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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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
Real Madrid center-back Raúl Asencio has recovered from the bacterial enterocolitis he suffered during the last few weeks and was able to train by himself at Valdebebas today. Asencio has lost significant weight during this process and will need quite some time before he can make himself available and step on the field, but he’s […]
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In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s meaningless win over Alavés in La Liga. 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 […]
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: – A depressing Bernabeu – Holding both Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe accountable – The difference between Mbappe and Benzema – The challenges of the next coach – If Florentino Perez won’t split up Vinicius and Mbappe… […]
Alaves head coach Quique Sánchez Flores spoke to the media after his side lost 2 – 1 to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, reflecting on his team’s performance and key aspects of the game. “We controlled the game comfortably and avoided difficult situations, which is more or less what we were aiming for. I highly […]
Dean Huijsen stressed the importance of maintaining intensity throughout matches following Real Madrid’s 2–1 victory over Alavés, acknowledging both the team’s strong start and their dip in performance as the game progressed. Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Huijsen pointed to the team’s early control but admitted that their level dropped as the […]
Real Madrid 2–1 Alavés: Player Ratings Andriy Lunin — 8A solid showing. Made four saves and was left exposed by his defense on several occasions. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7.5Delivered dangerous balls into the box and provided consistent width on the right. Completed 11 of his 12 long balls. Éder Militão — 7Looked strong on the […]
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. He was asked about the Bernabeu’s relationship with Vinicius Jr, to which he said: “It’s not the first time this has happened to us, as I always say. He’s always made a great effort in difficult situations. […]
Real Madrid 2-1 Deportivo Alavés (Mbappé & Vinícius Júnior). A forgettable win… This is my immediate reaction. Coming up: Player ratings, interviews from the team and a derby podcast. The Champions League journey was over for Real Madrid, who had clearly already shifted focus from the league campaign months prior. This left virtually nothing left to play for […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Alavés in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Trent, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Valverde, Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé. Alavés starting XI (TBC): Sivera, Pérez, Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Yusi, Blanco, Guridi, Ibañez, Martinez, Boyé. As expected, Arbeloa has deployed a strong […]
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Real Madrid host Alavés in what will be the first game after being eliminated from Champions League contention. The race for LaLiga is all but decided but Alavés are still fighting to avoid relegation, so it will be interesting to see what version of Real Madrid shows up tonight. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Alavés in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Mestre, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. No surprises […]
Real Madrid host Alavés in a rare midweek game. Los Blancos have little to play for but that’s not the case for Alavés, who are fighting to avoid relegation. Arbeloa will still deploy a strong starting lineup given that this is the first home game after being eliminated by Bayern. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, […]
Real Madrid completed a worthy comeback attempt in Germany against one of the most in-form teams in the world this season. Prior to the quarter-final tie and particularly the second leg in Bavaria, the consensus sentiment from football observers and a not so insignificant contingent of the Madridismo fanbase was that the Spanish team were […]
With just over two months remaining until the official opening of the summer transfer window, it’s clear that Real Madrid are due quite a few wholesale changes to their roster. Álvaro Arbeloa’s side are all but guaranteed to miss out on all three major trophies for a second straight season, having lost to lower-tier Albacete […]
Luis Figo shared his perspective on Real Madrid’s current situation and the broader football landscape while speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards, touching on pressure, expectations, and emerging talent. The former Real Madrid winger pointed to recent changes on the bench as a key factor behind the club’s inconsistency. “Real Madrid has changed coaches, […]
Toni Kroos was honored with the Laureus Inspiration Award on Monday in Madrid, marking another milestone in a career defined by consistency, success, and leadership. Speaking at the ceremony, the former Real Madrid midfielder reflected on his journey, his values, and life after football. “I see the people inside, all the spectacular athletes who have […]