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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…

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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…

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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Milan in the Champions League. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Modric, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe. Milan starting XI (TBC): Maignan, Emerson, Tomori, Thiaw, Theo, Fofana, Reijnders, Pulisic, Musah, Leao, Morata. Just as expected, Rodrygo will come off the…

Real Madrid host AC Milan in yet another crucial Champions League game. Rodrygo is back with the team but he’s unlikely to feature in the starting lineup coming off a hamstring injury. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Modric, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe. Milan predicted XI: Maignan, Emerson, Tomori, Thiaw, Theo,…

Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vazquez spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s home match vs AC Milan on Tuesday. As with Carlo Ancelotti’s press conference, the flooding in Valencia was also a big part of Vazquez’s presser. Speaking about Ancelotti’s quotes on the games on the weekend not being postponed, he said: “The coach…

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes completed a portion of Sunday’s training session with the rest of the squad after recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered during the last Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. The medical staff will monitor his progress during Monday’s training session and his current status for Tuesday’s crucial game against…

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Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga spoke to El Pais in an exclusive interview, where he talked about the club, his position, fashion, his home, and a lot of other things. He talked about this season, the changes and what has gone well, and what hasn’t, when he said: “Every year is equally important and I…

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Three of Real Madrid’s Brazilian stars Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao have all been included in Brazil’s squad for the upcoming international break when Brazil play Venezuela and Uruguay in mid-November. However, Endrick will stay in Madrid during the break as he was not listed in the squad. When asked about the situation,…

Managing Madrid Hoodies: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss the unnecessary hate Vinicius Jr is receiving from media and fans. Also in today’s episode: Rodri vs Kroos Double standards with the way media and fans talk about different players Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid future The conversation…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar hosts Mazin Mukhtar discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical struggles in the 2024/25 season so far. This episode is an update on an initial one earlier in the season when we first discussed the need for Ancelotti to coach more fine tuned details and patterns…

Real Madrid held another training session today at their Valdebebas facility, focusing their efforts on preparing for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against AC Milan. With their scheduled La Liga game at Mestalla postponed due to the severe DANA storm in Valencia, the team has an unexpected but valuable window to regain fitness for some key…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss the best and most realistic right-back options for Real Madrid. Also: Why it’s insane that Real Madrid are not signing a defender Is Trent Alexander-Arnold the best / most realistic option? Juvenile A candidates Under-the-radar right backs And a…

Real Madrid Castilla and the academy have become a forgotten project in recent times, abandoned in favour for more attractive, pricier talents from around the globe that can be injected straight into the first team. Whilst this method has earnt the club achievements in the form of results and trophies, it has drifted away from…

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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: What it was like being at the Bernabeu during Clasico An analysis of Kylian Mbappe vs offside trap The incredible job Hansi Flick has done so far Is there tension behind the scenes? Arda Güler’s situation What actually…

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Real Madrid feel “disrespected” by Vinicius Jr and Dani Carvajal getting snubbed in favour of Rodri for the Ballon D’or, per Managing Madrid sources. Earlier this morning, Managing Madrid confirmed that, as told by Vinicius Jr’s camp, Rodri will lift the Ballon D’or tonight, and that in light of this news, Vinicius Jr — as…

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Carlo Ancelotti and his coaching staff have decided to give Real Madrid players two days off following the 0-4 loss against Barcelona in Saturday’s El Clasico. Real Madrid won’t be back in training until Tuesday, and their next game will take place the following Saturday when they visit Mestalla to face Valencia in what’s expected…

A Brief Moment of Self-Awareness Valyrian Steel: MM is going to be none too pleased. Juninho: I promised them a Recap Daily Thread and they got a Recap Daily Thread. Valyrian Steel: They got Real Madrid’s body. Juninho: Well, if they wanted the team’s soul, you should have made a moderator deal with a priest….

Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona. Not a good result at all. Here is my reaction to the defeat. Up next: Player ratings, post game highlights and the a podcast. Many fans were not confident ahead of the first El Clásico of the season, but a trademark comeback in the Champions League midweek against Borussia Dortmund may…

Sweden won their first match of the two against Luxembourg and are one step closer to WEURO 2025 qualification. Grid View Sweden XI Luxembourg XI Substitutes Filippa Angeldahl started alongside Bennison and Kafaji in the Swedish midfield. In the early stages of the match, there was a double chance. First, Blackstenius shot, which Schlimé saved,…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Andreas Laudrup live from Real Madrid City to discuss: Barcelona’s strengths and weaknesses How Real Madrid can exploit Hansi Flick’s high line Probable XI Defending Barca’s front three And much more. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you…

