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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. […]
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Player Ratings: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois: 8Real Madrid don’t win this game without the Belgian. Produced two crucial saves to keep Madrid alive. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5Poor defending on Celta Vigo’s goal. Aside from a lovely ball over the top to Vinicius in the first half, he wasn’t his usual self […]
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Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giráldez expressed frustration after his team’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Balaídos, pointing to a controversial moment in the buildup to Federico Valverde’s decisive goal and acknowledging the tactical difficulties his side faced throughout the match. Speaking to the press after the game, Giráldez said Celta struggled to execute […]
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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was pushed on whether results like Friday night’s 2-1 win over Celta Vigo were convincing him that his team could fight for the title in his post-game press conference. Arbeloa responded, saying, “of course I am! There’s a long way to go: 33 points, if I’m not mistaken. At this […]
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Real Madrid secured an important 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaídos in a match that required resilience, patience, and character from Alvaro Arbeloa’s side. With several players unavailable and a number of youth team players stepping in to help the squad, the win served as a crucial confidence boost ahead of the team’s upcoming […]
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Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid (Tchouaméni & Valverde). A very, very late winner… This is my immediate reaction. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a ManagingMadrid podcast. Performances haven’t always been up to scratch under Álvaro Arbeloa, and now results were starting to take a nosedive as well Celta Vigo were going to be one of the […]
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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Celta Vigo in La Liga. CONFIRMED LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Arda Guler, Valverde, Thiago; Vinicius and Brahim. Celta Vigo starting XI (TBC): Radu; Javi Rodríguez, Starfelt, Marcos Alonso; Javi Rueda, Miguel Román, Moriba, Sergio Carreira; Fer […]
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about his team’s schedule ahead of their upcoming Champions League tie with Real Madrid, acknowledging both the benefits and drawbacks of their upcoming fixture timing. City face Newcastle in the Premier League this weekend in a match scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. local kickoff. Guardiola had previously voiced frustration […]
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UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has sanctioned Real Madrid following an incident involving discriminatory behavior during the club’s recent Champions League match against Benfica. The European governing body issued a €15,000 fine to the club and ordered a partial closure of the Santiago Bernabéu for a future UEFA competition match. However, the stadium sanction […]
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Managing Madrid is excited to officially launch brand new merchandise for our community. For years, listeners and readers have supported the podcast, the website, and the work that goes into covering Real Madrid every single day. Now, for those who want to represent Managing Madrid and support the podcast directly, we finally have some clean, […]
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In a glowing endorsement shared by spanish radio program El Larguero, legendary coach Vicente del Bosque has singled out Real Madrid icon Raul Gonzalez Blanco as one of his top coaching prospects for Spanish benches. “He is one of my weaknesses ,” del Bosque said. “For me, he is a coach that could be a […]
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Real Madrid are using advanced biomechanical analysis as part of Jude Bellingham’s recovery from his recent hamstring injury, according to physiotherapist Angel Villanueva. The process involves a video-based motion capture system capable of analyzing movement patterns in both 2D and 3D, allowing Madrid’s medical staff to monitor the midfielder’s mechanics in real time. The technology […]
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Former Real Madrid midfielder Ivan Helguera questioned the club’s decision to dismiss Xabi Alonso, arguing the judgment came too quickly and raising doubts about the promotion of Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement. Speaking on the Bajo Palos podcast with former teammate Iker Casillas, Helguera said that while Alonso’s football did not fully convince him, the […]
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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for Friday’s match against Celta Vigo. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Trent, Asencio, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Diego Aguado and Lamini.Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Palacios and Thiago.Attackers: Vini Jr., Gonzalo and Brahim. Asencio is back with the team, but neither Dean Huijsen […]
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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, […]
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Real Madrid visit Celta Vigo in what’s a must-win game for Los Blancos. Barcelona have a four-point lead in the table and Arbeloa’s men need to find their groove and consistency if they want to compete for the 2025-26 Liga title until the very end of the season. Earning the three points at Balaidos will […]
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Real Madrid visit Celta Vigo in a rare Friday night Liga game. Los Blancos need to bounce back after their worst loss of the season against Getafe last Monday, but Celta are sixth in the table and will surely be a formidable opponent at Balaidos. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, […]
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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: 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 a means for Real Madrid fans […]
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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa faced an intense press conference ahead of Friday’s fixture against Celta Vigo, where he was asked if defeat at Balaídos and against Manchester City would spell the end of any title hopes this season. “Well, but… we’re playing tomorrow, aren’t we? So let’s go into a very difficult match like […]
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Former Real Madrid star Luis Figo shared his thoughts on several major topics surrounding the club during a Betfair event, including Kylian Mbappé’s injury situation, Madrid’s chances in Europe, and the challenge facing manager Álvaro Arbeloa this season. Figo emphasized that decisions around Mbappé’s potential return from injury must be handled carefully, stressing that the […]
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Real Madrid received a timely boost ahead of their trip to Balaídos. Just when the squad situation seemed to be reaching a breaking point, Eduardo Camavinga returned to training with the group and will be available for the match against Celta Vigo. His return, almost at the last minute, comes at a moment when the […]
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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 […]
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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
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Real Madrid star Rodrygo released a statement after being diagnosed with a rupture to his ACL and meniscus on Tuesday afternoon. The Brazilian forward will be out for the rest of the year, and will spend the next 10 months recovering from the injury. In a post that included the footage of him suffering the […]
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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a […]
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