UPDATE: LaLiga have accepted Real Madrid’s request and the match will be played on Friday, April 26th at 21:00 CET. Real Madrid have requested LaLiga to reschedule their upcoming away match against Real Sociedad so that it is played on Friday, April 26th instead of Saturday, April 27th. That’s according to a report from MARCA,…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: An epic end to the Manchester City trilogy The different phases of the game Real Madrid’s great start to the game What happened after the Rodrygo goal and why did it happen? How good was our defensive structure, actually?…
Manchester City 1 – 1 Real Madrid (De Bruyne; Rodrygo). advance on penalty shootouts. Here’s our quick reaction at the final whistle. Still to come: Player ratings, post-game podcast, post-game quotes, analytical break downs, and much more. In a stadium that has been historically difficult to play in for Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti’s men, doubted…
It’s win or go home. Real Madrid visit Manchester City with a 3-3 on aggregate which would force Los Blancos to conquer the Etihad Stadium if they want to advance to the Semifinals. A draw would send the game to extra-time and eventually to a penalty shoot-out, though. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger,…
Speaking before the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media about what his team needs to do, responding to Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid to say, “I think we have to have a complete game, to attack well and defend well, not to lose…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s crucial match against Manchester City in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals —Etihad Stadium, 21:00 CEST—. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa y Fran. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger y Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Ceballos y…
Davide Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s esteemed assistant coach, recently sat down with France Football to share his perspectives on the club’s dynamics, his coaching philosophy, and his future aspirations. Here are some notable quotes from the interview: Will he coach Real Madrid one day? “We signed with Real Madrid until 2026. We have many young players…
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack Training session Preparations for the game…
Real Madrid were back in action in La Liga after almost a two week gap as season end draws closer. Los Blancos geared up to face Manchester City twice and Barcelona within a span of 10 days with a match-up against Mallorca cramped up between it. Carlo Ancelotti used this opportunity to rest some key…
A trip from Barajas Airport to Heathrow takes about two and a half hours on a direct flight. Real Madrid’s journey to London in the UEFA Champions League this season is not so straightforward. They must first overcome the mammoth hurdle in Manchester before even contemplating what might await them in Bavaria or North London….
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: How important was Real Madrid’s win over Mallorca A heavily rotated squad Nacho to start vs Manchester City? Jude Bellingham’s performance vs Mallorca Why did Real Madrid struggle in the first half? Performances of Andriy Lunin, Ferland Mendy, Luka…
Real Madrid visit Mallorca and while coach Carlo Ancelotti could be expected to make heavy rotations ahead of Wednesday’s return leg against Manchester City, reports from the Spanish press indicate that only a few reserves will feature in the starting lineup. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Tchouameni, Modric, Valverde, Bellingham, Brahim,…
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: The whip in the Saudi stadium Does Fede Valverde’s goal actually give Real Madrid momentum heading into the 2nd leg? Is Barca winning in Paris actually a curse? Kylian Mbappe’s performance vs Barca Cubarsi’s ceiling Start, sell, bench: Pedri,…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will prioritize maintaining match fitness and confidence for his core players when they face RCD Mallorca in La Liga this Saturday, according to Spanish reports. Ancelotti’s approach comes ahead of a crucial Champions League Quarterfinals return leg against Manchester City next Wednesday. Starters like Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes,…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Irresistible Champions League narratives PSG’s brutal showing Barcelona’s style of play Luis Enrique vs Xavi Hernandez on and off the field Xavi’s subs Mono Burgos’s comment about Lamine Yamal Engrained racism in Spain What’s the Barca – PSG…
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Real Madrid’s electrifying 3-3 draw against Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals left fans on the edge of their seats. Among the standout performers for Real Madrid was young Brazilian winger Rodrygo, who made significant contributions to his team’s attacking prowess. Speaking to Movistar after the match, Rodrygo shared…
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Real Madrid 3 – 3 Manchester City (Gvardiol OG, Rodrygo, Valverde; Silva, Foden, Gvardiol). Here’s our quick reaction at the final whistle. Still to come: Player ratings, post-game podcast, post-game quotes, and plenty more. In a highly entertaining clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid battled to a 3-3 draw against Manchester City in the…
Real Madrid host Manchester City in the first leg of the 2024 Champions League Quarterfinals and even coach Carlo Ancelotti himself admitted during the pre-match press conference that his starting lineup for this game “is predictable, maybe with the exception of one player.” Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde,…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: The main takeaways from Manchester City’s past few games Stopping Rodri Sergio Busquets vs Rodri Why Rodri is so important to City Some jarring numbers from last season’s bloodbath at the Etihad Should Real Madrid be more proactive rather…
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UEFA have appointed French referee Francois Letexier as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League’s Quarterfinals, which will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu. Per Realmadrid.com François Letexier has been appointed to officiate the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash between…
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 3 More sleeps until the biggest game of…
Yan Couto, the impressive young Brazilian right-back currently on loan at Girona from Manchester City, has fueled speculation of a future move to Real Madrid. Couto recently expressed openness to a transfer in an interview with Catalunya Radio, though Manchester City ultimately controls his destiny. “Yes, if they’re interested they would be an option, I’m…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remained steadfastly focused on their upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace, dismissing any distractions posed by their impending Champions League tie against Real Madrid. Speaking in the pre-game press conference, Guardiola emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration on their domestic campaign despite the allure of European glory. “If we…