The Spanish Football Federation have appointed referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez as the man in charge of Saturday’s El Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. This will be the seventh time Sanchez Martinez is in charge of El Clasico, which definitely means that the Spanish Football Federation believe he’s the best referee in Spanish…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Matt Wiltse and Ruben Skjerping discuss: Catching up: Ruben’s thoughts on the season thus far Expectation vs Reality: Kylian Mbappe Club Transfer Policy: does it still make sense or is it too restrictive? Debate on the Real Madrid Academy — how good are our youth players,…

Reflections Pt. III Blue Shirt Guy: My wounds will heal — but what about yours? Look around you Juni. This is what’s left of your world. Everything you ever stood for. Every DT you first advocated for. Everything you believed in — a ruin. Juninho: Maybe you’re right. Two people in a tragedy of our…

Club football is over for the month of October and 11 Real Madrid players are chosen for international duty. Scotland and Sweden play their play-off fixtures for WUERO 2025 qualifiers this international break. The rest of Madridistas play friendlies with their national teams. All the fixtures are on the 25th and 29th of October, aside…

A Brief Moment of Self-Awareness Oscnar: MM. Coral. Carlo In v Out. You’re living in a ruin, as well. You just don’t know it yet. 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…

Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund (Rüdiger, Vinícius Júnior x3 & Vázquez). Business as usual in Europe. Here is my reaction to the comeback. More on the way: Player ratings, post game quotes and the infamous podcast. The new Champions League format is not settling in well with the Real Madrid players, who have so far…

Real Madrid published their squad list for tonight’s crucial Champions League match against Dortmund. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Fran González. Defenders: Militão, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick. Some rumors suggested that Tchouameni had suffered a muscle…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his reflections from Valdebebas: How the German media view Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund Nuri Sahin skipping the early trip to Madrid Carlo Ancelotti’s quotes from his pre-game press conference The things Real Madrid needs to improve on And much more. Join…

An Author’s Reflection Coral: Do you exercise? Juninho: When I have to. Coral: Do you consider this employment to be psychologically stressful? Juninho: Sometimes. Coral: How much alcohol do you consume? Juninho: Too much. Coral: What is your occupation? Juninho: Well…that’s not the sort of thing that looks good written on the forum Coral: …and…

Real Madrid are back on the winning streak after beating their city rivals Madrid CFF with the result of 0-1. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Madrid CFF XI Substitutes This time with a formation change, this was another game with 5 changes in the starting XI…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Valyrian Steel, and yours truly, Felipejack. A win, but without a good performance Celta…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Valyrian Steel, and yours truly, Felipejack. Match day! After two weeks of international breaks,…

Real Madrid are kicking off what could be a season-defining stretch of the schedule with a visit to face Celta in Vigo. Los Blancos will also have tough, crucial games against Dortmund and Barcelona this week, so gaining confidence and momentum with a solid win in Vigo should be a priority. Real Madrid predicted XI:…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s match against Celta Vigo in La Liga, the first after the past FIFA break. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Militão, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick….

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Valyrian Steel, and yours truly, Felipejack. Analysis of Lucas Vázquez at RB It is…

Real Madrid won against Celtic on the second matchday of UEFA Women’s Champions League with the result of 4-0. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Celtic XI Substitutes Misa started on goal. Lakrar and Méndez as the CB duo were joined in defense by Oihane and Olga…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the weekly Managing Madrid Podcast Mailbag, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed Real Madrid’s options for the coaching position whenever Carlo Ancelotti leaves the club. Should Xabi Alonso still be the favorite for that position or should other candidates be considered for…

Real Madrid have established Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as a priority transfer target, according to a report published on The Athletic. Alexander-Arnold’s current contract with Liverpool expires in the summer of 2025 and he hasn’t signed an extension yet, meaning that he is set to become a free agent. Alexander-Arnold will be allowed to negotiate…

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Real Madrid Castilla captain Manuel Angel has suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out for four to six weeks, according to Relevo. Angel, who was injured for a long time, had only just made his return in Castilla’s last game — a draw against Yeclano — and is now due for another spell…

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe, Thibaut Courtois, and Andriy Lunin defied expectations by hitting the training ground at Valdebebas on Monday, even though their official return was scheduled for Tuesday. The trio’s early arrival is particularly noteworthy given the FIFA break, during which players not involved in international duty typically enjoy a period of rest….

