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Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich

UEFA have appointed English referee Michael Oliver as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Per Realmadrid.comMichael Oliver will officiate the match between Real Madrid and Bayern, corresponding to the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which will take place at […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: The race for LaLiga is over (@Mallorca, 2-1)

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 […]

Player Ratings: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid

Player Ratings: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid Andriy Lunin: 6Made zero saves and conceded twice, though neither goal was really his fault. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5Registered an assist, but overall he struggled. He was poor on the ball and his passing lacked its usual precision. Dean Huijsen: 6.5Showed good verticality in possession and looked composed […]

Three questions and three answers from RCD Mallorca 2-1 Real Madrid

Real Madrid crashed to their first defeat in a month in dramatic fashion as they were beaten by relegation-battling Real Mallorca on Saturday afternoon. Manuel Morlanes got free and moved through to score before half-time and give the home side the lead. Substitute Éder Militão headed in an equaliser on 88 minutes, but it was […]

MLB

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

Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first game after the FIFA break. Some players might be tired and that means that coach Arbeloa could make rotations ahead of Tuesday’s match against Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Güler, […]

MLS

Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Mallorca

Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Mallorca in La Liga. REAL MADRID LINEUP:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. There aare […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: How Arbeloa Has Gotten Real Madrid Back On Track

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content 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 means […]

Mallorca vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first game after the FIFA break. Fede Valverde will serve his one-match suspension after the red card he saw during the Derby against Atlético, while Vinicius Junior could get some rest in this one as Los Blancos try to stay ready for the match against Bayern in the Champions […]

Militão and Huijsen: Real Madrid’s long-term defensive foundation

Éder Militão’s possible return from a four-month hamstring absence this weekend is, on the surface, a welcome boost to Real Madrid’s depth ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals. The more interesting question is what his return means beyond the immediate fixture list, and what it tells us about the defensive architecture Arbeloa is trying to […]

NFL

Brazilian media praise Endrick after his 15 minutes against Croatia

Brazilian wonder kid Endrick made his case to feature on Brazil’s list for the upcoming FIFA World Cup with a brilliant 15-minute cameo off the bench against Croatia. Endrick changed the course of the game and helped Ancelotti’s team comeback against Croatia by creating the penalty which gave them the lead and then delivering and […]

Open Thread: 03 April 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Will Vini be rested? Vini has played 98% of minutes under Arbeloa. He […]

Ivan Rakitić Backs Real Madrid’s Champions League Pedigree

Ivan Rakitić has shared his thoughts on Real Madrid’s continued dominance in the Champions League in an interview with AS, backing Los Blancos and insisting their success is no accident. The former Barcelona midfielder revealed he had tipped Real Madrid to overcome Manchester City, despite many viewing the English side as favorites on paper. “After […]

MLS

Éder Militão Sends Determined Message Ahead of Return in ‘Real Talks’

Éder Militão spoke to Real Madrid TV on the program Real Talks, offering insight into his mindset as he continues working his way back and striving to reach peak form again. The Brazilian defender emphasized his commitment every time he steps onto the pitch, and his desire to return as soon as possible. “Whenever I’m […]

Fede Valverde Opens Up on Viral Moments, Zidane, and Ancelotti in Candid Interview

Fede Valverde gave a revealing and personal interview to Terapia Picante, touching on everything from controversial moments on the pitch to his relationship with former Real Madrid coaches and his own evolution as a player. The Uruguayan laughed when discussing the power behind his shot—something that has occasionally had unintended consequences. “I’ve injured a goalkeeper […]

The Bernabéu’s Unfinished Revolution: Inside Real Madrid’s Vision for a Living Stadium

Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu may look complete at first glance, but the reality is more nuanced. Behind the polished exterior lies a project still very much in progress—particularly when it comes to one of its most ambitious and heavily marketed features: the stadium’s futuristic LED façade. From the outset, the vision was bold. The Bernabéu […]

Open Thread: 02 April 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Players returning from the break Info about Brazil NT ahead of World Cup […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: The Lunin Tribute Episode. PLUS: The Arbeloa Turnaround

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 monitoring 18-Year-Old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor

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 […]