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid is a fight over radically opposed visions of football For the third season in a row, Real Madrid and Manchester City will meet. It is as though one is Harry Potter and the other Lord Voldemort, living up to the prophecy that “either must die at the hand of the…
In the ever-unfolding drama of the Champions League, Real Madrid and Manchester City have crafted a riveting subplot. Since their first knockout stage meeting in 2016, this fixture has morphed into a marquee encounter, making its place as a highlight in the European football calendar. The stakes are invariably high — three out of their…
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Hridyam Arora discuss: Eduardo Camavinga: Will he start against Manchester City? Should he start? And where is he at his best? “Hey Jude” at the Etihad Most notable Real Madrid performances based on position Worst referee calls against Real Madrid Carlo…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Rob Palmer discuss: “Do English pundits have a bias against Real Madrid?” Financial Fair Play, and the difference in salary caps between La Liga and and the Premier League Two epic / crazy moments in Real Madrid history that Rob has been…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podacst, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Diego’s return to Barca Studios Pep Guardiola’s quotes about the schedule Weekend review for Real and Barca What would happen in a Clasico Champions League final? Barcelona and Manchester City fans uniting together How does Diego feel about…
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 Carlo Ancelotti and his team have a long…
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has spoken candidly about his journey back to the pitch following a significant ACL injury. In an interview with Real Madrid TV released today, Militao reflected on the challenges he faced during his recovery and the emotional moment of his return. The Brazilian center-back, who suffered the injury earlier in…
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 The Months of April and May are the…
Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin—7.5: Only had three saves to make but all were important – including a crucial stop on an Inaki Williams volley following an Athletic corner. Was aggressive off his line and solid with his distribution. Dani Carvajal—5.5: Not the fullback’s best game with some wayward passes (87% pass accuracy…
Rodrygo Goes’s impact extended beyond his exceptional performance on the pitch during Real Madrid’s triumph over Athletic Club. The Brazilian winger’s words both reflected the team’s aspirations and revealed his heartfelt sentiments towards his teammates. Looking ahead to the upcoming Champions League clash against Manchester City, Rodrygo expressed his desire to see the Santiago Bernabeu…
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, the last game before the opening leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals against Manchester City. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Brahim, Rodrygo. Athletic Bilbao predicted XI: Agirrezabala, De Marcos, Vivian,…
“I’m a different player…no we aint the same kind” — Judinho Bellingham 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,…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, the first match after this recent FIFA break. REAL Madrid SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa, Fran. Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Arda Güler. Forwards: Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim….
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 “GOAT”) It’s a slow news day, so…
As the anticipation builds for this weekend’s highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Athletic Club, Athletic’s goalkeeper Unai Simón took center stage in the pre-game press conference. Addressing a plethora of topics ranging from the recent international break to the intriguing situation of his fellow Basque goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, Simon provided some insight. Simon’s…
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 “GOAT”) The Chosen Manager: Xabi Alonso The…
Manchester City is grappling with a rash of injuries just 12 days before their trip to Madrid, with multiple players sidelined due to various injuries sustained during the international break. As the crucial Champions League clash between Madrid and City looms less than two weeks away, the English club is dealing with a surge of…
(This DT is Brought to You By the GOAT. And We Still Don’t Trust You) “I’m just on some [blank] ish, yea back on that Jose Mourinho stuff…I really don’t care about none of that MM superstardom sh—…and that’s on God” — Juninho “Juni still does this for his culture…so you know what an MMer…
Antonio Rudiger has been one of the best center-backs in world football this season. In the absences of both Eder Militao and David Alaba — two outstanding defensive pillars — Rudidger has filled in and proved his world class level. On a recent Podcast, Managing Madrid’s chief editors, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete, joined Faysal’s…
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga left France’s game against Chile with an ankle injury he suffered in the 44th minute. Camavinga was limping heavily and needed to be helped off the field. The midfielder will undergo tests today to properly reveal the extent of his injury, which is suspected to be an ankle sprain. Depending…
In an interview with journalist Fabrizio Romano, former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho disclosed some details about his career, and what he’s been up to since leaving Roma mid-season. Mourinho disclosed that he was presented with two opportunities to lead the Portuguese National Team, one of them being when he was coaching Real Madrid. The…
“I’m just on some [blank] ish, that [blank] stuff…I really don’t care about none of that MM superstardom ish…that’s on God” — Juninho “This MM game was meant for a select number of fews, a select few…and that’s what it is today. We professionals, son, we professionals at what we do, cut it. Ain’t nothing…
According to Spanish outlet Revelo, Real Madrid have decided to part ways with Vinicuis Tobias at the end of the season and will not execute their buy-option. Last summer, the decision was made to extend the loan of 20-year-old Brazilian right back. This move was strategized to grant the club additional time to assess the…
Endrick stole the spotlight at Wembley Stadium as Brazil clinched a 1-0 victory over England. Coming off the bench, he secured the winning goal, igniting a wave of emotions both on and off the field. In a post-game interview, Endrick revealed the depth of his feelings. Despite his decisive goal, he couldn’t shake off the…
Following France’s loss to Germany in an international friendly, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni candidly addressed the team’s performance in a post-game interview with the sideline reporter. Tchouameni expressed his disappointment, stating, “We were outclassed in every area of the game: we all have to do better!” In his remarks, Tchouameni emphasized the team’s inability to execute…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. First goal for Brazil!! At Wembley too….
