I don’t wanna hear no chat ‘bout numbers. You man are my youngers, all blacked out like grungers….

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the presser after the team’s 2-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday evening. Ancelotti was asked about the schedule, and how little time they have had to rest and prepare for the match. He said: ”The explanation is that this team has something special, character, commitment, but they can’t…

Real Madrid face Deportivo la Coruña on matchday 22 of Liga F. Las Blancas play the first home game in the league since February 16th when they beat Levante Badalona. In the first matchup with Depor this season, the white club came victorious with the result 1-4 overturning the game in the last 10 minutes…

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle took a deep dive into Real Madrid’s penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid in the 2nd leg of the Champions League round-of-16. They analyzed all of the X’s and O’s of the match. Audio version: For those eager to…

Oscnar + Ezek IX’s Intro: Oscnar: Teach ‘em Juninho: Juninho made you think about it, but he is not your savior. Carlo made you feel empowered, but he is not your savior. Vini to Saudi said, “Get a money counter”, but he is not your savior. Rodrygo made you give his flowers, but he is…

Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy suffered a muscle injury during the second leg of the round-of-16 tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Real Madrid announced on Thursday afternoon. He could be out for three to four weeks, according to reports from Spain. Mendy went down during the second half of the match that went all…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Reaction to penalty shootouts Eduardo Camavinga masterclass Raul Asencio’s heroism Lucas Vazquez set pieces The Fede Valverde – Camavinga double pivot Poor decision making throughout the game Brahim Diaz’s performance off the bench Fede — the most underrated player in…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Atlético de Madrid in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Modric, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe. Atlético de Madrid starting XI (TBC): Oblak, Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán De Paul, Barrios,…

Rivalries aren’t defined by how clubs live together despite their differences; they’re defined precisely by those differences, by that very essence that sets them apart. Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid signify these differences perhaps like no other rivals. On the night of May 10, 2017, the second leg of a Champions League semi-final balanced…

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 0-4 win over Sevilla on matchday 21 of Liga F. Talking points: Linda Caicedo’s continued absence from the squad Why was Alberto Toril absent from the bench? Heavy rotation in the lineup Lakrar finally getting rest and Antonia starting…

Oscnar’s Intro(s): Oscnar: Teach ‘em where’s we from Juninho: We from the place where the church is the flakiest. And MMers been praying for a Mod so long that they’re atheist. Where you can’t put your vest away, and say you’ll wear it tomorrow. ’Cause the day after we’ll be saying ”Damn, I was just…

Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon to climb back up to second place, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. Here are three quick observations from the match: David Alaba’s return to form It has been over a year since Alaba played a ‘great’ game of…

A Word From The Author: I know I got a lot of improvement to do. I’m not perfect, but I’m present. Oscnar’s Intro: Oscnar: Teach ‘em. Juninho: Been telling MM, “the sky and above” when they ask me, “what’s next?” Cause every step is progress when you come from the trench. And as I walk…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Leah Revelle discuss: Shot discrepancy between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid 2008 throwback Performances of Luka Modric – Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield Jude Bellingham’s performance David Alaba’s performance Is Fran Garcia good enough for Real Madrid? The problems in finishing…

Preview Liga F is entering into the final third of the 2024/2025 season. Real Madrid face Sevilla on matchday 21 and have travelled to Seville for the encounter. The Andalusian team sits in 8th place on the standings, having won only one of the last 5 matches in the league campaign. Las Blancas are comfortable…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of his team’s match against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. He spoke about Fede Valverde’s availability, and what position he likes and dislikes on the pitch. He said: “He is fine, available. He arrived just before Atleti, but he has improved and is in good condition….

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. Something is brewing!! It’s all up to Florentino…

UEFA has officially released its latest economic report, providing a comprehensive overview of the financial landscape of European football clubs and federations. Real Madrid once again emerges as a financial and sporting powerhouse, solidifying its position at top of the Euroepan revenue scale due to its success in the 2024 Champions League. Real Madrid’s Champions…

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. Focus back on La Liga. No margin of…

Real Madrid faces FC Barcelona in the Copa de la Reina 2024/2025 semifinals. This matchup is played in two legs and the first leg is on Alfredo Di Stefano. As for squad availability for El Clasico, aside from Melanie Leupolz, Teresa Abelleira, and Rocío Gálvez, there’s a new absence in the convocatoria and it’s Linda…

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Real Madrid were able to scrape past rivals Atletico Madrid in a 2-1 Champions League win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz gave Real Madrid a minute lead going into the second leg. Here are three observations from the win: Not all heroes wear capes Being Fede Valverde 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Slim lead to take to the Wanda. 2-1…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Atletico de Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Brahim, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe. Atletico de Madrid starting XI (TBC): Oblak, Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan, De Paul, Barrios,…

Real Madrid legend Marcelo spoke to La Revuelta in a recent interview about his career. He spoke about Real Madrid for a fair bit, and talked about his fandom now that he has retired as a football player. Marcelo simply said: “I am a Real Madrid fan until the end.” Marcelo spoke about Real Madrid’s…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani, attending Real Madrid’s training session and pre-game press conference as press, reports from Real Madrid City and gives some pre-game thoughts ahead of Real Madrid’s first leg Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy…

