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DISCUSSION: Is Jude Bellingham the most inaccurately described player in the world?
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, just before Managing Madrid’s live show in Toronto, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan answered questions sent in by Members on the famous weekly mailbag episode. The full episode can be found here. Bellingham has been unfairly scrutinized by fans and media of late, and is the subject of […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Elche
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Elche, the first game after the FIFA break. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Mestre.Defenders: Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, F. Mendy, Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos.Forwards: Vini Jr., Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim. Coach Xabi Alonso has decided to keep Aurelien Tchouameni out of […]
Eder Sarabia Believes Elche Can “Make History” Against Real Madrid
On the eve of Elche’s clash with Real Madrid, head coach Eder Sarabia spoke to media in the pre-match press conference, insisting that his team is prepared to challenge the league leaders in what he called “a very special day” for the club. Sarabia made no attempt to hide the difficulty of the task — […]
Open Thread: 22 November 2025
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Squad list for Elche It’s official. Rudiger and Tchoaumeni won’t return tomorrow. Xabi […]
Alonso: “Trent used this break to train and get better from his injury”
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to Elche on Sunday. He was asked about the break and how it helped the players that stayed in Madrid, and his general assessment of the options at right-back, to which he said: “Trent used this break to train and get […]
Vinicius, Real Madrid determined to reach agreement over contract extension -report
Real Madrid and Vinicius are both keen on extending the attacker’s contract with the club, which is currently set to expire in the summer of 2027. Although both parts have been negotiating for a while, the priority for them is to reach an agreement, according to a report published on AS. Vinicius’ recent disagreement with […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The English Media’s Disgusting Hate Towards Jude Bellingham
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: Realistic Real Madrid Predictions, Tebas’s Piracy Quotes, And More.
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones! Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We […]
Tchouameni rejoins Real Madrid group in training
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has recovered from his injury and completed Friday’s training session with the rest of the squad, meaning that he will be available when Los Blancos visit Elche this Sunday in the first game after the FIFA break. The French midfielder suffered a hamstring injury during Real Madrid’s match against Liverpool […]
Open Thread: 21 November 2025
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Training ahead of Elche Not only Rudiger, Tchouaméni is also there and he […]
Varane: “I played against Manchester City with a concussion”
Former Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane talked to AS and revealed that his disastrous performance against Manchester City in the 2020 UEFA Champions League could be explained by the fact that he had suffered a concussion just a few days ahead of the match. “In that match, I was playing with a concussion that I […]
Eddy Cue on Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, and the Infinite Bernabéu: “It will be like opening the stadium doors to the entire planet”
Apple’s Senior Vice President Eddy Cue—one of the most influential figures in the global tech and entertainment ecosystem—spoke to Marca in a wide-ranging interview that felt less like a corporate exchange and more like a love letter to Real Madrid’s ambition, innovation, and global pull. Cue didn’t hide his awe. From the moment he stepped […]
Abian Perdomo: “Alex Jimenez has potential to be Real Madrid’s future right-back”
Former Real Madrid Fabrica director Abian Perdomo spoke in a lengthy interview with AS recently about multiple stories around La Fabrica and Castilla players. He was asked about loanees and players sold with a buy-back clause, to which he said: “One I really find incredible is Alex Jimenez, at Bournemouth. He has the potential to […]
Open Thread: 20 November 2025
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Tactical analysis In contrast, look at areas to improve in the final third: […]
Florentino Perez outlines Real Madrid’s digital strategy and future with Apple
In an interview with GQ España, Florentino Pérez explained Real Madrid’s growing partnership with Apple and how technology will shape the club’s next decade. Pérez said his long-held view of the internet’s role in Madrid’s global reach has not changed: “Many years ago I said the internet was invented for Real Madrid. That vision is […]
Courtois: “We have to go after Barcelona because when they beat us they didn’t show respect either”
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois talked to Cadena COPE and discussed the reports suggesting that coach Xabi Alonso has lost the dressing room. “We are training well and have a good relationship with the coach. In the locker room, there will always be people who are a bit unhappy about not playing as much, but […]
Marco Asensio: “Arda Güler is a very talented player”
Former Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio praised Arda Güler’s ability and called him a very talented player in an interview on Wednesday. The former player, who currently plays for Fenerbahçe in Türkiye, was asked about Güler’s progression as a footballer as well as what the future holds for him, about which he said good things. […]
Victor Chust: “We Believe We Can Beat Madrid — It’s a Special Game for Me”
Elche defender Victor Chust spoke to the media ahead of his team’s upcoming clash with Real Madrid. The former Madrid academy player spoke about preparations to face the club that shaped him. Chust did not shy away from the challenge, insisting that Elche enter the match with genuine belief: “We are capable of beating Madrid, […]
The Truth About Real Madrid Is Somewhere In The Middle: Xabi-ball Is A Work In Progress
It may not have been the most definitive stretch of the season, but it was at least a very difficult one, in which Real Madrid were given a proper test of their abilities. How good is this team now? How strong are they mentally? Tactically? Getafe, Juventus, Barcelona, Valencia, Liverpool, Rayo Vallecano. By the time […]
Starting today, comments and Feed posts on Managing Madrid will have activity notifications
When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
Drawing Board: English Media’s Manufactured Narrative About Jude Bellingham
Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Madrid world. Here’s Finn’s latest drawing, and if you ever want to look back at Finn’s previous (and amazing) work, […]
Franco Mastantuono Opens Up on Vinícius, Messi, Lamine Yamal
Franco Mastantuono made an appearance on El Larguero (Cadena SER). The Argentine starlet spoke on a range of topics — from Vinícius Jr.’s El Clásico outburst to his admiration for Lionel Messi and his rivalry with Lamine Yamal. On Vinícius Jr.’s El Clásico Outburst: “He apologized to everyone. We’re united.” “When he left, it obviously […]
Rodrygo Reflects on Brazil Progress Under Ancelotti and His Situation at Real Madrid
Rodrygo spoke in the mixed zone after Brazil’s 1 -1 draw with Tunisia in yesterday’s friendly. The Real Madrid winger highlighted both the progress Brazil has made under Carlo Ancelotti and the personal challenges he currently faces back in Spain under Xabi Alonso. “We Have a Clear Identity Now” — Rodrygo on Ancelotti’s Influence “I […]
Open Thread: 19 November 2025
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Bad News: Militao is injured Fresh, but news. The Brazilian CB was subbed […]
BREAKING: Militao out at least two weeks with groin injury
Real Madrid have published a medical report on Eder Militao, who suffered a groin injury during Brazil’s friendly against Tunisia, his second start in just three days. After the tests carried out today on our player Éder Militão by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the […]
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