In Friday’s press conference ahead of England’s upcoming fixtures, national team manager Gareth Southgate expressed his admiration for midfielder Jude Bellingham’s presence in the squad. “We are super happy and super happy to have him, but he is still 20 years old. The success of our team will depend on the entire team,” Southgate affirmed,…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. So who stands to lose? Since it’s…
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Yash Thakur, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Hridyam Arora discuss: Cautious optimism vs Manchester City Why the schedules for both teams could have both pros and cons How will Real Madrid approach both legs, and with who in the lineup? The greatness of Toni Kroos Fede…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Training continues at Valdebebas!! All eyes on…
In this edition of the Real Deal, we welcome guest Joel Adejola to dive deep into the often overlooked role of athleticism in football. We explore how physical attributes like speed, strength, and stamina can be game-changers on the pitch, and why they’re frequently underrated in player evaluations and projections. Through compelling case studies, 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, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Getting Closer!! If true and considering he…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Phil Kitro discusses: Fede Valverde’s different role this season TSFP’s trip to Bilbao Athletic Club’s uniqueness Tactics Tuesdays Real Madrid’s set piece defending Best atmospheres in Spain How would Phil feel if he had to do the RMTV referee videos? Greek food…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Animo Tibo. As reported by Lucas, Courtois…
Following the unfortunate news of Thibaut Courtois, who had suffered a heart-breaking set back in training at Valdebebas this morning, now reports have surfaced that there is concern around David Alaba’s recovery. In a report from COPE radio, Real Madrid have given David Alaba permission to return back to Austria to re-assess his recovery options…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. It’s time to enforce playing behind closed…
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: How should Real Madrid approach the Manchester City game tactically? Reasons for optimism Last season’s tactical mess and burden on Vinicius Jr’s shoulders Going over all the tactical issues at the Etihad last season and how to rectify them Is it a blessing…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack , Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. The League is far from over!! If…
Real Madrid head into the international break off the back of another victory which has ensured that their unbeaten streak continues courtesy of a 4-2 win at El Sadar against Osasuna. The victory consolidates Real Madrid’s place at the top of LALIGA thanks to a brace from Vinícius Júnior, as well as goals from 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, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. 10 points ahead of Girona A good win…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Vinicius Jr’s performance Fede Valvdere’s hat-trick of assists Osasuna’s suicidal tactics Eduardo Camavinga — dominant as the 6 Rodrygo’s performance Brahim Diaz Carlo Ancelotti’s post game quotes Andriy Lunin Militao — when will he be back for the Manchester…
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. It’s City…again. and like last season, not in…
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast UCL draw, a discussion on both sides of the bracket Reflection of Barca – Napoli What worries Diego about PSG Barca’s injuries Cubarsi Sergi Roberto — underrated? RMTV’s take on the UCL draw Memphis Depay Oblak and Yann Sommer The Club World Cup City vs…
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. UCL Draw The wait is over: it’s today…
Several experienced Real Madrid players, Luka Modric, Ferland Mendy, Nacho Fernandez, and Lucas Vazquez, have reportedly garnered interest from clubs in the Saudi Professional League for the 2024-25 season, according to Spanish outlet MARCA. Contract situations are a key factor in this interest. Modric, Nacho, and Vazquez have yet to sign extensions with Real Madrid,…
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. The UCL quarter-finalists UCL draws The quarter-finals, semi-finals…
In a dramatic showdown that went down to the wire, Real Madrid’s youth squad faced a bitter defeat against AC Milan in the UEFA Youth League quarter-finals. The match, which took place at Centro Sportivo Peppino Vismara, Milan, ended in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, leaving Real Madrid’s young talents devastated and AC Milan jubilant. The…
Today’s Edition of the Daily Merengue 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Training session:…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Barca vs Napoli preview Who will Xavi start? The Montjuic atmosphere / attendance Rodrygo Goes and Eduardo Camavinga’s roles in the 2022 Champions League run Lamine Yamal’s age Is Cristiano Ronaldo the UCL GOAT Reflecting on the Vinicius…
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. The colors for next season kits defined If…
Rodrygo Goes has been struggling in his first season as an undisputed starter for Real Madrid. While most fans were looking forward to the attacker getting this opportunity, Rodrygo has scored 13 goals and delivered 8 assists in 40 appearances and 2,845 minutes played, which means that he’s averaging 1 G/A per 135 minutes. Now,…
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Arda debut goal! Impossible not to celebrate Guler…
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Celta Vigo in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Camavinga, Modric, Valverde, Brahim, Vinicius, Rodrygo. Celta Vigo starting XI (TBC): Guaita, Manquillo, Starfeit, Nuñez, Sanchez, Beltran, De la Torre, Mingueza, Bamba, Larsen, Aspas. As expected, Brahim Diaz will…
Carlo Ancelotti gave out a press conference before the game vs Celta Vigo, covering a lot of topics as usual. He talked about Sunday’s game, Real Madrid’s form, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham’s red card. Speaking on the latter, Ancelotti said: “We have appealed because we think the sanction is exaggerated. It wasn’t an insult;…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Celta. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa and Diego. Defenders: Carvajal, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger and Mendy. Midfielders: Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Ceballos and Arda Güler. Attackers: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Joselu and Brahim. Bellingham will miss this game and…
On this edition of the Real Deal, we welcome much-requested guest La Liga Systems @janufooty on to pit the eye test against analytics in a La Liga showdown! Join us as we put subjective viewing impressions up against the cold, hard numbers to evaluate Spain’s top clubs and players. We’ll assess team strength, identify over…
After today’s ruling from the Spanish Football Federation which rejected Real Madrid’s appeal against Jude Bellingham’s two-game suspension, Real Madrid have launched the case of the controversial red card to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Bellingham was sent off at the end of the Valencia match for shouting “It’s a fucking goal!” after…
