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Managing Madrid Podcast: Alaves 1 – 2 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: 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. Your contributions will […]
Immediate Reaction: Deportivo Alavés 1-2 Real Madrid
Deportivo Alavés 1-2 Real Madrid (Mbappé & Rodrygo). They got there in the end… Here is my immediate reaction to the game. Coming up: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. The list of absentees for this one was huge, and partly due to needless suspensions of two of the left-backs. With Ferland Mendy also out, and Castilla […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Alavés vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Alavés in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Valdepeñas, Tchouameni, Guler, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappé. Alavés starting XI (TBC): Sivera, Otto, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada, Ibañez, Blanco, Suarez, Calebe, Boye, Rebbach. While Real Madrid’s lack of depth could be a […]
Alavés vs Real Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid visit Alavés in what’s going to be a crucial game for Los Blancos. Xabi Alonso have had a disastrous run of results as of late and the coach’s job is on the line here. Furthermore, Real Madrid will only have three defenders available for this one, so all things suggest that this will […]
Alavés vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Alavés with a depleted defensive line. Xabi Alonso will be forced to deploy some players out of their natural position in what’s expected to be a decisive game for his future. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Valdepeñas, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé. Alavés predicted XI: Sivera, Otto, Tenaglia, […]
OPEN THREAD | December 14, 2025
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. Matchday!! Need to keep pace in […]
Real Madrid’s Likely Line-Up vs Alavés: Patchwork Defense, No Margin for Error
There is no comfort, no safety net, and no margin for error for Real Madrid heading into tomorrow’s match against Alavés. With the title race offering little forgiveness and the squad stretched to its absolute limit, Xabi Alonso is forced into a night of improvisation. Injuries and suspensions have stripped Madrid of virtually every natural […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Alavés
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Alavés in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Asencio, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Joan Martínez and Valdepeñas.Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Cestero and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. Mbappé has finally made the list and it […]
Manuel Jabois: “We’re celebrating attitude, the bare minimum, Madrid has never been that”
Speaking on El Larguero during El Sanedrín Ilustrado, Manuel Jabois criticized Real Madrid’s attitude following their defeat to Manchester City, focusing less on tactics and more on what he sees as a dangerous sense of complacency. “How can there not be a better attitude? Suddenly we’re celebrating the bare minimum. Real Madrid has never been […]
Xabi Alonso: “The most important thing for me is the team and the club”
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their trip to face Alaves on Sunday. He was asked about his future and the noise surrounding it, to which he said: “The most important thing for me is the team and the club. Tomorrow is important for the match, and we want to […]
Mbappé rejoins Real Madrid squad in training
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappé rejoined the group in training this Saturday and appears ready to be available when Los Blancos visit Vitoria to face Alavés in what will be a crucial match. Mbappé missed Wednesday’s game against Manchester City with a minor hamstring injury he picked up during last weekend’s loss to Celta Vigo. […]
Victor Valdepeñas could start for Real Madrid vs Alaves – report
Real Madrid Castilla starlet Victor Valdepeñas could start against Alaves on Sunday night, according to Jorge Picon. Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid find themselves without a first-team left-back for the game against Alaves, with Ferland Mendy out due to injury, while Alvaro Carreras and Fran Garcia are facing time off due to suspension. David Alaba, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Xabi Alonso, Vinicius, Leaders, And Solutions
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete 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 of course, […]
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: The Energy At The Bernabeu Over The Past Two Games..
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA […]
Huijsen rejoins Real Madrid squad in training
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen rejoined the group in training this Friday and appears ready to be available when Los Blancos visit Alavés on Sunday. Huijsen has been injured since the match against Elche with a minor calf injury. Huijsen’s return would be extremely valuable now that Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rudiger are the team’s […]
Xabi Alonso set to be sacked if Real Madrid don’t beat Alavés -report
Real Madrid will sack coach Xabi Alonso if Los Blancos can’t get the three points on their visit to Vitoria to face Alavés this upcoming Sunday, according to a report from LaSexta’s José Luís Sánchez. Sánchez have sources inside Real Madrid’s board, so it’s fair and reasonable to say that his report is probably true. […]
OPEN THREAD | December 12, 2025
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. So what happened to the Ultimatum? […]
Karim Benzema Sounds the Alarm: “Real Madrid Lack Connection”
Karim Benzema spoke in a wide-ranging interview with L’Équipe. The former Real Madrid captain delivered a frank, incisive assessment of his former club’s superstar-laden attack. From tactical clarity to ego management, Benzema laid out what he believes is missing at the Santiago Bernabéu this season. “What Real Madrid lack is simply a connection” For Benzema, […]
Madrid Must Decide: Commit to Xabi or Move On
Spanish Twitter account Emil Sorel put it bluntly: “Si un entrenador sólo piensa en sobrevivir ya no tiene tiempo para construir.” If a manager is only focused on surviving, he can’t build anything. The same logic applies to the people above him. If the president and the board don’t think Xabi Alonso is the right […]
Madrid Are Generating Chances, Not Goals
There’s a common theme running through this team right now: a lack of execution and a lack of technique in decisive moments. The numbers paint the picture clearly: an xG of 12 across this poor run of results, and only 5 goals to show for it. That return is unacceptable at the highest level. Great […]
Pep Guardiola: “Rodrygo is from another level”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke glowingly of Rodrygo Goes and offered a frank breakdown of his team’s performance after City’s 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Catalan coach, who knows the difficulty of beating Madrid in Europe better than most, acknowledged the challenges his side faced — particularly against a […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Missed opportunity (vs City, 1-2)
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s 1-2 loss at home against Manchester City. 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 […]
Thibaut Courtois: “The equalizer was a bit of my fault”
Thibaut Courtois faced the media after Real Madrid’s 1–2 home defeat to Manchester City. The Belgian goalkeeper mixed accountability with frustration, insisting his team played well enough to earn at least a draw — if not the victory. “The equalizer was a bit of my fault” Courtois did not shy away from responsibility for City’s […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Manchester City
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Manchester City Real Madrid fell 1–2 at the Santiago Bernabéu in a tense Champions League night where individual moments — both brilliant and disastrous — shaped the outcome. Here are the player ratings from the defeat: Thibaut Courtois: 6.5 A rare mistake from the Belgian gifted Manchester City […]
Xabi Alonso To Managing Madrid: “Rodrygo was one of the positives”
Real Madrid may have fallen 1–2 to Manchester City at the Bernabéu on Wednesday night, but amid the disappointment, Xabi Alonso found a clear silver lining. Speaking to Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani after the match, Alonso manager offered a thoughtful and detailed reflection on Rodrygo’s display — one he described as one of the true […]
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