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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 […]
Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich
UEFA have appointed English referee Michael Oliver as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Per Realmadrid.comMichael Oliver will officiate the match between Real Madrid and Bayern, corresponding to the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which will take place at […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: The race for LaLiga is over (@Mallorca, 2-1)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid saying good-bye to La Liga title with a loss in Mallorca. 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 […]
Player Ratings: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid Andriy Lunin: 6Made zero saves and conceded twice, though neither goal was really his fault. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5Registered an assist, but overall he struggled. He was poor on the ball and his passing lacked its usual precision. Dean Huijsen: 6.5Showed good verticality in possession and looked composed […]
Three questions and three answers from RCD Mallorca 2-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid crashed to their first defeat in a month in dramatic fashion as they were beaten by relegation-battling Real Mallorca on Saturday afternoon. Manuel Morlanes got free and moved through to score before half-time and give the home side the lead. Substitute Éder Militão headed in an equaliser on 88 minutes, but it was […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly after Real Madrid lose 2 – 1 to Mallorca away from hom. Discussed: Why Real Madrid were so bad in this game, the subs, player performances, defensive structure, and a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “Not playing a much better second half is what hurts me the most”
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Mallorca on Saturday. He was asked about what bothered him the most after the game, to which he said: “For me, it’s much easier to see the difficulty of the match, of the opponent. It’s easy for me to see it, but the […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Mallorca vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Mallorca in the return of La Liga after the FIFA break. Real Madrid will need to take care of business if they want to put some pressure on Barcelona in this race for La Liga title. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; […]
Mallorca vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first game after the FIFA break. Some players might be tired and that means that coach Arbeloa could make rotations ahead of Tuesday’s match against Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Güler, […]
Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Mallorca
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Mallorca in La Liga. 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, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. There aare […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: How Arbeloa Has Gotten Real Madrid Back On Track
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse 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, podcasts. It also serves as a means […]
Mallorca vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first game after the FIFA break. Fede Valverde will serve his one-match suspension after the red card he saw during the Derby against Atlético, while Vinicius Junior could get some rest in this one as Los Blancos try to stay ready for the match against Bayern in the Champions […]
Militão and Huijsen: Real Madrid’s long-term defensive foundation
Éder Militão’s possible return from a four-month hamstring absence this weekend is, on the surface, a welcome boost to Real Madrid’s depth ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals. The more interesting question is what his return means beyond the immediate fixture list, and what it tells us about the defensive architecture Arbeloa is trying to […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “Forwards have to defend less than defenders, just as they attack more than a defender does”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media on Friday morning ahead of the La Liga game against Real Mallorca and was asked about Kylian Mbappé’s admission that he presses less than some team-mates. “Look, I think Kylian is hugely committed to his team and his teammates, and he knows exactly what I’m asking […]
Brazilian media praise Endrick after his 15 minutes against Croatia
Brazilian wonder kid Endrick made his case to feature on Brazil’s list for the upcoming FIFA World Cup with a brilliant 15-minute cameo off the bench against Croatia. Endrick changed the course of the game and helped Ancelotti’s team comeback against Croatia by creating the penalty which gave them the lead and then delivering and […]
Open Thread: 03 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. Will Vini be rested? Vini has played 98% of minutes under Arbeloa. He […]
Ivan Rakitić Backs Real Madrid’s Champions League Pedigree
Ivan Rakitić has shared his thoughts on Real Madrid’s continued dominance in the Champions League in an interview with AS, backing Los Blancos and insisting their success is no accident. The former Barcelona midfielder revealed he had tipped Real Madrid to overcome Manchester City, despite many viewing the English side as favorites on paper. “After […]
Mbappe: “I’m a player who defends a little less than others, and sometimes that can be a problem”
Kylian Mbappé offered a raw and unfiltered look into his career and mindset during an appearance on The Bridge Podcast, where he was joined by Achraf Hakimi, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and comedian Malik Bentalha. The Real Madrid forward touched on a wide range of topics, from his relationship with the media to criticism of his playing […]
Éder Militão Sends Determined Message Ahead of Return in ‘Real Talks’
Éder Militão spoke to Real Madrid TV on the program Real Talks, offering insight into his mindset as he continues working his way back and striving to reach peak form again. The Brazilian defender emphasized his commitment every time he steps onto the pitch, and his desire to return as soon as possible. “Whenever I’m […]
Fede Valverde Opens Up on Viral Moments, Zidane, and Ancelotti in Candid Interview
Fede Valverde gave a revealing and personal interview to Terapia Picante, touching on everything from controversial moments on the pitch to his relationship with former Real Madrid coaches and his own evolution as a player. The Uruguayan laughed when discussing the power behind his shot—something that has occasionally had unintended consequences. “I’ve injured a goalkeeper […]
The Bernabéu’s Unfinished Revolution: Inside Real Madrid’s Vision for a Living Stadium
Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu may look complete at first glance, but the reality is more nuanced. Behind the polished exterior lies a project still very much in progress—particularly when it comes to one of its most ambitious and heavily marketed features: the stadium’s futuristic LED façade. From the outset, the vision was bold. The Bernabéu […]
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