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Mourinho: “Asencio? We all make mistakes, but when they pile up, it’s a different story”
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho spoke to the media on Thursday ahead of Friday night’s fixture against Real Betis and was asked about defender Raúl Asencio, who was convicted for drink driving, and he said, “I spoke with him when I arrived. I did so because of things that happened in the past. Since I […]
Real Madrid to make €11.5 million from Chema Andrés’ transfer to Brighton
La Fábrica product Chema Andrés is joining Brighton after the English club decided to spend €23 million on his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. That means that Real Madrid will make €11.5 million from this deal although they will also lose the 50% of Andrés’ rights they still owned, which means that Los Blancos will not […]
Real Madrid News Roundup: Lewandowski on Mourinho’s Madrid, McTominay opens door to move
It was a busy Wednesday around Real Madrid, with several stories emerging that did not quite warrant standalone coverage. Yan Diomande has opened up about his journey from Abidjan to the Bernabéu, a French investigation reportedly uncovered an alleged plot targeting Kylian Mbappé, Sergio Martínez trained with the first team, while Robert Lewandowski, Scott McTominay, […]
Jose Juninho — Too Early Thoughts Pt.3 : 3 Sep. 2026
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. Jose Juninho — Forward Edition Disclaimer. Similar to […]
Champions League debutants will get special patch – report
UEFA will introduce “Debut patches” to the men’s Champions League for the first time in the 2026-27 season as part of its partnership with Fanatics, as reported by The Athletic’s David Ornstein. Fanatics has already used the concept across several sports. Originating in Major League Baseball, the program has expanded to the NFL, NBA, Bundesliga, […]
Asencio sentenced in DUI case
Real Madrid center-back Raúl Asencio has been found guilty of drunk driving in his hometown Gran Caria two weeks ago, according to a report from local newspaper Atlántico Hoy. Asencio was stopped at a routine checkpoint in the south of Gran Canaria while driving his car in an entertainment area. He was not involved in […]
Jose Juninho — Too Early Thoughts Pt.2 : 2 Sep. 2026
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. Jose Juninho — Defense Edition Disclaimer. Similar to […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: How Do Real Madrid’s Attackers Compare Against The Best Dribblers In The World? Analysis.
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: 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 clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
Rüdiger retires from German national team -report
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has decided to retire from the German national team to focus on his club, according to a report published on MARCA. The defender hasn’t published an announcement yet. Rüdiger leaves the Mannschaft after more than a decade as an international, with the 2017 Confederations Cup as his only title won […]
Date and time set for El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid
The first El Clásico of the season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played on October 25th with kick-off scheduled for 9pm CET, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. This first encounter between the two favorites to conquer the 2026-27 edition of La Liga will be played at the Camp Nou. Clásicos […]
Get the best of Managing Madrid on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Managing Madrid. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow Real Madrid. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Güler, Bernardo Silva and Camavinga suspended for Real Madrid’s Champions League debut against Inter
José Mourinho will have a depleted squad when his Real Madrid team face Inter Milan next week. Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva and Eduardo Camavinga will all be suspended for that game because of cards they were shown during their last games in the European competition last season, which means that Mourinho will have to think […]
Jose Juninho — Too Early Thoughts Pt.1 : 1 Sep. 2026
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. Jose Juninho — Defense Edition Disclaimer. It’s a […]
Where Real Madrid rank among the Champions League favorites
The Champions League is back, and with Real Madrid beginning another pursuit of the trophy that has defined so much of the club’s history, expectations will inevitably be enormous. José Mourinho’s team enters the competition with a significantly reshaped squad and plenty of optimism after a busy summer transfer window. But where does Madrid actually […]
Arbeloa reveals why it wasn’t easy to sign Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios
Álvaro Arbeloa has spoken about his reunion with Gonzalo García and César Palacios at Fulham, explaining how much it meant to him that the two former Real Madrid players chose to follow him to the Premier League. Arbeloa left Real Madrid for Fulham this summer, and his familiarity with Madrid’s academy quickly played a role […]
Jeremy De León announces departure from Real Madrid
Castilla Graduate Jeremy De León has officially announced his departure from Real Madrid. He signed for Castilla in 2024 from Castellón. Jeremy announced the following on social media: “There are goodbyes you’re never truly prepared to write. Ever since it all began in Puerto Rico, I dreamed of wearing this jersey. It has always been […]
The anatomy of a take-on
Take-on counts tell us who beats defenders and how many times. They do not tell us what happens next. A winger who beats his full-back and recycles possession is counted the same as one who beats him and creates a shot. This analysis looks beyond the dribble itself and measures the next action after a […]
Bigger tests coming for Real Madrid in September
Three games, three wins and 10 goals. Jose Mourinho could hardly have asked for a better start to his return at Real Madrid. Now comes the first real test. Madrid travel to face Real Betis on Friday before hosting Inter Milan in their Champions League opener four days later. The month concludes with the biggest […]
Real Madrid hit 10 goals through three La Liga games for first time in a decade
Real Madrid have started the new La Liga season with an attacking output the club has not produced in a decade. Jose Mourinho’s side have scored 10 goals through their opening three league matches, the first time Real Madrid have reached double figures at this stage of a La Liga season since 2016-17. Madrid opened […]
“This Madrid has the best player in the league by quite some distance”
Jude Bellingham’s outstanding start to the season continues to earn praise, with Radio MARCA’s presenter on La Tribu, Raul Varela, arguing that the Real Madrid midfielder has established himself as the best player in La Liga. Speaking on La Tribu, Varela highlighted the gap he currently sees between Bellingham and the rest of the league. […]
Mourinho’s authority being noted at Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Málaga continued their strong start under José Mourinho, but the discussion on Cadena SER’s Carrusel Deportivo centered less on the result and more on the change in attitude since the Portuguese coach arrived. Antonio Romero pointed to Jude Bellingham as one of the biggest beneficiaries. “Mourinho has moved him closer […]
Jude Bellingham Is Unlike Any Modern Number 10
Jude Bellingham in current form is a top three player in the world. What differentiates Bellingham from other number 10’s of the last 10-20 years is his total involvement on a game. Predecessors in the number 10 position like Kaka, Ozil, Rui Costa, Isco, Zidane, Lampard, De Bruyne – their impact was more often noted […]
Daily Thread: 31 August 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. 3 games, 3 wins It’s a very good start for Mourinho. As I […]
Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Malaga
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Here is a new thing I’m committing to this season: Five semi-informal bullet points after each game.
Daily Thread: 31 Aug. 2026
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. A Short Daily Thread Sergio Martinez. Another youth […]
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