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Bellingham Is Everything, Huijsen Is Too Chill, Rodrygo Revving Up, And.. Where does Güler Fit?
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Happy holidays, and congratulations on making it to the end of a horrible (Real Madrid) calendar year. Here’s to hoping the New Year […]
Real Madrid’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Creation — It’s Conversion
According to StatMuse, Real Madrid have missed more big chances than any club in Europe’s top five leagues this season. The number is staggering: 42 big chances missed in LaLiga alone. Even more striking is who’s responsible for the bulk of them — Kylian Mbappé (14) and Vinícius Jr. (8). On the surface, this looks […]
OFFICIAL: Endrick signs loan deal with Olympique Lyon
Real Madrid have announced that Brazilian attacker Endrick is joining Olympique Lyon on a loan deal which will expire at the end of the current season. Real Madrid C. F. and Olympique Lyonnais have agreed on the loan of player Endrick until the end of this season, June 30, 2026.Source: Realmadrid.com Endrick is hoping to […]
Camavinga Publicly Defends Vinicius After Boos and On-Field Tension Against Sevilla
Vinicius Jr.’s substitution against Sevilla sparked an uncomfortable moment for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. As the Brazilian winger left the pitch, sections of the crowd voiced their displeasure, reacting to a performance that failed to meet the stadium’s demanding standards. Vinicius’s visible frustration as he was replaced by Gonzalo García only amplified the […]
Xhaka: “Every word Xabi said was true”
Granit Xhaka has offered insight into Xabi Alonso’s impact as a manager in DAZN’s newly released documentary, The Architect: From Myth to Challenge, which premiered this week. The 70-minute film examines Alonso’s transition from elite midfielder to head coach, and Xhaka’s comments focus less on tactics and more on leadership. Speaking about Alonso’s early days […]
Carvajal not ruled out for the Spanish Supercup -report
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal is working against the clock to recover in time for the Spanish Supercup, which will start on January 8th with the Semifinals against Atlético de Madrid in a single-elimination game. Carvajal underwent an arthroscopy to repair his right knee on October 27th, and he decided to stay in Madrid to […]
Open Thread: December 23, 2025
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 games night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
“The Club Is Not With Him” — Concern Grows Around Xabi Alonso
Speaking on Radio Estadio Noche (Onda Cero), Abelardo and Santiago Segurola delivered a bleak assessment of both Real Madrid’s performance and Xabi Alonso’s position within the club following the latest result. Abelardo focused on Alonso’s demeanor and the lack of institutional backing. “You can see on the bench that Xabi Alonso is having a hard […]
Lyon secure Endrick loan deal -report
Real Madrid attacker Endrick has finalized his loan deal with Olympique Lyon and will play in the French club until the end of the season, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. Lyon will pay 50% of Endrick’s salary with Real Madrid and the French side will not have an option to permanently buy the […]
The Art of the Quick Turn and Pass
This article looks at 25 midfielders selected by popular choice and focuses on how quickly they move the ball on after receiving it. The idea is simple: what happens in the first touch or two? In this piece, a quick release means the player moves the ball on immediately: the next pass is played within […]
Open Thread: December 22, 2025
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 UCL night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
Brahim shines in Morocco’s AFCON opening game
Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz led Morocco in the opening game of the AFCON. Diaz scored Morocco’s opening goal and created a penalty on their 2-0 win over Comoros, who managed to survive the entire first half even though Morocco were dominating the game and controlling possession. Brahim played 76 minutes and seems destined to […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Closing the year with a ‘meh’ win (Sevilla, 2-0)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Sevilla in La Liga. 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 […]
Sevilla Coach Matías Almeyda Criticizes Refereeing After Defeat to Real Madrid
Sevilla head coach Matías Almeyda spoke at length after his team’s 2–0 loss to Real Madrid, addressing the refereeing, his dismissal, and his assessment of Sevilla’s performance at the Santiago Bernabéu. Refereeing and Red Card Incident Almeyda explained that he was sent off after protesting a foul and strongly criticized the officiating during the match. […]
Thibaut Courtois: “We Need to Improve Our Football”
Following Real Madrid’s 2–0 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, Thibaut Courtois spoke to the media about the result, his performance, the team’s level of play, Kylian Mbappé, and his experience at the stadium. Importance of the Win and Areas to Improve Courtois emphasized the importance of securing a home victory, while acknowledging that […]
Numbers Narrative: Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla
Real Madrid finished the calendar year of 2025 with a 2-0 win over Sevilla at the Bernabeu, making it three wins in a row. However, the tension left in the air regarding the team’s performances and Xabi Alonso’s future is likely to be carried into the new year. Sevilla edged the expected threat battle early, […]
Madrid Take a 2–0 Win Over Sevilla, But Progress Is Hard to Find
Xabi Alonso has managed to get the wins he’s needed to keep his job, but the bigger picture is hard to ignore. This team looks far away from competing at the highest level, and the distance feels like it’s growing rather than shrinking. The opening stretch of the match said a lot. The first 20 […]
Mbappe: “To do it in my first year like Cristiano, my idol, the best player in Real Madrid’s history…”
After Real Madrid’s 2–0 win over Sevilla, Kylian Mbappé spoke to Real Madrid TV about scoring on his birthday, his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, and the team’s objectives heading into 2026. Playing and Scoring on His Birthday Mbappé described the match as a special occasion, noting that playing on his birthday had long been a personal […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla Thibaut Courtois: 9Five saves. Single-handedly kept the team afloat while his shambolic defense let him down all game. Raúl Asencio: 6.5Should not be deployed at right-back. Offered little to nothing going forward and looked uncomfortable in the role. Antonio Rüdiger: 6Overly aggressive, frequently out of position, and taking unnecessary […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 2 – 0 Sevilla, Post-game Reaction: La Liga 2025 – 2026
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s 2 – 0 win over Sevilla in the last game of 2025. Discussed: The team’s defensive issues, player performances, and much much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or […]
Xabi Alonso: “We’re self-critical and know we need to play better”
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their win over Sevilla in their final game of the year. He was asked about the level this team is at right now, to which he said: “We know where we are right now. We’re self-critical and know we need to play better; this isn’t […]
Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla
Real Madrid ended 2025 on a high as Kylian Mbappé entered the history books by equaling a Cristiano Ronaldo record of 59 goals in a calendar year in a 2-0 win over Sevilla as Jude Bellingham headed in and Mbappé scored from the penalty spot. Three answers 1. Would any squad players be rewarded for […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Sevilla, 2025 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius. Sevilla starting XI (TBC): Odysseas; Carmona, Cardoso, Gudelj, Castrín, Oso; Agoumé, B. Mendy, Sow; Alfon, Isaac. This is the last game before the […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Sevilla
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s home match against Sevilla in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Alaba, Asencio, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen and David Jiménez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo and Mastantuono. As expected, both Camavinga and […]
Real Madrid vs Sevilla 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Sevilla visit the Santiago Bernabéu in the last game before the Christmas break. Real Madrid need to keep gaining momentum and Xabi Alonso’s job is still on the line, although it looks like he will be coaching the team in the Spanish Supercup. It’s clear that Madrid should have what it takes to beat Sevilla […]
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