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Player Ratings: Rayo Vallecano 0 – 0 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Rayo Vallecano 0 – 0 Real Madrid A frustrating night in Vallecas. Real Madrid dropped points in a goalless draw that once again exposed the team’s lack of clinical edge in the final third. Thibaut Courtois: 7Had very little to do but made two key saves when called upon. His calm presence and […]
Xabi Alonso: “We’re still in November, there’s a long way to go”
Following the 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke to the media and addressed criticism by saying, “I’m concerned about wanting to keep growing, wanting to keep improving, being positively self-critical, constructively self-critical”. He added that, “I think this is Real Madrid, we all know where we are and what we […]
Three questions and three answers from Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby at Vallecas on Sunday afternoon. With the winter chill setting in across the Spanish capital, Real Madrid’s attack was frozen as they recorded just 0.82 xG up against Rayo’s 1.19 xG in a game of few chances. Three answers 1. […]
Immediate Reaction: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid. Points shared at Vallecas… This is the immediate reaction to the draw. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. Rayo Vallecano have become one of the toughest away trips for any side in recent years, but for Real Madrid – the local rivalry aspect of the fixture only ramped up […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Camavinga, Güler, Bellingham, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappé. Rayo Vallecano starting XI (TBC): Batalla, Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarría, Pedro Díaz, Ciss, De Frutos, Isi, Álvaro García, Alemao. Can Real Madrid bounce […]
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid visit Vallecas to face Rayo in what will be the last game before the upcoming FIFA break. Los Blancos are coming off a disappointing loss against Liverpool and will need to bounce back with a good performance. Aurelien Tchouameni will not be available and Fede Valverde will likely return to the midfield as […]
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Rayo Vallecano in the last game before the upcoming FIFA break. Los Blancos need to regain confidence and momentum after the discouraging loss to Liverpool last Tuesday, so bouncing back against Rayo will be a must. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Camavinga, Güler, Bellingham, Valverde, Vinicius, Mbappé. Rayo […]
OPEN THREAD | NOV 9TH, 2025
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. TODAY IS D-DAY It’s game time!
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s away match against Rayo Vallecano, which will be the last game before the upcoming FIFA break. REAL MADRID SQUADGoalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Mestre.Defenders: Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, F. Mendy and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler and D. Ceballos.Forwards: Vini Jr., Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo and […]
Xabi Alonso: “Every game is the most important one”
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faced the media ahead of the La Liga visit to take on Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and addressed a range of topics, such as the psychological importance of this fixture after defeat at Anfield. “Every game is the most important one, that’s our mentality,” Alonso insisted. “In La Liga, we […]
OPEN THREAD | NOV 8TH, 2025
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. WE’RE IN SERIOUS DENAIL…early too I […]
Real Madrid keeping a close eye on Jacobo Ramon – report
Como defender Jacobo Ramon’s performances this season have made Real Madrid keep a close eye on his development, according to a report from AS on Friday. Ramon has become a starter for Como under Cesc Fabregas through some really good performances on a consistent basis. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is delighted with him, and […]
Drawing Board: The Collective Frustration of Madridistas
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 […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: A Debate About Arda In Big Games. MAILBAG!
TORONTO EVENT: SIGN UP HERE. On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical […]
Alaba rejoins Real Madrid squad in training
Real Madrid defender David Alaba rejoined the group in Friday’s training session and is on track to make his return to the squad list for Sunday’s match at Vallecas against Rayo Vallecano. Alaba has just recovered from a calf injury he picked up during Real’s win against Getafe on October 19th. The Austrian defender has […]
OPEN THREAD: JIMMY TCHOU’S | NOV 7TH, 2025
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. JIMMY TCHOU’S Who’ll step into Tchouameni’s […]
DISCUSSION: Were Real Madrid Too Predictable Vs Liverpool?
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, after Real Madrid lost to Liverpool in what was a really disappointing performance, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Leah Revelle recorded a post-game show to break down the loss for Managing Madrid Members. The full episode can be found here. Real Madrid struggled dealing with Liverpool’s pressure, and […]
From Dream to Reality: My Bernabéu Experience
It’s been at least five years since I came with this idea of watching a live Real Madrid game at Santiago Bernabéu. And even though I haven’t watched the three-peat players, which was part of my original idea, I finally made it to the Bernabéu. Let me tell you how it happened. It’s been a […]
Roy Keane Slams Liverpool Fans for Booing Trent Alexander-Arnold on His Anfield Return
Roy Keane has never been one to mince words — and on the latest episode of Stick to Football, the former Manchester United captain called out Liverpool fans for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold during his return to Anfield as a Real Madrid player. Alexander-Arnold, who left Liverpool in the summer join Real Madrid, was met with […]
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Xabi’s Decision At Anfield And ‘Second Season Flick’
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones! Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We […]
Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga receive France call-up for international break
Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga have officially been called up by France coach Didier Deschamps for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, it was announced on Thursday afternoon. Aurelien Tchouameni — who was not called up for the last international break due to a one-game suspension — would have received a call-up as […]
Valverde escapes groin injury, will be available against Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde just received confirmation from team doctors that he has avoided a groin injury, meaning that he will be available when Los Blancos face Rayo Vallecano this Sunday, club sources told Managing Madrid. Valverde had to leave the field during the match against Liverpool and he underwent some tests to determine […]
BREAKING: Tchouameni out three weeks with hamstring injury
Real Madrid have announced that midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni sustained a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s match against Liverpool and will be out for at least three weeks. Per Realmadrid.comAfter the tests conducted today on our player Aurélien Tchouameni by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle of […]
Valverde set to undergo tests on groin injury this Thursday
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde is about to undergo tests which will determine the extent of the groin injury he suffered during the team’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool on Tuesday. Valverde had to leave the field and it looks like he sustained an injury which could keep him out for several weeks, although the club […]
OPEN THREAD | NOV 6TH, 2025
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. I SAW SOMETHING… Let me reminisce […]
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