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Managing Madrid Podcast: Grading Every Single Real Madrid Signing So Far (Summer 2026)
AUDIO: VIDEO: Managing Madrid Experience form: https://form.typeform.com/to/bCxFrAI2 On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses the incredible work Real Madrid did to raise 200m+ from academy players this summer. He also gave a grade to these signings: Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté. Did you enjoy […]
EXCLUSIVE: Emile Heskey to Managing Madrid: “Bellingham rubs people the wrong way? So what? He’s there to win games”
Managing Madrid had an opportunity to interview former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey this week. The former England international, who won a treble with England, spoke about the racism Vinicius Jr faces, Ibrahima Konaté’s arrival at Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s omission from the World Cup, and the nonsensical dialogue from some media surrounding Jude Bellingham. QUESTION: […]
Real Madrid set to sign Sergio Martinez -report
Real Madrid are closing in on an agreement with Racing Santander over wonder kid Sergio Martinez, with Los Blancos ready to trigger the €3 million clause on Martinez’s contract with Racing, according to a report from MARCA and The Athletic. If the deal comes to fruition, Martinez would ultimately be registered as a Real Madrid […]
Here’s What You Need To Know About Real Madrid Target Sergio Martinez
Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martínez, according to a report from AS, with the 19-year-old emerging as one of the latest young Spanish talents to attract attention from some of La Liga’s biggest teams. Martínez’s rapid rise has been particularly striking. In the space of roughly seven months, […]
Bernardo Silva presented as Real Madrid player: “My dream was to play for Real Madrid”
Bernardo Silva was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Wednesday, more than a month after the club announced his signing. The 32-year-old appeared alongside club president Florentino Pérez at the presentation, with honorary president Pirri and members of Bernardo’s family also in attendance. The Portuguese midfielder has signed a contract with Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid test new illuminated Bernabéu signage ahead of stadium return
Real Madrid are putting another finishing touch on the Santiago Bernabéu renovation, with new illuminated “Bernabéu” lettering now being tested on the stadium’s main façade. The large letters have been installed on the side of the stadium facing Paseo de la Castellana, with Madrid continuing to experiment with how the signage will look once illuminated […]
Puyol praises Mourinho: “We’re talking about a great coach”
FC Barcelona legend Carles Puyol praised José Mourinho and talked about those infamous Clásicos where Real Madrid and Barça collided. “We’re talking about a great coach in Jose Mourinho. I met him at Barcelona when I was in the youth academy and I moved up to the first team. We could already see that he […]
Open Thread: August 19, 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 go camping with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]
An Analytical Analysis Of What Real Madrid Need In Midfield (Post-Kroos)
Since Toni Kroos’s retirement, Real Madrid’s attack seems largely like an orchestra without a conductor, unable to find someone to cohesively pull the strings on a pitch filled with talented footballers with distinct skillsets. The de facto leader of Madrid on the pitch in the later years of his career, Kroos attempted over 100 passes per […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Jacobo Ortega, Jude – Arda line-ups, and the Top-10 mangers of the 21st century
On this La Liga Tier Members Only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast (Monthly Zoom call), Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Sharpe (along wit Members on the call), discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a La Liga Tier Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Managing Madrid is a hub for all […]
Steve McManaman: “Mourinho needs to win La Liga, he needs to beat Barcelona”
In the build-up to the return of La Liga action, former Real Madrid winger turned La Liga ambassador and ESPN pundit Steve McManaman spoke at a press conference to address the changes at the Bernabéu this summer and the expectations on Jose Mourinho. “He needs to win. It’s as simple as that. He needs to […]
José Mourinho: “Real Madrid is on a different level, it can’t have players who think twice about joining”
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gave his first external interview since returning to the club to El Chiringuito’s Josep Pedrerol on Tuesday night. Mourinho on how he has changed since he left “In many ways. As a person, as a coach… I’ve changed so much…” Mourinho on what he’s like now “I’d say I have […]
Arda Güler emerges as Real Madrid’s preseason standout as Mourinho settles on 4-2-3-1