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 not serious about winning La…

After Real Madrid’s 0 – 1 win over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey, a result achieved in large part because of Jude Bellingham’s incredible assist to Endrick, Kiyan Sobhani broke down the win on the Managing Madrid Podcast. Since a narrative (outside of Real Madrid circles, to be clear) keeps getting pushed to…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: One of the worst performances of the season Real Betis outplaying Real Madrid in every aspect Carlo Ancelotti’s line-ups How to play without Jude Bellingham and Dani Ceballos Arda Güler / Eduardo Camavinga development stall Vinicius Jr Raul Asencio…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Betis in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Alaba, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Modric, Brahim, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe. Betis starting XI (TBC): Adrian, Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud, Johnny, Altimira, Antony, Isco, Jesus, Cucho. As expected, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to deploy his…

Real Madrid will face Real Betis away from home this weekend in a bid for three huge points in LaLiga. At the helm of Betis—for quite some time now—is former Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini. It was a whirlwind summer of 2009, when Madrid spent big, signed stars, and handed Pellegrini the keys. His reign…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s match against Betis in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Alaba, Lucas V., Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Asencio. Midfielders: Camavinga, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Chema. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim. As expected, Mbappe and Courtois…

Late Wednesday night, when Dani Ceballos was helped off the field in visible pain and emotional distress, clutching his left hamstring after a collision with Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, the worst was feared: The team’s most important ball-progressor from deep, a unique profile in the post-Toni Kroos era, could be out for an extended period…

After securing a victory against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid resumed training today with a boost—Kylian Mbappé was back on the pitch. The French superstar, who was absent from the last training session and the Copa del Rey match due to dental surgery, has now rejoined the group in preparation for the upcoming fixture against Real…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke after the 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, but despite the victory was visibly upset by the treatment of Raúl Asencio at the Reale Arena. Asked about how the youngster was feeling, he said, “nobody would like a stadium shouting “go die”…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad in the Semifinals of the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Asencio, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Camavinga, Ceballos, Bellingham, Guler, Vinicius, Endrick. Real Sociedad starting XI (TBC): Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Aihen, Zubimendi, Mendez, Sucic, Kubo, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal. Real…

On this La Liga Tier Members episode of the Manging Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Members, discuss: Mistaking analysis for hate Ancelotti’s explanation of Arda Güler’s minutes Nico Paz vs Flortian Wirtz Improving refereeing in La Liga Solving the impossible problem of RFEF / La Liga if you’re Real Madrid Eduardo Camavinga’s best position…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti launched a scathing attack on La Liga president Javier Tebas in his press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad. “Tebas talks too much about Real Madrid and disrespects millions of Madridistas,” he said. “There are more important issues in Spanish football and the…

Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are about to face off in a Copa del Rey semi-final and it’s time for a trip down the memory lane. 14 players have shared the colors of these two historic clubs — some have carved their own history at one of the two clubs at least. Here is the…

There’s a storm on the way 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 Carlo and…

Full match Player Ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6.5: Made two good saves to maintain the clean sheet. Lucas Vazquez—6: Back in the line-up and proved reliable. Defended well and linked up with Rodyrgo and Brahim down the right. Raul Asencio—7: Stay composed and handled any pressure from Girona. Another good outing from the youngster. David Alaba—7:…

Real Madrid made light work of Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu, securing a 2-0 victory in a match that never truly tested Carlo Ancelotti’s men. Luka Modric was the standout performer, delivering a vintage display capped off by a stunning opening goal—an outrageous volley from outside the box that left the Girona goalkeeper helpless. Madrid…

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of their match vs Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon. He was asked about facing Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, to which he said: “It will be difficult, as always, to play against Atlético. It will be a nice, entertaining, even and…

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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 treat to a cinema night: Valyrian Steel, NeRObutBlanco, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

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)…

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 treat to a cinema night: Valyrian Steel, NeRObutBlanco, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

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 treat to a cinema night: Valyrian Steel, NeRObutBlanco, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke to Rio Ferdinand recently, where he was asked about all sorts of things around the club and the player. They talked about Toni Kroos and the gap he has left in Real Madrid, to which Courtois said: “Toni Kroos always knew what to do. Left foot, right foot, he…

The debate over refereeing standards in La Liga has reached new heights, with the league facing growing scrutiny over the weekly mismanagement and controversy surrounding officiating decisions. In his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League second-leg clash against Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti highlighted the stark contrast between refereeing in La Liga and…

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo spoke to the club’s official website after completing his 250th football match for Real Madrid on Saturday against Osasuna. He also took a photo holding the 250-match shirt to celebrate the feat. He talked about how much it means to him to achieve this milestone. He said: “It means a lot…

Preview Real Madrid face Levante Badalona on matchday 19 of Liga F. Las Blancas had a midweek game, beating Real Sociedad in the Copa de la Reina quarter finals and are awaiting Levante Badalona at home for the last challenge before going on the international break until the end of this month. Levante Badalona have…