Preview, Squad List, Team News: Real Madrid Femenino vs. Real Sociedad; Copa de la Reina
Preview Real Madrid face Real Sociedad in the quarter-final match of Copa de la Reina. The teams will face each other in the eliminatory phase...
DISCUSSION: How Is Camavinga Developing As DM?
Last night, after Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2 – 3 at the Etihad in the Champions League round-of-16, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani asked Carlo...
Player Ratings: Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid; UEFA Champions League Playoff 2025
Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6.5: Saw a lot of the ball at his feet but distribution was a mixed bag. Long balls were...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Manchester City 2 – 3 Real Madrid, Post-game, Champions League 2024 – 2025
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Leah Revelle discuss: Another unbelievable chapter in the epic Manchester...
Manchester City vs Real Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
Real Madrid and Manchester City square off in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Neither team treated the Group Stage seriously...
Marcelo: “Mourinho taught me to be more aggressive on the pitch”
Real Madrid legend Marcelo spoke to El Hormiguero recently and talked about his former coaches Jose Mourinho and Zinedine Zidane, talking about their philosophies as...
Referee named for Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid
UEFA have appointed French referee Clement Turpin as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the Champions League’s...
OFFICIAL: Vazquez suffers hamstring injury, OUT against Manchester City
Real Madrid announced that defender Lucas Vazquez has suffered a hamstring injury, one which will force him to miss Tuesday’s match against Manchester City in...
Endure: 9 February 2025 – Managing Madrid
Juninho Journal Entry 413 Juninho: Sunday, February 9th. The Santiago Bernabeu and ManagingMadrid is under the water. Coral moderators are coming. Martial law is in...
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 -1 Atletico Madrid
Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6: Did not have a save to make the entire night. Passing was sub-par with several long balls missing...
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 -1 Atletico Madrid
Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6: Did not have a save to make the entire night. Passing was sub-par with several long balls missing...
Real Madrid vs Atletico de Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid face each other in what’s expected to be a season-defining Madrid Derby now that both teams are contending for...
Scouting Atletico: data-driven takeaways – Managing Madrid
Nine victories against Carlo Ancelotti puts Diego Simeone second only to Luciano Spalletti in head-to-head wins over the Italian manager. Eight of those have come...
Ancelotti: “They say the system favours Real Madrid, but when we want to change it, they reject it”
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of the crucial match against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. He was asked about all the...
VIDEO: Will The European Super League Actually Happen?
In a recently released exclusive Members-only Managing Madrid podcast on Patreon, Kiyan Sobhani and Steven Mandis (author of ‘The Real Madrid Way’ and ‘The Real...
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid legend Marcelo retires from professional football
Real Madrid legend Marcelo has retired from professional football at the age of 37, the player announced on Thursday morning. Marcelo played at the club...
Three observations from Real Madrid’s 3-2 win vs Leganes
People were only just getting used to Gonzalo Garcia scoring hat-tricks and pokers for Castilla, and now he has pulled another miracle out of the...
Leganes vs Real Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Copa del Rey online
Real Madrid visit Leganes in the Copa del Rey Quarterfinals. This is still a single-elimination game, and while Real Madrid have plenty of injuries on...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Steven Mandis, Author Of ‘The Real Madrid Revolution’
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by special guest Steven Mandis to discuss: Steven’s Real Madrid journey and job...
Preview, Squad List, Team News: Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid Femenino; Liga F
Preview Real Madrid face Real Sociedad on matchday 11 of Liga F. Las Blancas have travelled to San Sebastián to play the last postponed game...
Cristiano Ronaldo: “I love Kylian Mbappé, he is a great player”
Former Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo talked about current superstar Kylian Mbappe in a recent YouTube video, pouring out affection for him and asking Real...
Las Blancas Podcast: Debuts and Goals Galore!
VIDEO On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 5-0 win over Espanyol. Talking points: Yasmim’s inclusion in...
Three observations from Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss vs Espanyol
After the Liverpool game, there was this consensus about Real Madrid only performing well until their next big test. The only litmus test for this...
OFFICIAL: Rudiger out around two weeks with hamstring injury
Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Antonio Rudiger, who will be out around two weeks with the hamstring injury he picked up...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Espanyol 1 – 0 Real Madrid, Post-game, La Liga 2024 – 2025
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti’s line-up vs Espanyol Ancelotti’s refusal to rotate...
