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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. We’re still making excuses. The only […]
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Speaking to Diario AS, Jorge Valdano defended Xabi Alonso while placing responsibility for Real Madrid’s latest setback on the squad. “I consider Xabi a competent coach; it’s the players who aren’t running, not the coach,” Valdano said. “The team needs to be more aggressive, and that’s the players’ responsibility. The coach has to maintain order, […]
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Xabi Alonso’s start at Real Madrid is beginning to echo the pressure Mikel Arteta lived through in late 2020, when Arsenal spiraled and the media narrative turned into a countdown on his eventual sacking. The coverage back then was brutal. The Guardian ran “Arteta on the brink as Arsenal fall closer to the relegation zone.” […]
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On Spanish radio program Radio Estadio Noche (Onda Cero), Vicente Ortega focused on the deteriorating relationship between Xabi Alonso’s tactical demands and the players’ execution on the pitch. For him, the disconnect is obvious and growing. “What is clear is that the players are not comfortable on the pitch. The players do not understand, do […]
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Speaking on Radio Estadio Noche, Fernando Burgos questioned the preparation and direction of the team under Xabi Alonso following Madrid’s continued failure to win in La Liga. Burgos criticized the team’s training load heading into the match: “Giving two days off after the match at San Mamés and preparing this game with only one training […]
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On Spanish radio program Estadio Noche (Onda Cero), Julen Guerrero offered a sharp critique of Real Madrid’s fractured performances after another disappointing result. For Guerrero, the core problem is not tactical—it’s the players’ mentality and lack of unity. “As long as he doesn’t control all the egos, and the players don’t put themselves at the […]
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Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Eder Militao, who tore his hamstring during the team’s 0-2 loss to Celta Vigo in La Liga. Following tests conducted on our player Éder Militão by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the biceps femoris tendon in the left […]
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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. As fans we’re making excuses. First […]
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Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, and so many more over the course of Real Madrid’s rich history. They aren’t just some of the best to ever play the game of football. They were also serial winners and great leaders. It is still fresh in memory how Karim Benzema helped […]
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Real Madrid’s defensive crisis deepened on Sunday night as Éder Militão limped off in the 24th minute of the defeat to Celta Vigo, suffering what club sources describe as a “very concerning” hamstring injury. The Brazilian collapsed after a desperate recovery run and left the pitch unable to put any weight on his right leg […]
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Referee Quintero González’s official match report from Real Madrid’s 0–2 defeat to Celta Vigo paints the picture of a tense, emotionally explosive night at the Santiago Bernabéu—a match in which frustration boiled over both on and off the pitch. The referee issued six yellow cards to Real Madrid players, with the most unusual caution going […]
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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 0–2 Celta Vigo Thibaut Courtois — 6 Left exposed on both goals and couldn’t reasonably be blamed for either. Outside of those moments, he had very little to do. Raúl Asencio — 5 Offered nothing going forward from right-back. One of Celta’s most dangerous first-half chances came when Bryan nutmegged him […]
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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s brutal two-goal loss at home against Celta Vigo. A “hall of shame” night where no one can hold their head high. Kiyan was at the Bernabeu and recounts what happened. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton […]
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo on Sunday night. He was asked about the result, to which he said: “We are all angry, it was not the match we wanted, nor the result. From the beginning, that injury to Militao hurt us, we had a […]
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Real Madrid succumbed to their first home defeat of the 2025-26 season as they had three players sent off in a 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo at the Estadio Bernabéu in La Liga on Sunday night. Williot Swedberg scored both goals, one an impressive backheel and the other a late tap-in on the counter, either […]
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Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo. Not good… This is a quick reaction to the defeat. Up next: Player ratings, important questions and a podcast. On paper, Real Madrid’s form was pretty good. Behind the scenes – there was clearly tension bubbling, which was shining through in recent performances. Fans were hoping the 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao […]
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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Celta in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Asencio, Militao, Carreras, Fran Garcia, Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé. Celta Vigo starting XI (TBC): Radu, Alonso, Starfelt, Rodríguez, Rueda, Rodríguez, Moriba, Carreira, Zaragoza, Aspas, Iglesias. This should be a manageable game for […]
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The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo to the Bernabeu. The Merengues have won every single […]
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Real Madrid host Celta Vigo in what should be a somewhat manageable home game ahead of Wednesday’s clash against Manchester City in the Champions League. Madrid are coming off an encouraging win against Athletic Bilbao and will be trying to keep that momentum going. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, […]
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Real Madrid host Celta Vigo in what will be the first home game for Los Blancos in over a month. Xabi Alonso could decide to make some rotations ahead of Wednesday’s match against Manchester City. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé. Celta Vigo predicted XI: Radu, […]
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The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou The mood has changed and suddenly stories and rumours have halted. The rate at […]
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Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Celta Vigo in La Liga. Real Madrid Squad List :Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Mestre.Defenders: Militão, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger and Joan Martínez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos. Attackers: Vini Jr., Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. No big news on the team’s squad […]
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their game against Celta Vigo on Sunday. He was asked about Kylian Mbappé, as well as his similarities to Cristiano Ronaldo, to which Alonso said: “Kylian is on his way to making history at Real Madrid, just like Cristiano did. His ambition, his statistics… […]
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Real Madrid has publicly celebrated a landmark Supreme Court decision that brings an end to a decade-long legal dispute with LaLiga over the distribution of audiovisual rights for the 2015–16 season. In an extensive official statement released on Friday, the club confirmed that the ruling validates its position against the statutory changes made by LaLiga […]
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Real Madrid legend talked about how playing with Roberto Carlos made ‘everything easier’ for him during their time together at the club, he said to AS in an interview. He was asked about what it was like to play with him and what he learned from the Brazilian legend, to which he said: “When he […]
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