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Courtois And Vinicius React To Real Madrid’s Hard-Fought 2-1 Win Over Celta Vigo
Real Madrid secured an important 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaídos in a match that required resilience, patience, and character from Alvaro Arbeloa’s side. With several players unavailable and a number of youth team players stepping in to help the squad, the win served as a crucial confidence boost ahead of the team’s upcoming […]
Immediate Reaction: Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid (Tchouaméni & Valverde). A very, very late winner… This is my immediate reaction. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a ManagingMadrid podcast. Performances haven’t always been up to scratch under Álvaro Arbeloa, and now results were starting to take a nosedive as well Celta Vigo were going to be one of the […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Celta Vigo in La Liga. CONFIRMED LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Arda Guler, Valverde, Thiago; Vinicius and Brahim. Celta Vigo starting XI (TBC): Radu; Javi Rodríguez, Starfelt, Marcos Alonso; Javi Rueda, Miguel Román, Moriba, Sergio Carreira; Fer […]
Pep Guardiola raises concerns over schedule ahead of Real Madrid clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about his team’s schedule ahead of their upcoming Champions League tie with Real Madrid, acknowledging both the benefits and drawbacks of their upcoming fixture timing. City face Newcastle in the Premier League this weekend in a match scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. local kickoff. Guardiola had previously voiced frustration […]
UEFA Fines Real Madrid €15,000, Suspends Partial Bernabéu Closure After Fan Incident
UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has sanctioned Real Madrid following an incident involving discriminatory behavior during the club’s recent Champions League match against Benfica. The European governing body issued a €15,000 fine to the club and ordered a partial closure of the Santiago Bernabéu for a future UEFA competition match. However, the stadium sanction […]
Managing Madrid Launches Official Merchandise: Support Your Favourite Real Madrid Podcast
Managing Madrid is excited to officially launch brand new merchandise for our community. For years, listeners and readers have supported the podcast, the website, and the work that goes into covering Real Madrid every single day. Now, for those who want to represent Managing Madrid and support the podcast directly, we finally have some clean, […]
Vicente del Bosque: “For me, Raul is a candidate to manage Real Madrid”
In a glowing endorsement shared by spanish radio program El Larguero, legendary coach Vicente del Bosque has singled out Real Madrid icon Raul Gonzalez Blanco as one of his top coaching prospects for Spanish benches. “He is one of my weaknesses ,” del Bosque said. “For me, he is a coach that could be a […]
Real Madrid Using Advanced Biomechanical Analysis in Jude Bellingham’s Injury Recovery
Real Madrid are using advanced biomechanical analysis as part of Jude Bellingham’s recovery from his recent hamstring injury, according to physiotherapist Angel Villanueva. The process involves a video-based motion capture system capable of analyzing movement patterns in both 2D and 3D, allowing Madrid’s medical staff to monitor the midfielder’s mechanics in real time. The technology […]
Ivan Helguera: “I don’t think Arbeloa was the right guy”
Former Real Madrid midfielder Ivan Helguera questioned the club’s decision to dismiss Xabi Alonso, arguing the judgment came too quickly and raising doubts about the promotion of Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement. Speaking on the Bajo Palos podcast with former teammate Iker Casillas, Helguera said that while Alonso’s football did not fully convince him, the […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Celta Vigo
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for Friday’s match against Celta Vigo. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Trent, Asencio, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Diego Aguado and Lamini.Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Palacios and Thiago.Attackers: Vini Jr., Gonzalo and Brahim. Asencio is back with the team, but neither Dean Huijsen […]
Open Thread: March 6, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid visit Celta Vigo in what’s a must-win game for Los Blancos. Barcelona have a four-point lead in the table and Arbeloa’s men need to find their groove and consistency if they want to compete for the 2025-26 Liga title until the very end of the season. Earning the three points at Balaidos will […]
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Celta Vigo in a rare Friday night Liga game. Los Blancos need to bounce back after their worst loss of the season against Getafe last Monday, but Celta are sixth in the table and will surely be a formidable opponent at Balaidos. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: What Real Madrid Are Up Against With The Season On The Line. MAILBAG!
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: 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 Real Madrid fans […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “This is Real Madrid and we will fight for as long as we can mathematically”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa faced an intense press conference ahead of Friday’s fixture against Celta Vigo, where he was asked if defeat at Balaídos and against Manchester City would spell the end of any title hopes this season. “Well, but… we’re playing tomorrow, aren’t we? So let’s go into a very difficult match like […]
Luis Figo Weighs in on Mbappé Injury, Real Madrid’s Champions League Chances, and Arbeloa’s Challenge
Former Real Madrid star Luis Figo shared his thoughts on several major topics surrounding the club during a Betfair event, including Kylian Mbappé’s injury situation, Madrid’s chances in Europe, and the challenge facing manager Álvaro Arbeloa this season. Figo emphasized that decisions around Mbappé’s potential return from injury must be handled carefully, stressing that the […]
Camavinga Returns Just in Time as Injury-Hit Real Madrid Prepare for Celta Clash
Real Madrid received a timely boost ahead of their trip to Balaídos. Just when the squad situation seemed to be reaching a breaking point, Eduardo Camavinga returned to training with the group and will be available for the match against Celta Vigo. His return, almost at the last minute, comes at a moment when the […]
Open Thread: March 5, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a sushi night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: What’s Changed Since Xabi Alonso Left Real Madrid?
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
Rodrygo: “A major obstacle has arisen in my life”
Real Madrid star Rodrygo released a statement after being diagnosed with a rupture to his ACL and meniscus on Tuesday afternoon. The Brazilian forward will be out for the rest of the year, and will spend the next 10 months recovering from the injury. In a post that included the footage of him suffering the […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: A Discussion On Fede Valverde, Franco Mastantuono, Rodrygo’s ACL Injury, And more.
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]
OFFICIAL: Rodrygo tears ACL, out for the season
Real Madrid have published a medical report on Rodrygo Goes, who tore his ACL during the game against Getafe and will miss the remainder of the season. After the tests carried out today to our player Rodrygo by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with the fracture of the anterior cruciate ligament […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Is this rock bottom? (vs Getafe, 0-1)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid hitting rock bottom against Getafe. 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 […]
Open Thread: March 3, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 0 – 1 Getafe
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 0 – 1 Getafe Thibaut Courtois: 7Only had to make two saves all game. The goal conceded wasn’t his fault. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 4Uncharacteristically sloppy. Gave the ball away too often and never found his usual rhythm in possession. Antonio Rüdiger: 5Recorded nine clearances and made important interventions, but there was chaos […]
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