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Mbappé: “A lot of lies have been told about my knee injury”

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé talked to the press during this FIFA break and shared some quotes about his recent knee injury. “The knee is fine, much better. It’s going pretty well, although I know there’s been quite a bit of speculation about it and lies have been told. It’s the life of a high-level […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Can Real Madrid Win The Champions League? Who Starts When Everyone Is Healthy?

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Sara Poraria of Sporty TV to discuss: – Real Madrid’s chances of winning the Champions League – Are they among the elite this season? – What happens now that Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are back? – Can Vinicius and […]

“Vinicius and Valverde have assumed the leadership roles in absence of Mbappe and Bellingham”

Real Madrid’s recent run of form continues to draw praise across Spanish radio, with Onda Cero’s Radio Estadio Noche program highlighting both the team’s competitiveness and the emergence of new leaders in the absence of key players. Ortego pointed to the overall structure and mentality of the team under Álvaro Arbeloa. “This Arbeloa Madrid is […]

Real Madrid to appeal Valverde’s red card

Real Madrid are set to appeal Fede Valverde’s red card during Sunday’s Madrid Derby against Atlético de Madrid. Valverde tackled Álex Baena and the club believes it should have been a standard yellow card and that referee Munuera Montero sent the Uruguayan midfielder off because of his previous history with the Atlético player. The rift […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Statement W in the Derby! (vs Atlético, 3-2)

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Atlético de Madrid in the Derby. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS 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. It also serves as […]

Huijsen: “Is Real Madrid back? Well, I think it never really left”

Dean Huijsen delivered another complete performance in Real Madrid’s 3-2 derby win over Atletico Madrid. On a night where Madrid needed composure, structure, and reliability at the back, Huijsen stepped up. His performance — marked by near-flawless distribution and a string of crucial clearances — reflected a player growing into both his role and the […]

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid Andriy Lunin: 7His distribution needed to be better, and he nearly gifted Atletico a goal with one poor giveaway. Still, he made five saves and could do little about either of the two goals conceded. Dani Carvajal: 6He struggled defensively against Lookman at times, though he did provide […]

Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético Madrid

Real Madrid emerged the victors after a pulsating 3-2 win over city rivals Atlético Madrid in the Derbi Madrileño at the Bernabéu on Sunday night. Ademola Lookman put the visitors ahead before Vinícius Júnior scored a penalty to equalise early in the second half, with Fede Valverde then pouncing to score a second only minutes […]

Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético Madrid

Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético Madrid (Vinícius Júnior x2 & Valverde). An all-action derby victory… This is my immediate reaction to memorable showdown. Coming up: Player ratings, interviews and a derby podcast. Fresh off of the elation from the Manchester City tie, Atlético Madrid would be a hurdle just as mighty on paper. Every point matters in a La […]

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. Los Blancos need the three points to keep the race for the 2025-26 Liga title competitive, as Barcelona got the win at home against Rayo Vallecano. STARTING LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran, […]

Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Atlético de Madrid

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Sergio Maestre and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Diego Aguado.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Manuel Ángel and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. HOW […]

Referee named for Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid

The Spanish Football Federation have appointed José Luis Munuera Montero as the man in charge of Sunday’s Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid in La Liga, a decisive game where Los Blancos will need the three points in order to keep competing for the title. This will be Munuera Montero’s second Madrid […]

Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid host Atlético de Madrid in what’s expected to be the last Madrid Derby of the season. Mbappé will likely return to the starting lineup while Bellingham could come off the bench and play his first minutes since recovering from the serious hamstring injury he suffered in January. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Trent […]

OPEN THREAD | March 22, 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Gameday!! Huge clash in the context […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, PREVIEW, La Liga 2025 – 2026

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and Jeremy Beren discuss: – What has changed for Atletico from the beginning of their season?– Atletico’s crazy fixtures in April– Key matchups in the Derby: Vini vs. Molina on the left wing– Will Julian Alvarez leave Atletico or remain the face of the […]

Álvaro Arbeloa: “Diego Simeone pushes you to the limit”

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was asked about his feelings ahead of his first Madrid Derby against Atlético on Sunday, and about Diego Simeone’s claim that his team are “the people’s team”. Arbeloa replied, “well, well… I think it’s great. I focus on my own team. And it’s a privilege to face managers like Diego […]

Bellingham will be available for Madrid Derby against Atlético

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham completed Friday’s training session with the group and will almost certainly be available for Sunday’s Madrid Derby between Atlético and Los Blancos, according to reports from the Spanish press. However, his presence in the starting lineup seems unlikely as this will be his first game after an extended time recovering […]

OPEN THREAD | March 21, 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. What Lineup are we looking at […]

How Real Madrid Broke Manchester City’s Press

In his post-match interview in Manchester after Real Madrid won at the Etihad, Alvaro Arbeloa stated: “I don’t think it has been anything different from what I’ve been doing these past two months, which is working and trying to get the best performance out of my players, ensuring they feel comfortable on the pitch, finding […]

Guti: “Güler and I had parallel lives, in different years”

Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti offered a wide-ranging and candid assessment of the current state of the club in a recent interview with AS, touching on everything from emerging talents to Álvaro Arbeloa’s impact on the team. One of the standout topics was the rise of Thiago Pitarch, who has quickly made an impression. “ […]

Mastantuono Earns Late Argentina Call-Up Ahead of World Cup Preparations

Franco Mastantuono has been called up to the Argentine national team, just one day after initially being left out of Lionel Scaloni’s squad. In a late adjustment, Scaloni added Mastantuono alongside Strasbourg forward Joaquín Panichelli, completing the group ahead of Argentina’s final match of their current preparatory tour. The Albiceleste are set to face Mauritania […]

Real Madrid Boosted by Key Returns Ahead of Crucial Madrid Derby Clash

Real Madrid continued their preparations for Sunday’s Madrid derby with another training session at Valdebebas, as Alvaro Arbeloa’s side edges closer to a crucial LaLiga clash against Atlético at the Santiago Bernabéu. The session began indoors, with the players working in the gym before moving out onto the pitch. Once outside, the focus shifted to […]