Open Thread: November 4, 2024
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Camavinga: “Every year is equally important and I have to prove more”
Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga spoke to El Pais in an exclusive interview, where he talked about the club, his position, fashion, his home, and...
Open Thread: November 3, 2024
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Open Thread: November 2, 2024
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Real Madrid “seriously interested” in Wirtz signing -report
Real Madrid are showing “serious interest” in the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to a report from Sky Germany reporter Florian...
Managing Madrid Podcast: World Football’s Attack On Vinicius Jr’s Character
Managing Madrid Hoodies: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss the unnecessary hate Vinicius Jr is receiving...
Open Thread: November 1, 2024
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Managing Madrid Podcast: Ancelotti’s Tactical Mistakes
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar hosts Mazin Mukhtar discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical struggles in the 2024/25 season so...
Open Thread: October 31, 2024
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Castilla’s Season After Ten Games
Real Madrid Castilla and the academy have become a forgotten project in recent times, abandoned in favour for more attractive, pricier talents from around the...
Open Thread: October 30, 2024
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Churros y Tácticas Podcast: A Cooled Down Clasico / Ballon D’or Reaction
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: What it was like being at the Bernabeu...
Open Thread: October 29, 2024
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Managing Madrid Podcast: VINICIUS ROBBED! Reaction to Ballon D’or Snub
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: His reaction to Rodri winning the 2024 Ballon D’or A chronological recap...
Rudiger questionable against Valencia with muscle fatigue
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is currently questionable for Saturday’s away match against Valencia after suffering muscle fatigue during El Clasico. Rudiger was visibly limping...
No Real Surprise: 27 October 2024
A Brief Moment of Self-Awareness Valyrian Steel: MM is going to be none too pleased. Juninho: I promised them a Recap Daily Thread and they...
Real Madrid players will have two days off after El Clasico loss
Carlo Ancelotti and his coaching staff have decided to give Real Madrid players two days off following the 0-4 loss against Barcelona in Saturday’s El...
Hansi Flick: “Our high line seems dangerous and risky, but it isn’t”
In the aftermath of Barcelona’s commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu on Saturday night, Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s manager, provided insights into the...
Real Madrid vs Barcelona 2024 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch El Clasico online
The first El Clasico of the 2024/25 season has all the potential to be a crucial one. While less than a third of the season...
Iñigo Martinez: “Despite not being in a great moment.. they are Real Madrid”
Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez will step onto the Santiago Bernabéu pitch tomorrow for what promises to be another thrilling edition of El Clásico. The 33-year-old...
Ancelotti: “I believe without a doubt that Vinicius Jr will be the next Ballon d’Or winner”
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s most important match of the season so far — The El Clasico at home on...
Police Arrest Four Fans Behind Hate Campaign Against Vinicius Jr.
The National Police have apprehended four individuals suspected of orchestrating a hate campaign targeting Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during the build-up to the derby...
OFFICIAL: Rodrygo is injured, expected to be out for 2-3 weeks
Rodrygo has suffered an injury in his right thigh, the club officially announced on Thursday. It was widely reported by the media in Spain that...
International Fixtures: Eleven Madridistas Chosen For International Duty
Club football is over for the month of October and 11 Real Madrid players are chosen for international duty. Scotland and Sweden play their play-off...
Rodrygo will miss El Clasico against Barcelona with hamstring injury
Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes suffered a hamstring injury late in the game against Borussia Dortmund and will need to miss Saturday’s El Clasico, according...
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund 2024 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
Real Madrid host Borussia Dortmund in what will be rematch of the past 2023-24 Champions League Final played at Wembley, which saw Los Blancos conquer...
Nuri Sahin: “I talk with Arda Güler every day”
Nuri Sahin spoke candidly in today’s pre-game press conference ahead of his side’s clash against Real Madrid tomorrow, sharing his thoughts on the game, his...
Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund
UEFA have appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs as the man in charge of this Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions...
Raul: “If you take the result out of the equation, it’s a very good performance”
Real Madrid Castilla coach, Raúl González, reflected on his team’s 2-1 defeat to Alcorcón in the post-game press conference on Sunday night. Despite the loss,...