Real Madrid star Fede Valverde talked in an interview with France Football where he shared his thoughts on his own playing style and his career as a madridista so far. Valverde was asked about his work rate and his ability to cover a lot of ground while the attacker don’t track back, and he helped…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Valyrian Steel, and yours truly, Felipejack. Alaba is not ready yet During training, Alaba…

Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid on the sixth matchday of Liga F. This is how Alberto Toril lined up the team. Misa starts on goal. Shei starts on RB against her former team, while Olga goes on LB. Rocío-Lakrar is the CB duo. Teresa and Angeldahl make up the pivot duo. The front four consists…

Preview Real Madrid await Atletico Madrid in matchday 6 of Liga F for the first Madrid derby of the season. Together with Barcelona, these two teams make up the top three of the league, having won all five of the previous five matchdays. Las Blancas sit in second place, with only one more goal scored…

Luka Modric’s Croatia were up against Scotland in their first UEFA Nations League group stage game this international break. Zlatko Dalic’s side completed a comeback win after going down in the 32nd minute. Croatia picked up their second win in the group stage after a 1-0 win over Poland last month. The 2018 FIFA World…

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AUDIO: VIDEO: Managing Madrid in Toronto: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1044072427737 On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle go through the EAFC Ratings again and discuss whether they’re fair or not. LOTS of players discussed in this one: Arda Güler Brahim Diaz Lucas Vazquez Andriy Lunin Fran Garcia Jesus Vallejo Jacobo Ramon Dani…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. International break snippets. Eduardo Camavinga for France tonight:…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Managing Madrid Podcast (weekly Big Picture segment for Members), Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discussed Real Madrid’s tactical struggles this season, the importance of the attacking players playing defense, their thoughts on the viral clip of Luis Enrique talking to Kylian…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Potential changes coming to Castilla. Long overdue. Plan…

On this episode of the Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita are joined by women’s football expert and Chelsea fan, Maryam Clark, to discuss Real Madrid’s 3-2 loss against Chelsea in the first matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Talking points: Fresh thoughts on the game Peak into Chelsea’s season…

Chelsea Women’s physicality proved to be too much for Real Madrid Femenino, who lost 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in their first group game of the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Goals from Alba Redondo and Linda Caicedo were not enough to put Chelsea away. The home team, on the other hand, saw first-half goals…

Guti, the former Real Madrid legend and youth coach, expressed his disapproval of Kylian Mbappe’s portrayal in Luis Enrique’s documentary, “You don’t have a f***ing idea,” broadcast on Movistar+. Speaking on ‘El Chiringuito,’ Guti voiced concerns about how the documentary presents private conversations with Mbappe, believing it disrespects the player. “I may like it… but…

Preview Real Madrid begin the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Las Blancas travel to London to play against Chelsea, whom they’ve already faced in the past two UWCL campaigns. This will be the fifth encounter between the two teams, where the white club will be looking for their first-ever win after two draws and…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Why Real Madrid won’t sign anyone this winter Is Sergio Ramos an option as a free agent signing? Best possible outcome this season without any new signings Concern about Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham Will Aurelien Tchouameni gradually transition to…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. The Class of Real Madrid and Florentino Perez….

Real Madrid have announced the extension of Dani Carvajal’s contract until the summer of 2026 via an official statement published on the team’s website. Real Madrid C. F. announces that, as planned, it has agreed with Dani Carvajal to extend the contract of our player, who is now linked to the club until June 30,…

Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has confirmed via a post on his Social Media that he has suffered a “serious ACL injury” which will require “surgery and some months off the field.” “I am looking forward to starting the rehab process so that I can come back like a beast. Thanks for your messages, I…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Villarreal in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Modric, Vinicius, Mbappe. Villarreal starting XI (TBC): Conde, Femenia, Bailly, Costa, Cardona, Parejo, Gueye, Comesaña, Baena, Pepe, Barry. As expected, Mbappe is back in the starting lineup…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Can Real Madrid bounce back? How quickly? What are the next steps? The video of Luis Enrique talking to Kylian Mbappe about defense Some details from the Lille game that may have been missed.. Real Madrid’s bench this year compared…

Real Madrid won 1-0 over Valencia on matchday 5 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Valencia XI Substitutes Mylene Chavas started on goal. The new CB duo debuted today of Méndez-Rocío who were accompanied by Olga and Oihane on fullbacks. Leupolz and Toletti as…

Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger spoke about Karim Benzema as “the best player he has ever played with” in an interview with The Inside Scoop. He said: “Karim Benzema, I could say Modric, Kroos, Chelsea Hazard… but I have to go with Benzema [as the best player I have played with].” Rudiger on Jude Bellingham…

Didier Deschamps has named Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni from Real Madrid in his 23-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. France will face Israel on October 10 in Budapest, followed by a clash with Belgium on October 14 in Brussels. However, the headline is the absence of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s star…

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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Lille in the Champions League. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Endrick, Vinicius. Lille starting XI (TBC): Chevalier, Meunier, Diakite, Alexsandro, Bakker, Andre, Bouaddi, Zhegrova, Cabella, Sahraui, David. It will be important for Ancelotti and his…

