Kylian Mbappé Wins European Golden Boot In His Debut Season at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has claimed the European Golden Boot, finishing the 2024/25 campaign as the continent’s top league scorer with 31 goals in LaLiga. Mbappe’s 31...
Complete Analysis of Castilla Graduate Nico Paz’s Award Winning Season in Serie-A
There was no need for interpretation by the end of the season. The numbers were clear, the recognition formal: Nico Paz was named Serie A’s...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 2 – 0 Real Sociedad, Post-game, La Liga 2024 – 2025
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss Real Madrid’s win over Real Sociedad, and react to...
Grazie: 24 May 2025 – Managing Madrid
A Series of Farewell Letters From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you...
Ancelotti: “Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid’s next coach, and it will continue to be the best club in the world”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti gave his final pre-match press conference while still in charge of the club, speaking at Valdebebas before the La Liga...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Modric Leaving, Wirtz Rumours, Bellingham’s Surgery. MAILBAG!
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Initial reaction to Luka Modric leaving Do Real Madrid need...
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Modric Leaving Reaction; Xabi vs Flick Next Season
On this Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Diego’s take on Luka Modric leaving Real Madrid Did Xabi...
Different POVs: 22 Thurs May 2025
A Series of Farewell Letters From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you...
Mbappe and Tchouameni Called Up to France Squad for UEFA Nations League Clash vs Spain
Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni have been named in Didier Deschamps’ 25-man France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture against...
Healing: 21 May 2025 – Managing Madrid
A Series of Farewell Letters From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you...
OFFICIAL: Olga Carmona leaves Real Madrid Femenino
Olga Carmona leaves Real Madrid after 5-year-long run at the club. The white club’s captain leaves after playing 186 games, scoring 28 goals and assisting...
Goodbye?: 20 May 2025 – Managing Madrid
A Series of Farewell Letters From Juninho. 別れの挨拶の練習をしているだけ I’m just practicing how to say goodbye. Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you...
Old Man Sauce: 19 May 2025
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Immediate Reaction: Sevilla 0-2 Real Madrid
Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid (Mbappé & Bellingham). One more to go. Here is the immediate reaction. More to come: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast....
Sevilla vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Sevilla in the penultimate game of the 2024-2025 La Liga season. Most of the team’s key players are still out, meaning that...
Preview, Squad List, Team News: Valencia vs. Real Madrid Femenino; Liga F
Preview The very last match of the season for Las Blancas. Real Madrid face Valencia on matchday 30 of Liga F. Valencia have been officially...
Daily Thread: 17 May 2025
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt...
Managing Madrid Podcast: How Does Trent Alexander-Arnold Fit At Real Madrid?
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Josh Sexton of The Anfield Wrap in a two-parter, covering...
Daily Thread: 16 May 2025
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt...
Managing Madrid Heads to New York on July 12 for Live Podcast on Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid and the Club World Cup
Managing Madrid is bringing its live show experience to New York City this summer. On Friday, July 12, fans will gather for a special live...
Daily Thread: 15 May 2025
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt...
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Mallorca, 2025 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming home match against Mallorca. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Ramon, Garcia, Guler, Modric,...
Daily Thread: 14 May 2025
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Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Mallorca
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Mallorca in La Liga. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre....
OFFICIAL: Brazil announce Carlo Ancelotti as new head coach
Brazil’s Federation have officially announced Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will take over their national team for the next year. It was initially reported by...
OFFICIAL: Signe Bruun renews with Real Madrid Femenino until 2027
Real Madrid has started announcing the contract renewals. The first contract renewal of 2025 is Signe Bruun. The royal club has communicated the renewal of...
Daily Thread: 12 May 2025
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Carlo Ancelotti: “We made defensive errors that cost us the game”
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after their 4-3 loss to Barcelona that effectively ended the league title race on Sunday. He...
Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch El Clasico online
Real Madrid visit Barcelona hoping to beat Hansi Flick’s team in order to stay alive in the race for the 2024-25 LaLiga title. Los Blancos...
Real Madrid announce squad for El Clasico against Barcelona
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre. Defenders: Lucas...
