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OPEN THREAD — …Here We Go Again: 11 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 Author: Dear MM, Here We Go […]
Pep Guardiola: “You Have to Face the Opponent With Incredible Respect”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the media ahead of his team’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, emphasizing both the difficulty of the challenge and the importance of embracing nights like these in European football. Guardiola acknowledged that playing in stadiums like the Bernabéu is part of competing at […]
Donnarumma: “To Play for Real Madrid Is Not for Everyone”
Ahead of the first leg of the Champions League tie against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma spoke to the media about the challenge his team will face and the qualities that make Madrid so dangerous in European competition. Despite Real Madrid experiencing some ups and downs during the season, Donnarumma dismissed […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Can Real Madrid Beat Manchester City? 1st Leg Preview!
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani previews Real Madrid’s 1st leg matchup with Manchester City. Topics: – Who is the favourite? – Starting XIs – Key matchups – Alvaro Arbeloa’s tactical approach – And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The […]
Davide Ancelotti Praises Vinícius Jr. and Weighs in on Xabi Alonso
Former Real Madrid assistant coach Davide Ancelotti shared insight into the dressing room dynamics and his own coaching journey in a recent interview with DAZN. Speaking candidly about Vinícius Jr., his relationship with his father Carlo Ancelotti, and the pressures of management, Davide offered a thoughtful look at the responsibilities that come with working at […]
Erling Haaland Returns to Manchester City Squad Ahead of Real Madrid Clash
Manchester City received an important boost ahead of their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu: Erling Haaland is back with the squad. The Norwegian striker returned to training with his teammates after recently being sidelined and missing City’s FA Cup match against Newcastle over the weekend. After completing the session without […]
Guti Discusses Arbeloa, Injuries, and Real Madrid’s Midfield Transition
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti shared his thoughts on the club’s current situation in an interview with EFE, discussing Álvaro Arbeloa’s difficult start, the impact of injuries on the squad, and the lingering void left by Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić in midfield. Guti believes Arbeloa has stepped into an extremely challenging situation, particularly given […]
Rodrygo Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery, Begins Long Road to Recovery
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes has successfully undergone surgery to repair serious knee damage and has already begun preparing mentally for the long recovery process ahead. The Brazilian attacker suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) along with a lateral meniscus injury in his right knee, an injury that will sideline him for an extended […]
Jeremy de León Opens Up on Leaving Real Madrid: “My Dream Was to Stay”
Jeremy de León’s short but memorable chapter with Real Madrid left a unique imprint. The Puerto Rican winger, who famously traveled with the first team during their Champions League run, reflected on his experience in a recent interview with Marca, speaking candidly about his departure, his relationship with the coaching staff, and what it was […]
Real Madrid vs Manchester City, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid host Manchester City in a decisive Champions League game, even if it’s only the first leg of the Round of 16. Key players like Álvaro Carreras, Jude Bellingham or Kylian Mbappé will miss this game, so coach Álvaro Arbeloa will have to make some crucial decisions about his starting lineup. Will Mendy start […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “We need Vini at his best if we want to knock Manchester City out”
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Manchester City on Wednesday. He was asked about Vinicius Jr — which he expected — and he replied: “I expected this question from you. Whoever is on the pitch will be important. And Vinicius, too. We’ve had a lot of injuries and he’s […]
Fede Valverde: “We’re very confident going into a match that everyone loves to play”
Real Madrid star Fede Valverde was the player who spoke to the media ahead of their game against Manchester City at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. He was asked about how confident the team is going into the game, as well as the value that the home fans bring, to which he said: “What’s coming […]
OPEN THREAD — Chaotic Carousel: 10 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 Author: Words from the Author: Dear […]
Paulo Fonseca Explains Endrick Bench Decision After Lyon’s Draw With Paris FC
Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca addressed questions about Endrick’s role after Lyon’s 1–1 draw against Paris FC, clarifying why the young Brazilian began the match on the bench rather than in the starting XI. With Lyon chasing consistency and managing a congested schedule, Fonseca emphasized that the decision had little to do with form and […]
OFFICIAL: Carreras injury report
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Álvaro Carreras, who has suffered a calf injury and will miss Wednesday’s match against Manchester City. After the tests carried out on our player Álvaro Carreras by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the calf of his right […]
Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester City
UEFA have appointed Italian referee Maurizio Mariani as the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. Per Realmadrid.comMaurizio Mariani will referee the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, corresponding to the first leg of the Champions League Round […]
OPEN THREAD — Dear Apathy: 09 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 Author: Words from the Author: Some […]
Open Thread: March 8, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a football complaining night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Three questions and three answers from Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid ended a two-game leasing streak in La Liga by securing a last-gasp winner as Fede Valverde powered the ball into the back of the net to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Celta Vigo at Balaídos, after Aurélien Tchouameni scored an early goal and Borja Iglesias equalised for the home side in the […]
Mbappé out, Carreras questionable against Manchester City -report
Real Madrid’s home game against Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 will not be an easy one. Kylian Mbappé is all but ruled out and will try his best to be ready for the return leg. The French star is still feeling some pain on his knee and […]
Underwhelming: March 7, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a football complaining night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Lucky bounce saves Real Madrid’s Liga season (@Celta, 1-2)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Celta. 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 Real Madrid […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, La liga 2025 – 2026
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. […]
Player Ratings: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois: 8Real Madrid don’t win this game without the Belgian. Produced two crucial saves to keep Madrid alive. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5Poor defending on Celta Vigo’s goal. Aside from a lovely ball over the top to Vinicius in the first half, he wasn’t his usual self […]
Celta Manager Claudio Giráldez Frustrated After Narrow 2-1 Loss To Real Madrid
Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giráldez expressed frustration after his team’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Balaídos, pointing to a controversial moment in the buildup to Federico Valverde’s decisive goal and acknowledging the tactical difficulties his side faced throughout the match. Speaking to the press after the game, Giráldez said Celta struggled to execute […]
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