Real Madrid visit Lille in what will be the first away game of the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League for Los Blancos. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Güler, Rodrygo, Vinicius. Lille predicted XI: Chevalier, Meunier, Diakite, Alexsandro, Bakker, Andre, Bouaddi, Zhegrova, Cabella, Sahraui, David. Camavinga is expected…

Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Real Madrid’s game against Lille in the UEFA Champions League. Ancelotti covered a wide range of topics, but the most popular bit was about the availability of Kylian Mbappe, about which he said: “Mbappé has been overloaded. Now with the new technologies, we talk about…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to Diego Lorijn’s pre-recorded podcast where he gives his thoughts on Barcelona’s performance vs Osasuna, the referee decisions in both that game and the Madrid Derby, and his shocking opinion on the Thibaut Courtois at the Metropolitano. Co-host and chief editor…

Real Madrid are monitoring 18-year-old Palmeiras center-back Vitor Reis as they look to bolster their defensive ranks. According to a report from The Athletic, initial inquiries have been made, but no formal offers have been submitted to Palmeiras or the player’s representatives. Reis, who recently extended his contract until December 2028 with a €100 million…

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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Atletico de Madrid. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Modric, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius. Atletico de Madrid starting XI (TBC): Oblak, Llorente, Le Normand, Reinildo, Gimenez, Riquelme, Koke, Gallagher, De Paul, Griezmann, Alvarez. The winner of this game will…

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to start four midfielders against Atletico Madrid on Sunday with the absence of superstar striker Kylian Mbappe, according to a report from Relevo. Luka Modric is the favourite to play as the fourth midfielder. Mbappe got injured during Real Madrid’s match against Alaves, and is out for three…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: More updates on the Bernabeu crisis Why there is so much opposition to Vinicius winning Ballon D’or Zach Lowe getting axed by ESPN and what that means for where we’re headed with sports media And more. Thanks for being a…

Real Madrid won 3-1 against Sporting Club de Portugal in the 2nd leg of UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers round 2. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Sporting CP XI Substitutes This was how Alberto Toril lined up the team. Misa on goal. Lakrar and Méndez as…

Real Madrid expects Sporting Club de Portugal on Alfredo Di Stefano for the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. This is how Alberto Toril lined up the team. Misa on goal. Lakrar and Méndez as the CB duo along with Oihane and Olga as fullbacks make up the defense. Leupolz and Toletti…

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Preview After defeating Athletic Club in the league last weekend to stay on top of the table, Real Madrid are back for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. In the first leg of the round 2, Las Blancas defeated Sporting in a dramatic match at their home, ultimately ending 1-2 for…

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night, but Lucas Vázquez, who opened the scoring in the second minute, expressed mixed emotions after the game. Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone, the winger reflected on the team’s performance, their ongoing improvement, and voiced his concerns over…

On this episode of Las Blancas, hosts Yash Thakur and Kani Froh talk about the departure of Maite Oroz. Talking points: good memories her importance on the pitch decrease of minutes throughout the seasons misuse of her position a year-long transfer saga her next stop Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through…

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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Ferland Mendy renewal news Carlo Ancelotti’s quote about Mendy’s tactical instructions Fran Garica’s development Monitoring the Alphonso Davies situation Rodri injury Erlind Haaland throwing the ball at the final whistle AS’s report about European Super League Rodri and MATS injuries…

Real Madrid beat Espanyol 4-1 with goals coming from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe in a very entertaining game. Here are three quick observations from the night at the Bernabeu. Endrick is the perfect option to have off the bench In only a few appearances, Endrick has proven to be an emphatic…

Real Madrid face Athletic Club in the third matchday of Liga F. Here’s how Alberto Toril lined up the team for the first home game of the season. Misa starts on goal. Three CBs at the back with Rocío-Méndez-Lakrar and Olga and Shei on fullbacks. Teresa and Leupolz make the pivot duo, playing alongside Angeldahl…

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 Another Night at the Bernabeu Los Blancos stumbled…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Espanyol in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Tchouameni, Fran García, Modric, Valverde, Bellingham, Guler, Rodrygo, Mbappe. Espanyol starting XI (TBC): Garcia, Tejero, Omar, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Aguado, Gragera, Kral, Puado, Veliz. Ancelotti is making some rotations tonight and he…

Real Madrid host Espanyol in what should be a manageable home game for Los Blancos, who earned a solid 3-1 win against Stuttgart last Tuesday. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Mbappe. Espanyol predicted XI: Garcia, Tejero, Omar, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Aguado, Gragera, Kral, Puado, Veliz. Ancelotti…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s home match against Espanyol, which will kick off at 9pm CET. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Fran González. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick. Coach Carlo Ancelotti could…

A Word From the Author Apologies life has been much today so this DT will be short…back on schedule tomorrow 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…

