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Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for […]
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A mural honoring Trent Alexander-Arnold — once a proud symbol of Liverpool’s local spirit — was found vandalized this morning, just hours before his emotional return to Anfield as a Real Madrid player. The artwork, which bore the words “I’m just an ordinary lad from Liverpool who’s achieved his dream,” had stood as a tribute […]
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on his teammates and supporters to rise to the occasion ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid at Anfield tonight. Speaking to the club’s official website, the Dutch defender emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and feeding off the famous Anfield atmosphere on a massive European […]
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Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has spoken glowingly about Vinícius Jr. in an interview with Marca, praising both the Real Madrid star’s footballing ability and his character off the pitch. When asked to choose between Liverpool’s Luis Díaz and Vinícius Jr., Firmino didn’t hesitate: “It’s very difficult to choose so simply (between Luis Díaz and […]
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Real Madrid visit Anfield to face Liverpool and both teams seem to be heading in opposite directions. While Los Blancos have gained momentum and are looking like a serious contender for all trophies, Liverpool have struggled. Still, conquering Anfield is never easy for an away team, so Real Madrid will need to play with a […]
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Real Madrid visit Anfield in what’s likely going to be the toughest away game left on the team’s Champions League Group Stage schedule. Los Blancos will be without Franco Mastantuono and Xabi Alonso will probably lean on Eduardo Camavinga to replace him. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Camavinga, Güler, […]
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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. Gameday!! Anfield Awaits. Nice touch by […]
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On the eve of their Champions League clash with Liverpool, Real Madrid took time to honor the memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Jota in a moving tribute outside Anfield. The ceremony brought together figures from both clubs and highlighted the unity between them in moments of loss. Representing Real Madrid were manager […]
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Carlo Ancelotti, speaking at a press conference to announce Brazil’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Tunisia and Senegal, addressed the recent controversy surrounding Vinícius Jr. and his reaction to being substituted during the Clásico. The Brazilian forward had shown visible frustration toward Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso after being taken off. Ancelotti was quick […]
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Xabi Alonso labelled the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool match as a European classic in his pre-game press conference on Monday. This is his second visit to Anfield in two years. Almost exactly a year ago, his Leverkusen side was dismantled by Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Things have changed for Slot and Liverpool this season. For Xabi […]
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TORONTO EVENT: CLICK HERE. AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Josh Sexton discuss: 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 to connect and discuss the team. We would […]
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media a day before their game against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. He was asked about his emotions going into the game at Anfield, a ground where he spent five years of his footballing career, to which he said: “I try not to let my emotions cloud […]
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Dean Huijsen spoke to the media alongside Xabi Alonso a day before Real Madrid’s match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. He was asked about how his fit has worked out at his new club, to which he said: “Real Madrid is a dream. For me and for everyone, they are the best team and […]
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Ten league games have passed. Twelve in all if you include the cup. After a summer of overhaul and anticipation, we finally have something tangible to assess. Castilla under Álvaro Arbeloa is starting to take shape after a chaotic start, so let’s dive into the first ten games and analyse how this sets the team […]
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Welcome to The Daily Merengue — 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho MASTAN Mastan’s time on the pitch […]
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Fede Valverde Is an Exceptional Right-Back Yes, we knew this already — but against Valencia, Fede Valverde once again showed his best version from right-back. I’m as excited as anyone to see what Trent Alexander-Arnold can bring to Real Madrid, but Valverde at right-back still feels like the perfect role to maximize his attributes. He […]
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken about the emotional return of former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold to Anfield, as the right-back prepares to face his old club in Real Madrid colors in tomorrow night’s Champions League clash — though, due to his health, may not appear in the match at all. Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real […]
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Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s match against Liverpool in the Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.Defenders: Militão, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, F. Mendy and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and D. Ceballos.Forwards: Vini Jr, Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo and Brahim. Franco Mastantuono is […]
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Real Madrid have published a medical report on Franco Mastantuono, who was diagnosed with sports hernia (pubalgia) today and will be out indefinitely. Per Realmadrid.comAfter the examinations carried out today on our player Franco Mastantuono by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sports hernia (pubalgia). Pending evolution. The timetable for […]
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Real Madrid play maker Arda Güler had to leave the field during the match against Valencia with what appeared to be an ankle injury, but the Turkish player avoided any kind of damage and will be available and ready to face Liverpool when Los Blancos visit Anfield in the Champions League this Tuesday. Güler tweaked […]
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UEFA have appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, which will be played at Anfield with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET. Per Realmadrid.comIstván Kovács has been chosen to officiate the Champions League matchday four clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool at Anfield (Tuesday, 9:00 pm CET). The Romanian […]
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Trent Alexander-Arnold called Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso an idol of his in a recent interview with Prime Video Sport. He said: “Xabi Alonso was an idol of mine. He was someone I looked up to, practiced a lot of his passes, and still now in training when he likes to show off. Phew, it’s […]
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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas reviews Real Madrid’s comfortable win against Valencia. 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 […]
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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 4 – 0 Valencia Thibaut Courtois: 7. Barely had to move all night. Made the saves he needed to make. A calm, routine outing for the Belgian. Fede Valverde: 8.5. Locked down the right wing with ease, unleashed a few menacing shots from distance, and capped it off with an assist. […]
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