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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: 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, podcasts. It also serves […]
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones! Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We […]
Four days ago I published the Real Madrid Castilla mid-season review, detailing the progress of Álvaro Arbeloa and his young players. Whilst writing this piece, it was important to acknowledge the likelihood that Arbeloa would not see out the season with Castilla – due to the turbulence surrounding Xabi Alonso’s time at the club – […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s match against Levante in La Liga, the first home game for new coach Álvaro Arbeloa. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Fran González and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Huijsen and David Jiménez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero, Palacios and Leiva.Strikers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo and Mastantuono. Mbappé […]
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media before Real Madrid’s match against Levante on Saturday. He was asked about the loss to Albacete and what Dani Carvajal said, to which he answered: “I understand that people are looking for someone to blame, but I work to find solutions. Everything that happens on […]
Update 12:55pm CET: Mbappé completed Friday’s training session with the group and appears to be ‘questionable’ for the game, although it’s likely that he takes a cautious approach and decides to sit this one out. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé will miss Saturday’s home match against Levante with the same knee injury that has been […]
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, […]
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. BUSINESS & FOOTBALL We’re in the […]
Speaking on El Larguero, Alvaro Benito delivered one of the most forceful critiques yet of the dynamics inside Real Madrid following Xabi Alonso’s dismissal, placing responsibility squarely on the squad. “I think Xabi Alonso’s dismissal is a victory for the players who feel they have the authority to believe that a style or certain obligations […]
Santiago Segurola delivered a blunt critique of Real Madrid’s squad construction, placing responsibility firmly above the coaching staff on RadioEstadio Noche spanish radio program: “The construction of Real Madrid’s squad makes no sense; the midfield is in ruins,” Segurola said. He argued that frustration is no longer limited to the bench or the pitch. “For […]
Speaking on RadioEstadio Noche (Onda Cero) spanish radio program, Real Madrid commentator and journalist Alberto Pereiro delivered a scathing assessment of the club’s current state following a disastrous 72-hour stretch. “Madrid are adrift; they’ve lost two titles in 72 hours with a dreadful level of football,” Pereiro said, summarizing what he sees as a team […]
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s loss to Albacete in the R16 of the Copa del Rey. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS 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, podcasts. It […]
A new era at Real Madrid got off to a false start as Álvaro Arbeloa’s severely weakened squad crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Segunda side Albacete in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night. Albacete took the lead with an Iván Villar header, shortly before Franco Mastantuono equalised on the stroke of half-time. Olympiacos […]
Player Ratings: Albacete 3–2 Real Madrid Andriy Lunin — 3Conceded three goals and should have done better on two of them. A rough night overall. David Jiménez — 4Showed promise going forward but struggled badly defensively. Raúl Asencio — 5A quiet performance. Was not heavily involved and can’t be blamed for the goals conceded. Dean […]
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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. NEGATIVE FOOTBALL Our players have been […]
Real Madrid’s new coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke after his first game in charge ended in defeat to Albacete and Copa del Rey elimination after a dramatic 3-2 loss. Reflecting, he said, “I’m not afraid of failure. I understand those who want to describe this defeat as such. Failure forms part of the path to success. […]
Real Madrid were dealt another shocking blow this evening in the Copa del Rey, exiting after a dramatic late 3-2 defeat to Albacete, conceding a last-minute winner that sent shivers through the spones of every Madridista. Despite controlling large spells and twice finding the net, Real Madrid were punished for late defensive lapses as Albacete […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Albacete in the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; David Jiménez, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran García; Cestero, Güler, Valverde; Mastantuono, Vinicius and Gonzalo. Albacete starting XI (TBC): Lizoain; Aguado, Moreno, Vallejo, Neva, JoGo; Escriche, Villar, Capi, Valverde; Jefté. As expected, Real Madrid […]
In his opening press conference, Real Madrid’s new coach was clear: “I will be Álvaro Arbeloa, I won’t be scared of failure, but if I wanted to be Jose Mourinho then I would fail spectacularly”. But who is Álvaro Arbeloa? Most Madridistas remember his as a strong squad player, a back-up who offered versatility and […]
There’s no questions that Xabi Alonso was very high on Gonzalo Garcia. Alonso started the young Spanish forward in every Club World Cup match in the summer, and during Kylian Mbappe’s recent injury, Alonso started Gonzalo in all three matches, getting four goals out of him in the process. But Alonso also (in 95% of […]
Real Madrid visit Albacete in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, yet another single-elimination game. This will be Arbeloa’s debut as Real Madrid’s coach after Xabi Alonso’s departure, so the fans will be paying close attention to see if the team shows some encouraging signs on the field. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Albacete in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Fran García, Huijsen, David Jiménez and Joan Martínez.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero, Manuel Ángel and Palacios.Attackers: Vini Jr., Gonzalo and Mastantuono. Just as expected, […]
Real Madrid visit Albacete in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 16. This will be Álvaro Arbeloa’s debut as Real Madrid’s coach after the club decided to part ways with Xabi Alonso, so it will be interesting to see whether or not he rotates his team. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran […]
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. ARBELOA Could this be the dawn […]