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Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been under scrutiny for quite some time, as his performances have been somewhat discouraging since Los Blancos lost against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. AS talked to several former Real Madrid defenders who shared their thoughts on Huijsen. “He is a footballer with fantastic qualities to play as […]
Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos spoke on Romario’s YouTube channel and shared his thoughts on the current situation in the Spanish capital. “The hardest thing as a coach is coaching Madrid, it’s not easy. Here if you win matches, no one is really happy, there are few teams like that. If you draw or lose, […]
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Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz scored his second goal of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco’s 1-1 draw against Mali. Brahim gave Morocco the lead from the penalty spot, but Mali found an equalizer in the second half, preventing Morocco from securing what should have been a manageable win. Morocco will now have to […]
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Former Real Madrid full-back and current Leverkusen player Lucas Vazquez claimed that Xabi Alonso is considered a legend for what he achieved at the German outfit in a recent interview with AS. He was asked about his former club and how they are managing through a rough patch with Alonso as manager, to which he […]
In this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete goes through the questions he received for this Mailbag! 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 also serves as a means […]
Real Madrid’s 2026-27 home kit has been leaked by Footy Headlines, a website specialized in football apparel and branding. Per Footy Headline’s reportThe Real Madrid 2026-27 home kit will be white with dark green logos and pink 3 stripes, combining accent colors from previous shirts. Unique Features: The kit includes a tonal RMCF on the […]
Speaking on El Sanedrín Ilustrado on Cadena Ser Spanish radio, Manuel Jabois assessed Xabi Alonso’s first six months in charge of Real Madrid and focused on one central issue. “I still don’t know what Xabi Alonso’s style of play is,” Jabois said, arguing that Madrid lack a recognizable identity despite remaining alive in all competitions. […]
Real Madrid finished the calendar year of 2025 with uncertainty and disappointment. A change in the managerial position and exciting new signings in the summer did not yield the results that were anticipated. This was a year on the edge–a year of exhaustion. The ‘what-ifs’ in hindsight may not necessarily provide solutions or perspective, but […]
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez sent his best wishes in the club’s usual Christmas round-up. Pérez was joined by Xabi Alonso, Dani Carvajal, Fede Valverde, Sergio Scariolo, Sergio Llull, Edy Tavares, Pau Quesada, Misa and Teresa. “From Real Madrid, we want to accompany you during these special holidays, and we send you our best wishes for […]
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It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t comfortable, and it wasn’t straightforward — but Real Madrid have managed to extinguish a growing crisis and close out 2025 with three straight victories. After back-to-back defeats to Celta de Vigo and Manchester City, Real won 2-1 at Alavés before prevailing 3-2 against third-tier CF Talavera in the Copa del […]
DAZN’s documentary The Architect: From Myth to Challenge continues to shed light on one of the defining challenges of Xabi Alonso’s early coaching career: managing elite dressing rooms filled with established stars. Cesc Fàbregas, speaking in the docuseries, underlined the complexity Alonso faces when working with modern squads stacked with high-profile talent. According to the […]
Real Madrid has formally requested full access to extensive financial documentation in the ongoing Negreira case, a move that further deepens one of the most significant investigations in football history. The request was made public by former La Liga referee Xavier Estrada Fernández, who is acting as a private prosecutor in the proceedings, through a […]
On this La Liga Tier Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan, along with Members on Zoom, discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a La Liga Tier Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. […]
Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka talked to DAZN and praised Xabi Alonso, who was his former coach at Bayer Leverkusen. “He had no experience on the big stages. That is for sure. What he did have was charisma and character. When he entered the locker room and started to speak, everyone was completely focused. Because they […]
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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. Happy holidays, and congratulations on making it to the end of a horrible (Real Madrid) calendar year. Here’s to hoping the New Year […]
According to StatMuse, Real Madrid have missed more big chances than any club in Europe’s top five leagues this season. The number is staggering: 42 big chances missed in LaLiga alone. Even more striking is who’s responsible for the bulk of them — Kylian Mbappé (14) and Vinícius Jr. (8). On the surface, this looks […]
Real Madrid have announced that Brazilian attacker Endrick is joining Olympique Lyon on a loan deal which will expire at the end of the current season. Real Madrid C. F. and Olympique Lyonnais have agreed on the loan of player Endrick until the end of this season, June 30, 2026.Source: Realmadrid.com Endrick is hoping to […]
Vinicius Jr.’s substitution against Sevilla sparked an uncomfortable moment for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. As the Brazilian winger left the pitch, sections of the crowd voiced their displeasure, reacting to a performance that failed to meet the stadium’s demanding standards. Vinicius’s visible frustration as he was replaced by Gonzalo García only amplified the […]
Granit Xhaka has offered insight into Xabi Alonso’s impact as a manager in DAZN’s newly released documentary, The Architect: From Myth to Challenge, which premiered this week. The 70-minute film examines Alonso’s transition from elite midfielder to head coach, and Xhaka’s comments focus less on tactics and more on leadership. Speaking about Alonso’s early days […]
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal is working against the clock to recover in time for the Spanish Supercup, which will start on January 8th with the Semifinals against Atlético de Madrid in a single-elimination game. Carvajal underwent an arthroscopy to repair his right knee on October 27th, and he decided to stay in Madrid to […]
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