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Drawing Board: The Mourinho Way
Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Madrid world. Here’s Finn’s latest drawing, and if you ever want to look back at Finn’s previous (and amazing) work, […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “The results are far from what Real Madrid should be”
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of their game against Espanyol on Sunday. He was asked about the poor situation the club find themselves in, to which he said: “There are a lot of matches. The results are far from what Real Madrid should be. You can’t beat anyone these […]
OFFICIAL: Carvajal injury report
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Dani Carvajal, who suffered an injury in training. After the tests carried out on our player Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a fracture of the distal phalanx of the fifth toe on his right foot. Pending evolution.Source: Realmadrid.com […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Klopp And Kroos At Real Madrid — How Realistic Is It? Mailbag!
AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: – How likely is it that Florentino Perez will realize his mistakes and rectify them with the correct decisions? – What would Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho ask for? – Toni Kroos as a sporting director? – Jurgen […]
OPEN THREAD — It’s Been Awful: 02 May 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. Word From Author: IT’S BEEN AWFUL Track #1: […]
Militão’s Surgeon Details Severity of Injury and Road to Recovery
Lasse Lempainen, the surgeon who operated on Real Madrid defender Éder Militão, has shed light on the seriousness of the Brazilian’s injury in an interview with Marca, emphasizing that surgery was the only viable option to preserve his career at the highest level. Lempainen described the gravity of the situation: “There was no other option. […]
Mourinho: “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me”
Jose Mourinho addressed speculation surrounding his future during today’s pre-game press conference ahead of Benfica’s clash with Famalicão, firmly dismissing any links to Real Madrid and reiterating his contractual commitment to Benfica. When asked directly about reported interest from Real Madrid, Mourinho was unequivocal: “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I have […]
Ceballos sidelined following personal rift with Arbeloa -report
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos and coach Álvaro Arbeloa had a confrontation in recent weeks which led to Ceballos being sidelined and removed from the squad list against Betis, according to a report published on MARCA. Following a heated meeting in the manager’s office last Thursday, Ceballos informed his teammates that he does not expect […]
Endrick: “Bellingham was really important to me. He made me feel welcome”
Endrick spoke candidly to The Guardian about his development as a player and person, detailing how he has learned to block out external noise and focus on his game. “I no longer pay attention to what others say. When you take all that out of your life, things get easier. ”When I stepped back, I […]
Vinicius Tobias: “The truth is that Vinicius Jr is a perfect player”
Former Real Madrid defender Vinicius Tobias spoke to Marca about his time at the club, reflecting on his development, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he took from training alongside some of the world’s best players. Tobias also reserved special praise for Vinicius Jr, highlighting both his quality on the pitch and his character […]
Courtois Edges Closer to Return as Real Madrid Continue Espanyol Preparations
Real Madrid continued their preparations for this weekend’s La Liga clash against Espanyol with their third training session of the week at Valdebebas. The team will travel to the RCDE Stadium for Sunday night’s match (21:00 CET), and the intensity is gradually ramping up as matchday approaches. The session followed a familiar structure. Players began […]
OPEN THREAD — A Few Thoughts: 01 May 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 Collection of Letters “I hope one day […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Mourinho, Raul, Rodri, Klopp
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, […]
Pastore: “Mastantuono has to adapt but Real Madrid have to adapt to him as well”
Former PSG midfielder Javier Pastore talked to the press and shared his thoughts on Franco Mastantuono, who has had a rough debut season for Los Blancos. “He’s an 18-year-old kid; man, I wish I’d made it to Madrid at that age. He’s a really talented young guy, and we gotta give him time. He’s gotta […]
OPEN THREAD — Deserved Break: 30 Apr. 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. Word From Author: Today we rest. A Collection […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Who Can Real Madrid Sign As A Midfield Controller?
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]
Constructing Real Madrid With Vinicius And Mbappe Together: Is It Possible?
AFTER REAL MADRID’S elimination at the Allianz Arena on April 15th, after Bayern Munich — arguably the best team in the world — took care of business, there was a sense of ‘what if’ in the Real Madrid camp. They had come so close, missed so many chances, and were right there, confident in closing […]
DISCUSSION: If You Don’t Split The Vinicius – Mbappe Pairing…
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, the post-game show after Real Madrid’s 1 – 1 draw away to Real Betis in La Liga, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, and Sam Sharpe broke down the performance thoroughly. On the episode, the crew discussed a lot of big picture discussion, especially given that the match […]
Thiago Pitarch rejoins Castilla squad for Premier League International Cup
Midfielder Thiago Pitarch rejoined Real Madrid Castilla’s squad for their match against Dinamo Zagreb in the Premier League International Cup Semifinals where Castilla clinched their presence in the Final with a 2-1 victory. It had been a while since Thiago last played for Castilla after he emerged as a rotation player for the first-team. The […]
Asencio not keen on leaving Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio is not interested in leaving the club this summer even though he’s aware that Madrid could explore the market for him, according to a report published on AS. Asencio thinks he will have a decent opportunity to play quality minutes next season and will try to prove his worth during […]
OFFICIAL: Militao undergoes surgery to repair hamstring tear
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Eder Militao, who underwent surgery to repair the hamstring injury he suffered against Alavés. Our player Éder Militão has successfully undergone surgery today for the rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris in his left leg. The operation was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen […]
Madrid’s Deep-Lying Playmaker Dilemma Part II: Potential Solutions
Read Part One Here Toni Kroos was the orchestra conductor during his 10 year run at Real Madrid, pulling the strings to set the tempo for the team’s attack, providing pause when needed and verticality when the opportunity presented itself. The German midfielder was also a specialist in switches – passes from one flank of […]
Jorge Valdano Assesses Candidates for Real Madrid Job
Jorge Valdano shared his thoughts on potential candidates for the Real Madrid coaching position during an appearance on Movistar+, offering clear opinions on several high-profile managers linked with the role. Speaking about José Mourinho, Valdano dismissed the possibility of a return to the club. “Mourinho is already a closed chapter at the club and I […]
Éder Militão Undergoes Successful Surgery in Finland
Real Madrid confirmed that Éder Militão underwent successful surgery for a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg. The procedure took place in Finland and was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen under the supervision of the club’s medical services. The club stated that Militão will begin his recovery […]
OPEN THREAD — Misplaced Euphoria Pt. II: 29 Apr. 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. Word From Author: No introduction. Let’s just get […]
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