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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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Players returning from the break Info about Brazil NT ahead of World Cup […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio 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 […]
Real Madrid are closely tracking Atalanta center-back Honest Ahanor, according to reports from Sky Sports, as the club continues to evaluate young defensive talent across Europe. The 18-year-old joined Atalanta from Genoa in a deal worth €25 million and has quickly established himself as one of the standout young defenders in Serie A. His performances […]
Gianluca Prestianni has spoken in an interview with Telefe. The young Argentine denied any wrongdoing after being sanctioned by UEFA for his racial insults towards Vinicius Jr. “I don’t know if I was really worried about whether something was going to happen. What hurt was being accused of something I never did, that’s what hurt […]
Real Madrid continued their preparations for this weekend’s La Liga clash against Mallorca with a second training session of the week at Valdebebas, as Álvaro Arbeloa gradually welcomes back players from the international break. There was a notable boost for the squad, with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Kylian Mbappé all reintegrating into full team […]
Harry Kane is a doubt ahead of Real Madrid clash after injury scare with England. Harry Kane missed England’s friendly against Japan after picking up what has been described as a minor issue in training, casting some uncertainty ahead of Bayern Munich’s upcoming Champions League tie against Real Madrid. The England national team confirmed the […]
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Bielsa highly praised Valverde Fede Valverde is a different player than the others […]
The Real Madrid reunion in Orlando, featuring Carlo Ancelotti, Vinícius Jr., Danilo, Casemiro, and Luka Modric, ended in a 3-1 win for the South Americans. 24-year-old Botafogo midfielder, other Danilo in the game – scored from the center of the box after the Real Madrid number seven had run rings around half the Croatian side […]
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As previously indicated, Alvaro Arbeloa uses his best passers outside the opponent’s shape. The goal is to take advantage of the likes of Arda Güler and Thiago Pitarch’s passing skills to zip through, around, and over. The use of both is contextual. From starting positions, Thiago Pitarch and Arda Güler operate as situational fullbacks. For […]
Spain wrapped up their international window with a dull 0-0 draw against Egypt in Barcelona, having more chances than their rivals but failing to make them count. Both sides hit the woodwork, Omar Mamoush for Egypt early on and then Alejandro Grimaldo for Spain minutes before the final whistle. Dean Huijsen was among the starters, […]
Real Madrid’s impressive round-of-16 elimination of Manchester City was not without incident following the news that Thibaut Courtois suffered a right quadriceps injury during the first half of the return leg at the Etihad. The injury will result in what is arguably Europe’s finest goalkeeper missing 6 weeks of action, including the highly anticipated Champions […]
From Ronaldo to Roberto Carlos, from Marcelo to Casemiro, we’ve seen quite a few Brazilian phenoms light it up at Real Madrid this century. President Florentino Pérez’s thirst for Brazilian players has only been heightened by losing out on the signing of Santos winger Neymar to archrivals Barcelona in 2013. Since then, we’ve seen various […]
Real Madrid legend Guti has opened up on his career, personal choices, and views on modern football in a wide-ranging appearance on the End of Month Podcast by Imagin. The former midfielder spoke candidly about his deep connection to Real Madrid, revealing he once turned down a lucrative offer from AC Milan in order to […]
Real Madrid’s reported interest in Borussia Dortmund center-back Nico Schlotterbeck has taken another turn after the player publicly pushed back on recent claims about his future. Earlier this week, a report from Bild suggested that Schlotterbeck was close to renewing his contract with Dortmund, a development that would effectively remove him from Real Madrid’s shortlist […]
Gonzalo Garcia continues his strong run of form with Spain’s U21 side, scoring for the second consecutive match—this time against Kosovo. The Real Madrid forward once again proved decisive in a match that was beginning to drift, stepping up at a key moment to break the deadlock. Spain struggled to create clear chances early on, […]
Marcelo Bielsa has offered high praise for Fede Valverde, highlighting the Real Madrid midfielder’s versatility and influence as one of the defining traits that set him apart at the top level. Speaking about Uruguay’s captain, Bielsa emphasized his ability to perform across multiple roles and positions without losing effectiveness. “Valverde is a different player to […]
Football legend David Beckham talked about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence in England’s squad list during the ongoing FIFA break. Beckham backed Alexander-Arnold and explained why he believes he could make an impact in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. “That’s why I’m not England manager, because I don’t have to make those decisions. But, I’m a massive […]
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga talked to ESPN FC and gave some inside access to the team’s dressing room and what the chemistry is like now that Arbeloa is in charge. “Arbeloa has the same spirit as Ancelotti. He gives us a lot of freedom and he talks to the player. Sometimes he comes with […]
Bayern Munich legend and current member of the board Karl-Heinz Rummenigge talked to AS and shared his thoughts about Real Madrid as the two European giants prepare to meet in the Champions League Quarterfinals. “Bayern-Madrid is the most anticipated match of this era. In the 2000s we were the ones who made things tougher for […]
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior will likely feature in Brazil’s starting lineup when La Canarinha face Croatia this Tuesday, according to reports published on the Brazilian press. Vinicius missed a few training sessions over the last few days and appeared to be nursing minor physical problems, but Brazil’s poor performance against France will likely force […]
Sergio Arribas’ standout campaign with Almería continues to reach new heights. The attacking midfielder delivered another decisive performance in the 5-1 win over Real Sociedad B, scoring a brace to move clear as the league’s top scorer with 20 goals in 32 matches. His numbers are historic for the club. Arribas has surpassed Álvaro Negredo’s […]
Toni Kroos has reflected on his time at Real Madrid, offering a detailed perspective on Florentino Perez’s leadership and the internal culture of the club. Speaking about the president, Kroos highlighted the consistency and human element that, in his view, defines Real Madrid behind the scenes, regardless of changes in players or squads over time. […]
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Osasuna sensation Víctor Muñoz made his debut with the Spanish national team during this FIFA break and managed to score a goal for La Roja as well. The day after that match against Serbia, reports in the Spanish press indicated that Real Madrid have an €8 million option to buy Muñoz back from Osasuna. Now, […]