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Rui Costa Addresses Mourinho’s Future Amid Growing Real Madrid Links
Speculation surrounding José Mourinho’s future intensified this week after Benfica sporting director Rui Costa publicly addressed the manager’s contract situation while Mourinho himself acknowledged ongoing contact between Real Madrid and his agent Jorge Mendes. Speaking to RTP Notícias, Rui Costa maintained that Mourinho remains Benfica’s coach “until proven otherwise,” while confirming that the decision now […]
Jorge Valdano Questions Whether “Peace” Would Last Under Jose Mourinho At Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid player, coach, and sporting director Jorge Valdano shared his thoughts on the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Santiago Bernabéu, raising questions about whether the Portuguese manager’s second spell would remain calm once results inevitably become complicated. Speaking on La Casa del Futbol, Valdano suggested Mourinho would likely arrive with a […]
Eden Hazard: “I Wasn’t There To Replace Cristiano”
When Eden Hazard arrived at Real Madrid in the summer of 2019, the expectations were impossible to ignore. Cristiano Ronaldo had left the club one year earlier, leaving behind a historic void both statistically and emotionally, and Hazard was widely viewed as the superstar signing meant to lead Madrid into its next era. But according […]
Real Madrid Legends, Teammates Pay Tribute As Dani Carvajal Announces Departure
Real Madrid officially announced Dani Carvajal’s departure on Monday, confirming that the club captain will leave after 23 seasons wearing the white shirt. Carvajal will play his final match at the Santiago Bernabéu next weekend against Athletic Bilbao, bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in club history. The announcement immediately triggered […]
Top Five Dani Carvajal Moments at Real Madrid
Dani Carvajal’s storied career at his boyhood club is coming to an end – Real Madrid have officially announced on Monday. Carvajal’s contract runs until June 30, 2026, however, he will play his final game next weekend against Athletic Club at the Bernabeu. Listing five moments from his legendary career at Real Madrid which spanned […]
Vini Jr Among Brazil Call-Ups for World Cup
Ancelotti has just announced his Brazil NT squad list for the World Cup. Here is the full list of 26 players: Goalkeepers: Defenders: Midfielders: Forwards: Definitely the biggest question was whether Ancelotti would call up Neymar, especially since the player had never been included in any of the Italian’s previous squad lists. Neymar started the […]
It’s Mou: 18 May 2026
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Mou it is and per reports his demands were accepted by Perez. Per […]
OFFICIAL: Carvajal leaves Real Madrid
Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal will be leaving the club this summer, the club announced on its website. Real Madrid C.F. and captain Dani Carvajal have agreed to conclude a remarkable chapter in his tenure with the club at the close of the current season. Real Madrid extends its gratitude and deep affection to one […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Another uninspired win (@Sevilla, 0-1)
In this members-only episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Sevilla. 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 […]
Player Ratings: Sevilla 0 – 1 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Sevilla 0 – 1 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois—8.5: Made six saves and kept Sevilla out during their early wave of pressure. Dani Carvajal—5.5: Looked a step slow at times when marking Oso. Antonio Rüdiger—6.5: Quiet overall, which is generally a good thing for a defender. His distribution was very solid. Dean Huijsen—7: Strong […]
Top 10 Players: Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid snatched a 1-0 win at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday in the penultimate fixture of the LaLiga season. A first-half goal from Vinicius Jr. was the difference between the two sides. Alvaro Arbeloa oversaw his last away game as Real Madrid manager. Dean Huijsen impressed from the back. He had 107 touches, […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “Real Madrid’s players knew what they had to do”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke after his team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sevilla at the Pizjuan to praise his side as he said, explaining his lack of movement on the touchline, “the Sevilla benches were comfortable, and I was comfortable. The team played a solid game on a field that’s always tough […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Sevilla 0 – 1 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss Real Madrid’s win over Sevilla, including: Mbappe’s performance, Mourinho’s vision, and more. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the […]
Immediate Reaction: Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid
Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid (Vinícius Júnior) Is it over yet? Here is the immediate reaction. Coming up: Player ratings, hopefully tame interviews and a podcast. Just two games left to suffer through for Madridistas before the 2025/26 season comes to a close. Fans were keeping a close eye on the line-up for this game, after Kylian […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Sevilla vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Sevilla starting XI (TBC): Vlachodimos; Carmona, Castrín, Kike Salas, Suazo; Agoume, Gudelj; Vargas, Oso; Maupay and Akor Adams. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Thiago, Bellingham; Brahim, Vinicius and Mbappé. HOW TO […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Sevilla
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Sergio Mestre and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Thiago, Leiva and Mesonero.Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. Valverde isn’t available yet […]
Sevilla vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Last away game of the 2025-26 season for Real Madrid and it is in a tough stadium like Sevilla. The home team will play with desperation as they are still trying to avoid relegation, so it won’t be easy for Real Madrid to match their intensity considering that Los Blancos have nothing to play for. […]
Sevilla vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Sevilla in what’s expected to be a very intense game from the Andalusian side, who are still fighting to avoid relegation. On the other hand, Madrid have nothing to play for and their main priority will be staying healthy ahead of the FIFA World Cup. PREDICTED LINEUPS Sevilla predicted XI: Vlachodimos; Carmona, […]
FRIENDS FC | OPEN THREAD | MAY 17, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho LET’S ALL BE FRIENDS…again? SHALL WE? not groups, not cliques, but just honest friends lol.
Mourinho, Real Madrid reach verbal agreement, will sign two-year contract -report
Real Madrid and José Mourinho have reached a verbal agreement and the Portuguese manager will sign a two-year contract with the club, according to a report from AS. The official announcement won’t happen until at least May 24th, per that same report. Another report from MARCA suggested that Mourinho will have a say in Real […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “For me as a Madridista, Mourinho is number one”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa openly spoke about his potential replacement in a press conference before taking on Sevilla as he said, “I don’t understand the whole “unruly locker room” thing; I don’t agree with it. The day the club makes a decision about next season’s coach, they’ll do so when they deem it appropriate. […]
José Mourinho’s First Real Madrid XI: Where Are They Now?
It is looking increasingly likely that José Mourinho will be Real Madrid’s manager next season, 13 years on from his last stint at the Bernabéu. His first official match in charge of Los Blancos came against Michael Laudrup’s RCD Mallorca on August 29, 2010 — a goalless draw. Mourinho kicked off his three-year tenure with […]
PENULTIMATE | OPEN THREAD | MAY 16, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho THE FIRE ISN’T GOING DOWN It’s like we’re trying to put out the fire with fuel. We better be careful before the USA gets involved with our club/players and starts an international investigation on where we’re getting […]
Mourinho will have a say in Real Madrid’s transfer decisions -report
José Mourinho is set to become Real Madrid’s next manager and the deal will be announced immediately after the end of the season for Los Blancos, who play their last game on Saturday, May 23rd. MARCA are reporting that the Portuguese coach will have a say in the club’s transfer decisions, although he will not […]
Alvaro Benito on Mbappe-Arbeloa clash: “At least he imposed himself, but it’s too late”
Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 2-0 on Thursday night, but the result quickly became secondary after Kylian Mbappé publicly revealed a private conversation with Álvaro Arbeloa. “Today I didn’t play because the coach told me that I am the fourth striker in the squad behind Mastantuono, Vini and Gonzalo. I accept it and I will […]
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