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How Alvaro Arbeloa Uses His Fullbacks and Midfielders
As previously indicated, Alvaro Arbeloa uses his best passers outside the opponent’s shape. The goal is to take advantage of the likes of Arda Güler and Thiago Pitarch’s passing skills to zip through, around, and over. The use of both is contextual. From starting positions, Thiago Pitarch and Arda Güler operate as situational fullbacks. For […]
Dean Huijsen plays the full 90 as Spain draw a blank against Egypt
Spain wrapped up their international window with a dull 0-0 draw against Egypt in Barcelona, having more chances than their rivals but failing to make them count. Both sides hit the woodwork, Omar Mamoush for Egypt early on and then Alejandro Grimaldo for Spain minutes before the final whistle. Dean Huijsen was among the starters, […]
In Numbers: Jaw-dropping Courtois Stats And The Need For Lunin To Step Up (Again)
Real Madrid’s impressive round-of-16 elimination of Manchester City was not without incident following the news that Thibaut Courtois suffered a right quadriceps injury during the first half of the return leg at the Etihad. The injury will result in what is arguably Europe’s finest goalkeeper missing 6 weeks of action, including the highly anticipated Champions […]
Vinicius Tobias: The Ex-Real Madrid Defender Eyeing Fresh New Start at Shakhtar
From Ronaldo to Roberto Carlos, from Marcelo to Casemiro, we’ve seen quite a few Brazilian phenoms light it up at Real Madrid this century. President Florentino Pérez’s thirst for Brazilian players has only been heightened by losing out on the signing of Santos winger Neymar to archrivals Barcelona in 2013. Since then, we’ve seen various […]
Guti: “We didn’t go out that much. It’s a myth.”
Real Madrid legend Guti has opened up on his career, personal choices, and views on modern football in a wide-ranging appearance on the End of Month Podcast by Imagin. The former midfielder spoke candidly about his deep connection to Real Madrid, revealing he once turned down a lucrative offer from AC Milan in order to […]
Schlotterbeck denies imminent Dortmund renewal, reopening door for Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s reported interest in Borussia Dortmund center-back Nico Schlotterbeck has taken another turn after the player publicly pushed back on recent claims about his future. Earlier this week, a report from Bild suggested that Schlotterbeck was close to renewing his contract with Dortmund, a development that would effectively remove him from Real Madrid’s shortlist […]
Gonzalo Garcia scores again for Spain U21 in win over Kosovo
Gonzalo Garcia continues his strong run of form with Spain’s U21 side, scoring for the second consecutive match—this time against Kosovo. The Real Madrid forward once again proved decisive in a match that was beginning to drift, stepping up at a key moment to break the deadlock. Spain struggled to create clear chances early on, […]
Bielsa: “Valverde is different to most players in his position”
Marcelo Bielsa has offered high praise for Fede Valverde, highlighting the Real Madrid midfielder’s versatility and influence as one of the defining traits that set him apart at the top level. Speaking about Uruguay’s captain, Bielsa emphasized his ability to perform across multiple roles and positions without losing effectiveness. “Valverde is a different player to […]
Beckham: “I’d find it very hard not to take someone like Trent to the World Cup”
Football legend David Beckham talked about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence in England’s squad list during the ongoing FIFA break. Beckham backed Alexander-Arnold and explained why he believes he could make an impact in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. “That’s why I’m not England manager, because I don’t have to make those decisions. But, I’m a massive […]
Camavinga: “Arbeloa sometimes gives us cookies or donuts after training”
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga talked to ESPN FC and gave some inside access to the team’s dressing room and what the chemistry is like now that Arbeloa is in charge. “Arbeloa has the same spirit as Ancelotti. He gives us a lot of freedom and he talks to the player. Sometimes he comes with […]
Rummenigge previews Bayern Munich-Real Madrid clash: “Arbeloa has found the right formula”
Bayern Munich legend and current member of the board Karl-Heinz Rummenigge talked to AS and shared his thoughts about Real Madrid as the two European giants prepare to meet in the Champions League Quarterfinals. “Bayern-Madrid is the most anticipated match of this era. In the 2000s we were the ones who made things tougher for […]
Vinicius expected to start against Croatia
