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Alvaro Arbeloa: “It’s a penalty here and on the moon”

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Girona on Friday. He was asked about the penalty incident involving Kylian Mbappe, to which he said: “It’s a penalty here and on the moon. And it’s just one more. Another one. It’s what we have, it’s what it is. Neither I nor […]

5 months ago · 0 reads

Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 1-1 Girona

Real Madrid 1-1 Girona (Valverde). More points dropped… Here is the immediate reaction. To come: Player ratings and interview highlights. With everything to play for in the second Champions League leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, Girona was not the game at the forefront of many Real Madrid minds. But with Barcelona having a bigger hurdle to […]

5 months ago · 0 reads

Kompany Keeps Cards Close as Bayern Balance Rotation Ahead of Real Madrid Clash

With Bayern Munich set to face St. Pauli in the Bundesliga just days before a decisive Champions League second leg against Real Madrid, Vincent Kompany, just like Alvaro Arbeloa, is tasked with balancing rotations. Speaking ahead of the match, Kompany made it clear that rotation will remain part of Bayern’s approach, but not at the […]

5 months ago · 1 read

Fonseca Challenges Endrick to Step Up Amid Dip in Form at Lyon

Endrick’s development in France has hit a rough patch, and Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca is making it clear that he expects more from the young Real Madrid loanee. Speaking ahead of Lyon’s upcoming match against FC Lorient, Fonseca did not hold back in his assessment of the Brazilian’s recent performances. After a promising start […]

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5 months ago · 1 read

Real Madrid Deny Sporting Director Rumors, Reaffirm Confidence in Current Structure

Real Madrid moved swiftly to shut down speculation on Friday, firmly denying reports that the club is planning to introduce a sporting director role into its structure. The rumors originated from Cadena SER’s El Larguero, where journalist Antón Meana claimed that the club was exploring a potential restructuring that could include appointing an external figure […]

5 months ago · 1 read

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Girona, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting XI for the upcoming match against Girona in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Asencio, Fran Garcia, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappe. Girona starting XI (TBC): Gazzaniga, Arnau, Reis, Frances, Moreno, Witsel, Beltran, Martin, Tsygankov, Ounahi, Ruiz. This game gives Bellingham and Camavinga […]

5 months ago · 3 reads

It’s Matchday | 10 April 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to do 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou UP NEXT… vs Girona Real Madrid should have momentum from the performance against Bayern. […]

5 months ago · 1 read

Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Girona

Real Madrid have published their squad list for today’s match against Girona in LaLiga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Asencio, Fran García, Mendy, Huijsen, and Fortea.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Manuel Ángel, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Yáñez. Just as expected, Mendy is back with the […]

5 months ago · 0 reads

Real Madrid vs Girona 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online

Real Madrid host Girona right in between of the two crucial legs against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The team’s loss to Mallorca last Saturday all but clinched Barcelona’s LaLiga title, so Arbeloa will be tempted to make some rotations in order to keep his players fresh. Madrid should still have what it takes […]

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5 months ago · 3 reads

Solo mailbag: Vini+Mbappé, ranking last summer’s signings and more

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas answers questions from our Patreons on the following topics (and more). 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 […]

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5 months ago · 1 read

Mendy keeps ramping up ahead of return leg against Bayern

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy completed yet another training session with the group and appears ready to start when Los Blancos take on Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals next Wednesday, according to reports published in the Spanish press. Mendy suffered a hamstring injury during the first leg of the […]

5 months ago · 1 read

Alvaro Arbeloa: “When Militao is fit, he’s undoubtedly the best in the world”

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Girona on Friday. He was asked about Eder Militao’s qualities, to which he said: “When Militao is fit, he’s undoubtedly the best in the world. Physically, he’s a dominant player, excellent in one-on-one situations, covers a lot of ground in open play, and […]

5 months ago · 3 reads

Real Madrid continue preparations for Girona clash with focus on Bayern return leg

Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Wednesday as they continued preparations for their upcoming La Liga fixture against Girona, set to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu on Friday night. Following the midweek clash against Bayern Munich, the session was split in intensity. Players who featured from the start in that match focused on […]

5 months ago · 5 reads

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Still alive (vs Bayern, 1-2)

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid saying good-bye to La Liga title with a loss in Mallorca. 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 […]

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5 months ago · 3 reads

Blinding Lights | April 8th, 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to do 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou The lights were bright at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid took on old […]

5 months ago · 3 reads

Tchouaméni reacts to booking and looks ahead to Munich

Aurélien Tchouaméni spoke in the mixed zone following Real Madrid’s 2–1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League tie. “For me, it wasn’t a yellow card,” Tchouameni said following his booking which will see him miss the second leg. “I didn’t do anything, I was running… And with all the […]

5 months ago · 1 read

Kompany: “I know this tie is not over yet.”

Vincent Kompany spoke about the balance between satisfaction and restraint after Bayern Munich’s 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg of their Champions League tie. Speaking in the post-match press conference, the Bayern coach made it clear that while the result was significant, the job is far from finished. […]

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5 months ago · 3 reads

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich Andriy Lunin: 6.5Made five saves, but looked shaky when claiming crosses. His distribution needed to be better, and he couldn’t get a hand to Harry Kane’s goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7.5A bizarre performance. His passing was generally woeful, and he completed only two of his 11 long-ball […]

5 months ago · 1 read

Numbers Narrative: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich

The Bernabéu delivered everything a UEFA Champions League quarter-final should. Goals, saves, near-misses, and momentum swings — Bayern Munich left Spain with a 2-1 first-leg advantage, but with the tie very much alive. Both sides produced 20 shots, Madrid generating 1.97 xG to Bayern’s 2.99, and behind the drama lay a wealth of individual performances […]

5 months ago · 2 reads

Alvaro Arbeloa: “If any team can win in Munich, it’s Real Madrid”

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after their 2-1 loss to Bayern on Tuesday night. He was asked about his first reaction to the defeat, to which he said: “With a bit more luck, we could have avoided the second half. We made two mistakes, losing possession, which we had discussed […]

5 months ago · 2 reads

Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich

Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich (Mbappé & Vinícius Júnior). Defeat in the first leg… This is the immediate reaction to the game. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a post match podcast. A lack of focus on La Liga has all-but thrown the title challenger in the dumpster fire – but the priority has now arrived. A Champions […]

5 months ago · 2 reads