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Player Ratings: Manchester City 1 – 2 Real Madrid Starters Thibaut Courtois — 8Produced four important saves in the first half and commanded his area well, especially on set pieces. Could do little about the goal conceded. Forced off at halftime due to injury. Trent Alexander-Arnold — 5A difficult night defensively. Jeremy Doku consistently caused […]
Thiago Pitarch spoke with calm maturity after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad, a result that sealed a dominant 5-1 aggregate triumph. Despite the pressure of the occasion, the young midfielder highlighted the team’s control, ambition, and belief throughout the night. Madrid entered the second leg with a significant advantage, but […]
Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory over Manchester City. Despite going down to ten men early on following Bernardo Silva’s red card, City pushed hard throughout — particularly in the second half. Arda Güler was comfortably the best […]
Vinicius Jr delivered when it mattered most, scoring both goals in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Manchester City to seal a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory. After the match, the Brazilian spoke to Movistar about the significance of the performance, Madrid’s growth as a team, and the mindset heading into the next round. For Vinicius, the […]
Pep Guardiola cut a reflective and, at times, frustrated and sarcastic figure after Manchester City were eliminated by Real Madrid, losing 2-1 at the Etihad and 5-1 on aggregate. While quick to congratulate Alvaro Arbeloa’s side, Guardiola repeatedly pointed to the circumstances of the tie — particularly the inability to see it through on equal […]
Real Madrid’s victory over Manchester City came with a moment of concern midway through the night, as Thibaut Courtois was unable to continue after the first half due to an adductor issue. Álvaro Arbeloa was forced into a change at the break, introducing Andriy Lunin — a familiar figure in high-stakes European nights, particularly after […]
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after their 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid asked him about Arda Güler’s massive performance, and the way he helped Real Madrid keep the ball, to which he said: “Well we knew that Manchester City […]
Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid (Vinícius Júnior x2). Through to the next round… This is the immediate reaction to the peculiar win. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. A 3-0 lead rarely feels so uncomfortable, but Real Madrid would have to maintain or extend this scoreline against Manchester City in order to go through to […]
It’s Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League! Again! This time, Los Blancos have a 3-0 lead on aggregate, but they should expect Guardiola’s men to come out guns blazing at least during the first thirty minutes of the game. This game has the ingredients to be yet another instant classic between these […]
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts ahead of Real Madrid’s game in the Etihad vs Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League round-of-16. Discussed: Fede Valverde’s role, line-up decisions for both teams, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of […]
In a short time, 18 year-old Thiago Pitarch has become an indispensable part of Álvaro Arbeloa’s 11, starting each of the Real Madrid’s last four matches. The teenage midfielder’s exceptional defensive effort is a big part of what has made him a first-team starter. According to UEFA physical data, Pitarch totaled 10.93 kilometers against City […]
Real Madrid’s latest documentary, In the Heart of the 15th, pulls back the curtain on the club’s Champions League run, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional and psychological journey to Wembley. Among the many chapters revisited, the quarter-final clash against Manchester City stands out as a defining moment—one that perfectly encapsulates the club’s identity. […]
Real Madrid visit Manchester City in what’s expected to be a tough game for Los Blancos even with their 3-0 lead on aggregate after their fantastic win in the first leg. Mbappé and Carreras are back with the team but should not be expected to feature in the starting lineup just yet. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real […]
Real Madrid visit Manchester City in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 and the main question mark is on Kylian Mbappé and Álvaro Carreras, who are available and could play some minutes, even if their presence in the starting lineup is still questionable. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Huijsen, Rüdiger, […]
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!! Etihad awaits. It will be […]
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger spoke to the media ahead of his team’s game against Manchester City in the Champions League. He was asked about the game, to which he said: “I’ve been in many matches like this. I won the Champions League with Real Madrid. You work for these matches, these moments. We’ve played […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was asked about both Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham ahead of Tuesday’s match against Manchester City in the Champions League. Both players made the squad list today and traveled with the rest of the group to Manchester. “Bellingham wanted to come, he’s going to be part of the training session […]
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Tuesday. Kiyan Sobhani of Managing Madrid asked him about Fede Valverde’s role, and whether it may get sacrificed after Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe return, to whom he replied: “Fede can play anywhere. Wherever he […]
Real Madrid’s recent reliance on academy players under Arbeloa has revived one of the club’s long-standing philosophical debates: what it really means to believe in youth. Few voices have articulated that idea more clearly than Jorge Valdano. In his El País editorials and his book, “The 11 Powers of a Leader”, the former Real Madrid […]
The growing influence of the academy was discussed on Cadena SER’s Carrusel Deportivo radio program, where analyst Bruno Alemany argued the current squad context makes the youngsters particularly valuable. “In Arbeloa’s current moment with Real Madrid, the academy players fit perfectly. This Madrid no longer has Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić or Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappé and […]
Real Madrid’s heavy win over Manchester City at the Bernabeu did not come without preparation. According to reporting from David Álvarez of El País, Arbeloa had quietly spent days preparing a tactical surprise designed to exploit Pep Guardiola’s aggressive pressing. Before the match, Arbeloa admitted he expected Guardiola to introduce something unexpected. “He always has […]
Former Real Madrid academy midfielder Marc Cucalon spoke to Diario AS about Castilla prospect Manuel Angel, highlighting the midfielder’s rare technical ability and unusual ambidexterity. At Valdebebas, Cucalon said what stood out most was the intensity Manuel Angel combines with his talent. “I don’t see any limits to his potential. He gives his all for […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s match against Manchester City in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Diego Aguado, and Mario Rivas.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and […]
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. Back in Practice!! Could he feature? […]
On the most recent podcast, the Real Madrid vs Elche post-game show for Managing Madrid Members, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Sharpe broke down Real Madrid’s fun win, and spent a good chunk of time discussing the youth team players. It was a big day for Castilla, who, not only won 4-0 without several key players […]