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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 […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: A Mourinho Reunion?
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez 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, […]
The Intrigue of a José Mourinho Return
A report from David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana at The Athletic, published earlier today, names José Mourinho as Florentino Pérez’s preferred candidate to replace Álvaro Arbeloa, who took over in January after Xabi Alonso was sacked and is now expected to be dismissed himself at the end of the season. Some senior figures inside the […]
Florentino Pérez wants Mourinho as Real Madrid coach -report
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez wants José Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital, according to a report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana. Mourinho is currently coaching Benfica but has a €3 million clause on his contract, one which Pérez would like to trigger, per that same report. The president will have the […]
BREAKING: Courtois rejoins Real Madrid squad in training
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is training with the rest of the group having recovered from the quad injury he suffered five weeks ago, right ahead of the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 against Manchester City. Earlier today, we reported that Courtois was on track to play the upcoming El Clásico […]
VIDEO: Carvajal caught mocking Trent’s defensive work rate
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal was caught by Movistar’s cameras mocking teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold after the British didn’t track back on one play during the match against Betis. It has been a frustrating season for Carvajal, whose contract expires this summer and appears to be on his way out of the club. The Spanish defender […]
Courtois expected to be back for El Clásico against Barcelona
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is making significant progress from the injury he suffered right ahead of the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 against Manchester City and will be expected to be back for the upcoming El Clásico, which will be played at the Camp Nou on May 10th. It would […]
OPEN THREAD — Misplaced Euphoria: 28 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: Valyrian Steel: Juni — tell […]
Real Madrid’s Deep-Lying Playmaker Dilemma Part I: Diagnosing the Problem
Lack of deep-lying playmaker in Madrid’s midfield since Toni Kroos retirement likely to make filling pivotal role at the top of Madrid’s wish list this summer. Need was further emphasized in the tie against Bayern Munich. Much has been written and said about Real Madrid’s need to sign a deep-lying playmaker (DLP) to replace the […]
Trial for Racist Abuse Against Vinícius Jr Delayed Until September
The legal case against a Sevilla supporter accused of racially abusing Vinícius Jr has been delayed, with the trial now set to take place on September 22. The hearing had originally been scheduled for this week in a Seville court but has been postponed, according to sources close to the proceedings. The defendant is facing […]
Real Madrid Set for Bold Aesthetic Shift with Pink-Inspired 2026–27 Kits
Real Madrid are already laying the groundwork for the 2026–27 season, and the planning goes well beyond transfers and tactical tweaks. One of the most eye-catching elements of next season’s rollout will be the return of a rarely used color in the club’s palette: pink. According to leaks from Footy Headlines, Adidas is preparing a […]
Real Madrid Left Halfspace Dynamics Against Real Betis
In April, Real Madrid has only won once. In fact, Bayern Munich kicked Arbeloa’s side out of the Champions League after beating them in both legs. In La Liga, the defeat against Real Mallorca and draws against Girona and Real Betis made Real Madrid trail Barcelona by 11 points, which skyrocketed the odds of another […]
OFFICIAL: Mbappé injury report
Real Madrid have published a medical report on Kylian Mbappé, who suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Betis. Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting progress.Source: Realmadrid.com […]
Real Madrid want €60 million to sell Gonzalo García, Dortmund interested -report
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García could be on his way out of the club this summer and Los Blancos are open to selling the Spanish player if they receive a €60 million offer for him, according to a report published today on AS. Borussia Dortmund are interested in his signing and would be willing to […]
Endrick: “”If I have to go back to Real Madrid, I’ll do it gladly and if I have to go somewhere else, I’ll do that too”
Real Madrid attacker Endrick talked to Canal+ France and shared some thoughts about his future. While most reports indicate that he will be a Real Madrid player as soon as his current loan deal with Olympique Lyon expires this summer, Endrick kept his options open. “If I have to go back to Real Madrid, I’ll […]
OPEN THREAD — Dear Reflection Page 3: 27 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: Valyrian Steel: Juni — tell […]
River Plate coach: “Mastantuono return? We wait for him with arms wide open”
River Plate coach Eduardo Coudet talked to the press and addressed a question suggesting that Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono could make his return to his lifelong club on a loan deal. Coudet also shared his thoughts on why this has been a tough season for the young play maker. “We look forward to it [his […]
Open Thread: April 26, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Real Madrid tell Como they’ll trigger Nico Paz buyback option -report
Real Madrid have decided to tell Como and Nico Paz that they will trigger their option to buy the midfielder back from the Italian team, according to a report from AS. Madrid’s option needs to be officially triggered by May 30th but Los Blancos have already made the decision to bring Paz back after what […]
From the Vault: How Benzema, Isco and Modrić Demolished the Calderon
The Vicente Calderón did not want to go quietly. Atlético Madrid never do. Saúl Ñíguez headed in inside twelve minutes, Antoine Griezmann tucked away the penalty four minutes later, and for sixteen unhinged minutes, a stadium that had spent a long time specialising in Real Madrid’s nightmares looked ready to author one last, beautiful one. […]
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