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 matchday! Ancelotti comments before Arandina During yesterday…
Javier Aguirre is not always recognized for his tactical nous but the Mexican coach has built a tough-to-beat Mallorca side that implemented a strategic game-plan against Madrid on Wednesday. Real Mallorca played a 5-4-1 formation at the Bernabeu with both their midfield and defensive lines remaining extremely compact and disciplined. More than your traditional “bark…
Real Madrid beat Mallorca 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in what proved to be a very gritty affair. Los Blancos looked rusty and lacked freshness – as pointed out by Carlo Ancelotti during his post-game presser – and struggled to create too many chances. But, an Antonio Rudiger winner at the very end meant that…
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. 3 points! Again another very good performance from…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Real Madrid’s starting line-up vs Mallorca Brahim Diaz’s performance off the bench The performances of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes together Antonio Rudiger’s performance The referee’s performance Fran Garcia Should Real Madrid go back to their previous formation? Will Eder…
Real Madrid host Mallorca in the first game of the calendar year, and this should be a manageable game for Los Blancos. Key players like Carvajal and Vinicius are back with the team and Arda Güler seems to be ready to make his debut as well. Furthermore, Camavinga and Mendy will rejoin the squad really…
Predictions always have the chance of being widly off the mark, but it does not mean there is no value in providing them. Below are six predictions for Real Madrid as we embark on 2024: A drop in performance to start the year (January / February) The famed “pintus-valley” is upon us; the term is…
In a lengthy press conference, Ancelotti was asked about his renewal, new signings, Brazil contacts and a lot more. When asked about a new centre-back signing, Ancelotti said: “At this time, we are not considering signing another centre-back. We are missing two very important centre-backs, but we have two others whom we trust a lot,…
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on: Carlo Ancelotti’s contract renewal Xabi Alonso’s future Some personal things The success that drives Real Madrid What Alfredo di Stefano, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Jude Bellingham have in common Super League Real Madrid’s starting XI next season Favourite hipster moments of 2023 Transfers…
Real Madrid gem Arda Güler has recovered from the multiple injuries he suffered after signing for the club last summer and is on track to make his club debut when Los Blancos host Mallorca in the first game of 2024 this Wednesday. If everything goes according to plan, Güler could come off the bench late…
Real Madrid completed their final training session of the year 2023 on Sunday, ahead of their La Liga match against Mallorca on January 3, 2024. Carlo Ancelotti had some good news as Eduardo Camavinga completed part of the session with the group, after missing the previous day’s open doors training. Camavinga has been sidelined since…
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 Madridistas, I come to you in the spirit…
Saturday 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou “It’s a…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid renewal Revisiting the Brazil links in the summer time The length of his renewal Was it the right decision? Explaining what happened last season with Ancelotti in La Liga and the Champions League vs Manchester…
Just a few hours after Relevo reported that Ancelotti had already signed his contract extension with Real Madrid, the club has made it official on their website. Real Madrid C.F. and Carlo Ancelotti have agreed to extend the contract of our coach until June 30, 2026. In his five seasons as the coach of 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, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou A Vote of Confidence ️ Effenberg: “Kroos return?…
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 Balling on a Budget Brahim Diaz has really…
Real Madrid is reportedly considering the return of 23-year-old Spanish defender Mario Gila from Lazio on a loan deal with an option to buy, according to Cadena Ser. This move comes in the wake of season-ending injuries to key defenders Éder Militão and David Alaba, leaving a noticeable gap in the club’s backline. Gila, a…
Sergio Arribas, the promising 22-year-old attacking midfielder currently plying his trade at Almería, has attracted significant attention from Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid player who has successfully steered Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, accoring to a report from Mundo Deportivo. Alonso’s keen interest in Arribas is a testament to the young…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: How many jerseys do we have and which one is our favourite? What if Carlo Ancelotti managed the Galacticos in 2004? Was Guti overrated or underrated? Should Real Madrid prioritize Andriy Lunin’s development during Thibaut Courtois’s injury? What are the…
On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics last week included: Who are our favourite Real Madrid squad players ever? Do Real Madrid fans feel obligated to support the European Super…
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 In the Christmas Edition we handout some flowers…
In an exclusive interview with MARCA, Endrick, who will join Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, talked about his mentality, his admiration for Karim Benzema, and his fight against racism. Below are some snippets of the interview. Endrick, as always, was impressive with his answers. On his mentality “Since I was very little I…
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Matt Wiltse and Ruben Skjerping discuss: – **Super League Overhaul** @ 9:32: New tiered format with promotion and relegation, aims to enhance competition and address criticisms. – **Economic Game-Changer** @ 12:23: Free-to-view model and digital expansion could unlock financial gains, akin to NFL’s success. – **Domestic…
Manchester United defender and former Real Madrid player Raphael Varane is interested in a potential return to the Spanish capital amidst the team’s injury crisis, according to a report published on AS. Madrid are exploring the transfer market and Varane would be a viable target as his contract with Manchester United expires in the summer…
There aren’t many — if any — players in Real Madrid history who have made such an incredible impact in their first season at the club the way Jude Bellingham has. Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo is unrivalled in his offensive output for the club, and there are many other legends who have come and gone….