Real Madrid won 1-2 against Sporting Club de Portugal in the first leg of UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Below are my thoughts and views on the match Grid View Real Madrid XI Sporting XI Substitutes The formation on the pitch looked much different from what it was on paper. Weir started by operating on…

A Word From the Author I’ve been searching for a way…Looking for a way… 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…

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Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart, but the performance revealed deeper underlying issues, especially in the first half where the visitors outplayed them for long periods. While goals from Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, and Endrick sealed the win, the match was far from a comfortable outing for Los Blancos, who still need…

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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Carvajal, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe. Stuttgart starting XI (TBC): Nubel, Stenzel, Chase, Chabot, Mittelstadt, Karazor, Stiller, Leweling, Millot, Fuhrich, Undav. As expected, Tchouameni and Bellingham are…

A Word From the Author Don’t fixate on your image of me. 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,…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: Are Stuttgart under-hyped / under-rated? The work Sebastian Hoeneß has done What’s changed since their incredible run last season? Missing Guirassy Will Stuttgart be more conservative than usual? Their build-up structure The return of Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni Much…

A Word From the Author 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 “King of…

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s second victory of the season. Talking points: Toril’s lineup changes Our impressive record against Betis A switch in formation to 4-3-3 Best midfield combination? Tere’s brilliant game Bruun’s excellent movements inside the box Bruun vs Redondo, who is a better…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Three points I don’t think the result was…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad, the first after the past FIFA break. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy, Valverde, Modric, Guler, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappe. Real Sociedad starting XI (TBC): Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Lopez, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Sucic, Gomez, Kubo, Oskarsson. It will be…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Match day! Real Madrid football is back after…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s away match against Real Sociedad, the first game following the past FIFA break. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger and Mendy. Midfielders: Valverde, Modrić, Arda Güler and Chema. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. PSG ordered to pay Mbappe French league’s legal…

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Frenkie de Jong’s injury — what’s the back story? Gavi’s return Real Madrid’s all-time XI before and after the Cristiano Ronaldo era Barcelona’s all-time XI before and after 2005 Michael Laudrup was incredible Clarence Seedorf’s peak What would be…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Militão in, Tchouameni out. Tchouameni is basically discarded…

Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is set to sign a four-year contract extension with Real Madrid, according to reports published in the Spanish press. The deal will be announced later this week, per those same reports. Lunin’s previous deal was set to expire in the summer of 2025, so he could’ve received offers to leave Real…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Vini, Rodrygo and Endrick play in Brazil 1-0…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Creating the perfect footballer based on the different attributes of the squad Real Madrid’s toughest 2 games on the schedule in 2024 Vinicius Jr’s comments about racism in Spain Can Brahim Diaz play the Angel Di Maria role? Can we…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. New member of Ancelotti coaching staff? Maybe a…

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes talked in an interview with ESPN and explained his thoughts about his current role in the Spanish capital. “Often, I’m just filling blank spaces. Is someone missing there? Put Rodrygo. Is someone missing on the right? Rodrygo. Is someone missing as number 9? Rodrygo. That’s it. It might bother me…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Valyrian Steel, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Endrick is Bobby Charlton Rodrygo gave an interview…

Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Eder Militao, who suffered a muscle injury during this FIFA break and will be out around ten days. Tras las pruebas realizadas hoy a nuestro jugador Éder Militão por los Servicios Médicos del Real Madrid se le ha diagnosticado una lesión muscular por sobrecarga en el…

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 won the first match of the season against Espanyol with a result of 0-5. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid XI Espanyol XI Substitutes Misa started on goal. The fullbacks were Oihane and Olga, who debuted as Real Madrid’s first captain. Méndez and Lakrar made up…

Real Madrid’s talisman and new number 9, Kylian Mbappe, captained France against Italy in the UEFA Nations League group stage match. The former PSG man was the only Madridista involved with France in this international break after Aurelien Tchouameni and Ferland Mendy both pulled out of the squad last minute due to injury. The 25-year-old…

Real Madrid kicks off the season boldly, with 6 summer signings in the starting XI and Weir starting her first match back from an ACL injury. Olga Carmona has become Real Madrid’s new first captain and will be debuting as such from the first minute. In defense, with Misa on goal, Oihane and Olga make…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. More tactical observations. Blueprint going forward. Carlo and…

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. Things are still not perfect, but in their win against Real Betis, Real Madrid looked more like the Real Madrid we…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Balon D’or Nominees are out. Who do ya’ll…

Looking to satisfy your football cravings during the international break? Dive into our comprehensive analysis of four midfield legends who have shaped the modern game. This episode is the perfect antidote for fans feeling the void of club football, offering a rich tactical discussion to keep your football mind sharp. In this in-depth exploration, Siddharth…