Last February, after a match between Getafe and Real Madrid, Getafe filed a complaint to La Liga, where they accused Jude Bellingham of calling Mason Greenwood a rapist, after a video of the alleged act went viral on social media. From the video, it was never really clear what Bellingham did say, and the case…
Earlier this month, just before the Real Madrid vs Sevilla game at the Bernabeu, Sevilla filed a complaint about Real Madrid TVs videos about the referees. On February 28th, the Disciplinary Committee rejected Sevilla’s claim, stating that ‘the letter from Sevilla FC did not clearly indicate which specific code or regulation Real Madrid was violating.’…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Yash Thakur discuss: ALL of Real Madrid’s tactical problems vs RB Leipzig Leipzig’s dominance yet inefficiency Carlo Ancelotti’s explanation of the bad performance The shocking defense despite having a defensive line-up How Dani Carvajal was affected by Fede Valvderde’s change…
After the dramatic La Liga encounter at the Mestalla last weekend, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham found himself at the center of controversy. The young English talent was shown a red card after the final whistle for shouting “It’s a fucking goal!” leaving Real Madrid frustrated for being denied a game-winner by referee Gil Manzano,…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: The Mestalla shitshow Vinicius Jr vs Mestalla Diego Lorijn’s verdict on the Gil Manzano call Barca’s brutal performance in San Mames The Frenkie / Pedri injuries Yamal The truth about the ‘expected points’ table that Xavi brought up…
Real Madrid put forward midfielder Eduardo Camavinga to address the press ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig, and the Frenchman joked about his relationship with Aurelíén Tchouameni, as he said, “I laugh a lot. I was in the same situation last year. When he played as a central defender, I told…
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. Quick column before we shift our focus completely to the Champions League second leg vs RB Leipzig. As usual, another random…
The great, nay, legendary Thibaut Courtois will return soon from his horrific ACL injury. Carlo Ancelotti has said in a recent press conference that the Belgian goalkeeper, along with Eder Militao, should return after April 14 (after Real Madrid’s game vs Mallorca). That begs the question, what happens to Andriy Lunin, who’s having a great…
La Liga has launched an investigation following a disturbing incident during the recent Valencia CF vs. Real Madrid match at Mestalla. A video, posted by ESPN Brazil, shows a young Valencia fan allegedly directing racist abuse at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The child can be heard using a derogatory term, referring to Vinicius as…
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 do an horror movie night with: Valyrian Steel,…
Carlo Ancelotti took to the press conference to talk about all things Valencia vs Real Madrid after a rather infuriating game that left every single Real Madrid fan, player and employee holding their heads in confusion. Real Madrid drew the game 2-2 after two goals from Vinicius Jr. Jude Bellingham scored at the last second…
Managing Madrid’s Lucas Navarrete will be at the Mestalla tonight covering tonight’s much-anticipated clash between Valencia and Real Madrid. As we proudly continue to attend Real Madrid games as press, both home and away, you may have noticed we have changed our podcast format a bit. Every single episode is now live. Every post-game show…
In a surprising development, Bayern Munich has reportedly slapped a hefty price tag on their star left-back, Alphonso Davies. According to a report by BILD, the German club is willing to part ways with the Canadian sensation if Real Madrid meets their asking price of €70 million. What’s the current situation with Davies? According to…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press conference ahead of the game against Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday. He obviously had to talk about the situation with Vinicius Jr the last time he was at the Mestalla, to which he said: “Our idea is to go play a strong football match, and Valencia’s idea is…
In an exclusive interview with El Larguero, Valencia CF coach Rubén Baraja shared his insights and expectations ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Real Madrid this weekend. The encounter promises to be a tense battle, with the ugly war of last season’s battle at Mestalla looming over it. Not just another game for Valencia…
Valencia striker Hugo Duro spoke out against the racial abuse suffered by Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior during a match at Mestalla last team. In an interview with GOL Play, ahead of Vinicius’s return to Mestalla this weekend, Duro expressed his stance and emphasized that it does not represent Valencia fans or the broader Valencian…
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d love to treat to mexican food: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…
The Disciplinary Committee has made a decision regarding Sevilla FC’s complaint against Real Madrid TV. The complaint was related to videos produced by Real Madrid TV that discussed the referees assigned to Real Madrid’s games. Here are the key points: Sevilla’s Complaint: Sevilla FC formally reported the videos to the federative bodies, expressing concern about…
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…
Real Madrid scraped past Sevilla 1-0 in a weird, uneventful, yet fast-paced game that was decided by a beautiful Luka Modric winner — followed by an emotional celebration that won everyone’s hearts. The win made sure Real Madrid stayed at the top of La Liga with a six-point cushion over second-placed Girona. Here are three…
In an increasingly saturated entertainment landscape, the pressure on sports clubs or franchises to innovate and retain fan interest has never been higher. This is the sentiment of Alan Waxman, Co-Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Sixth Street. Waxman was formerly a Partner at Goldman Sachs and Chief Investment Officer of its largest proprietary…
Aurelien Tchouameni, seen by many fans to have been one of Real Madrid’s best player before his injury in the fall, has been deputizing at center-back quite a bit and commanding the defensive line in admirable fashion during the injury crisis. But not everyone is expressed with Tchouameni’s play. One of them is Alvaro Benito,…
Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin—8: Hugely important save off his knee from an Isaac Romero chance following a deadly Sevilla counter attack. Lucas Vazquez—8: Scored a well-taken goal with a high level of composure but was disallowed after a long VAR delay due to a Nacho foul earlier in the build-up phase. Drew…
Real Madrid host Sevilla needing to get the three points after Barcelona’s win over Getafe. While Sevilla are no longer the kind of team competing for a spot in the Champions League, they still have quality players and Sergio Ramos’ sole presence could be enough for them to compete at the Bernabeu. Ancelotti’s men should…