In the fast-changing realm of football, where fortunes flip faster than Madrid’s headlines, Carlo Ancelotti’s stewardship at Real Madrid is crafting a story of unexpected calm, assurance, and hope. At the season’s halfway point, Ancelotti has not just quieted his doubters but has also reimagined what it means to overcome great odds. The challenge Ancelotti…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: Our favourite Real Madrid squad players ever? Who is the best coach in the world for developing young players? Is Carlo Ancelotti the best coach in the world at optimizing the output of the attackers? All time: Spain RM XI;…
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 watch Nightmare Before Christmas with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…
Following Real Madrid’s late win over Alavés on Thursday night, coach Carlo Ancelotti faced the press for the last time in 2023 to discuss his team’s performance. One of the talking points was the red card for his captain, Nacho, but Ancelotti appeared to criticise the decision, saying: “It was a foul which the referee…
David Alaba is injured, and Real Madrid only have two senior-level centre-backs in the squad, and from the reports that we have seen, it seems like the club is not 100% certain whether to get a centre-back in January or not. This injury, and this entire situation in general, has made people wonder: Do Real…
Rafa Marín, the 21-year-old defender who is currently on loan at Alavés from Real Madrid, has given an interview to Marca, in which he talks about his experience at Alavés, his ambitions for the future, and his relationship with Real Madrid. Marín, who was born in Guadajoz and started his career at Sevilla before joining…
Preview Real Madrid are ready for the fourth matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Las Blancas have recovered four players whose injuries had been going on for more than a month’s time. Linda Caicedo, Naomie Feller and Sandie Toletti are considered to be some of the most important players in the squad…
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has confirmed that he will not be able to play in the Euro 2024 tournament, as he recovers from a long-term ACL injury that has kept him out of action since the start of the season. The Real Madrid star spoke to Sporza, Belgium’s sports newspaper, on Tuesday and revealed his…
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a Christmas movie night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack,…
In the wake of Real Madrid’s resounding 4-1 victory over Villarreal, a shadow loomed over Santiago Bernabéu. David Alaba, the versatile linchpin in Madrid’s backline, succumbed to an ACL injury, further exacerbating the club’s defensive woes. This injury marks the third ACL setback for Los Blancos this season, following Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao. With…
Real Madrid will face Red Bull Leipzig in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. This is a manageable draw for Los Blancos, who avoided quality teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Inter or Porto. The first leg of the Round of 16 will be played in Germany and Real Madrid will have the advantage…
In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against Paris FC in the third matchday of UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Lineup selection – discussion Bruun out of the squad after travelling with team Two early goals and gamestate effect Thiney bossing the midfield Zornoza…
With six games of bad feelings in a row, 16 conceded goals in this streak and only one win, Las Blancas are looking to end this year on a good note in Liga F. In matchday 12, Real Madrid visits Barcelona to face currently 8th-placed Levante Las Planas. The Catalonian team secured their permanence in…
Real Madrid face Villarreal at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday in preparations to stay neck-to-neck against Girona in the title race. Every game will be difficult, especially against a side as good as Villarreal. Speaking about it to the media, the Italian coach said: “We are close to Christmas, and we play against a…
Real Madrid are set to extend Carlo Ancelotti’s contract, which is set to expire next summer. Although rumors suggested that Ancelotti was going to leave the club to become the coach of the Brazilian national team, Real Madrid have been more than pleased with Ancelotti’s job so far this season and the extension is all…
Endrick, Real Madrid’s soon-to-be-player and recent champion of Brazil’s Serie A, has finally arrived in Madrid today to get a close up look at his new club. He has spent some time at Valdebebas — the club’s training facilities — and will be in the stands when Real Madrid face Villarreal on Sunday. Endrick, who…
Real Madrid currently produce the most players across Europe’s Big Five leagues. Though many do not make it at the A-team level (but many, like Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Fede Valverde, and others do), their influence is well present across Europe. As former Barcelona youth team product Andrea Orlandi noted on a recent Churros y Tácticas…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Are Girona real title contenders? The end of Barcelona’s honeymoon period under Xavi Hernandez? Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical changes over the course of the season How will the new Champions League format next season affect Real Madrid’s chances of winning the…
Bienvenido al Juninho Edition de 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 moderators who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and LONG LIVE Juninho!!! —————————— Potential New…
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos talked to the press after scoring the team’s game-winning goal against Union Berlin. Granted, it was a meaningless game for Madrid, but the goal still carried weight for Ceballos. “I’m gaining confidence little by little. It’s true that I’m not at my best right now, but the goal will help….
