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Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City (Valverde x3). What a win… Here is the reaction to the stunning victory. More for you: Player ratings, interviews and a ManagingMadrid podcast. This was the day that many had been dreading… Manchester City in the Champions League, and perhaps the first world class team to face Álvaro Arbeloa and his […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. CONFIRMED LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Mendy, Tchouameni, Thiago, Fede Valverde, Arda Güler, Vinicius, Brahim. Manchester City starting XI (TBC): Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, O’Reilly, […]
Real Madrid and global health company Abbott have announced the second edition of the Abbott Dream Team program, a joint initiative designed to discover and develop young soccer talent across the United States. The program will host free open tryouts in six major U.S. cities, giving aspiring players aged 18–19 the opportunity to compete for […]
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is weighing a tactical shift ahead of the Champions League clash with Manchester City, with a five-man midfield under serious consideration for the first leg. According to reports from Valdebebas, Arbeloa is studying a more compact structure designed to limit City’s control in possession while leaving space to counterattack. The […]
Alvaro Benito admitted he has doubts about Real Madrid’s chances ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Speaking on El Larguero on Cadena SER, the former Madrid player explained that in previous seasons the team consistently found ways to turn difficult ties around. This year, however, he sees a different scenario due to […]
Aurelien Tchouameni has become one of the most reliable pieces in Real Madrid’s midfield, and in a recent interview with the club’s official media the Frenchman opened up on life inside the dressing room, his personal interests, and the upcoming Champions League clash with Manchester City. Tchouameni spoke about his ability to communicate across the […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Manchester City in the Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Trent, Asencio, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, and Diego Aguado.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. Huijsen and Camavinga are back […]
Real Madrid host Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. These two teams have met in every single edition of the European tournament for the last five years and 2026 couldn’t be the exception. This time, Los Blancos will host City and they’ll be the underdogs in this round, […]
Manchester City have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. MANCHESTER CITY SQUAD LISTGoalkeepers: James Trafford, Marcus Bettinelli, Gianluigi Donnarumma.Defenders: Rúben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Aké, Marc Guéhi, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Abdukodir Khusanov, Max Alleyne.Midfielders: Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku, Nico, […]
It’s not uncommon for Real Madrid to be in this position: Through to the Champions League knockout phase, about to face Europe’s elite, and needing to improve, badly. It’s a recurring phrase: ‘If Real Madrid play like this against a better team than Benfica / Getafe / Celta Vigo, they’re going to get obliterated’. All […]
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. Word From Author: Dear MM, Here We Go […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the media ahead of his team’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, emphasizing both the difficulty of the challenge and the importance of embracing nights like these in European football. Guardiola acknowledged that playing in stadiums like the Bernabéu is part of competing at […]
Ahead of the first leg of the Champions League tie against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma spoke to the media about the challenge his team will face and the qualities that make Madrid so dangerous in European competition. Despite Real Madrid experiencing some ups and downs during the season, Donnarumma dismissed […]
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani previews Real Madrid’s 1st leg matchup with Manchester City. Topics: – Who is the favourite? – Starting XIs – Key matchups – Alvaro Arbeloa’s tactical approach – And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The […]
Former Real Madrid assistant coach Davide Ancelotti shared insight into the dressing room dynamics and his own coaching journey in a recent interview with DAZN. Speaking candidly about Vinícius Jr., his relationship with his father Carlo Ancelotti, and the pressures of management, Davide offered a thoughtful look at the responsibilities that come with working at […]
Manchester City received an important boost ahead of their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu: Erling Haaland is back with the squad. The Norwegian striker returned to training with his teammates after recently being sidelined and missing City’s FA Cup match against Newcastle over the weekend. After completing the session without […]
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti shared his thoughts on the club’s current situation in an interview with EFE, discussing Álvaro Arbeloa’s difficult start, the impact of injuries on the squad, and the lingering void left by Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić in midfield. Guti believes Arbeloa has stepped into an extremely challenging situation, particularly given […]
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes has successfully undergone surgery to repair serious knee damage and has already begun preparing mentally for the long recovery process ahead. The Brazilian attacker suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) along with a lateral meniscus injury in his right knee, an injury that will sideline him for an extended […]
Jeremy de León’s short but memorable chapter with Real Madrid left a unique imprint. The Puerto Rican winger, who famously traveled with the first team during their Champions League run, reflected on his experience in a recent interview with Marca, speaking candidly about his departure, his relationship with the coaching staff, and what it was […]
Real Madrid host Manchester City in a decisive Champions League game, even if it’s only the first leg of the Round of 16. Key players like Álvaro Carreras, Jude Bellingham or Kylian Mbappé will miss this game, so coach Álvaro Arbeloa will have to make some crucial decisions about his starting lineup. Will Mendy start […]
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Manchester City on Wednesday. He was asked about Vinicius Jr — which he expected — and he replied: “I expected this question from you. Whoever is on the pitch will be important. And Vinicius, too. We’ve had a lot of injuries and he’s […]
Real Madrid star Fede Valverde was the player who spoke to the media ahead of their game against Manchester City at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. He was asked about how confident the team is going into the game, as well as the value that the home fans bring, to which he said: “What’s coming […]
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. Word From Author: Words from the Author: Dear […]
Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca addressed questions about Endrick’s role after Lyon’s 1–1 draw against Paris FC, clarifying why the young Brazilian began the match on the bench rather than in the starting XI. With Lyon chasing consistency and managing a congested schedule, Fonseca emphasized that the decision had little to do with form and […]
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Álvaro Carreras, who has suffered a calf injury and will miss Wednesday’s match against Manchester City. After the tests carried out on our player Álvaro Carreras by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the calf of his right […]