…this is a celebration of excellence…a farewell to the King… “To become a great [moderator], you’ve got to show real dedication and commitment to each Daily Thread, and you’ve got to be very humble and hard-working. And, above all, you’ve got to fight to make your dreams come true.” —Sergio Ramos “Hey Juni, I know…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press ahead of Sunday’s fixture against Sevilla and the Real Madrid coach was asked a coded question about Vinícius Júnior’s best position, tying in with the potential arrival of Kylian Mbappé. The Italian answered, “I think Vini can play inside, not as a centre-forward but with a pair of forwards,…
The current world champions have officially qualified for the Olympics that will be held in Paris later this year by beating the Netherlands in the semifinals of UEFA Women’s Nations League. Spain will face France in the UWNL finals to fight for the trophy. As France are already qualified, being the hosts of the Olympic…
Sevilla manager Quique Sanchez Flores spoke to the media ahead of his side’s visit to the Bernabeu on Sunday to face Real Madrid. Sevilla, who have gone undefeated in their last four matches, have now climbed themselves out of the relegation zone, and are heading into the Bernabeu with confidence. Of course this, match is…
…this is reflection…a statement of where we’ve been…where we’ve come from..where we’re going…a story of transformation…this a celebration of excellence. “The most important thing is you must put everybody on notice that you’re here and you are for real.” “There’s a big misconception where people thinking winning or success comes from everybody putting their arms…
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his return to the German national team via an official statement on his Instagram account. Kroos revealed that Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann asked him to make his return. The midfielder is looking ahead to this summer’s UEFA Euro, and he believes that Germany can perform at a high…
…this is a celebration of excellence…a diatribe of responsibility… excerpts of Vossi Thoughts. “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.” — Muhammad Ali “Heavy is the head that wears the crown.” — Stormzy “[And still] as the sky is falling, the wind is calling. Stand for something or die…
Real Madrid is considering an adjustment to Jude Bellingham’s salary following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, according to Ramon Alvarez de Mon. The report indicates that Kylian Mbappe has already signed his Real Madrid contract and will earn around €30-35 million gross, approximately €15 million net. Jude Bellingham, having rejected significant offers from City and…
Real Madrid have consolidated their position as the richest and most financially healthy club in Spain, with a salary limit of €727m, according to the latest figures released by La Liga. The salary limit is the maximum amount each club can spend on wages, bonuses, and transfer fees, and it is calculated based on their…
The curtain may soon be closing on Luka Modric’s illustrious Real Madrid career. With his playing time diminishing and contract talks stalling, coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended a tempting offer: a place on the team’s coaching staff after retirement. That’s according to a report published on The Athletic. The 38-year-old Croatian maestro has yet to…
“Juni…you see yesterday’s comments? Just be honest in these DTs. They appreciate it.” — KungFuZizou “Members manage my demise as they criticize ‘n with every sentence complain // Agree with the delivery, but then hate, when the messages change” — Juninho ————————— 92:48 in Lisboa Yuh, I’m out here on the road…you can hear it…
Former Real Madrid player Eden Hazard spoke to his former teammate at Chelsea, John Obi Mikel, in an extensive chat where the Belgian reflected on how the late part of his career unfolded due to his bad habits off the pitch. Hazard, who was an exciting signing for Real Madrid in 2019, has admitted before…
WORDS FROM VALYRIAN STEEL “It is thus declared, Juninho, First of His Name, Mod of Mods, Conqueror of All Daily Threads, First Prophet of La Iglesia De Rodrygo y Latter Day Santos, Chosen One of the House of the Unamed, Forsaken Prince of Parc des Princes, The Merciful, The Mortal Manifestation of Jesuninho, Crusader for…
Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Real Madrid (Raul de Tomas; Vinicius Jr). Here’s our quick reaction at the final whistle. Still to come: Player ratings, post-game podcast, post-game quotes, and much, much more. Real Madrid missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of La Liga after being held to a 1-1…
Liverpool defender Ibrahim Konate was asked about Kylian Mbappe after his side beat Brentford 4-1 on Saturday. Konate, who is Mbappe’s teammate on the French National team, was asked if it’s conceivable at all that Mbappe could sign for Liverpool “Do you really think he’s going to come here?” Konate asked. “I think we all…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s early game against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa, Diego Piñeiro. Defenders: Carvajal, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Jacobo. Midfielders: Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Arda Güler. Forwards: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim. As expected, Brahim is available and should…
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s derbies against Atletico Madrid Talking points: Elimination from the Copa de la Reina Toril’s ever changing midfield combination Atletico Madrid’s dangerous attack Two different performances in two derbies Set-piece defending fail again Derbies and controversial penalty calls Sousa’s elbow on…
The news of Kylian Mbappe’s decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season has sent shockwaves across the football world, with various managers and pundits weighing in on the impact of his departure. Mbappe, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for several years, could be on the brink…
WORDS FROM VALYRIAN STEEL “It is thus declared, Juninho, First of His Name, Mod of Mods, Conqueror of All Daily Threads, First Prophet of La Iglesia De Rodrygo y Latter Day Santos, Chosen One of the House of the Unamed, Forsaken Prince of Parc des Princes, The Merciful, The Mortal Manifestation of Jesuninho, Crusader for…
UEFA has released its latest European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the financial and investment trends of the top-division clubs in Europe. The report covers various aspects such as revenue, wages, transfers, ownership, and insolvency. One of the main highlights of the report is the record revenue generated…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Were Leipzig better than we thought? Nacho HAS to improve for Real Madrid to find success in the Champions League Should Aurelien Tchouameni be Antonio Rudiger’s CB partner for the remainder of the season? Toni Kroos’s quote about the disallowed…
Outside Real Madrid circles, it seems that many still view Fede Valverde as a promising young talent. However, it may come as a surprise to note that the Uruguayan is now 25 years old, in the midst of his sixth season with Real Madrid, and has already become the captain of Uruguay, with a trajectory…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the journalists in the post-game press conference of the 1-0 win over Leipzig, a lead that they will take to the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg in March. After an eventful game, Carlo Ancelotti was asked about the performance of Andriy Lunin, to which he answered: “This was the best…