Arda Güler has been one of Real Madrid’s most consistent performers during the club’s six-game preseason, starting every match and spending much of the summer operating as the attacking midfielder in José Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1. Güler’s preseason began with a missed penalty against Alcorcón in a friendly at Valdebebas, but the 21-year-old has since established himself […]
Mourinho: “I’m one of you, I always have been”
Speaking at his official presentation, held privately at Valdebebas and without inviting press or fans, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho discussed his emotions about returning to Real Madrid 13 years after he departed. “This is like coming home. Emotionally, it’s even better than the first time because back then it was about reaching the top […]
Open Thread: August 18, 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 with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
An Assessment Of Real Madrid’s 2026 Summer Transfers
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. Let’s take a moment to reflect on Real Madrid’s summer transfer window so far. There has been a lot of criticism from media […]
Real Madrid will not unveil Mourinho, new signings this summer -report
Real Madrid have decided not to unveil neither José Mourinho nor this summer’s signings and will host a private event behind closed doors where the players and their families will meet with president Florentino Pérez, according to a report from MARCA. That way, the club will not hold an introductory press conference for Mourinho or […]
Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Schalke
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. Here is a new thing I’m committing to this season: Five semi-informal bullet points after each game.
The uncomfortable reality of Rodrygo, Militão and Mendy’s contracts
Éder Militão, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy all started Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Atalanta in Warsaw in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. Kylian Mbappé had just arrived and scored on his debut, and Madrid appeared to be entering another dominant cycle. The reality that followed in the next two years was brutal. According to Transfermarkt, […]
“Modrić was a role model — meeting him again at Milan is a gift from fate”
Former Real Madrid defender Mario Gila has reunited with one of the players he looked up to during his formative years in Madrid: Luka Modrić. Now together at AC Milan, Gila spoke about Modrić, his decision to join the Italian giants and his ambitions for the season during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. […]
Real Madrid sell Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg for €10m in historic academy deal
Real Madrid’s productive summer in the transfer market has continued with another significant sale from the club’s academy. The club officially announced on Monday that 20-year-old striker Jacobo Ortega has joined Ligue 1 side Racing Strasbourg. The deal is reportedly worth €10 million for 70 percent of the player’s rights, meaning Real Madrid retain a […]
Valdano: “With Rodri, Real Madrid would have revolutionized the team’s play”
Former Real Madrid player, coach and sporting director Jorge Valdano has weighed in on Barcelona’s signing of Rodri, arguing that the Spanish midfielder would have had an even greater transformative effect had he ended up at Real Madrid. Speaking on Movistar Plus Deportes, Valdano offered an unusual way of assessing the significance of the transfer. […]
Courtois: “I see a lot of commitment — everyone seriously wants a great season”
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes the team is ready for the start of La Liga after completing its preseason preparations with a victory over Schalke. Speaking to Real Madrid TV following the final friendly of the summer, Courtois highlighted Madrid’s defensive solidity, physical condition and chance creation as encouraging signs ahead of the return […]
Tracker: César Palacios shines and Gonzalo García impresses in Fulham’s preseason finale
Fulham wrapped up their preseason with a 1-0 victory over Stuttgart at Craven Cottage, but for Real Madrid followers, the result was secondary to an encouraging showing from two familiar faces. César Palacios and Gonzalo García, two of Álvaro Arbeloa’s key additions for his new adventure in London, both started and left their mark against […]
Diomande, Endrick and Thiago Pitarch make shortlist for 2026 Golden Boy
‘Tuttosport’ have confirmed that Real Madrid wonder kids Yan Diomande, Endrick and Thiago Pitarch have made the 100-player shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award. Per Realmadrid.comYan Diomande, Endrick, and Thiago are among the candidates for the 2026 Golden Boy Award, presented by the Italian sports daily Tuttosport, in collaboration with Transfermarkt, to the most […]
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