Daily Thread: 20 October 2024
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Managing Madrid Podcast: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddhratth Ramsundar discuss: The 3 at the back and Aurelien Tchouameni’s positioning...
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid 2024 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid travel North to face Celta at Balaidos in the return of LaLiga after this past FIFA break. Los Blancos need to gain some...
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Celta Vigo
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s match against Celta Vigo in La Liga, the first after the past FIFA break. REAL MADRID...
Carlo Ancelotti: “At the moment, we are not thinking of making signings”
Carlo Ancelotti spoke in the first pre-match press conference after the international break, ahead of Real Madrid’s game against Celta Vigo on Saturday. He was...
Arda Güler included in top 20 candidates for Golden Boy 2024
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has been included in the list for the top 20 candidates to win this year’s Golden Boy award, Tuttosport announced...
DISCUSSION: Should Xabi Alonso still be Real Madrid’s priority when Ancelotti leaves?
In a recent Instagram clip shared by Managing Madrid which was taken from the weekly Managing Madrid Podcast Mailbag, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed...
Recap: Poland 3-3 Croatia; UEFA Nations League
Croatia were up against Poland in their fourth group stage game of the UEFA Nations League, after securing a comeback win against Scotland in the...
Daily Thread: 16 October 2024
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The roller coaster of having Lucas Vázquez at right-back
Between 2021 and 2023, Real Madrid’s encounters with Chelsea came with a curious, yet seemingly minor, aesthetic dilemma—one that would be overlooked at many clubs,...
Mbappe, Courtois and Lunin back in Real Madrid training ahead of schedule
Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe, Thibaut Courtois, and Andriy Lunin defied expectations by hitting the training ground at Valdebebas on Monday, even though their official...
Arda Güler scores winner in Turkey’s 4-2 win vs Iceland
Arda Güler scored the winner in Turkey’s dramatic 4-2 win over Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. Güler played 89 minutes and capped...
Daily Thread: 14 October 2024
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Recap & Highlights: Real Madrid 1 – 1 Atletico Madrid; Liga F
Real Madrid drew in the first Madrid derby of the season against Atletico Madrid. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View...
Preview, Squad List: Real Madrid Femenino vs. Atletico Madrid; Liga F
Preview Real Madrid await Atletico Madrid in matchday 6 of Liga F for the first Madrid derby of the season. Together with Barcelona, these two...
Recap: Croatia 2-1 Scotlan; UEFA Nations League
Luka Modric’s Croatia were up against Scotland in their first UEFA Nations League group stage game this international break. Zlatko Dalic’s side completed a comeback...
Daily Thread: 12 October 2024
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Arda Guler plays 83 minutes in Turkey’s 1-0 win over Montenegro
Real Madrid’s Arda Guler played 83 minutes and capped a solid team display in Turkey’s 1-0 win over Montenegro in their UEFA Nations League game...
Daily Thread: 11 October 2024
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Jude Bellingham almost saves England…
Jude Bellingham was included from the start for England as they faced Greece at Wembley in the UEFA Nation’s League. He was deployed the furthest...
Courtois set to return after the FIFA break
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is on track to make his return to the team’s starting lineup when Los Blancos visit Celta Vigo in the...
Raul to leave Castilla at the end of the season — report
Real Madrid Castilla coach Raul Gonzalez is set to leave at the end of the season, with Alvaro Arbeloa set to take over, according to...
Guti Criticizes Mbappe’s Portrayal in Luis Enrique’s Documentary: “These things should not be public”
Guti, the former Real Madrid legend and youth coach, expressed his disapproval of Kylian Mbappe’s portrayal in Luis Enrique’s documentary, “You don’t have a f***ing...
Immediate Reaction: Chelsea Women 3-2 Real Madrid Femenino
Chelsea women’s physicality proved to be too much for Real Madrid Femenino, who lost 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in their first group game of the...
Preview, Squad List: Chelsea Women vs. Real Madrid Femenino; UWCL
Preview Real Madrid begin the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Las Blancas travel to London to play against Chelsea, whom they’ve already faced in...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Why Real Madrid Won’t Sign Anyone This Winter
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Why Real Madrid won’t sign anyone this winter Is Sergio...
Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup 2024
Real Madrid reacted to their defeat to Lille by securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Villarreal which was marred by a serious injury to Dani...