In this brief edition of the Jose Juninho Daily Merengue, we will just delve into a few observations from Jose Juninho regarding our most recent games. —————————— Bienvenido al Jose Juninho Edition de The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the…
Full match player ratings below: Kepa—4: A showing that will not fill anyone with massive amounts of confidence. The debate will continue to rage on if Kepa retains the position as Lunin has looked more secure. Lucas Vazquez—8: Galloped up and down the pitch, looking to provide width on the right flank. Finished the game…
Real Madrid visit Union Berlin in what’s a meaningless game for Los Blancos, who have already secured the group win and have nothing to play for tonight. That means that coach Carlo Ancelotti will likely make some heavy rotations in this one, even if Union Berlin can still play in the Europa League if they…
Ahead of Real Madrid’s tie with Union Berlin on Tuesday night, Lucas Vázquez was the player put forward by the club to face the media and address their questions. The Spaniard spoke about the meaning of this game, and responded to a question from a journalist about whether the game was pointless as he said:…
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s match against Union Berlin in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa, Fran. Defenders: Alaba, Nacho, Lucas V., Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Tobias. Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Modrić, Valverde, Ceballos, Mario Martín, Nico Paz. Forwards: Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim, Gonzalo. This game will…
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. The following players, in my eyes, are the pillars that have gotten Real Madrid to the top of the table. Are…
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. Disappointing result on the road. Started off…
Real Madrid were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw as they made a visit to Real Betis and the Estadio Benito Villamarín in Seville on Saturday afternoon. The visitors were the first side on the scoresheet as Jude Bellingham added another goal to his record for the season, linking up with Brahim Díaz to…
Real Madrid visit Betis’ Benito Villamarin in what’s expected to be a very tough away game for Los Blancos in Sevilla. Betis are currently seventh in the table and have been fighting for spots in European competition for quite some time, so they’re a quality team who have been enjoying a redemption arc from former…
Welcome to a new series at Managing Madrid, where we document some of the fan experience at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The series provides a glimpse of the atmosphere outside the stadium before the game, the mood of the fans, and some behind-the-scenes of the match itself. For the second edition, Managing Madrid’s chief editor…
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. Potential starting 11 against Betis. Start the…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: If we had to sell one player who would it be? Is Fede Valverde shooting less? Why or why not? How do Real Madrid always have such great goalkeepers? Is the Endrick hype over the top? Should Dani Carvajal have…
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. Endrick wins his 2nd Brazilian league title…
Linda Caicedo has been recognised as the 2023 Golden Girl winner on Monday 4th December 2023. The award usually given to the best young player in the world for a particular year. Caicedo who signed for Real Madrid in January 2023 had a brilliant season scoring 4 goals and recording 7 assists in 15 matches…
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. Preparations begin for Betis. Modric could be…
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Brahim Diaz stepping up to the plate Should Jude Bellingham have been taken off in the 2nd half vs Granada? Will Carlo Ancelotti go back to the usual formation next game? Dani Carvajal’s injury: timetable, lineups without him Antonio…
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. Another big Injury blow. This one we…
Joselu has done an admirable job willing in as a role player this season for Real Madrid. Joselu, who is on loan from Espanyol, is the only pure striker in the squad, and has been valuable as a low-risk signing as someone who can provide Carlo Ancelotti with goals from the bench. But Joselu’s goal…
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 men who’ve stepped up. “Rodrygo is…
Full match player ratings: Lunin—6: Had virtually nothing to do with Granada registering just 2 shots, neither on target, and an xG of 0.10. Dani Carvajal—7: Substituted at half-time with a muscle overload. Played well while on the pitch, connecting passes and creating overloads. Toni Rudiger—8.5: The German plays with an intense focus and concentration…
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 What a pass from Kroos! I couldn’t have…
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Granada in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy, Kroos, Bellingham, Valverde, Brahim, Joselu, Rodrygo. Granada starting XI (TBC): Ferreira, Ricard, Miquel, Torrente, Neva, Petrovic, Gumbau, Villar, Bryan, Uzuni, Boye. As expected, Ceballos gets another chance to start in…
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Does Lucas stand by his opinion of Joselu vs Cristiano from the last mailbag? Important non-football traits to consider whens signing players Do players always go to games if they’re injured? How many years will Bellingham play for Real Madrid?…
Welcome to the Real Deal Report, your spot for incisive Real Madrid analysis. On this edition Sid looks at Real Madrid’s finishing to start the season. Find us on X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok at @realdealpods for more takes and banter between episodes on our Managing Madrid Spotify feed! Last week’s report Initial edition. Who’s…