In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 7-1 win over Valencia and 1-4 win over Real Betis in Liga F. Talking points: 11 goals scored against two of the bottom four teams Møller four goals in the two games and increased involvement in the whole Bruun’s return…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press ahead of the first leg of the Champions League knockout clash against RB Leipzig. After arriving in Leipzig, he attended the conference along with Toni Kroos and gave out some lengthy answers about how they’d tackle Leipzig’s explosiveness, while also talking about what he thinks about Kroos’ future, to…
Real Madrid faced second-placed Girona on Saturday in a potentially title-deciding clash that ended in a 4-0 win for Los Blancos. A stunning strike from Vinicius Jr., followed by two goals from Jude Bellingham and another one from Rodrygo Goes, made sure that everyone witnessed that Real Madrid are still very much the best team…
As rumours of Kylian Mbappe’s potential arrival to Real Madrid continually ramp up, there has, naturally, been discussion about how he actually fits at Real Madrid. Does he get in the way of Vinicius Jr since both stars like the left wing? Should Real Madrid target a pure number nine instead? On last week’s Managing…
Real Madrid have announced that midfielder Jude Bellingham sustained a sprained ankle during Saturday’s 4-0 win against Girona. Bellingham will be out around three weeks with this injury. Following tests carried out today on Jude Bellingham by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left ankle. His recovery…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Lucas Navarrete, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical set up without center-backs Reflecting on the decision to not sign a centre-back Update on Jude Bellingham’s injury When will Antonio Rudiger be back? A breakdown of Vinicius and Bellingham’s transcendent performances…
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Antonio Rudiger, who has been diagnosed with a thigh injury which will keep him out of today’s match against Girona even though he had initially made the squad list and appeared ready to play. Here’s Madrid medical reportFollowing tests carried out today on our player Antonio…
In a heart-wrenching incident during the Brazil vs. Venezuela U-23 match, young talent Endrick and his family faced the ugliness of racism firsthand. Amidst the atmosphere of the Brigido Iriarte Stadium in Caracas, some fans directed awful racist insults towards Endrick’s father, Douglas Ramos, who was there to support his son. The Brazilian Football Confederation…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke ahead of Real Madrid’s top of the table clash with Girona, and one of the topics raised was the potential retirement of Toni Kroos at the end of the season, and Ancelotti said, “what do I think? I think if he does that, he has character, he has balls.” He was also…
As Real Madrid weigh left back options, The Real Deal will analyze top talents through in-depth player comparisons. First, a statistical look at Miguel Gutiérrez and Fran Garcia – two bright prospects linked to Los Blancos. In upcoming installments, we’ll study: Ferland Mendy Alphonso Davies Marcelo Jordi Alba Andy Robertson Find us on X, Instagram,…
In what is possibly — but hopefully not — his last season of football before he retires, Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos is playing some of the best football of his career. That’s something we’ve been saying for years now, which is a testament to Kroos’s greatness over a long stretch. Kroos, who is arguably…
Nacho Fernandez, captain of team when on the field, has played a significant amount of minutes this season due to injured to Eder Militao, David Alaba, and most recently, Antonio Rudiger. Normally, Nacho is a very reliable defender who is perfect as a fourth-choice center-back. But as the Managing Madrid crew discussed on the Managing…
Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernandez and Vinicius Junior are all questionable for Saturday’s decisive match against Girona in La Liga. Neither one of them was able to train with the rest of the group this Wednesday and it looks like they might have to spend some more time off. Rudiger is dealing with some inflammation on…
“En El Corazon de la Decimocuarta,” a documentary that dives deep into Real Madrid’s extraordinary journey to their 14th UEFA Champions League victory, is set to premiere exclusively on RM Play app on February 11th. This film offers an unparalleled glimpse behind the scenes, showcasing the determination, resilience, and sheer talent that propelled the team…
According to a report by Marca, Miguel Gutierrez, the young left-back who is currently stealing headlines for his excellent play at Girona, rejected an offer from an unnamed Premier League club this winter. The 22-year-old defender is having a stellar season as Girona push for the title, attracting interest from several teams across Europe. However,…
Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco has shown his admiration for his teammate Toni Kroos on social media, after the German star delivered a masterclass performance in the Madrid derby on Sunday. Kroos was instrumental in Real Madrid’s build-up play in the the draw against Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu, but was also vital defensively. The…
Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin—8: Massive stop to deny Greizmann’s backheel late in the game. Strong in his distribution and had a total four svaes on the night. Lucas Vazquez—8: Pocketed Rodrigo Riquelme in the first half which forced Simeone to change his tactics and substitue the tricky Spanish winger. Worked tirelessly all…
Following a gripping Derby at the Bernabeu where Atletico Madrid snatched two points at the death against Carlo Ancelotti’s men, Diego Simeone spoke to the media to describe what he felt was a “strange game.” READ: Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game quotes How does the draw affect the league table? “This draw helps us to continue adding…
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández spoke to the media after their 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday, but, as is normal, his press conference involved Real Madrid in some way. Xavi took to the mic, claiming that the club is suffering from the consequences of the Negreira case, and later went on to say he has…
Former Real Madrid player Eden Hazard, who retired four months ago, has opened up about his disappointing spell in the Spanish capital in an exclusive interview with L’Equipe. The Belgian winger, who joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for a fee of £150 million, admitted that he did not fit in at the club,…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s Madrid Derby against Atletico de Madrid in LaLiga. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa and Diego Piñeiro. Defenders: Carvajal, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger and F. Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, D. Ceballos and Arda Güler. Forwards: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Joselu and Brahim….
