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According to a report from AS, José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid is beginning to take clearer shape behind the scenes, with the Portuguese manager reportedly finalizing the majority of his coaching staff ahead of his arrival at Valdebebas. The report states that Mourinho will bring several trusted collaborators with him from Benfica, including assistants […]
There is no title race left to decide. No European qualification battle. No desperate survival fight. And yet, Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabéu carries emotional weight that exceeds the standings. Real Madrid host Athletic Club in what is expected to be Álvaro Arbeloa’s final match in charge before José Mourinho’s anticipated return to 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. Two Valverdes? French journalist Pablo Gayicho wrote: “The general feeling about Valverde within […]
Soon-to-be Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has requested the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, according to a report from COPE’s Miguel Ángel Díaz. The Danish midfielder could leave his club for a fee of around €50 million, per that same report. Hjulmand will turn 27 years old this summer, so his signing wouldn’t […]
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. Mourinho coaching staff Other updates regarding Mourinho Will Paz return? Honestly, with the […]
José Mourinho’s future two-year contract with Real Madrid will feature an automatic one-year extension if the Portuguese manager wins La Liga, according to a report published on AS. Real Madrid is prepared to pay a buyout clause of up to €6 million to release the Portuguese manager from his current contract with Benfica. The announcement […]
Florentino Pérez will not be the only candidate running for Real Madrid president in the upcoming election as Enrique Riquelme has finalized the details of his candidacy and will officially announce it this week, requesting two debates against Florentino Pérez, according to a report from Radio MARCA and El Confidencial. Pérez’s chances of getting re-elected […]
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken another step into football ownership after NXTPLAY — the sports investment platform he co-founded alongside Gonzalo Vila — officially acquired a stake in Spanish club CD Extremadura. The agreement was announced this week by both parties, with current club president Daniel Tafur remaining in charge of the sporting […]
Speculation surrounding José Mourinho’s future intensified this week after Benfica sporting director Rui Costa publicly addressed the manager’s contract situation while Mourinho himself acknowledged ongoing contact between Real Madrid and his agent Jorge Mendes. Speaking to RTP Notícias, Rui Costa maintained that Mourinho remains Benfica’s coach “until proven otherwise,” while confirming that the decision now […]
Former Real Madrid player, coach, and sporting director Jorge Valdano shared his thoughts on the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Santiago Bernabéu, raising questions about whether the Portuguese manager’s second spell would remain calm once results inevitably become complicated. Speaking on La Casa del Futbol, Valdano suggested Mourinho would likely arrive with a […]
When Eden Hazard arrived at Real Madrid in the summer of 2019, the expectations were impossible to ignore. Cristiano Ronaldo had left the club one year earlier, leaving behind a historic void both statistically and emotionally, and Hazard was widely viewed as the superstar signing meant to lead Madrid into its next era. But according […]
Real Madrid officially announced Dani Carvajal’s departure on Monday, confirming that the club captain will leave after 23 seasons wearing the white shirt. Carvajal will play his final match at the Santiago Bernabéu next weekend against Athletic Bilbao, bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in club history. The announcement immediately triggered […]
Dani Carvajal’s storied career at his boyhood club is coming to an end – Real Madrid have officially announced on Monday. Carvajal’s contract runs until June 30, 2026, however, he will play his final game next weekend against Athletic Club at the Bernabeu. Listing five moments from his legendary career at Real Madrid which spanned […]
Ancelotti has just announced his Brazil NT squad list for the World Cup. Here is the full list of 26 players: Goalkeepers: Defenders: Midfielders: Forwards: Definitely the biggest question was whether Ancelotti would call up Neymar, especially since the player had never been included in any of the Italian’s previous squad lists. Neymar started 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. Mou it is and per reports his demands were accepted by Perez. Per […]
Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal will be leaving the club this summer, the club announced on its website. Real Madrid C.F. and captain Dani Carvajal have agreed to conclude a remarkable chapter in his tenure with the club at the close of the current season. Real Madrid extends its gratitude and deep affection to one […]
In this members-only episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Sevilla. 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 […]
Player Ratings: Sevilla 0 – 1 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois—8.5: Made six saves and kept Sevilla out during their early wave of pressure. Dani Carvajal—5.5: Looked a step slow at times when marking Oso. Antonio Rüdiger—6.5: Quiet overall, which is generally a good thing for a defender. His distribution was very solid. Dean Huijsen—7: Strong […]
Real Madrid snatched a 1-0 win at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday in the penultimate fixture of the LaLiga season. A first-half goal from Vinicius Jr. was the difference between the two sides. Alvaro Arbeloa oversaw his last away game as Real Madrid manager. Dean Huijsen impressed from the back. He had 107 touches, […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke after his team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sevilla at the Pizjuan to praise his side as he said, explaining his lack of movement on the touchline, “the Sevilla benches were comfortable, and I was comfortable. The team played a solid game on a field that’s always tough […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss Real Madrid’s win over Sevilla, including: Mbappe’s performance, Mourinho’s vision, and more. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the […]
Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid (Vinícius Júnior) Is it over yet? Here is the immediate reaction. Coming up: Player ratings, hopefully tame interviews and a podcast. Just two games left to suffer through for Madridistas before the 2025/26 season comes to a close. Fans were keeping a close eye on the line-up for this game, after Kylian […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Sevilla starting XI (TBC): Vlachodimos; Carmona, Castrín, Kike Salas, Suazo; Agoume, Gudelj; Vargas, Oso; Maupay and Akor Adams. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Thiago, Bellingham; Brahim, Vinicius and Mbappé. HOW TO […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Sergio Mestre and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Thiago, Leiva and Mesonero.Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. Valverde isn’t available yet […]
Last away game of the 2025-26 season for Real Madrid and it is in a tough stadium like Sevilla. The home team will play with desperation as they are still trying to avoid relegation, so it won’t be easy for Real Madrid to match their intensity considering that Los Blancos have nothing to play for. […]