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Following Real Madrid’s 2–0 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, Thibaut Courtois spoke to the media about the result, his performance, the team’s level of play, Kylian Mbappé, and his experience at the stadium. Importance of the Win and Areas to Improve Courtois emphasized the importance of securing a home victory, while acknowledging that […]
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Real Madrid finished the calendar year of 2025 with a 2-0 win over Sevilla at the Bernabeu, making it three wins in a row. However, the tension left in the air regarding the team’s performances and Xabi Alonso’s future is likely to be carried into the new year. Sevilla edged the expected threat battle early, […]
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Xabi Alonso has managed to get the wins he’s needed to keep his job, but the bigger picture is hard to ignore. This team looks far away from competing at the highest level, and the distance feels like it’s growing rather than shrinking. The opening stretch of the match said a lot. The first 20 […]
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After Real Madrid’s 2–0 win over Sevilla, Kylian Mbappé spoke to Real Madrid TV about scoring on his birthday, his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, and the team’s objectives heading into 2026. Playing and Scoring on His Birthday Mbappé described the match as a special occasion, noting that playing on his birthday had long been a personal […]
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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla Thibaut Courtois: 9Five saves. Single-handedly kept the team afloat while his shambolic defense let him down all game. Raúl Asencio: 6.5Should not be deployed at right-back. Offered little to nothing going forward and looked uncomfortable in the role. Antonio Rüdiger: 6Overly aggressive, frequently out of position, and taking unnecessary […]
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AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s 2 – 0 win over Sevilla in the last game of 2025. Discussed: The team’s defensive issues, player performances, and much much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or […]
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their win over Sevilla in their final game of the year. He was asked about the level this team is at right now, to which he said: “We know where we are right now. We’re self-critical and know we need to play better; this isn’t […]
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Real Madrid ended 2025 on a high as Kylian Mbappé entered the history books by equaling a Cristiano Ronaldo record of 59 goals in a calendar year in a 2-0 win over Sevilla as Jude Bellingham headed in and Mbappé scored from the penalty spot. Three answers 1. Would any squad players be rewarded for […]
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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius. Sevilla starting XI (TBC): Odysseas; Carmona, Cardoso, Gudelj, Castrín, Oso; Agoumé, B. Mendy, Sow; Alfon, Isaac. This is the last game before the […]
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Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s home match against Sevilla in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Alaba, Asencio, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen and David Jiménez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo and Mastantuono. As expected, both Camavinga and […]
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Sevilla visit the Santiago Bernabéu in the last game before the Christmas break. Real Madrid need to keep gaining momentum and Xabi Alonso’s job is still on the line, although it looks like he will be coaching the team in the Spanish Supercup. It’s clear that Madrid should have what it takes to beat Sevilla […]
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Real Madrid host Sevilla in what will be the last game before the Christmas break. Coach Xabi Alonso will get some reinforcements as Camavinga or Rüdiger will be available. On the other hand, Fede Valverde appears to be questionable heading into this game. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler, […]
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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: A Collection of Letters (Prelude) […]
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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! 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, […]
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On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA […]
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their final game of 2025 against Sevilla on Saturday night. He was asked about playing with more forwards, to which he said: “At some points, we have done it. Endrick played well, releasing spaces to Kylian. We can prepare games against deep defenses, we […]
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta continued his attack towards Real Madrid, this time during Barça’s Christmas dinner. “They practice cynicism and excessive arrogance; they have a TV mess from which they spew lies and constantly and permanently poison. I have to say that this level we have reached also generates envy, and that is very poorly […]
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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 Collection of Letters (Prelude) “I hope one […]
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Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Thursday, kicking off preparations for Saturday night’s league clash against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu (9:00 PM). The session brought a mix of optimism and uncertainty for Xabi Alonso and his coaching staff as several injured players took encouraging steps forward, while others remain firmly on the sidelines. […]
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Víctor Valdepeñas’ first appearance with Real Madrid’s senior team should have been remembered solely as a milestone moment — the realization of a dream shared by every academy player who wears white. Instead, the hours that followed his debut became unexpectedly turbulent, placing the young defender at the center of a conversation he shouldn’t have […]
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Real Madrid Castilla defender Victor Valdepeñas is attracting interest from various top European clubs, according to a report from BILD. Valdepeñas has enjoyed his start to the 2025-26 campaign, where he has been playing considerably well for Castilla, both as a left-back and as a central defender. Valdepeñas also made his first team debut in […]
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For years, Managing Madrid has focused on analysis, reporting, and perspective — what happens on the pitch and what it means after. But matchdays are also shaped by everything happening around the game: the fans, the media, the buildup, and the atmosphere that never quite makes it into the written word. For the first time, […]
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On El Larguero (Cadena SER), Real Madrid journalist Javier Herráez described what television images didn’t capture of Xabi Alonso’s reaction following Real Madrid’s 3–2 win over Talavera in the Copa del Rey. According to the journalist, Alonso appeared visibly shaken throughout the second half and after the final whistle despite advancing to the next round. […]
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Speaking on El Larguero (Cadena SER), former Real Madrid player and analyst Alvaro Benito explained why Madrid continue to struggle to put matches away, regardless of the opponent. Benito pointed to recurring lapses after taking the lead. “I haven’t understood those moments of continuing to sit deep and be beaten, allowing them to cross and […]
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Real Madrid began their 2025/26 campaign in the Copa del Rey with a 90-minute journey to Talavera de la Reina to take on the Primera RFEF side, emerging with a 3-2 victory which ended with Madridistas biting their nails. Kylian Mbappé scored from a soft penalty in the first half before Manuel Farrando rebounded the […]
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