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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Few notable stats after 4 matchdays. Federico Valverde…

Towards the end of last season, disgruntled at the lack of quality on show for a particularly poor Castilla side, I wrote an article questioning whether La Fábrica and the reserve side was left dormant by the club, or permanently doomed. After the campaign had ended, and Castilla had finished strong to finish an expected…

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 Worrying signs – Injury bug strikes again. One…

Real Madrid secured a solid 2-0 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu, a performance marked by efficiency and control. Despite not being at their most clinical, Madrid’s overall dominance across key metrics ensured that the result was never in doubt. From the outset, Madrid controlled the game, holding 60% of possession and dictating…

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…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Managing Madrid Podcast (FC25 Ratings Review, Real Madrid’s Depth, Post-Kroos Era), Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discussed, among other things, Real Madrid’s struggled with the missing links in midfield. It’s worth reminding that not only are Real Madrid without Toni Kroos,…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Betis, the last ahead of the FIFA break. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Fran González. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Lucas V., Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Jacobo. Midfielders: Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos. Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim. No big news…

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of the home match against Real Betis on Sunday. Ancelotti was asked about the game and the importance of playing at home, to which he said: “I think the fans will help us, we want to show our best form after the game against…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Three things Real Madrid fans can be optimistic about The team’s finishing in front of goal Diagnosing the Vinicius – Mbappe connection issues What are the odds that Mbappe fails at Real Madrid? Should Rodrygo Goes stick to the right…

Full match player ratings: Thibaut Courtois—7: Left with little help on the goal conceded as Moleiro waltzed through the defense with ease. Had limited action otherwise but was confident leaving his line and punching crosses. Lucas Vazquez—7: One of the better performers and was a surprise substitution out of the game. Provided 2 key passes…

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Las Palmas at the Estadio Gran Canaria to make it just one win out of three games in La Liga. Las Palmas opened the scoring with a good finish from Alberto Moleiro, before Vinicius Jr equalised from the spot in the second half. Here are three quick observations: The ‘out-doing…

Real Madrid’s opponents in the first round of the Champions League have been drawn, and it’s a somewhat manageable set of rivals for Los Blancos. Here’s the eight matches Real Madrid will play in this first round. Borussia Dortmund (Home)Liverpool FC (Away)AC Milan (H)Atalanta (A)Red Bull Salzburg (H)Lille (A)Stuttgart (H)Brest (A) The fact that two…

Real Madrid are willing to listen to offers for Dani Ceballos, preferring offers for around 15 million euros, and are not ‘keen’ on letting him go out on loan without an obligation to buy, according to a report from Mario Cortegana of The Athletic. The club was under the impression that Ceballos would stay at…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Managing Madrid Podcast (Spicy Real Madrid takes), Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discussed Real Madrid’s defensive balance, and whether or not they have too much freedom in attack. Angelo brought up England during Euro 2024 — a squad of great players…

Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, with goals coming from Fede Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick. It was a good second half from Los Blancos, as they managed to win the game by a convincing margin even though they were far from their best. Let’s look at three quick…

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr spoke to CNN in an exclusive interview where they talked about the new season, his partnership with Kylian Mbappe, his ambitions to win the Ballon d’Or and much more. Speaking about the latter and the effect some of the former Brazil legends have on him, Vinicius said: “I have Kaká…

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 “I wanna wallow in the gutters I wanna…

Kylian Mbappe played his first home match as a madridista this Sunday, and while it wasn’t his best performance, the Frenchman was visibly happy when he talked to the club’s official TV channel after the game. “We wanted to win the first game, we’re delighted and we just want more. Playing in this stadium is…

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…

Andriy Lunin, Real Madrid’s standout goalkeeper from the 2023/2024 season, will reportedly remain with the club until his contract expires in the summer of 2025. According to a recent report by The Athletic, despite speculation about a potential transfer during the current summer window, Lunin will continue his journey with Los Blancos for at least…

Nico Paz has officially said his goodbyes to Real Madrid and their fans, as he is set to move to Como for six million euros. He talked humbly about being given the chance to play and score for the first team, and ended the tribute with a nice “hope to see you again”. This was…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Valladolid, the second in the 2024-25 LaLiga season. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Lucas V., Fran García, Rüdiger and Jacobo. Midfielders: Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Are Lucas Vazquez and Nacho legends? Great players missing penalties Are we ever going to see the Real Madrid’s full potential ? Can we play a double pivot consisting of Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga? A debate about Lucas’s tweet…

Real Madrid have published a medical report on midfielder Jude Bellingham, who will miss around one month with a hamstring injury he picked up during Friday’s training session. After the tests conducted today on our player Jude Bellingham by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: A deep dive on the 2nd half performance vs Mallorca Jagoba Arrasate’s Osasuna Fede Valverde’s performance Jude Bellingham getting run into the ground Carlo Ancelotti’s late subs Real Madrid’s lack of aerial presence in attack Eder Militao so far this season…