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Mehedi Hasan discuss: Our favourite NBA teams + their football parallel How fans of opposing teams discredit Real Madrid Neymar vs Vinicius in their first few years in Europe Ronaldinho vs Neymar What would Kylian Mbappe do to the…
Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe on Thursday night came at a cost, as they lost two key defensive pillars for their crucial clash with Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Aurelien Tchouameni, who had a great game on Thursday night in midfield before moving to center-back in the second half for a complete performance, picked up…
Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin—7: Early jitter when Mason Greenwood nearly chased Lunin down with the ball at his feet. Those jitters had no impact on his game as he went on to keep a clean sheet with 3 high claims and 2 saves from inside the box. Had the goal covered on…
Real Madrid is expected to announce HP as one of the main sponsors for the club tomorrow, according to reports from both MARCA and AS. The club hinted at the announcement via social media with crytpic post: HP will not only be a sponsor, but will earn sleeve space on the iconic white kit. While…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Thursday’s match against Getafe in the Coliseum —21:00 CET—. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa and Fran. Defenders: Carvajal, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger and F. Mendy. Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, D. Ceballos and Arda Güler. Forwards: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Joselu and Brahim….
Andriy Lunin has played 13 matches this season and just under 1,000 minutes in La Liga as he jousts for the starting goalkeeper position with Kepa. The Ukranian was not favored by Ancelotti to start the season but his performances have slowly forced the Italian manager to re-consider his #1 in the absence of Thibaut…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Derek Raw discuss: Nostalgic Real Madrid memories The highlights of Derek’s career How Derek prepares for games How Derek learned German How you should pronounce “Toni Kroos” RB Leipzig: How much of a threat level are they to Real Madrid? Jess Marsch,…
The Technical Arbitration Committee (CTA) has issued a strong statement to deny that the referee César Soto Grado admitted to having spared Rodrygo Goes from a red card during the Las Palmas-Real Madrid match on Saturday. The controversy erupted after DAZN shared a video of the referee’s conversation with Real Madrid players Nacho and Dani…
Rubén Baraja expressed optimism about Peter Federico’s transfer to Valencia. Speaking post-defeat against Atlético Madrid on Sunday, Baraja initially downplayed the complexity of Peter Federico’s move. However, he later acknowledged the young Real Madrid Castilla player’s potential in an interview with Movistar+. Baraja highlighted Federico as a “young player with a lot of hunger and…
Valencia are set to complete and announce the signing of Real Madrid Castilla player Peter Gonzalez, who will join the club on a loan deal which includes an option for Valencia to buy him permanently next summer, according to AS. If that option is triggered, Real Madrid will keep more than 50% of his rights,…
Real Madrid moved to the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Las Palmas on Saturday, thanks, in part, to a brilliant performance from Eduardo Camavinga. The French midfielder, who showed his quality in both attack and defense, won Man Of The Match honours on Saturday night’s Managing Madrid Post-game Podcast. Real…
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…
Real Madrid, once again, came from behind to win another crucial La Liga game that took them to the top of the league with goals from Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni in the second half. Here are my observations from the game. A tale of two halves Like many of the games we have seen…
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Las Palmas in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Fran Garcia, Camavinga, Ceballos, Kroos, Brahim, Vinicius, Rodrygo. Las Palmas starting XI (TBC): Valles, Suarez, Herzog, Marmol, Cardona, Perrone, Muñoz, Kirian, Sandro, Moleiro, Munir. As expected, Brahim is replacing Bellingham…
In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against Chelsea in matchday 5 of UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Lineup selections and rotation in a no stake game Goalkeeping situation and Mylene’s performance Linda’s injury update Raso’s defensive performance and error Great sequence of play for…
The Spanish TV show Jijantes has obtained more leaked audios from referee conversations in two high-profile matches in Spain: the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid derby on January 18th, and the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Clasico on October 28th. The leaks reveal how the referees and the VAR officials communicated during some controversial decisions. Earlier…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: An alternate universe where Jude Bellingham plays in the 3-peat? What happens? Would Jose Mourinho have had an epic press conference against Barcelona by now? Is it better to continue with the current approach instead of signing Kylian Mbappe /…
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 play Tekken 8 with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Hridyam Arora discuss: Kiyan’s passion on the latest Churros Podcast La Masia’s PR machine Why La Masia players have trouble succeeding in other leagues Does losing the Copa del Rey so often help Real Madrid win more titles? Will Real Madrid…
Preview UEFA Women’s Champions League is back. Real Madrid face Chelsea for the return leg in London, on Stamford Bridge. Las Blancas are already mathematically eliminated from the Champions League, and don’t have a chance of qualifying to the quarter finals. The white team has only managed 1 point in the first 4 matchdays and…
AUDIO: VIDEO: This episode of the Managing Madrid comes in two parts. Part One, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle: Leah’s esports commentary What it was like meeting Erling Haaland, Ronaldinho, and Luis Figo Kids playing video games — good or bad? Real Madrid’s “rebuild” Jude Bellingham surprising us all Explanations of the unnecessary outrage from…
Real Madrid have announced the contract extension of central defender Eder Militao, who will stay with the club until the summer of 2028. Real Madrid C. F. and Éder Militão have agreed to extend they player’s contract with the club until 30 June 2028. Militão joined Real Madrid in 2019, aged 21, and in his…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has hit back at the critics of his equaliser against Almeria on Sunday, saying that he scored with his shoulder and that it was a skill he learned on the beaches of Brazil. The Brazilian forward levelled the score at 2-2 in the 67th minute of the La Liga clash,…
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 rewatch 007 movies with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: A CRAZY GAME Early kick offs and how it affects Real Madrid Real Madrid’s starting XI Fatigue levels Carlo Ancelotti’s post game quotes Nacho’s mistakes on both goals Real Madrid’s horrible transition defending from key deep midfielders Should Real…
