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Osasuna vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Osasuna in what’s historically been a tough away game for Los Blancos. Huijsen is not available so Raúl Asencio will be expected to start in the center of the defensive line as Real Madrid try to keep their momentum going. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Trent, Rudiger, Asencio, Carreras, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Osasuna
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s away match against Osasuna in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Mendy.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. No big news on Real Madrid’s squad list […]
Report: Prestianni Gives Evidence in UEFA Probe Into Alleged Abuse of Vinícius Jr
UEFA’s disciplinary process is now in motion following the flashpoint between Vinícius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1–0 Champions League playoff win over Benfica, and new details have emerged via ESPN regarding the Benfica player’s defense. According to ESPN, Prestianni has already provided testimony to UEFA investigators examining the second-half incident at the […]
Vincent Kompany Condemns Mourinho Comments, Defends Vinicius Jr
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany delivered a powerful and emotionally charged press conference today, addressing the fallout from the heated Benfica vs Real Madrid clash, the racism towards Vinicius Jr, and Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments. Kompany did not hold back. In a clear defense of Vinicius Jr, Kompany criticized Mourinho for questioning the Brazilian’s […]
It’s Matchday | 21 February 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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 Osasuna Real Madrid travel to the very unwelcoming arena in Pamplona. […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Arbeloa’s system, key players, and winning the league
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! 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 […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “Nothing justifies what happened with Vinicius Jr”
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of his team’s match against Osasuna on Saturday. He was asked about the alleged racial abuse on Vinicius Jr against Benfica, to which he said: “I think I’ve made myself clear, the important thing is to fight against these acts. It’s unacceptable. We won’t […]
Asencio ready to make his return to the lineup -report
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been getting treatment on the small fracture on his tibia for the last 13 days and is now ready to make his return to the starting lineup, according to a report published on MARCA. Asencio had been playing through pain for quite a while, risking a more serious injury […]
| In It, to Win It? | 20 February 2026 |
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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 Arby’s Team ? Arbeloa has been quietly going about his business while praising the […]
Benfica file complaint against Fede Valverde
Benfica have filed a formal complaint to UEFA against Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde over his alleged violent conduct during the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 played last Tuesday, according to reports all over the Spanish press. Valverde swung his arm towards Samuel Dahl’s head in the 80th minute of the […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Zoom Q&A: Benfica Aftermath; Arbeloa Optimism
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Madridistas live on Zoom to take questions about everything Real Madrid: Benfica, Vinicius, Arbeloa, post-Kroos era, tactics, and more. 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 […]
Arne Slot Calls for Stronger Action Against Racism After Vinicius Abuse
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the issue of racism in football during his press conference today, responding to questions about the abuse Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has faced. Slot stressed that football must continue striving to eradicate racism from the sport, insisting that existing measures are not enough. “In general, you can never […]
Thibaut Courtois Joins Ownership Group at Le Mans
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken a new step into football investment, becoming a minority shareholder in French club Le Mans. The Ligue 2 side announced a significant internal restructuring this week, confirming that Brazilian sports investment fund Outfield has now become the club’s majority shareholder. Courtois, through his investment company NxtPlay, has also […]
Carlo Ancelotti Shares Reflections on Vinicius Jr., Coaching Challenges and Real Madrid Return in Jorge Valdano Interview Trailer
A trailer released ahead of Carlo Ancelotti’s upcoming interview with Jorge Valdano has offered an early glimpse into the Italian coach’s thoughts on Vinicius Jr., the challenges of management, and the possibility of returning to Real Madrid. While the full conversation has yet to be made public, several quotes from Ancelotti were revealed in the […]
They Chose the Wrong Man to Silence
Vinícius Jr. has received unprecedented support from his football colleagues around the world, other leaders in different sports, and broadcasters after he faced racial abuse from SL Benfica’s number 25 and fans on Tuesday. Racism is simply unjustifiable and must not be correlated with the behaviour of the victim. Jose Mourinho and Benfica’s official stance […]
Better Dayz | 19 February 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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 Better Days are Coming Darkest before the dawn. The club is what it is. […]
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid’s statement about Pristianni-Vinicius case
Real Madrid have published a statement on their official website following the investigation opened by UEFA about the Prestianni-Vinicius case during the team’s 0-1 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid C. F. announces that today it has submitted all available evidence to UEFA regarding […]
How Vinicius Junior has become the most decisive player in Champions League since Cristiano Ronaldo
Lost amidst the worldwide headlines following racist words uttered by a Benfica player at Vinicius Junior Tuesday evening in Lisboa was yet another magical night for the Brazilian superstar on Europe’s biggest stage. Vinicius’s goal in the 50th minute was the catalyst for a much-deserved Real Madrid victory in the first leg of their elimination […]
The Prestianni–Vinícius Case: Everything That’s Happened Since Benfica vs Real Madrid
Twenty-four hours later, the football is still secondary. Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory at the Estádio da Luz should have been remembered for Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant second-half goal and a disciplined away performance in Europe. Instead, the match is now the center of multiple investigations, political involvement, global reactions, and an escalating war of narratives — […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Vinicius UCL DNA, Benfica, And: Can Real Madrid Compete With Europe’s Elite?
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 […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Vinicius conquers Lisbon (@Benfica, 0-1)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win over Real Sociedad. 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 […]
Camavinga: “We did the right thing by stopping the match”
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga talked to the press after the team’s 0-1 win over Benfica in the Round of 32. “We played a great match. We won, and that is a reason to be happy because our last game here was not good. The primary objective was achieved. But in the end, there are […]
Henry: “I can relate to what Vinicius is going through”
Football legend Thierry Henry talked about the Prestianni-Vinicius incident during Real Madrid’s 0-1 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Henry delivered a powerful speech. “I can relate to what Vini Jr. is going through. It happened so many times to me, I talked about it so many […]
Micah Richards: “Prestianni is a coward”
Former Manchester City defender and now pundit Micah Richards shared his thoughts about the controversy between Benfica and Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. “Prestianni is a coward. He’s an absolute coward. No one will ever know what he said, only him and Vinicius Junior. But to pull […]
Tchouameni: “These things can’t happen”
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni talked to the press after Real Madrid’s controversial 0-1 win in Lisbon and shared his thoughts on the Prestianni-Vinicius incident. “The truth is that it cannot happen. We’ve been told that the boy called him ‘monkey’ with the shirt covering his mouth. Then he says he didn’t say anything, that […]
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