Xabi Alonso to bring 3 Bayer Leverkusen staff members with him to Real Madrid — report
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is going to bring three current members of his staff at the German club to Real Madrid next season, according...
OFFICIAL: Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen departure
Bayern Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has announced his departure from the German club. Leverkusen confirmed that decision on their official website. After more than two...
A Filler Episode: 9 May 2025
Words From The Author: This is just a quick Juni filler episode because the MM mods look out for each other. Despite the fact that...
David Beckham Reveals Story Of Rejecting Barcelona To Play For Real Madrid
David Beckham’s 2003 transfer to Real Madrid is one of the most iconic moves in football history, but as the English superstar revealed this week,...
Open Thread: 8 May 2025
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LAST CHANCE: Managing Madrid Podcast LIVE in Toronto — RSVP Now!
Toronto Madridistas — it’s happening. And it’s your last chance to lock in your spot. This Saturday, May 10th at 3pm, the Managing Madrid Podcast...
Open Thread: 7 May 2025
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Real Madrid in talks with Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold before FIFA Club World Cup -report
Real Madrid are in talks with Liverpool to sign defender Trent Alexander-Arnold just weeks before his contract expires, aiming to upgrade their squad for the...
Trent: 6 May 2025 – Managing Madrid
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Miguel Gutiérrez Agrees to Atlético Move as Real Madrid Eyes Other Left-Back Options
Atletico Madrid has reached a verbal agreement with Miguel Gutiérrez, with the Girona left-back open to making the controversial switch across the Spanish capital. While...
Job Done: 5 May 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....
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 3 – 2 Celta Vigo, Post-game, La Liga 2024 – 2025
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: The chaos after the second-half subs Arda Güler over...
Real Madrid not considering Miguel Gutierrez return despite left-back troubles — report
Real Madrid are looking at reinforcements for the left-back position, but Miguel Gutierrez is not a name that is being considered, according to a report...
Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Celta Vigo
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Celta Vigo in La Liga. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and...
Joan Martinez has recovered from ACL injury, ready to return to team training
Real Madrid’s Joan Martinez has recovered from his ACL rupture and looks set to return to team training with the Juvenil A, according to MARCA....
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Barca – Inter; Real Madrid’s Off-Field Distractions
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Barcelona vs Inter reflections Lamine Yamal’s performance Diego’s claim...
Managing Madrid Podcast: What is going on at Real Madrid? Finances, transfer stinginess, Ancelotti’s future.. MAILBAG!
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: What would a hypothetical Saliba / Rodrygo swap look like?...
DISCUSSION: Are Real Madrid Misusing Bellingham and Valverde?
Recently on the Managing Madrid Podcast, the crew were discussing what changes need to be made in what has been a season to forget for...
OFFICIAL: Alaba tears meniscus, to have season-ending surgery
Real Madrid have announced that defender David Alaba has suffered a torn meniscus that will require surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the...
Se Queda : 30 April 2025
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Churros y Tácticas Podcast: The Aftermath Of Another Clasico Humiliation.
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorjn discuss the Copa del Rey final (momentum swings, takeaways,...
Where Real Madrid And A New Coach Go From Here
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Madrid Mornings | Falling short in Copa del Rey Final
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s heartbreaking loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Very good...
Maybe.. #15 : 28 April 2025
We Begin Again? Anew? The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Reaction: Real Madrid Copa Del Rey Final Loss To Barcelona + Big Picture Discussion
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Angelo Valdes, Lucas Navarrete, Leah Revelle, and Matt Wiltse discuss: Would this season...
Three observations from Real Madrid’s 3-2 loss to Barcelona
Real Madrid, in heartbreaking fashion, lost 3-2 to Barcelona in extra time of the Copa Del Rey final at La Paluja Stadium in Seville on...
Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid; 2025 Copa del Rey Final
Full match player rating below: Thibaut Courtois—4: A rare poor showing from the big Belgian. Needlessly came out on Ferran Torres’ late equalizer in the...
Barcelona Fans Caught Chanting Death Wishes at Vinicius Jr. Ahead of Copa del Rey Final
Tensions are boiling over in Seville just hours before the Copa del Rey final — and sadly, the ugliness has spilled into the streets. Footage...
