Dominating European football since March 6th 1902
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, just after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win at home over Sevilla, Kiyan Sobhani broke down all the good and bad from the win. The full episode can be found here. One of the few positive things from that game was Rodrygo Goes’s continued hot form. It was the third […]
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Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Cádiz CF for the transfer of Guille González, a 17-year-old right-back widely regarded as one of the Andalusian club’s most promising young talents. The move has been officially confirmed by Cádiz, who revealed that Madrid paid a transfer fee after the defender had recently renewed his contract. González […]
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Real Madrid upheld one of the most cherished traditions on their calendar on Tuesday, hosting their annual Christmas open training session at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. As always, the event was a magnet for supporters—especially the youngest fans—who arrived early in the morning, eager to see their idols up close. White shirts, banners, and […]
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Lucas Vázquez was one of the most meaningful presences at Real Madrid’s Christmas training session, even if his return went largely unnoticed by the public. While thousands of fans filled the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium for the club’s open training day, the Galician chose a far more discreet route, staying out of sight and away […]
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Real Madrid continue to set the benchmark in European football, sitting atop the latest UEFA club coefficient rankings ahead of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. The standings, calculated based on performances in European competitions over the past five seasons, once again underline Madrid’s sustained dominance on the continental stage. According to the figures published by […]
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Real Madrid have been monitoring Marc Guéhi’s last performances for Crystal Palace and appear to be interested in the defender, according to a report from AS. Guéhi’s current deal with the London-based club expires next summer and he will be allowed to negotiate with other clubs on January 1st. Los Blancos had also been interested […]
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Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior talked to Real Madrid TV during Tuesday’s training session, which was open for the fans. “We know that we have to improve, so that 2026 will be a better year for everyone and especially for madridistas. I continue learning a lot within this club, with these fans, with all the […]
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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 can safely say goodbye to what is a typical down period after […]
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Real Madrid and Brahim Díaz had reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract until the summer of 2030, according to a report from Cadena SER’s Antón Meana. The two sides agreed on that extension but the new deal hasn’t been signed yet, per that same report. In that context, Meana suggests that Brahim Díaz […]
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Real Madrid attacker Brahim Díaz scored his third goal of this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations during Morocco’s 3-0 victory over Zambia, a win which secured their presence in the Round of 16. Brahim has found the back of the net in the three games Morocco have played so far in the tournament, […]
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Real Madrid made their return to training this Monday in what was the first session after the Christmas break, with Los Blancos getting ready to face Betis next Sunday. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal (injuries) and Brahim Diaz (currently with Morocco in the AFCON) were the only ones who didn’t complete the training session […]
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Speaking to Diario AS, Francesco Mauri, former assistant coach to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, offered perspective on Xabi Alonso’s current situation and pushed back against the idea that the coach has lost the dressing room. “I have a lot of affection for him. We had him as a player at Madrid and Bayern and […]
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Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono has attracted interest from several European clubs, but Los Blancos have turned down those approaches, according to a report by MARCA. Napoli explored a loan move for Mastantuono that would have run until the end of the season, but Real Madrid ultimately opted to keep the Argentine attacker. Mastantuono hasn’t […]
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French defender Ferland Mendy has recovered from his hamstring injury and will almost certainly make his return to the group when Real Madrid complete their first training session after the Christmas break this Monday, according to a report from AS. Mendy tore his hamstring just five days after featuring in Real Madrid’s starting lineup against […]
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Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been under scrutiny for quite some time, as his performances have been somewhat discouraging since Los Blancos lost against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. AS talked to several former Real Madrid defenders who shared their thoughts on Huijsen. “He is a footballer with fantastic qualities to play as […]
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Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos spoke on Romario’s YouTube channel and shared his thoughts on the current situation in the Spanish capital. “The hardest thing as a coach is coaching Madrid, it’s not easy. Here if you win matches, no one is really happy, there are few teams like that. If you draw or lose, […]
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Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz scored his second goal of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco’s 1-1 draw against Mali. Brahim gave Morocco the lead from the penalty spot, but Mali found an equalizer in the second half, preventing Morocco from securing what should have been a manageable win. Morocco will now have to […]
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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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Former Real Madrid full-back and current Leverkusen player Lucas Vazquez claimed that Xabi Alonso is considered a legend for what he achieved at the German outfit in a recent interview with AS. He was asked about his former club and how they are managing through a rough patch with Alonso as manager, to which he […]
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In this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete goes through the questions he received for this Mailbag! 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 […]
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Real Madrid’s 2026-27 home kit has been leaked by Footy Headlines, a website specialized in football apparel and branding. Per Footy Headline’s reportThe Real Madrid 2026-27 home kit will be white with dark green logos and pink 3 stripes, combining accent colors from previous shirts. Unique Features: The kit includes a tonal RMCF on the […]
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Speaking on El Sanedrín Ilustrado on Cadena Ser Spanish radio, Manuel Jabois assessed Xabi Alonso’s first six months in charge of Real Madrid and focused on one central issue. “I still don’t know what Xabi Alonso’s style of play is,” Jabois said, arguing that Madrid lack a recognizable identity despite remaining alive in all competitions. […]
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Real Madrid finished the calendar year of 2025 with uncertainty and disappointment. A change in the managerial position and exciting new signings in the summer did not yield the results that were anticipated. This was a year on the edge–a year of exhaustion. The ‘what-ifs’ in hindsight may not necessarily provide solutions or perspective, but […]
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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez sent his best wishes in the club’s usual Christmas round-up. Pérez was joined by Xabi Alonso, Dani Carvajal, Fede Valverde, Sergio Scariolo, Sergio Llull, Edy Tavares, Pau Quesada, Misa and Teresa. “From Real Madrid, we want to accompany you during these special holidays, and we send you our best wishes for […]
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