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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!!! The Atleti test again. There’s […]
Former Real Madrid and current Albacete defender Jesús Vallejo reacted after his side were drawn against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16, acknowledging both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity it presents. “That’s football,” Vallejo said after the draw. “It’s a sport full of surprises. After the Celta tie, […]
Simeone and Koke Preach Focus and Adaptability Ahead of Super Cup Derby Clash Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone and club captain Koke spoke in today’s pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Real Madrid, emphasizing adaptability, focus, and the dangers of reading too much into past encounters. Speaking ahead of […]
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. I was asked on a recent Q&A, “if Xabi Alonso were to turn it around and win the Champions League this season, would […]
It has been just over eight years since Xabi Alonso hung up his boots, calling it quits on a legendary career that saw him win two UEFA Champions League titles, two UEFA European Championships, one FIFA World Cup, and four league titles. Alonso started off coaching Real Madrid’s U14s before heading back to boyhood club […]
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham spoke to the media in Jeddah on Wednesday ahead of a Madrid derby in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and did so to defend his team-mate Vinícius Júnior as he said, “there’s a lot of pressure on him, he does a lot of good for the team. Maybe he’s also […]
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso addressed the media in Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atlético Madrid and played down any hangover from the 5-2 defeat last time the two teams met as he said, “tomorrow we will undoubtedly try to play a different game, but I think we mustn’t forget the […]
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Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid meet in the 2026 Spanish Supercup Semifinals. Kylian Mbappé will not be available for Los Blancos and that means that Gonzalo García will get a brilliant opportunity to show that his hat-trick against Betis was no fluke. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham; […]
Real Madrid will face Albacete in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16. Albacete are currently 17th in the Segunda División table, having performed below expectations. Former Real Madrid player Jesús Vallejo is playing a relevant role there and actually scored the decisive penalty which secured Albacete’s presence in the Round of 16. This will […]
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. The team is off to Jeddah. […]
Real Madrid put Real Betis aside 5-1 in their first game of 2025 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night. A hat-trick from Gonzalo Garcia, as well as goals from fellow academy graduates Raul Asencio and Fran Garcia, ensured a smooth sailing for Real Madrid before their Supercopa trip to Saudi Arabia. Here are three […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Members live on the Zoom call discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing […]
AS spoke with three generations of former Real Madrid Castilla and first team strikers to analyze the emergence of Gonzalo Garcia, whose recent scoring form has reignited discussion around the club’s academy pathway and the profile required to succeed at the Bernabéu. Joselu: “I already said it back then: when he trained with us, you […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the 2026 Spanish Supercup, which will be played in Saudi Arabia. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen and David Jiménez. Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos and Thiago. Attackers: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Gonzalo and […]
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. Stepping Up!! Trent is being missed […]
Speaking about his move to Lyon, Endrick revealed that he held a direct conversation with Carlo Ancelotti before making his decision to leave Real Madrid, and described the advice he received as decisive on a personal level. “Yes, I spoke with Ancelotti and he gave me instructions to improve as a player. His advice reached […]
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s victory over Betis to start the year 2026. 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 […]
Gonzalo García opened his LaLiga tally with a perfect hat-trick to kickstart the new year for Real Madrid. Deputising for the league’s top scorer, Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo arrived at the game against Real Betis with enthusiasm and surpassed expectations. Gonzalo was a record-breaking goalscorer for Castilla before being promoted to the first team. He showed […]
Manuel Pellegrini did not attempt to soften the blow after Real Betis’ heavy 5–1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Speaking after the match, the Betis coach delivered a blunt assessment of the result while offering a more nuanced view of how the game unfolded beneath the scoreline. “A very negative assessment, of […]
Fede Valverde had two assists in Real Madrid’s emphatic 5–1 victory over Real Betis, and after the game he praised the team’s early dominance while stressing the need for greater concentration as the match wore on. Speaking to Real Madrid TV, the Uruguayan highlighted Madrid’s intensity at the start of the game — and the […]
Raúl Asencio was a bit part of Real Madrid’s emphatic 5–1 victory over Real Betis with a moment he’ll remember for a long time — a second-half header in front of the Santiago Bernabéu faithful. Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, the academy defender reflected on the goal, the emotion of the night, […]
Real Madrid have taken another step in their ongoing efforts to improve player care by restoring Niko Mihic to a prominent position within the club’s medical structure. The Croatian doctor, who previously led the first team’s medical department from 2017 to 2023, will now serve as medical supervisor across all sections of Real Madrid, including […]
Lennart Karl, under contract with Bayern Munich until 2028, caused a stir this Sunday after openly admitting his dream of playing for Real Madrid during a visit to a Bayern fan club in Burgsinn, a small town near Frammersbach, his hometown. What was meant to be a relaxed, intimate moment with supporters quickly became national […]
Gonzalo García couldn’t have picked a better moment to deliver the performance of his young Real Madrid career. A flawless hat-trick in a 5–1 demolition of Real Betis put the academy striker firmly in the spotlight, but in the mixed zone afterward, García was keen to shift the focus away from himself and back onto […]