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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t comfortable, and it wasn’t straightforward — but Real Madrid have managed to extinguish a growing crisis and close out 2025 with three straight victories. After back-to-back defeats to Celta de Vigo and Manchester City, Real won 2-1 at Alavés before prevailing 3-2 against third-tier CF Talavera in the Copa del […]
DAZN’s documentary The Architect: From Myth to Challenge continues to shed light on one of the defining challenges of Xabi Alonso’s early coaching career: managing elite dressing rooms filled with established stars. Cesc Fàbregas, speaking in the docuseries, underlined the complexity Alonso faces when working with modern squads stacked with high-profile talent. According to the […]
Real Madrid has formally requested full access to extensive financial documentation in the ongoing Negreira case, a move that further deepens one of the most significant investigations in football history. The request was made public by former La Liga referee Xavier Estrada Fernández, who is acting as a private prosecutor in the proceedings, through a […]
On this La Liga Tier Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan, along with Members on Zoom, discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a La Liga Tier Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. […]
Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka talked to DAZN and praised Xabi Alonso, who was his former coach at Bayer Leverkusen. “He had no experience on the big stages. That is for sure. What he did have was charisma and character. When he entered the locker room and started to speak, everyone was completely focused. Because they […]
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