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior will likely feature in Brazil’s starting lineup when La Canarinha face Croatia this Tuesday, according to reports published on the Brazilian press. Vinicius missed a few training sessions over the last few days and appeared to be nursing minor physical problems, but Brazil’s poor performance against France will likely force […]
Sergio Arribas’ breakout season continues as Real Madrid monitor situation
Sergio Arribas’ standout campaign with Almería continues to reach new heights. The attacking midfielder delivered another decisive performance in the 5-1 win over Real Sociedad B, scoring a brace to move clear as the league’s top scorer with 20 goals in 32 matches. His numbers are historic for the club. Arribas has surpassed Álvaro Negredo’s […]
Toni Kroos explains the “human” side of Real Madrid
Toni Kroos has reflected on his time at Real Madrid, offering a detailed perspective on Florentino Perez’s leadership and the internal culture of the club. Speaking about the president, Kroos highlighted the consistency and human element that, in his view, defines Real Madrid behind the scenes, regardless of changes in players or squads over time. […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Global Madridista COLLAB: Talking Arbeloa, Mbappe’s knee, and more.
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Miguel Barron (The Global Madridista) joins Kiyan Sobhani to discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]
Real Madrid will trigger €8 million clause to buy Víctor Muñoz back -report
Osasuna sensation Víctor Muñoz made his debut with the Spanish national team during this FIFA break and managed to score a goal for La Roja as well. The day after that match against Serbia, reports in the Spanish press indicated that Real Madrid have an €8 million option to buy Muñoz back from Osasuna. Now, […]
Bellingham won’t play in England’s match against Japan
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham will not play when England host Japan in a friendly match at Wembley this Tuesday, coach Thomas Tuchel revealed. “We will not take risks with Jude because he just came back from a muscle injury and you never know what can happen,” said the German coach. This is good news […]
Mbappé: “In Spain they’re a little worried that I won’t play”
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé talked to the French media during France’s training camp and explained his current physical condition. Initially, it was a surprise to see him make the squad list for the French national team considering that he wasn’t able to start for Real Madrid after his injury. “In Spain they are a […]
Open Thread: 30 March 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. Militao is ready He has been cleared by medical department and will be […]
Mbappé and Camavinga feature as France beat Colombia
France extended their winning streak to four in a row as they saw off Colombia on Sunday night, securing a 3-1 win in their second game of the March international window. Taking place at the Northwest Stadium in Maryland, United States, the Commanders’ stadium was packed out close to its 90,000 capacity. The first Real […]
Militao set to make his return against Mallorca -report
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has completed his recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered in December and will be available when Los Blancos visit Mallorca in La Liga on April 4th, which will be the first game after the FIFA break. Militao will need some time before he can actually feature in the starting […]
Real Madrid can buy Victor Muñoz back for €8 million -report
Real Madrid product Víctor Muñoz made his debut with the Spanish national team against Serbia last night and managed to score Spain’s third goal. Muñoz has been performing at a high level for Osasuna all season long, earning his presence in Spain’s squad list. While he keeps raising his value in the market, Real Madrid […]
Valverde: “I never imagined scoring a hat-trick against City”
Real Madrid star Fede Valverde talked to the press during Uruguay’s training camp and explained his feelings about his current form, which he kept going by scoring Uruguay’s only goal against England at Wembley last night. “I’m enjoying a lot the moments like the ones I lived recently, scoring a hat-trick in a game that […]
Nico Paz Scored, Mastantuono Played 45 Minutes in Argentina’s 2-1 Win Over Mauritania
Argentina defeated Mauritania, ranked 115th in the rankings, by 2-1 at La Bombonera, thanks to goals from Nico Paz and Enzo Fernandez in the first half. World and South American Champions Argentina were supposed to play European Champions Spain this Friday in the Finalissima, but that game never happened. After a week-long tussle between CONMEBOL, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Champions League Bracket Predictions
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle give their Champions League predictions: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]
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