Espanyol vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Espanyol and Vinicius Junior is available after missing the last few games. Ceballos will be expected to start in the midfield alongside...
Managing Madrid Podcast: REACTION: Real Madrid Draw Manchester City In The Champions League
AUDIO: VIDEO: HEY JUDE SHIRTS On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss: Initial reaction to Real Madrid drawing...
Ancelotti: “There are many who would like to be in Rodrygo’s place at Real Madrid”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of their match vs Espanyol on Saturday. He was asked about Rodrygo’s links to Saudi...
Thibaut Courtois makes UEFA Champions League team of the week
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made UEFA Champions League’s team of the week for matchday eight, it was announced on Thursday. Courtois is having yet...
Real Madrid will face either Manchester City or Celtic in Round of 32 of the Champions League
Real Madrid will face either Manchester City or Celtic Glasgow in the next round of the Champions League (Round of 32), with the draw taking...
Pep Guardiola Reacts To Manchester City’s Potential Real Madrid Clash
Pep Guardiola could finally breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester City secured 3-1 victory over Club Brugge. The match saw City initially struggle, with...
Brest vs Real Madrid, 2025 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Brest in the last game of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League Group Stage. Vinicius is still out, so Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo...
Courtois: “It’s not just Brest that Real Madrid should beat, there were other games we should have won”
Ahead of the Champions League game against Brest in France, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke to the media and addressed a range of topics....
Daily Thread: 28 January 2025
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Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Mbappe Revving Up; Barca Unstoppable
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn: Women’s Clasico bloodbath Explaining Barcelona’s struggles in those 8...
Daily Thread: 27 January 2025
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Recap, Highlights, & Analysis: Barcelona Femeni 5-0 Real Madrid Femenino; Supercopa de España 2025
Real Madrid lost 5-0 in the Supercopa de España Femenina final against Barcelona. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real...
Starting Lineups: Barcelona Femeni vs. Real Madrid Femenino; Supercopa de España Final, 2025
Real Madrid face FC Barcelona in the Supercopa de España Femenina 2025 final. This is how Alberto Toril lined up the team. Misa on goal....
Managing Madrid Podcast: Valladolid 0 – 3 Real Madrid
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: An incredible Kylian Mbappe performance In Real Madrid’s 0 – 3 win...
Valladolid vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid’s visit to Valladolid should be a manageable one, given that Pucela are sitting last in the table and fighting to avoid relegation. Real...
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Truth About The Alphonso Davies Negotiations
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Critiquing Kiyan’s top 30 fun players list on Managing Madrid...
Open Thread: 24 January 2025
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Recap, Highlights, & Analysis: Real Madrid Femenino 3-2 Real Sociedad; Supercopa de España Femenina 2025
Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad with the result 3-2 to qualify for their first-ever Supercopa de España Femenina finals. Below are my thoughts and views...
Preview, Squad List, Team News: Real Madrid Femenino vs. Real Sociedad; Supercopa de España Femenina 2025
Preview Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the semifinals of the Supercopa de España Femenina 2025. The tournament is played between the top 2...
Ancelotti: “I took Bellingham and Mbappé out to rest them for the next game”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the club’s emphatic 5-1 win over Red Bull Salzburg to give them some breathing room...
Real Madrid vs Red Bull Salzsburg 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
Real Madrid host Red Bull Salzsburg in what has the potential to be a crucial, season-defining game for Los Blancos, who still have to clinch...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Why Real Madrid Have Had So Many ACL Injuries
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Vik Sobti discuss: What’s causing all these ACL injuries at Real Madrid? Are...
Open Thread: 21 January 2025
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Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzsburg
UEFA have appointed Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg as the man in charge of Wednesday’s game between Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzsburg in the Champions...
Open Thread: 20 January 2025
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Three observations from Real Madrid’s 4-1 win vs Las Palmas
Real Madrid took care of business in a 4-1 win over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday to go top of the table,...
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, 2025 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid take on Las Palmas in what should be a fairly manageable home game for Los Blancos despite their recent struggles. Vinicius is suspended...
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Las Palmas
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Las Palmas in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González....
Supremo : 18 January 2025
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Managing Madrid Podcast: A 3-4-3 With Davies And Trent? MAILBAG!