Real Madrid host Almeria just three days after losing to Atletico de Madrid in extra-time after a hard-fought battle which ended with Real’s elimination from the Copa del Rey. This is the return of La Liga after two weeks and this match against Almeria should be a comfortable one for Los Blancos. Ancelotti and his…
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Puerto Rican midfielder Jeremy de Leon from Castellón, according to the reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 19-year-old has signed a contract until 2026 and will join the club’s reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla, in the Segunda Division B. De Leon is regarded as an extremely fast winger who…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of the game vs Almeria. Almeria, who currently sit at the bottom of LaLiga, visit the Bernabeu on Sunday. Asked about playing at home, Ancelotti said: “It is very important to play at home. The fans help and allow us to play our best football. It is an…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Aurelien Tchouameni’s weird performance off the bench vs Atletico Madrid Andriy Lunin’s mistakes A nuanced discussion about Vinicius Jr’s behaviour Referees losing control Will we ever win a treble? Thoughts on the Pascal Siakam trade Starting CB pairing next season…
Real Madrid were eliminated from the Copa del Rey on Thursday night as they fell to a second defeat this season at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano against Atlético Madrid, this time taking the tie to extra-time before being beaten 4-2. In an end-to-end and thrilling encounter, a Jan Oblak own goal and Joselu strike cancelled…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke after Real Madrid were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in a 4-2 extra-time defeat against Atlético Madrid, and appeared to make a rare criticism of his players, saying, “sometimes, when you have the game under control, you don’t need to force the play. We have young players with extraordinary quality, who…
Real Madrid visit Atletico de Madrid for a thrilling, intense, single-elimination game in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16. The two sides have met twice this season, with a convincing win for Simeone and his men when Real Madrid visited the Metropolitano in La Liga. However, Real Madrid earned a hard-fought victory in the…
On this episode of the Real Deal, our new big-picture podcast segment, we discuss the evolution of football, and explore how the fan experience, fitness levels, finances, competition formats, tactics, and player profiles may change in the coming years. We analyze the potential impacts of aggregation and 24/7 news cycles, increased physical demands, state-backed clubs,…
Before another Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid, this time in the Copa del Rey at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano, Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press on Wednesday. He addressed the team’s good form and moment, saying, “we’re happy at this club, with this dressing room. Success is from the team who have strong team spirit…
Real Madrid, PSG, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all closely following the progress of 18-year-old central defender Leny Yoro, according to a report from Telefoot. Reports from both MARCA and Fabrizio Romano also confirm that Madrid have sent scouts to watch the player on multiple occasions and that they are heavily interested in the teenager….
The Spanish Football Federation have appointed referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez as the man in charge of Thursday’s clash between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16, which will be played this Thursday at 21:30 CET. Real Madrid have a 9W-3D-3L record with Cuadra Fernandez in charge, while Atletico’s…
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)…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Jose Perez, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: The line-up and expectations heading into the match Vinicius Junior: MVP-worthy and a quick return from injury The developing partnership between Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Bellingham The evolving dynamics of the Araujo-Vinicius duel Andriy Lunin: key…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti celebrated winning the Spanish Super Cup with a 4-1 win over Barcelona and spoke to the press post-game. As he did so, he explained what made the team so dangerous as they scored nine goals across two games in Saudi Arabia, saying, “We are very dangerous, because there is mobility…
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed his admiration for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, but insisted that his team will not focus on one player in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. READ: Carlo Ancelotti’s pre-game quotes Bellingham, who has scored 17 goals in 22 games this season, was the hero of the last…
The round of 16 of the Queen’s Cup is on, and Real Madrid face Real Betis to try and qualify for the quarter finals. Alberto Toril has recovered two of his players, Rocío and Svava, but lost Olga Carmona after the league game last weekend against Madrid CFF. Svava immediately starts on LB, with Oihane…
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press on Saturday morning ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. Ancelotti gave a pretty lengthy conference, talking about Zinedine Zidane, the goalkeeper situation, the game on Sunday, and more. Speaking of the latter, the Italian said: “We are good. There is calmness in the squad. The team…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: The Los Angeles Lakers turning the NBA into a Negreira league Did Lucas change his mind on Lunin vs Kepa? How much has Lunin’s market value risen this season? Is Florentino Perez the GOAT president / owner in all of…
The Spanish Football Federation have appointed Juan Martinez Munuera as the man in charge of Sunday’s Spanish Supercup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, which will be played in Saudi Arabia at 20:00 CET. This will be the fourth El Clasico for Martinez Munuera, with Real Madrid having a 2W-1L record with him in charge…
Real Madrid’s 5-3 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final was a thrilling encounter that had everything: goals, drama, controversy, and a stunning solo effort from Brahim Diaz that put the game beyond doubt in the final seconds of extra time: Diaz, who came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute…
Real Madrid secured progress to the Spanish Super Cup final after a testing 120 minutes against Atlético Madrid which eventually ended in a 5-3 win. It was a tense affair as the Colchoneros twice took the lead but eventually succumbed in extra time as Stefan Savić scored an own goal before a rapid counter allowed…
Real Madrid 5-3 Atlético Madrid (Rüdiger, Mendy, Carvajal, Joselu Mato & Brahim Díaz). A game full of goals. Here the immediate reaction. On your way: The player ratings, post game q&a’s and a SuperCup podcast. I had almost forgotten the pointless change made to the SuperCup a couple of years ago, making it a mid-season…
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Gameday!!! All I’d like is to come out…
On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: Can Girona sustain their title race? Who was, Marcelo or Roberto Carlos? Is Hugo Sanchez the 2nd best pure goalscorer…
