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On our most recent VLOG episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, just before Real Madrid’s clash against Manchester City at home, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani provided some behind-the-scenes as media: Interviews with people like Sid Lowe, fans on the street, and what it’s like to take it all in. The full episode can be found here. Among […]
Real Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini spoke to the media in his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s visit to the Santiago Bernabéu, insisting his side is physically sharp, mentally focused, and ready to compete against Real Madrid in their first match of 2026. Reflecting on the team’s return from the holiday break, Pellegrini highlighted […]
Following the final training session of the week and ahead of their trip to the Spanish capital this afternoon, Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has announced his squad for tomorrow’s match against Real Madrid, corresponding to Matchday 18 of LaLiga EA Sports. The Andalusian side will open their 2026 campaign at the Santiago Bernabéu with […]
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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Xabi Alonso’s men look to kick-off 2026 in style by getting a much needed […]
In his first pre-match press conference of 2026, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted that the team would seek to continue improving, while also hinting at possible transfer business as he said, “I work with the foundation we have, with the squad we have, and it’s my job to get the most out of it. […]
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen didn’t train with the group in Saturday’s session, the one ahead of Sunday’s home match against Betis in the return of La Liga after the Christmas break. It looks like the Spanish center-back could miss the game. Huijsen went through some physical problems over the last few weeks, but he […]
Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical videos, as […]
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Former Real Madrid player Steve McManaman spoke highly of English superstar Jude Bellingham in a recent segment on TNT Sports, calling the midfielder ‘exceptional’ despite Real Madrid’s struggles this season. Real Madrid have not had a good season, and even individually, Bellingham has had a stop-start type of year where he has not played a […]
Olympique Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca talked to the press and shared his thoughts about Endrick, who just joined the French club on a loan deal that will expire next summer. “I think he is very good. He started training this week, the adaptation is going very well. He is a player we need, he is […]
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal returned to squad training on Friday and appears close to making his comeback, with Los Blancos set to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup next week. Carvajal did not complete the full session with the group, however, making his presence in Sunday’s home match against Betis unlikely. […]
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, just after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win at home over Sevilla, Kiyan Sobhani broke down all the good and bad from the win. The full episode can be found here. One of the few positive things from that game was Rodrygo Goes’s continued hot form. It was the third […]
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Cádiz CF for the transfer of Guille González, a 17-year-old right-back widely regarded as one of the Andalusian club’s most promising young talents. The move has been officially confirmed by Cádiz, who revealed that Madrid paid a transfer fee after the defender had recently renewed his contract. González […]
Real Madrid upheld one of the most cherished traditions on their calendar on Tuesday, hosting their annual Christmas open training session at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. As always, the event was a magnet for supporters—especially the youngest fans—who arrived early in the morning, eager to see their idols up close. White shirts, banners, and […]
Lucas Vázquez was one of the most meaningful presences at Real Madrid’s Christmas training session, even if his return went largely unnoticed by the public. While thousands of fans filled the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium for the club’s open training day, the Galician chose a far more discreet route, staying out of sight and away […]
Real Madrid continue to set the benchmark in European football, sitting atop the latest UEFA club coefficient rankings ahead of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. The standings, calculated based on performances in European competitions over the past five seasons, once again underline Madrid’s sustained dominance on the continental stage. According to the figures published by […]
Real Madrid have been monitoring Marc Guéhi’s last performances for Crystal Palace and appear to be interested in the defender, according to a report from AS. Guéhi’s current deal with the London-based club expires next summer and he will be allowed to negotiate with other clubs on January 1st. Los Blancos had also been interested […]
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior talked to Real Madrid TV during Tuesday’s training session, which was open for the fans. “We know that we have to improve, so that 2026 will be a better year for everyone and especially for madridistas. I continue learning a lot within this club, with these fans, with all the […]
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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Real Madrid can safely say goodbye to what is a typical down period after […]
Real Madrid and Brahim Díaz had reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract until the summer of 2030, according to a report from Cadena SER’s Antón Meana. The two sides agreed on that extension but the new deal hasn’t been signed yet, per that same report. In that context, Meana suggests that Brahim Díaz […]
Real Madrid attacker Brahim Díaz scored his third goal of this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations during Morocco’s 3-0 victory over Zambia, a win which secured their presence in the Round of 16. Brahim has found the back of the net in the three games Morocco have played so far in the tournament, […]
Real Madrid made their return to training this Monday in what was the first session after the Christmas break, with Los Blancos getting ready to face Betis next Sunday. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal (injuries) and Brahim Diaz (currently with Morocco in the AFCON) were the only ones who didn’t complete the training session […]
Speaking to Diario AS, Francesco Mauri, former assistant coach to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, offered perspective on Xabi Alonso’s current situation and pushed back against the idea that the coach has lost the dressing room. “I have a lot of affection for him. We had him as a player at Madrid and Bayern and […]
Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono has attracted interest from several European clubs, but Los Blancos have turned down those approaches, according to a report by MARCA. Napoli explored a loan move for Mastantuono that would have run until the end of the season, but Real Madrid ultimately opted to keep the Argentine attacker. Mastantuono hasn’t […]
French defender Ferland Mendy has recovered from his hamstring injury and will almost certainly make his return to the group when Real Madrid complete their first training session after the Christmas break this Monday, according to a report from AS. Mendy tore his hamstring just five days after featuring in Real Madrid’s starting lineup against […]