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Hot takes: Super League, stadium noise, Güler, Endrick Jon Aramburu...
The Teenagers : 17 January 2025
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Churros y Tácticas Podcast: What If… Flick and Ancelotti Switched Sides?
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Marginal offside calls and VAR interventions Cristiano Ronaldo’s description...
More of The Same? : 16 January 2025
Matchday Edition of the Daily Merengue The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be...
Real Madrid announce squad for Copa del Rey match against Celta Vigo
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Thursday’s match against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González...
Bad Habits: 15 January 2025
Bad Habits At The Bernabeu The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed...
Joan Laporta Grateful For “Clubs who remained silent”
Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the media today in a press conference. The primary focus of the session was the ongoing CSD injunction and its...
Livin On A Prayer: 14 January 2025
Tuesday Edition of The Daily Merengue The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be...
Scattered Notes From Yet Another Clasico Humiliation
Scattered notes: A new segment where I dump my notepad into an article after each game. Uncomplicated, unfiltered, unprofessional. Disarray That was ugly. From the...
No Mettle: 13 January 2025
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Recap; Highlights, & Analysis: Real Madrid Femenino 3-1 Granada; Liga F, 2025
Real Madrid defeated Granada with the result 3-1 on matchday 14 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View...
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Pre-Clasico Half-Civilized Preview
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Who has better momentum heading into El Clasico, Real...
Fede Valverde: “I am happy to continue playing, I will have time to rest in July”
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde spoke to the media ahead of the El Clasico Supercopa final on Sunday. He was asked primarily about the number...
Managing Madrid’s El Clásico Post-Game Podcast: Exclusive To Members On Sunday
Managing Madrid has announced that their highly-anticipated post-game podcast for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be exclusive to Members....
Open Thread: January 10, 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,...
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Real Mallorca; 2025 Spanish Super Cup
Full match player ratings below: Thibaut Courtois—6: Barely had to lift a finger, with 0 shots on target from Mallorca. Lucas Vazquez—7: Perfectly placed cross...
DISCUSSION: Joselu — The Loan GOAT?
In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the Best Real Madrid Moments In 2024 Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah...
Recap, Highlights, & Analysis: Real Madrid Femenino 6-0 Levante; Liga F
Real Madrid won 6-0 against Levante on matchday 8 of Liga F. Below are my views and thoughts on the match. Grid View Real Madrid...
Lucas Vázquez: “The Spanish Super Cup is a very good opportunity to win a title”
Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vázquez spoke to the media on Wednesday in Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca. He highlighted the...
Three observations from Real Madrid’s 5-0 win vs Deportiva Minera
Real Madrid maintained their strong form in a resounding 5-0 win over fourth-division side Deportiva Minera in the Copa Del Rey round of 32 on...
Real Madrid announce squad for 2025 Spanish Supercup
Real Madrid have published their squad list for the 2025 Spanish Supercup, which will be played in Saudi Arabia. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin...
Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup 2024
Real Madrid romped home to a 5-0 win in the Copa del Rey over Deportiva Minera to secure qualification for the last 16 of the...
Kumbullah: “Mbappé and Vinícius are the toughest players I’ve played against in my entire career”
At 24 years of age, Marash Kumbulla has already gone up against some of the best forwards of his generation. Since making his Serie A...
Recap, Highlights, & Analysis: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid Femenino; 2025 Liga F
Real Madrid won 1-2 the Madrid derby in the first match of 2025. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real...
Real Madrid announce squad for Copa del Rey match against Deportiva Minera
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Monday’s match against Deportiva Minera in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. REAL MADRID...
Daily Thread: 5 Jan 2025
To Whom It May Concern: Juninho: Congrats — this DT is short. Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a blog where you can feel free...
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: 2025: Barcelona Start The New Year With More Financial Issues.
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss the Dani Olmo registration issue at Barcelona, why...
Three Letters: 4 Jan 2025
To Whom It May Concern: Juninho: If you only watch Real Madrid matches for the results, this isn’t the Daily Thread for you. Feel free...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Kiyan’s Annual New Year’s Mailbag: TAA, Xabi Alonso, Davies, Real Madrid Predictions
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions like: If Dani Carvajal comes back to his best, would he...