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. Bellingham, Overtasked? In a vacuum, Jude Bellingham has been incredible in Real Madrid’s opening two games of the season against Atalanta…

Real Madrid Castilla star Nico Paz is set to join Como on a permanent transfer for six million euros, according to Fabrizio Romano. Real Madrid have a 50% sell-on clause in his new contract, and it also includes a buy-back clause. All summer, Nico Paz has been linked to numerous La Liga clubs for a…

The Spanish Football Federation have confirmed Ferland Mendy’s one-game suspension after the red card he was shown during Sunday’s away match in Mallorca. Mendy was sent off after a very rough challenge out of frustration when the referee was about to blow the final whistle. With Mendy suspended, backup left-back Fran Garcia will start on…

Real Madrid Castilla left-back Rafa Obrador is currently in talks to join Deportivo La Coruña, according to a report from Relevo and further confirmation from Guillermo Rai of The Athletic. Obrador, who has been one of the best players for Castilla in the last couple of years, has now figured out it is time to…

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…

Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw at Mallorca and showed a really frustrating collective performance, and proved that even though this team is phenomenal, there are a few things that need to be figured out. Here are three quick thoughts: Real Madrid’s build-up, for the first time in years, was bad In the Super…

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 hang out with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…

Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—7: Four saves,three from insid the box including a couple of high claims from corner kicks. Dani Carvajal—5.5: A number of poor giveaways in the second half, looked visibly exhausted. Eder Militao—7: Appears to be back to his best with his recovery speed standing out. Toni Rudiger—7: Battled all…

Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first LaLiga game of the 2024-25 season, where Los Blancos will be defending the title they conquered a few months ago. It’s always uncomfortable to face Mallorca when they’re playing at home. Javier Aguirre is a good coach who will surely try to build a low block to stop…

A Word From the Author “Once more into the fray…” The last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day. 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…

Before starting the 2024/25 season, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed the media, and in particular on the topic of the arrival of superstar Kylian Mbappé, about which he said, “with all the new players, the people at the club try to make them feel comfortable. An extraordinary talent has arrived, we have to help…

The vibes at Real Madrid have been overwhelmingly positive following a historic double and the signings of Mbappe and Endrick. What has you worried heading into the new season? Lucas Navarrete: I feel like this will be a very popular answer, but it has to be the lack of depth defensively. Real Madrid took a…

In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Managing Madrid Podcast (Atalanta post-game show), Kiyan Sobhani discussed Kylian Mbappe’s debut, and how Real Madrid functioned in their first official match of the season. The standout performer was undoubtedly Jude Bellingham, who bossed the game both on defense and offense….

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Our feelings both at half-time and the full-time whistle of the Atalanta game Kiyan Mbappe’s performance against Atalanta — underrated? An aspect of Mbappe’s game that people don’t talk about enough Should Jude Bellingham just stay in this role all…

A Word From the Author “I cannot protect you without holding a sword…but I cannot embrace you with a sword in my hands” 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…

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…

The new era begins today. Real Madrid and Atalanta battle for the UEFA Supercup title, the first official game of their season. This match could be a good opportunity for Madrid to dominate and make a statement, proving that Mbappe’s arrival will only increase their chances of defending the titles they conquered a year ago….

A Word From the Author “Even if my words had form…they wouldn’t reach you standing in the dark.” 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…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: A reflection of the Europa League Final Gasperini’s tactics Lookman Will Atalanta adjust their tactics for the game against Real Madrid? What will Real Madrid’s starting XI be? The Güler in midfield experiment Who will take on the Toni…

A Word From the Author 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 “King of…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Atalanta in the UEFA Supercup Final, the first official match of the 2024-25 season. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, F. Mendy and Jacobo. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler…

Real Madrid City was buzzing with good energy today as Carlo Ancelotti had almost his entire squad, including key players who had finished extended vacations following deep runs in Euro 2024 and Copa America. All the returning players, including the French and Spanish contingents, as well as Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde, looked sharp and…

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. Pre-season in the USA has always been about different things outside the football itself. And I don’t mean, necessarily, the obvious…

Fede Valverde is now the most valuable central midfielder in the world, according to Transfermarkt. The Uruguayan’s current value stands at a staggering €120 million. Fellow Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga follows him up at €100 million. Valverde is just coming off of arguably his best season as a professional footballer, playing out of his…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: A reflection on the Chelsea game What’s gonna happen to Jesus Vallejo, Juami Latasa, Reinier Jesus Jude Bellingham: Rejuvenated? Under-discussed reason of why Toni Kroos retired Bellingham’s potential shoulder surgery The Arda Güler cult, and how he stacks up against…