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid extend Carvajal’s contract until 2026
Real Madrid have announced the extension of Dani Carvajal’s contract until the summer of 2026 via an official statement published on the team’s website. Real...
OFFICIAL: Vinicius injury report – Managing Madrid
Real Madrid have published a medical report on attacker Vinicius Junior, who suffered a neck injury during the win against Villarreal. After the tests conducted...
Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 2 – 0 Villarreal, La Liga 2024 – 2025
Real Madrid 2 – 0 Villarreal (Valverde, Vinicius). Here’s our quick reaction at the final whistle. Still to come: Player ratings, post-game podcast, post-game quotes,...
Managing Madrid Podcast: How Quickly Can Real Madrid Bounce Back?
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Can Real Madrid bounce back? How quickly? What are the...
Recap & Highlights: Real Madrid Femenino 1-0 Valencia; Liga F
Real Madrid won 1-0 over Valencia on matchday 5 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View Real Madrid...
Rudiger: “Karim Benzema is the best player I have ever played with”
Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger spoke about Karim Benzema as “the best player he has ever played with” in an interview with The Inside Scoop....
Mbappe Not Called Up To France National Team; Will Focus On Recovery In Madrid
Didier Deschamps has named Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni from Real Madrid in his 23-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. France will...
What’s Easy: 3 October 2024
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Immediate Reaction: Lille 1-0 Real Madrid
Lille 1-0 Real Madrid. Another questionable performance. Here is the immediate reaction to the match. Stay tuned for: Player ratings, post game pressers and a...
Lille vs Real Madrid, 2024 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Lille in what will be the first away game of the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League for Los Blancos. Real Madrid...
Ancelotti: “If there is no risk, Mbappe will play from the first minute”
Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Real Madrid’s game against Lille in the UEFA Champions League. Ancelotti covered a wide range...
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Reacting To Diego’s Takes From The Weekend / Madrid Derby
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to Diego Lorijn’s pre-recorded podcast where he gives his thoughts on...
Real Madrid tracking 18-year-old center back Vitor Reis
Real Madrid are monitoring 18-year-old Palmeiras center-back Vitor Reis as they look to bolster their defensive ranks. According to a report from The Athletic, initial...
Out of Control : 30 September 2024
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Recap & Highlights: UDCA Tenerife 1-4 Real Madrid Femenino; Liga F
Real Madrid won 1-4 against UDCA Tenerife in the 4th matchday of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Grid View...
Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid, 2024 LaLiga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Atletico de Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano for a crucial Madrid Derby after Barcelona’s 4-2 defeat against Osasuna on Saturday night. Kylian Mbappe is...
Open Thread: September 28, 2024
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Carlo Ancelotti plans to start four midfielders vs Atletico Madrid — report
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to start four midfielders against Atletico Madrid on Sunday with the absence of superstar striker Kylian Mbappe, according...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Why Is There So Much Opposition To Vinicius Winning Ballon D’or?
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: More updates on the Bernabeu crisis Why there is so...
Recap & Highlights: Real Madrid Femenino 3-1 Sporting CP; UEFA Women’s Champions League
Real Madrid won 3-1 against Sporting Club de Portugal in the 2nd leg of UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers round 2. Below are my thoughts...
Starting Lineups: Real Madrid Femenino vs. Sporting CP; UWCL Qualifiers
Real Madrid expects Sporting Club de Portugal on Alfredo Di Stefano for the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. This is how...
Open Thread: September 26, 2024
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Managing Madrid Podcast: EAFC Ratings REACTION PART 2! Carvajal, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Alaba, Militao
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle go through the EAFC Ratings again and discuss whether they’re...
Vazquez: “Protests have been penalized more than fouls”
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night, but Lucas Vázquez, who opened the scoring in the...
Las Blancas Podcast: Maite’s farewell
On this episode of Las Blancas, hosts Yash Thakur and Kani Froh talk about the departure of Maite Oroz. Talking points: good memories her importance...
Open Thread: September 24, 2024
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Managing Madrid Podcast: Mendy Renews! Also: Fran Garcia Development, and big ACL injuries
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Ferland Mendy renewal news Carlo Ancelotti’s quote about Mendy’s tactical...