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OPEN THREAD: ANTICIPATION | APRIL 15, 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 D-DAY Today is that day, our […]
DISCUSSION: Bellingham’s Return To The Starting XI
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, the post-game show after Real Madrid’s 2 – 1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Sharpe broke down the loss thoroughly. On the episode, the crew discussed Bellingham’s performance off the bench and […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Final Thoughts Before Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, 2nd leg (LIVE FROM ALLIANZ!)
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Allianz Arena after Real Madrid’s training session and press conferences. Discussed: What Arbeloa said to him about improvements from the first leg, Mendy / Camavinga in the starting XI? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? […]
Jude Bellingham: “Real Madrid’s season is on the line against Bayern”
Real Madrid put forward midfielder Jude Bellingham to face the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich as he said: “We’re aware of our situation and we’re ready. We’re mentally prepared. Tomorrow’s match is a final for us; ultimately, our season is on the line. And we’re going to […]
Álvaro Arbeloa to Managing Madrid: “Real Madrid need to improve many aspects of our game to beat Bayern”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was in a motivational mood as he faced the press ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg saying that he believes in a comeback as but telling Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani: “We need to improve many aspects of our game. It’s important to make the most of our […]
How Bayern Munich Exposed Real Madrid’s Woes
In the biggest stage in Europe, just one week ago, Los Blancos had been exposed in and out of possession. Real Madrid’s off-ball frailties had no end in sight, whereas under pressure, Arbeloa’s side appeared unable to retain the ball. Both of Bayern Munich’s goals came from dispossessing Real Madrid in the middle of the […]
Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match against Bayern Munich
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, […]
OPEN THREAD: PREMONITION | APRIL 14, 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 ICYMI: GOOD READS Kiyan’s observations on […]
How Real Madrid Can Find A Path To Beating Bayern Munich
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. For four straight games — Manchester City twice, Elche, and Atletico Madrid — Real Madrid had looked like they had built something ‘real’. […]
Real Madrid sign highly-rated striker Fran Santamaría from Castellón
Real Madrid have secured the signing of promising young striker Fran Santamaría from CD Castellón, with the 17-year-old set to join the club’s academy next season. Santamaría departs his hometown club after spending the majority of his development years there, bringing an end to an eight-year spell in which he steadily rose through the ranks […]
Valdano: “I don’t rule out a Real Madrid comeback in Munich”
Jorge Valdano has backed Real Madrid’s chances of overturning their deficit against Bayern Munich, while also calling for a significant improvement in intensity following their recent La Liga performance. Speaking on Movistar Plus+ Deportes, the former Real Madrid player and director downplayed the importance of the team’s 1-1 draw against Girona, insisting it should not […]
Figo: “If there’s any team that can overturn this, it’s Real Madrid”
Luis Figo has backed Real Madrid to overturn their deficit against Bayern Munich, despite acknowledging the scale of the challenge ahead. Speaking at a Betfair event, the former Madrid winger addressed the uphill battle following the first leg defeat at the Bernabéu, but pointed to the club’s history in the competition as reason for optimism. […]
Real Madrid set to sell Gonzalo Garcia next summer -report
Real Madrid have decided to sell striker Gonzalo García this upcoming summer with a similar kind of deal than the ones they used when they parted ways with players like Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon or Chema Andrés in the past few years, according to a report from The Athletic. That means that Real Madrid will […]
Mbappé returns as Real Madrid prepare for Bayern clash
Real Madrid held their latest training session at Valdebebas on Monday morning as they finalized preparations for their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Álvaro Arbeloa’s side are entering a defining stretch of the season, and the session brought encouraging news on the availability front—most notably the return of […]
Schlotterbeck criticized by Dortmund fans for reportedly having a Real Madrid exit clause
Lothar Matthäus has publicly backed Nico Schlotterbeck following the backlash surrounding his recent contract extension with Borussia Dortmund, pushing back against criticism over a reported release clause tied to the deal. Schlotterbeck recently committed his future to Dortmund until 2031, a move that would typically be celebrated. However, the reaction among sections of the fanbase […]
FOREVER WARS | APRIL 13, 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 DEFINITION: It’s clear as day here, […]
Referee named for Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid
UEFA have appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic as the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Per Realmadrid.comSlavko Vinčić will referee the match between Bayern and Real Madrid, corresponding to the return leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, which will take […]
Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 1-1 Girona
For the third game in a row, Real Madrid have failed to win as they settled for a 1-1 tie with Girona at the Bernabéu on Friday night. Fede Valverde scored a trademark long-distance effort early in the second half, before Thomas Lemar equalised only 11 minutes later for the Catalans. Late penalty appeals for […]
Kylian Mbappe expected to be ready for Bayern – report
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe did not train with his teammates on Sunday, but is still expected to be ready for the game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, reports MARCA. The player was elbowed by Vitor Reis in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at home to Girona, for which no penalty was given. The Frenchman was […]
The Thing Is What It Does | April 12th, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to do 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 Florentino Perez, the Real Madrid supremo, has brought countless moments of sheer elation to […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Can’t gain momentum (vs. Girona, 1-1)
VIDEO: On this episode of of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete gives his thoughts after Real Madrid fall out of LaLiga title race with a 1-1 draw against Girona. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, […]
Florentino Pérez: “We won’t give up, we will fight until the end”
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez talked to the club’s socios in a ceremony where some of them received the emblems to commemorate their 25 or 50 years as madridistas. “You, who have dedicated your lives to Real Madrid, know well that no one here gives up and that we will keep fighting, year after year, […]
Destiny Arrives | April 11th, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to do 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 are inevitable. There have been comparisons to the post-Ferguson Manchester United. It […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1–1 Girona
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1–1 Girona Andriy Lunin: 7Not at fault for Girona’s goal, and only had to make one save all night — a very good one early in the first half. Dani Carvajal: 7You can tell he is a step slow when chasing speedy wingers, and he was fortunate not to be up […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “It’s a penalty here and on the moon”
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Girona on Friday. He was asked about the penalty incident involving Kylian Mbappe, to which he said: “It’s a penalty here and on the moon. And it’s just one more. Another one. It’s what we have, it’s what it is. Neither I nor […]
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