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Militao set to have surgery on hamstring injury, will miss FIFA World Cup

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Alavés, one which will require surgery and therefore force him to miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to reports from AS and MARCA. Militao will miss around four months recovering from this injury and should be ready for the start of […]

Open Thread: April 25, 2026

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally treat to Greek Souvlaki: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), […]

Guti: “Mourinho return to Real Madrid? He’s not in his prime”

Former Real Madrid player José María Gutiérrez ‘Guti’ talked to the press and addressed the rumors suggesting that José Mourinho could return to the Spanish capital this summer. “Mourinho is a great coach, but I think his prime is over, in the sense that he comes from Fenerbahce, he caught Benfica at a very bad […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Betis 1 – 1 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, and Sam Sharpe discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. […]

Player Ratings: Real Betis 1 – 1 Real Madrid

Player Ratings: Real Betis 1 – 1 Real Madrid Andriy Lunin — 9Outstanding. Lunin was the difference between a draw and a defeat, producing three elite saves behind a defensive line that repeatedly exposed him. Commanding, reactive, and reliable. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 6.5A mixed but eventful performance. Defensively shaky at times and guilty of a […]

Three questions and three answers from Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid

Real Madrid were left dropping more points as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Real Betis courtesy of a last-gasp equaliser from Héctor Bellerín. It cancelled out a first-half goal from Vinícius Júnior and means that Barcelona could extend their lead at the top to 11 points if they beat Getafe on Saturday. […]

Álvaro Arbeloa: “Real Madrid haven’t had much luck”

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was furious in his press conference after a 1-1 tie with Real Betis, explaining the run of dropped points by saying: “if we had a clear reason, we’d fix it. When results are so close, so tight, these kinds of situations can happen. And it’s clear we haven’t had much […]

Immediate Reaction: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid

Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid (Vinícius Júnior). Not this year… This is my immediate reaction. Coming up: Low player ratings, awkward interviews and a podcast with myself and Kiyan. A handful of unexciting affairs, Clásico aside, remained until a dire season was done – and a trip to Real Betis represented a fresh opportunity for embarrassment. […]

CONFIRMED lineups: Betis vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Betis in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; Trent, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Mendy; Thiago, Valverde, Bellingham; Brahim, Mbappé and Vinicius. Betis starting XI (TBC): Valles; Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Ricardo; Amrabat, Fornals; Antony, Fidalgo, Abde; Cucho. Mendy gets another chance to start, […]

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Arbeloa leaves Ceballos out of Real Madrid’s list to face Betis

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has decided not to include midfielder Dani Ceballos on the team’s list to face Betis this Friday night. Ceballos is expected to leave the club this upcoming summer and Betis will always be one of the potential destinations for him, so this could be Arbeloa and Real Madrid trying to […]

Tchouameni out against Betis with muscle fatigue

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is not traveling to Sevilla with the rest of the team after experiencing some muscle fatigue on his calf during Thursday’s training session. Camavinga will likely replace him in the lineup, with Thiago Pitarch potentially playing in Arda Güler’s spot. It definitely seems like Real Madrid’s coaching staff are taking […]

Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Betis

Real Madrid have published their squad list for tonight’s match against Betis in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Mestre and Javi Navarro. Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen and Diego Aguado. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Thiago, Cestero and Manuel Ángel. Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. This is expected to be […]

Betis vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid visit Sevilla to face Betis, and they’ll do so without key players Eder Militao and Arda Güler. Camavinga will likely replace the Turkish player, while Huijsen is expected to start alongside Rüdiger in the center of the defensive line. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham; Mbappé […]

Open Thread: April 24, 2026

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 marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]

Pellegrini: “Real Madrid Can Decide Matches in Two Touches”

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini spoke to the media ahead of his side’s upcoming match against Real Madrid, addressing his team’s current form, squad availability, and the challenge posed by Alvaro Arbeloa’s side. “Our team is in good shape, very aware of what’s at stake. I’ve always said it before: it’s important to be strong […]

Víctor Muñoz’s Rise Puts Real Madrid in Control as Transfer Interest Grows

Víctor Muñoz’s breakout season is beginning to ripple across the European transfer market—and, unsurprisingly, Real Madrid are right at the center of the situation. Osasuna sporting director Braulio Vázquez made the club’s stance crystal clear after reports of a €25 million verbal offer from Sunderland surfaced. For Osasuna, there is no negotiation to be had. […]

Bernabéu Turns to Clay: Bellingham, Courtois Join Nadal and Sinner in Tennis Showcase

Real Madrid’s vision for the new Santiago Bernabéu took another symbolic step forward this week, as football and tennis collided in a spectacle that felt equal parts promotional event and statement of intent. To celebrate the Mutua Madrid Open, the Bernabéu transformed—briefly—into a clay court, welcoming some of the biggest names in tennis alongside two […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Is Florentino Too Involved In Coaching Decisions? MAILBAG!

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, […]

OFFICIAL: Eder Militao injury report

Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Eder Militao, who suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s match against Alaves. Following tests carried out today on our player Éder Militão by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of his left leg. Awaiting progress.Source: […]

OFFICIAL: Arda Güler injury report

Real Madrid have published a medical report on midfielder Arda Güler, who is likely to miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. After the tests carried out today on our player Arda Güler by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of […]

Álvaro Arbeloa: “Dani Carvajal is more than ready for the World Cup”

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa sought to dampen speculation surrounding a fall-out with captain Dani Carvajal as he spoke ahead of the La Liga fixture against Real Betis. “My response the other day was blunt and serious, it was in response to a question I found inappropriate; it wasn’t directed at Dani Carvajal,” Arbeloa explained. […]

Open Thread: April 23, 2026

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 sushi night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: The Case For Raul.

On this La Liga Tier Members episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe, along with other Madridistas on Zoom, discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a La Liga Tier Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the […]