Recap, Highlights, & Analysis: Real Madrid Femenino 7-3 Madrid CFF; Liga F
Real Madrid won — against Madrid CFF on matchday 27 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real...
Starting Lineups: Real Madrid Femenino vs. Madrid CFF; Liga F
Real Madrid will face Madrid CFF on matchday 27 of Liga F. This is how Alberto Toril lined up the team. Misa starts in goal....
Three observations from Real Madrid’s 1-0 win vs Getafe
Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0 at the Colliseum on Wednesday night iin La Liga through a fantastic Arda Güler goal and performance. The dress rehearsal...
Mendy and Mbappé Train Ahead of Copa del Rey Final
Real Madrid received a little boost in training this morning ahead of the Copa del Rey final, as both Kylian Mbappé and Ferland Mendy joined...
Three questions and three answers from Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid struggled as they battled against an intense Getafe team to secure a 1-0 victory over the Azulones at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. The...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Lineups with Trent and Xabi; Winning The Double. LIVE CALL!
On this La Liga Tier Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Members live on the call, discuss: Do Real Madrid...
Real Madrid close to renewing Vinicius Jr’s contract — report
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr is about to finalise his contract at Real Madrid for two or three more seasons, according to a report from...
Alvaro Benito: “Is Xabi Alonso tactically ready? Definitely…. But when you get behind the wheel..”
Former Real Madrid youth team coach and current pundit Álvaro Benito spoke candidly on Cadena SER, defending Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. in the wake...
Capello: “I’m an Ancelotista” – Managing Madrid
At the Laureus Awards Gala held today, former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello spoke to media on the red carpet with his candid takes on...
Leverkusen CEO confirms “gentlemen’s agreement” with Xabi Alonso if Real Madrid “come for him”
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro talked to the press ahead of the Laureus Awards and delivered some interesting quotes when asked about Xabi Alonso, who...
Ernesto Valverde: “It was close until the end”
Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde offered a measured and realistic assessment of his team’s 1-0 loss at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday night, praising Real...
Recap, Highlights,& Analysis: Real Madrid Femenino 5-1 Real Betis; Liga F
Real Madrid beat Real Betis with the result 5-1 on matchday 26 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid...
The Lone Wolf: 20 April 2025
Reflections of A Lone Wolf: Freddy: 7 more DTs and yet still haven’t found peace…what more do you wan’t from me? Juninho: … Freddy: A...
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s home match against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran...
They Cried Wolf: 19 April 2025
Reflections of A Lone Wolf: Freddy: No one can mimic our influence. The wolf I created. Juninho: “On the night I was born, the rain...
Alvaro Benito: “When the collective isn’t working, the individuals look worse than they are.”
Former Real Madrid youth team player and current pundit Álvaro Benito offered a blunt assessment of Real Madrid’s season following their Champions League elimination at...
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Arsenal; 2025 UEFA Champions League Quarter Final
Full match players ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—8: Four saves, three from inside the box and was the man of the moment after denying Saka from...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Madrid Mornings | Where do we go from here?
VIDEO: AUDIO: Fourth installment of this new segment of the Managing Madrid Podcast where Lucas Navarrete will review the team’s performance the morning after each...
A Reality Check: 17 Apr 2025
(Apologies Alonsofan – this was a better title) Reflections of A Lone Wolf: Freddy: Today we have bigger issues. Do what needs to be done....
Real Madrid vs Arsenal 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
Real Madrid host Arsenal in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Ancelotti’s men trail 0-3 on aggregate and therefore will need another miracle...
The Pack: 16 April 2025
Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue Reflections of A Lone Wolf: Freddy: You come to me because I remind...
Ancelotti: “Real Madrid has to play with our heads, our hearts, and our balls”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg fixture against Arsenal. The very...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid vs Arsenal, 2nd leg PREVIEW with ArsenalVision
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Elliot Smith of the Arsenal Vision Podcast to discuss: Surprised...
Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Arsenal
UEFA have appointed French referee François Letexier as the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between Real Madrid and Arsenal in the return leg of...
4. All. The. Wolves: 14 April 2025
Reflections of the Lone Wolf: Freddy: After the mod tag. After the arguments. After the 1K DTs and blue recs…after all that’s happened and you...