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Real Madrid’s season comes to an end in disappointing circumstances. At one point, the team had gotten itself into a position to at least take the game into extra time, but Eduardo Camavinga’s untimely red card made Real Madrid fall like a house of cards in the closing minutes of the second leg in Munich. […]
The anger in the mixed zone said everything. Jude Bellingham, walking past journalists toward the team bus, delivered a two-word verdict on Eduardo Camavinga’s dismissal: “It’s a joke.” Antonio Rüdiger, asked for his reaction, declined entirely. “It’s better I don’t speak tonight,” the German said, and kept walking. MARCA carried the quotes following a second […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa cut a dejected figure as he spoke to the media after a 4-3 defeat on the night against Bayern Munich knocked his side out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage. On the mood in the locker room, he said: “Very hurt… very hurt. Especially because of the […]
Real Madrid crashed out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage in spectacular fashion with a thrilling 4-3 result in Munich as Bayern capitalised on playing the final minutes against 10 men to score twice and turn the tie on its head after a heroic attempt at a comeback from Real Madrid. Three […]
Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (6-4 on aggregate) (Güler x2 & Mbappé). An amazing encounter ends in disappointment… This is my immediate reaction to latest classic. Coming up: Player ratings, interview highlights and a podcast. With La Liga slipping further away after every point lost, the Champions League dream was all Real Madrid had left. A phased […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Los Blancos need to overcome the 1-2 deficit after losing the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, so converting the opportunities they’ll get will be massive tonight if they want to get […]
Real Madrid has lost one of the defining figures of its greatest generation. José Emilio Santamaría, a cornerstone of the club’s golden era and one of the finest defenders in its history, has passed away at the age of 96. His death marks the end of a life deeply intertwined with football at the highest […]
As Real Madrid prepare for another defining European night in Munich, Lucas Vázquez has offered his belief. Speaking to RNE, Vázquez framed the current squad within the broader context of Real Madrid’s history. Success, he suggests, comes in cycles—but belief remains constant. “I think that in football, at Real Madrid, there are always different phases. […]
Munich is buzzing, and so is Real Madrid. On the night of a decisive Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena, the mood around the Spanish giants is one of belief—unshakable, almost defiant belief. It starts at the very top. Florentino Pérez arrived at the board meeting calm, smiling, and projecting quiet confidence. When asked […]
It doesn’t get any better than this. Real Madrid visit Bayern’s Allianz Arena in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Los Blancos have a 1-2 deficit after losing the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, so this time they will need to achieve one of their classic comebacks away from the Spanish capital. […]
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet in Germany for a ticket to the Champions League Semifinals. Jude Bellingham will almost certainly return to the starting lineup while Los Blancos try to replace Tchouameni’s presence in the midfield. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy; Thiago, Fede, Bellingham; Güler; Vinicius, Mbappé Bayern Munich predicted […]
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 D-DAY Today is that day, our […]
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, the post-game show after Real Madrid’s 2 – 1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Sharpe broke down the loss thoroughly. On the episode, the crew discussed Bellingham’s performance off the bench and […]
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Allianz Arena after Real Madrid’s training session and press conferences. Discussed: What Arbeloa said to him about improvements from the first leg, Mendy / Camavinga in the starting XI? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? […]
Real Madrid put forward midfielder Jude Bellingham to face the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich as he said: “We’re aware of our situation and we’re ready. We’re mentally prepared. Tomorrow’s match is a final for us; ultimately, our season is on the line. And we’re going to […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was in a motivational mood as he faced the press ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg saying that he believes in a comeback as but telling Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani: “We need to improve many aspects of our game. It’s important to make the most of our […]
In the biggest stage in Europe, just one week ago, Los Blancos had been exposed in and out of possession. Real Madrid’s off-ball frailties had no end in sight, whereas under pressure, Arbeloa’s side appeared unable to retain the ball. Both of Bayern Munich’s goals came from dispossessing Real Madrid in the middle of the […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, […]
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 ICYMI: GOOD READS Kiyan’s observations on […]
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. For four straight games — Manchester City twice, Elche, and Atletico Madrid — Real Madrid had looked like they had built something ‘real’. […]
Real Madrid have secured the signing of promising young striker Fran Santamaría from CD Castellón, with the 17-year-old set to join the club’s academy next season. Santamaría departs his hometown club after spending the majority of his development years there, bringing an end to an eight-year spell in which he steadily rose through the ranks […]
Jorge Valdano has backed Real Madrid’s chances of overturning their deficit against Bayern Munich, while also calling for a significant improvement in intensity following their recent La Liga performance. Speaking on Movistar Plus+ Deportes, the former Real Madrid player and director downplayed the importance of the team’s 1-1 draw against Girona, insisting it should not […]
Luis Figo has backed Real Madrid to overturn their deficit against Bayern Munich, despite acknowledging the scale of the challenge ahead. Speaking at a Betfair event, the former Madrid winger addressed the uphill battle following the first leg defeat at the Bernabéu, but pointed to the club’s history in the competition as reason for optimism. […]
Real Madrid have decided to sell striker Gonzalo García this upcoming summer with a similar kind of deal than the ones they used when they parted ways with players like Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon or Chema Andrés in the past few years, according to a report from The Athletic. That means that Real Madrid will […]
Real Madrid held their latest training session at Valdebebas on Monday morning as they finalized preparations for their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Álvaro Arbeloa’s side are entering a defining stretch of the season, and the session brought encouraging news on the availability front—most notably the return of […]