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Managing Madrid Podcast: A Reflection On Real Madrid Humbling Manchester City, With Graham Hunter And Kiyan Sobhani
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Graham Hunter joins Kiyan Sobhani to discuss: – How Real Madrid surprised everyone – Fede Valverde masterclass – Pep Guardiola’s gamble – Alvaro Arbeloa, the ‘player whisperer’ – Thiago Pitarch brilliance – The Bernabeu’s grass issues – And more. Check out Graham Hunter’s channel: Revista […]
Thibaut Courtois: “No one was setting Xabi Alonso up”
Real Madrid’s superstar goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, opened up about the media’s portrayal of ex-manager Xabi Alonso’s departure and the things that were reported about Real Madrid players having something to do with it. There were rumors about certain players not enjoying the tactical work set by Alonso, among other things, and Courtois was around after […]
Trent: “Fede Valverde is the most underrated player on the planet”
Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold called Fede Valverde ‘the most underrated player on the planet’ after the Uruguayan’s heroics in his team’s 3-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday. Valverde gave in his career-best performance against the English side, scoring a hat-trick while also having countless defensive interventions on the other end to make sure […]
3 observations from Real Madrid’s 3-0 win vs Manchester City
For the last two seasons, Real Madrid have been tough to watch at times. Huge losses to big teams on big nights, El Clasico embarrassments, numerous Bernabeu upsets against ‘smaller’ teams — Real Madrid, by the standards of their own storied history, have largely been disappointing when it has mattered the most. However, in one […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Manchester City
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Manchester City Thibaut Courtois: 9Made four saves and commanded his area well, especially on City’s corners. Produced one miracle stop in the second half and even launched a brilliant assist to Fede Valverde. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 6.5Struggled with his distribution and looked shaky in 1v1 defending. Not his best […]
OPEN THREAD — CL Reactions: 12 Mar. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Word From MMers: Words from the Author: Dear […]
Thierry Henry: “Fede Valverde always shines”
Former football player and current pundit Thierry Henry only had praises to sing for Fede Valverde after the player did a wonderful job against Manchester City in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash in the Champions League on Wednesday. Valverde was the deciding factor as he scored an impressive hat-trick that saw Real Madrid […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Manchester City, Post-game Reaction, Champions League 2025 – 2026
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Leah Revelle discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! 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 […]
Fede Valverde: “It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed myself this much”
Hat-trick hero Fede Valverde spoke after the final whistle of Real Madrid’s 3-0 Chanpions League last 16 first leg victory to say that the game was “definitely (the best of his career), especially in terms of goals. I really enjoyed myself today. It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed myself this much. I’m happy and […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “Fede Valverde perfectly embodies what Real Madrid is all about”
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night. He was asked about Fede Valverde’s brilliant performance, as well as the team’s performance, about which he said: “This was the match where we stuck to our plan the most. We were a true […]
Thiago Pitarch: “It’s a dream come true, it’s a match I choose to play on FIFA”
18-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch spoke in the mixed zone after making his first Champions Leagur start in the first leg win in the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City. “It’s a dream come true; it’s the match I always choose to play in FIFA,” he said, “I’m very happy about […]
Pep Guardiola: “Manchester City’s game wasn’t bad enough to lose 3-0”
After a 3-0 defeat at the Bernabéu in the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said, “our game wasn’t bad enough to lose 3-0. Madrid’s? If you win 3-0…” and also assessed Manchester City’s chances by saying, “we’ll try, but we know the chances are quite slim. It’s difficult […]
Thibaut Courtois: “This was one of our best games this year”
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke in the mixed zone and to Real Madrid TV after the 3-0 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg, saying that was the game was “one of the best [this year] and also against Barça at home. There are a few more, but […]
Top 10 Players: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City
Federico Valverde had scored three Champions League goals in 75 appearances before Wednesday night. He scored three more in the first half at the Bernabeu. That about sums up the evening. The Uruguayan, stationed on the right wing, was the difference between the two sides in virtually every department that mattered. He created two chances […]
Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City
Real Madrid stunned European rivals Manchester City with a rampant 3-0 victory at the Bernabéu on Wednesday night as Fede Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League last 16 encounter. This, the fifth consecutive season in which these two sides have met in the knock-out rounds, saw Valverde […]
Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City
Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City (Valverde x3). What a win… Here is the reaction to the stunning victory. More for you: Player ratings, interviews and a ManagingMadrid podcast. This was the day that many had been dreading… Manchester City in the Champions League, and perhaps the first world class team to face Álvaro Arbeloa and his […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Manchester City, 2026 Champions League
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. CONFIRMED LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Mendy, Tchouameni, Thiago, Fede Valverde, Arda Güler, Vinicius, Brahim. Manchester City starting XI (TBC): Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, O’Reilly, […]
Real Madrid and Abbott Launch Year Two of ‘Abbott Dream Team’ Program for Young Players in the U.S.
Real Madrid and global health company Abbott have announced the second edition of the Abbott Dream Team program, a joint initiative designed to discover and develop young soccer talent across the United States. The program will host free open tryouts in six major U.S. cities, giving aspiring players aged 18–19 the opportunity to compete for […]
Arbeloa Considering Five-Man Midfield Setup Against Manchester City
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is weighing a tactical shift ahead of the Champions League clash with Manchester City, with a five-man midfield under serious consideration for the first leg. According to reports from Valdebebas, Arbeloa is studying a more compact structure designed to limit City’s control in possession while leaving space to counterattack. The […]
Alvaro Benito Unsure Madrid Can Overcome Manchester City
Alvaro Benito admitted he has doubts about Real Madrid’s chances ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Speaking on El Larguero on Cadena SER, the former Madrid player explained that in previous seasons the team consistently found ways to turn difficult ties around. This year, however, he sees a different scenario due to […]
Tchouameni: “Ferland Mendy in training looks like he’s playing against kids”
Aurelien Tchouameni has become one of the most reliable pieces in Real Madrid’s midfield, and in a recent interview with the club’s official media the Frenchman opened up on life inside the dressing room, his personal interests, and the upcoming Champions League clash with Manchester City. Tchouameni spoke about his ability to communicate across the […]
Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match against Manchester City
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Manchester City in the Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Trent, Asencio, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, and Diego Aguado.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. Huijsen and Camavinga are back […]
Real Madrid vs Manchester City 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
Real Madrid host Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. These two teams have met in every single edition of the European tournament for the last five years and 2026 couldn’t be the exception. This time, Los Blancos will host City and they’ll be the underdogs in this round, […]
Manchester City announce squad for Champions League game against Real Madrid
Manchester City have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. MANCHESTER CITY SQUAD LISTGoalkeepers: James Trafford, Marcus Bettinelli, Gianluigi Donnarumma.Defenders: Rúben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Aké, Marc Guéhi, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Abdukodir Khusanov, Max Alleyne.Midfielders: Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku, Nico, […]
It’s Time For Real Madrid To Wake Up
It’s not uncommon for Real Madrid to be in this position: Through to the Champions League knockout phase, about to face Europe’s elite, and needing to improve, badly. It’s a recurring phrase: ‘If Real Madrid play like this against a better team than Benfica / Getafe / Celta Vigo, they’re going to get obliterated’. All […]
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