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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media on Friday morning ahead of the La Liga game against Real Mallorca and was asked about Kylian Mbappé’s admission that he presses less than some team-mates. “Look, I think Kylian is hugely committed to his team and his teammates, and he knows exactly what I’m asking […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Kylian Mbappé offered a raw and unfiltered look into his career and mindset during an appearance on The Bridge Podcast, where he was joined by Achraf Hakimi, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and comedian Malik Bentalha. The Real Madrid forward touched on a wide range of topics, from his relationship with the media to criticism of his playing […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltes 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 […]
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 […]