Real Madrid wonder kid Joan Martinez tore his ACL during Friday’s training session, according to reports published in the Spanish press. Martinez will undergo an MRI to confirm the extent of the injury but it seems clear that it is a very serious knee injury which will almost certainly be an ACL tear. Martinez is…

Real Madrid is exploring the possibility of signing Aymeric Laporte, the Al-Nassr center-back, as the club seeks to strengthen its defensive line, according to a report from AS. However, the move hinges on whether Laporte can secure his release from Al-Nassr, a challenging prospect given the two years remaining on his current contract. Laporte, 30,…

Carlo Ancelotti gave an interview for UEFA recently, where he discussed a lot of things ranging from the arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid to what he did during his summer break. Speaking about the former, Ancelotti said: “First of all, he is going to bring his quality as well as his composure, attitude…

Real Madrid legend Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira, also known as Pepe, has officially announced his retirement from the sport on his Social Media. Pepe is now 41 years old and his last match as a professional footballer was Portugal’s defeat to France in the past UEFA Euro played in Germany. Pepe played for Real Madrid…

Rodrygo is set to replace Toni Kroos at set pieces for Real Madrid, according to a report from Guillermo Rai of The Athletic. After some delay in training for the Brazilian due to muscle discomfort, Rodrygo was asked to hit set-piece training as soon as he returned to the camp fully recovered. He was asked…

Full match player ratings: Courtois—6: Positioning was off on the goal conceded and reactions were slightly delayed. Lucas Vazquez—7: Performance was noted for his defensive work rather than offensive. Had a number of good dispossessions on Sterling 1v1 inside Madrid’s box. Finished the game with 6 completed tackles. Rudiger—6.5: Long ball distribution from the left…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media following an 2-1 pre-season win over Chelsea at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with particular praise for performances like that of match winner Brahim Díaz. Speaking about the depth of his squad, he said, “obviously, the squad is very competitive. The competition…

Real Madrid face Chelsea in what will be the last pre-season game for Los Blancos, who face Atalanta in the UEFA Supercup Final next Wednesday. It’s been a bad pre-season stage for Real Madrid in terms of the results, so Ancelotti’s men will likely try to bounce back with a win tonight, even if match…

In this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Sam Sharpe, Ruben Skjerping, Kristofer McCormack, and Hridyam Arora discuss: The current squad: How good is it? Recent departures and rumours about players coming in (or lack thereof) Castilla boys on tour! Joan Martinez: is the hype real? Fran Garcia’s performances for Real Madrid in the last…

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid, Kiyan Sobhani, along with a room full of passionate Madridistas in New York, discuss: Takeways from the mixed zone at MetLife Can Real Madrid win the treble? What are the chances Arda Güler will start next season? Real Madrid’s pre-season track record Should Real Madrid sign…

Castilla star Nico Paz is genuinely considering leaving Real Madrid in the summer, according to a report from MARCA. Paz thinks his time at Real Madrid is over, and that he is not going to develop any further playing for Castilla. He feels like now is the time to look for a team that would…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois talked to the press immediately after the team’s 1-2 loss against Barcelona in the pre-season El Clasico played in New Jersey this Saturday. Courtois wasn’t too concerned about the defeat. “We play matches in these pre-seasons that are interesting for the fans and for the public that goes to the…

Full match player ratings: Thibaut Courtois—7: A number of good saves despite giving up two goals. Lucas Vazquez—7: Played at both right back and right wing — combining well with Arda and Modric. Takes no blame in goals conceded. Rudiger—6: Pairing of Militao and Rudiger looked fragile with miscommunication between the two. Militao—3: Two moments…

Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in New York for a special El Clasico. This will be the second pre-season friendly for Los Blancos, although there’s no such thing as a friendly game when you’re facing FC Barcelona. Still, both teams will be without key starters. While Bellingham, Mbappe, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Carvajal and Mendy will miss…

Real Madrid fitness coach Antonio Pintus has created a plan to get Kylian Mbappe ready for the UEFA Super Cup final on August 14, according to a report from Relevo. He will start training at Valdebebas on August 7, and Pintus has prepared a plan to get the superstar Frenchman in the best condition possible…

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. Last summer, Real Madrid headed into the 2023 – 2024 season with alarm bells ringing. Karim Benzema — the club’s best…

Alvaro Rodriguez has suffered a “severe sprained ankle”, whereas Cesar Palacios has an ACL injury, and both will return to Madrid after Real Madrid’s friendly loss to Milan on Wednesday, Mario Cortegana of The Athletic reports. Palacios came on for Luka Modric at the start of the second half but had to be substituted in…

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