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After the final whistle on Sunday, Vinicius Jr. and Lamine Yamal engaged in a heated verbal exchange that attracted significant attention. Yamal had stirred the pot before the match by saying “El Madrid roba, se queja” (“Madrid steals, complains”), which antagonised the opposition and set the stage for confrontation. On the pitch, cameras caught Vinicius […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
Álvaro Benito analyzed the key tactical change that helped Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid gain control in El Clásico. Speaking after the match, Benito explained that Alonso surprised him early on by adjusting Madrid’s shape. Federico Valverde moved higher up the pitch, while Jude Bellingham dropped deeper between the lines. At the same time, Madrid’s Carreras […]
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Real Madrid have published a new medical report on defender Dani Carvajal, who successfully underwent surgery this morning. Our captain, Dani Carvajal, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today. The operation was performed by Dr Manuel Leyes under the supervision of Real Madrid’s medical team.Carvajal will begin his recovery programme in the coming […]
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Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos analyzed El Clásico on his own podcast and shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Vinicius’ antics when Xabi Alonso decided to take him out of the game during the second half. “When you play an exceptional match, especially in a game like this, you’re not happy. I never liked […]
4 months ago | 5 reads
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. WORLD PEACE FULLY RESTORED As Real […]
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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 […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sara Poraria of SportyTV discussed many topics, including Sara’s many viral pitch-side interviews, the state of both Real Madrid and Barcelona, and much more. The full episode can be found here. Around the time this podcast was published, Vinicius Jr was not starting every […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
Eder Militao – In a Class of His Own How many athletes — let alone footballers — could come back from back-to-back ACL tears, one in each knee, after nearly 24 months out of consistent elite action, and perform at the level Eder Militao has shown this season? The center-back has had ups and downs […]
4 months ago | 6 reads
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Dani Carvajal, who suffered a knee injury during El Clásico and will need to undergo an arthroscopy to repair it. After examinations carried out on our captain Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, a loose intra-articular body has been diagnosed in his right knee. […]
4 months ago | 5 reads
AUDIO: On this special, in person (!) episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn get together at a cafe with Churros and drinks to review Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clasico: How Xabi Alonso got it right over Hansi Flick, Real Madrid winning key matchups, the drama at […]
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Arsenal legend Arsène Wenger analyzed El Clásico for BeIN Sports and praised Real Madrid after their 2-1 victory over Barcelona. “I felt they lost Íñigo Martínez in defense, who was one of the most experienced players… Today it’s clear that the defense against a player like Mbappé lacks maturity and experience. Barcelona, without Raphinha or […]
5 months ago | 1 read
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete talks about Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clásico. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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, […]
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Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham talked to the press after the team’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clásico. Bellingham scored the game-winning goal and completed a brilliant performance to lead Real Madrid towards building a five-point lead over Barça. “It’s a very important victory for us. We’re very happy and it’s a good day. […]
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Real Madrid tightened their grip at the top of LaLiga with a 2–1 win over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu, moving five points clear after a purposeful display. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring midway through the first half following a superb through ball from Jude Bellingham, before Fermin Lopez briefly equalized for the visitors. Bellingham […]
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Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr sent a message to the fans at the Santiago Bernabeu after the win over Barcelona, talking about what transpired during the match on Sunday. He said: “A message to all Madridistas, especially those who came to the Bernabeu and supported us passionately: This is how El Clásico is, there are […]
5 months ago | 3 reads
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. A CLASSIC 2-1 VICTORY We beat […]
5 months ago | 1 read
Real Madrid delivered a statement victory at the Bernabéu, overcoming Barcelona 2–1 thanks to a Jude Bellingham winner in a fiery Clásico. Xabi Alonso’s men outworked and outplayed their rivals for most of the game, asserting control from the beginning. Thibaut Courtois: 7.5Had very little to do — Barcelona only registered six tame shots on […]
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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan break down Real Madrid’s 2 – 1 win over Barcelona — directly from the Bernabeu! CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub […]
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After winning his first Clásico as Real Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after a 2-1 win, with many questions focusing on the importance of the victory. The coach said, “it’s important. You yourselves are saying it. It’s not just the three points. We know that it’s still October and it’s early, that […]
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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni talked to the press right after the team’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clásico. The Frenchman praised the performance from Los Blancos. “We did what he had to do today, performed at a high level and followed our game plan. We deserved the win. It’s true that against Atlético […]
5 months ago | 1 read
Real Madrid came out on top in El Clásico for the first time under Xabi Alonso as they overcame Barcelona with a 2-1 victory at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday after on, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham on the scoresheet either side of a Fermín López equaliser. The result means Real Madrid now […]
5 months ago | 4 reads
Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona (Mbappé & Bellingham). Three huge points. Here is the Clàsico immediate reaction. Coming right up: Player ratings, press conference best bits and an El Clàsico podcast special. After waiting some time for an El Clàsico victory, there seemed to be a consensus among Madridistas that this one should end the dry spell. Real […]
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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against FC Barcelona in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé. Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny; Koundé, Eric, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine, Fermín, Ferran and Rashford. Just as expected, Dean Huijsen returns to […]
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Real Madrid have the opportunity to make a statement and build a five-point lead over Barcelona in LaLiga table today. Here’s what Xabi Alonso’s men need to do if they want to secure the win. 1. Defend Barcelona’s transition chances efficiently. Barça will surely try to take advantage of their speed on offense, with players […]
5 months ago | 1 read
Real Madrid take on FC Barcelona in the first El Clásico of the season. These two teams will compete for the 2025-26 La Liga title, so this match could very well be a turning point. Xabi Alonso’s men currently have a two-point lead over Barça in the table, so getting the three points here would […]
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