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OPEN THREAD | APRIL 18, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho NEXT GAME It’s crazy that we don’t play another game until next week tuesday. SCHEDULE How many of us believe that the new congested schedule of matches have had a part in the players performances? i’m not […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Munich Funeral Mailbag
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, […]
Rüdiger set to sign one-year extension with Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has reached an agreement with the club and will almost certainly sign a one-year contract extension this summer, according to a report from Matteo Moretto. Rüdiger appeared to be on his way out of the club but it looks like he will end up staying in the Spanish capital after […]
OPEN THREAD: DEMOLITION | APRIL 17, 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 DEMOLITION CREW It’s long been time […]
Mbappe: “Real Madrid will start winning again very soon
Kylian Mbappé has broken his silence following Real Madrid’s Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The French forward took to Instagram to reflect on the quarterfinal defeat, acknowledging both the effort and the outcome. “We tried until the very end, but it wasn’t enough,” Mbappé wrote. “It’s disappointing to be knocked out […]
Militao: “The Real Madrid shirt is the most important shirt in club football”
Éder Militão has offered a revealing look into his journey at Real Madrid in a recent interview with GQ Magazine, touching on everything from the weight of the badge to the influence of Sergio Ramos and the culture inside the dressing room. For Militão, wearing the Real Madrid shirt is not just a professional milestone—it’s […]
Camavinga Takes Responsibility After Costly Red in Munich
Eduardo Camavinga broke his silence following Real Madrid’s painful Champions League exit in Munich, offering a public apology that reflected both accountability and frustration after a night that unraveled quickly for him and, ultimately, for his team. “I take responsibility. I want to apologize to my teammates and the fans. Thank you for your support. […]
Vinicius to Bellingham: “What do you want? What do you want? Shut your mouth!”
Real Madrid’s season ended abruptly with a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals and Movistar’s cameras caught a moment of tension between attackers Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham late in the game. Bellingham complained after not receiving a pass from Vinicius and the latter then said “What […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Season is over (@Bayern, 4-3)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s season ending with a 4-3 loss to Bayern in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. 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, […]
3 observations from Real Madrid’s 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich
Real Madrid bowed out of the Champions League and likely extended their trophy-less run to two seasons after a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Here are three observations from the game: The Camavinga problem The second yellow may have been harsh. It may not have been. Everything around that is subject […]
OPEN THREAD: CASINO ROYAL | APRIL 16, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho THE GAMBLE THAT FAILED IN THE END, NOBODY WON….. It was a losing bet from the start. Maybe the club were hoping that Arbeloa will be to us what Di Mateo was to chelsea in 2012, when […]
Player Ratings: Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid Andriy Lunin — 3Made four saves, but still conceded four times and looked extremely shaky when dealing with set pieces. His command of the box was poor, and his distribution left a lot to be desired. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 4.5Defensively poor on Bayern’s first two goals, and his […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Bayern Munich 4 – 3 Real Madrid, 2nd leg, Post-game Reaction, Champions League 2025 – 2026
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Allianz Arena after Real Madrid lose to Bayern Munich 4-3. Discussed: The performances of Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and much more, including the referee, Real Madrid’s squad, what’s next, and more. CLICK […]
Vincent Kompany: “Real Madrid didn’t surprise us”
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany had a simple answer when asked what separated his team from Real Madrid across two legs, as he said the explanation was clear: “We didn’t lose”. His side came from behind three times to win 4-3 on the night and eliminate Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate. “Every time they scored, […]
Numbers Narrative: Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s season comes to an end in disappointing circumstances. At one point, the team had gotten itself into a position to at least take the game into extra time, but Eduardo Camavinga’s untimely red card made Real Madrid fall like a house of cards in the closing minutes of the second leg in Munich. […]
Bellingham and Rüdiger reflect Real Madrid fury in mixed zone: “It’s a joke”
The anger in the mixed zone said everything. Jude Bellingham, walking past journalists toward the team bus, delivered a two-word verdict on Eduardo Camavinga’s dismissal: “It’s a joke.” Antonio Rüdiger, asked for his reaction, declined entirely. “It’s better I don’t speak tonight,” the German said, and kept walking. MARCA carried the quotes following a second […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “All Real Madrid’s work went down the drain because of a decision the referee made”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa cut a dejected figure as he spoke to the media after a 4-3 defeat on the night against Bayern Munich knocked his side out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage. On the mood in the locker room, he said: “Very hurt… very hurt. Especially because of the […]
Three questions and three answers from Bayern Munich 4-3 (6-4 agg.) Real Madrid
Real Madrid crashed out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage in spectacular fashion with a thrilling 4-3 result in Munich as Bayern capitalised on playing the final minutes against 10 men to score twice and turn the tie on its head after a heroic attempt at a comeback from Real Madrid. Three […]
Immediate Reaction: Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (6-4 on aggregate)
Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (6-4 on aggregate) (Güler x2 & Mbappé). An amazing encounter ends in disappointment… This is my immediate reaction to latest classic. Coming up: Player ratings, interview highlights and a podcast. With La Liga slipping further away after every point lost, the Champions League dream was all Real Madrid had left. A phased […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, 2026 Champions League
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Los Blancos need to overcome the 1-2 deficit after losing the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, so converting the opportunities they’ll get will be massive tonight if they want to get […]
José Emilio Santamaría Passes Away at 96: A Pillar of Real Madrid’s Golden Era
Real Madrid has lost one of the defining figures of its greatest generation. José Emilio Santamaría, a cornerstone of the club’s golden era and one of the finest defenders in its history, has passed away at the age of 96. His death marks the end of a life deeply intertwined with football at the highest […]
Lucas Vázquez: “Madrid is Always Madrid”
As Real Madrid prepare for another defining European night in Munich, Lucas Vázquez has offered his belief. Speaking to RNE, Vázquez framed the current squad within the broader context of Real Madrid’s history. Success, he suggests, comes in cycles—but belief remains constant. “I think that in football, at Real Madrid, there are always different phases. […]
Belief, History, and Another Night in Munich: Real Madrid Prepare for Bayern Showdown
Munich is buzzing, and so is Real Madrid. On the night of a decisive Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena, the mood around the Spanish giants is one of belief—unshakable, almost defiant belief. It starts at the very top. Florentino Pérez arrived at the board meeting calm, smiling, and projecting quiet confidence. When asked […]
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
It doesn’t get any better than this. Real Madrid visit Bayern’s Allianz Arena in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Los Blancos have a 1-2 deficit after losing the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, so this time they will need to achieve one of their classic comebacks away from the Spanish capital. […]
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet in Germany for a ticket to the Champions League Semifinals. Jude Bellingham will almost certainly return to the starting lineup while Los Blancos try to replace Tchouameni’s presence in the midfield. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy; Thiago, Fede, Bellingham; Güler; Vinicius, Mbappé Bayern Munich predicted […]
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