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The Spanish Football Federation have appointed José Luis Munuera Montero as the man in charge of Sunday’s Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid in La Liga, a decisive game where Los Blancos will need the three points in order to keep competing for the title. This will be Munuera Montero’s second Madrid […]
Real Madrid host Atlético de Madrid in what’s expected to be the last Madrid Derby of the season. Mbappé will likely return to the starting lineup while Bellingham could come off the bench and play his first minutes since recovering from the serious hamstring injury he suffered in January. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Trent […]
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Gameday!! Huge clash in the context […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and Jeremy Beren discuss: – What has changed for Atletico from the beginning of their season?– Atletico’s crazy fixtures in April– Key matchups in the Derby: Vini vs. Molina on the left wing– Will Julian Alvarez leave Atletico or remain the face of the […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was asked about his feelings ahead of his first Madrid Derby against Atlético on Sunday, and about Diego Simeone’s claim that his team are “the people’s team”. Arbeloa replied, “well, well… I think it’s great. I focus on my own team. And it’s a privilege to face managers like Diego […]
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham completed Friday’s training session with the group and will almost certainly be available for Sunday’s Madrid Derby between Atlético and Los Blancos, according to reports from the Spanish press. However, his presence in the starting lineup seems unlikely as this will be his first game after an extended time recovering […]
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. What Lineup are we looking at […]
In his post-match interview in Manchester after Real Madrid won at the Etihad, Alvaro Arbeloa stated: “I don’t think it has been anything different from what I’ve been doing these past two months, which is working and trying to get the best performance out of my players, ensuring they feel comfortable on the pitch, finding […]
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti offered a wide-ranging and candid assessment of the current state of the club in a recent interview with AS, touching on everything from emerging talents to Álvaro Arbeloa’s impact on the team. One of the standout topics was the rise of Thiago Pitarch, who has quickly made an impression. “ […]
Franco Mastantuono has been called up to the Argentine national team, just one day after initially being left out of Lionel Scaloni’s squad. In a late adjustment, Scaloni added Mastantuono alongside Strasbourg forward Joaquín Panichelli, completing the group ahead of Argentina’s final match of their current preparatory tour. The Albiceleste are set to face Mauritania […]
Real Madrid continued their preparations for Sunday’s Madrid derby with another training session at Valdebebas, as Alvaro Arbeloa’s side edges closer to a crucial LaLiga clash against Atlético at the Santiago Bernabéu. The session began indoors, with the players working in the gym before moving out onto the pitch. Once outside, the focus shifted to […]
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Massive Blow. As confirmed by the […]
As “over-the-top” or “corny” as some of his comments to the media can be, Alvaro Arbeloa is undeniably “un hombre de la casa.” He is as much a Madridista as anyone—arguably more than most. Few understand the club’s history, traditions, and internal demands the way he does. Some will argue that it counts for little […]
When Real Madrid appointed Alvaro Arbeloa in lieu of Xabi Alonso mid-season, there was little hope or optimism for a turnaround. The club churned in one of its worst seasons in modern history two seasons ago, under Carlo Ancelotti. One season later, they turned to Alonso, an entirely different kind of manager, to fix the […]
Real Madrid have published a medical report on goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a quad injury during his pre-game routine ahead of the return leg against Manchester City. The Belgian star will miss around six weeks with this injury, which is devastating news for Madrid considering that he will miss crucial games like the ones […]
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas answers questions from our Patreons on the following topics (and more). 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 for […]
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. A major concern right now. One […]
Former Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has reflected on the challenge of facing Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2016 Champions League semi-final, describing the Portuguese forward as a uniquely complete and unpredictable opponent. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Managing Madrid, Sagna pointed to Ronaldo’s efficiency in front of goal as the defining trait that made […]
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced to leave the team’s match against Manchester City in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 with a minor groin injury he picked up during his warm-up routine at the Etihad Stadium. As of right now, Courtois is considerded ‘doubtful’ for Sunday’s Madrid Derby against […]
Jorge Valdano has highlighted Real Madrid’s growing reliance on academy players, this time pointing directly to Alvaro Arbeloa’s role in driving that shift. Speaking on Movistar+, the former Real Madrid player, coach, and sporting director pointed to a symbolic moment that reflects a broader change within the team. “Suddenly there is a photo with five […]
Real Madrid’s qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals sparked strong reactions across Spanish radio, with Radio MARCA’s La Tribu offering a blunt assessment. Javier Tinto, speaking alongside Pedro Riesco, Emilio Pérez de Rozas, Paul Tenorio and Nacho Palencia, praised Madrid’s performance while also drawing sharp conclusions about the managerial transition from Xabi Alonso to alvaro […]
Fede Valverde has emerged as one of Real Madrid’s defining figures in their Champions League tie against Manchester City. His impact was decisive across both legs—three goals in the first match to tilt the tie, followed by a tireless, all-action performance in Manchester that combined defensive sacrifice with attacking support. Clarence Seedorf, a former Real […]
Pedja Mijatovic spoke to Cadena Ser radio after the UCL tie and believes Real Madrid’s identity in Europe continues to separate them from their domestic struggles. “Champions is Real Madrid’s competition” The former striker explained that while Madrid have shown inconsistency in La Liga, they transform on European nights. “In the domestic competition they have […]
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Manchester City in the return leg. 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 […]
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Chaotic but Madrid knock City out. […]