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Tchouaméni reacts to booking and looks ahead to Munich
Aurélien Tchouaméni spoke in the mixed zone following Real Madrid’s 2–1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League tie. “For me, it wasn’t a yellow card,” Tchouameni said following his booking which will see him miss the second leg. “I didn’t do anything, I was running… And with all the […]
Kompany: “I know this tie is not over yet.”
Vincent Kompany spoke about the balance between satisfaction and restraint after Bayern Munich’s 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg of their Champions League tie. Speaking in the post-match press conference, the Bayern coach made it clear that while the result was significant, the job is far from finished. […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich Andriy Lunin: 6.5Made five saves, but looked shaky when claiming crosses. His distribution needed to be better, and he couldn’t get a hand to Harry Kane’s goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7.5A bizarre performance. His passing was generally woeful, and he completed only two of his 11 long-ball […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich, Post-game Reaction, Champions League 2025 – 2026
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Leveridge discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is […]
Numbers Narrative: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich
The Bernabéu delivered everything a UEFA Champions League quarter-final should. Goals, saves, near-misses, and momentum swings — Bayern Munich left Spain with a 2-1 first-leg advantage, but with the tie very much alive. Both sides produced 20 shots, Madrid generating 1.97 xG to Bayern’s 2.99, and behind the drama lay a wealth of individual performances […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “If any team can win in Munich, it’s Real Madrid”
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after their 2-1 loss to Bayern on Tuesday night. He was asked about his first reaction to the defeat, to which he said: “With a bit more luck, we could have avoided the second half. We made two mistakes, losing possession, which we had discussed […]
Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich
Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich (Mbappé & Vinícius Júnior). Defeat in the first leg… This is the immediate reaction to the game. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a post match podcast. A lack of focus on La Liga has all-but thrown the title challenger in the dumpster fire – but the priority has now arrived. A Champions […]
Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich
Real Madrid crashed to a 2-1 defeat at home to Bayern Munich in the first leg of this UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabéu on Tuesday night. The Germans raced to a two-goal lead courtesy of goals either side of half-time, with Luis Díaz and then Harry Kane providing expert finishes. Kylian Mbappé later […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, 2026 Champions League
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. It is now ‘Champions League or bust’ mode for Real Madrid, so they will surely play with intensity and composure as they try to bounce back from their loss against Mallorca in […]
DISCUSSION: Full Confidence In Lunin
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, an analytical deep dive on Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin for Managing Madrid Members, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio broke down Real Madrid’s form in the past month, and spent a good chunk of time discussing Lunin’s track record. On the episode, the crew discussed how Courtois […]
Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match against Bayern Munich
Real Madrid have published their squad list for today’s match against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. REAL MADRID LINEUP:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. […]
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
The Champions League Quarterfinals are here! Real Madrid host Bayern in the first leg and Los Blancos need to bounce back and show they can still win a trophy this year. Beating Bayern over two legs will not be an easy task, so Madrid will need a quality performance from their star players. PREDICTED LINEUPS […]
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid host Bayern Munich after a discouraging performance in Mallorca. Los Blancos are now forced to focus in the Champions League if they want to avoid ending the season trophy-less. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago Pitarch, Güler; Mbappé and Vinicius. Bayern Munich predicted XI: Neuer; Stanicic, […]
The European Classic | April 7th, 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 A familiar place.. A familiar foe.. A feeling all too familiar. The Champions League […]
Kimmich: “This time we’ll be playing the second leg at home, and that changes everything”
Joshua Kimmich spoke to the media ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid, emphasizing the need for balance between maintaining Bayern’s identity and adapting to Madrid’s unique strengths. “For us, every match is one where we have to show our identity. Our style of play. Real Madrid has a unique way of […]
Kompany: “The Bernabéu Is the Toughest Stadium”
Vincent Kompany addressed the media ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid, touching on team news, the challenge of the Bernabéu, and the difficulty of facing Carlo Ancelotti’s side. On Harry Kane’s condition, Kompany emphasized the striker’s preparation in recent days. “The important thing is that Harry Kane has been working hard […]
Bernabéu Set for Iconic Champions League Atmosphere as Fans Prepare Full-Stadium Mosaic
A Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabéu rarely needs extra fuel—but when Bayern Munich are in town, the atmosphere naturally reaches another level. On Tuesday, Real Madrid supporters are making sure of it. Fans are preparing a stadium-wide mosaic to welcome both teams ahead of kickoff, transforming the Bernabéu into a visual statement before […]
Como interested in Real Madrid Castilla Starlet Daniel Yáñez
Italian side Como are showing interest in Real Madrid Castilla winger Daniel Yáñez, as the Serie A club continues to look toward La Fábrica for emerging talent, according to a report from Nicolo Schira. Yáñez recently made an appearance with the first team and registered an assist, further boosting his profile after a strong run […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Scouting Bayern Munich. Can Real Madrid Beat Them?
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Manuel Veth of The Gegenpressing Podcast to discuss: 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, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, […]
The Side-Show/La Liga | April 6th, 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 have officially given up the ghost as regards any meaningful La Liga […]
Mendy rejoins Real Madrid squad in training
Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy rejoined the group in Monday’s training session after recovering from the muscle injury he suffered during the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 against Manchester City. Mendy will try to ramp up, improve his conditioning and potentially make his return for the second leg of the Quarterfinals […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “Real Madrid has the best players in the world, but we must also be the best team”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media on Monday ahead of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich, saying that, “to win in football, you have to get a lot of things right in every phase of the game. To be a great team, you have to be very […]
Vinícius Júnior: “I have a special connection with Arbeloa, like with Ancelotti”
Forward Vinícius Júnior was the player chosen to address journalists at Valdebebas on Monday in anticipation of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich. “I have a special connection with Arbeloa, just as I did with Ancelotti, he’s always made it clear to me what he expects of me,” he said. […]
Real Madrid open to selling Camavinga this summer -report
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga could be on his way out of the club this summer as Los Blancos have grown increasingly frustrated with his lack of consistency and development over the last few years, according to a report from L’Equipe. Camavinga is still 23 years old and still has time and room for improvement, […]
Open Thread: 05 April 2026
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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Another defeat While we lost to Mallorca, Barcelona beat Atletico. Therefore, we’re now […]
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