How Jude Bellingham and Brahim Diaz have given Real Madrid defensive balance
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a...
Six Predictions for Real Madrid in 2024
Predictions always have the chance of being widly off the mark, but it does not mean there is no value in providing them. Below are...
Real Madrid vs Mallorca, Match Preview, La Liga 2023 – 2024
Real Madrid will look to start the new year with a bang when they host Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s men,...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Kiyan’s annual NYE Mailbag: A reflection of 2023
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on: Carlo Ancelotti’s contract renewal Xabi Alonso’s future Some personal things The success...
Real Madrid expect Arda Güler to make his debut on Wednesday
Real Madrid gem Arda Güler has recovered from the multiple injuries he suffered after signing for the club last summer and is on track to...
Real Madrid wrap up 2023 with strong final training session
Real Madrid completed their final training session of the year 2023 on Sunday, ahead of their La Liga match against Mallorca on January 3, 2024....
A Different Day : 30 December 2023
Saturday Edition of the Daily Merengue The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be...
Managing Madrid Podcast: Castilla Corner: An overview of Castilla’s season so far
On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: The mediocrity of Real Madrid Castilla’s season so far What were...
Managing Madrid Podcast: A reaction to Carlo Ancelotti’s renewal, PLUS: Episodes 3 and 4 of the Beckham doc
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid renewal Revisiting the Brazil links...
Don’t Stop Believing: 29 December 2023
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....
Stefan Effenberg advises Toni Kroos not to return to German National Team
Former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Stefan Effenberg has praised Toni Kroos for his achievements with Real Madrid and the national team, but also advised...
Bayern improve their offer to Alphonso Davies, Real Madrid’s offer not as good -report
Bayern Munich have decided to improve their offer to extend Alphonso Davies’ contract with the German club up to €10 million/year, according to a report...
Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen keeping tabs on Sergio Arribas
Sergio Arribas, the promising 22-year-old attacking midfielder currently plying his trade at Almería, has attracted significant attention from Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid player...
Managing Madrid Podcast: What would happen if Ancelotti managed the 2004 Galacticos? What are the futures of Lunin and Kepa? MAILBAG!
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: How many jerseys do we have and which one is...
VIDEO: A hypothetical Real Madrid 3-team all-time tournament: Di Stefano vs Raul vs Cristiano
On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez spent an...
Top of The Tree : 25 December 2023
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....
Endrick: “In football you have to be cold.”
In an exclusive interview with MARCA, Endrick, who will join Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, talked about his mentality, his admiration for Karim...
Managing Madrid Big Picture Podcast: Super League Revamp – Prospects and Pitfalls
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Matt Wiltse and Ruben Skjerping discuss: – **Super League Overhaul** @ 9:32: New tiered format with...
DISCUSSION: Has there ever been a player like Jude Bellingham in Real Madrid’s history?
There aren’t many — if any — players in Real Madrid history who have made such an incredible impact in their first season at the...
Open Thread: December 23, 2023
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,...
Managing Madrid Podcast: How likely is it the big teams will join Super League? What is Real Madrid’s best South American and European all time XI?
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: Our favourite Real Madrid squad players ever? Who is the...
Super League CEO Bernd Reichart: “We are going to convince the clubs. The best clubs in Europe.”
Bernd Reichart, the CEO of A22 Sports Management, the company behind the controversial Super League project, yesterday revealed his plans for a new European football...
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Super League / Alaves post-game mega live call
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Hridyam Arora — a long with Members on the call — discuss:...
Alavés vs Real Madrid 2023 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
It’s that time of the year when candidates to win the Liga title have to take care of business in tough, cold nights in places...
Rafa Marin: “I see the match against Real Madrid as a personal challenge”
Rafa Marín, the 21-year-old defender who is currently on loan at Alavés from Real Madrid, has given an interview to Marca, in which he talks...
Real Madrid Femenino announce squad for return leg against Paris FC
Preview Real Madrid are ready for the fourth matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Las Blancas have recovered four players whose injuries...
Las Blancas Podcast: It’s a cleansheet!
In this episode of Las Blancas podcast hosts Yash and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-2 victory against Levante Las Planas in the last league match...
Bayern Munich send support to David Alaba and offer services of renowned doctor
In an unexpected yet heartwarming gesture of solidarity, Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, announced on ‘Servus TV’s Hangar 7’ a supportive stance for their...
3 Realistic centre-back options Real Madrid could sign in the winter transfer window
In the wake of Real Madrid’s resounding 4-1 victory over Villarreal, a shadow loomed over Santiago Bernabéu. David Alaba, the versatile linchpin in Madrid’s backline,...
Leipzig react to drawing Real Madrid; Terry, Butragueno discuss Real Madrid’s chances
Real Madrid face a tough challenge in the Champions League round of 16 as they are drawn against RB Leipzig. The Spanish giants, in fine...
Real Deal Pods: Positionism vs Relationism: Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso & The Real Madrid Way
On this episode we bring on an extremely intelligent guest in Clarissa Barcala to discuss the managerial styles of positionism (attacking via position-driven movements that...
Real Madrid vs Villarreal, 2023 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid host Villarreal in what’s expected to be a tough game after the Yellow Submarine appointed Marcelino Garcia as their coach. Real Madrid predicted...
Real Madrid Femenino announce squad to face Levante Las Planas; Liga F
Preview With six games of bad feelings in a row, 16 conceded goals in this streak and only one win, Las Blancas are looking to...
Real Madrid, Ancelotti closing in on contract extension -sources
Real Madrid are set to extend Carlo Ancelotti’s contract, which is set to expire next summer. Although rumors suggested that Ancelotti was going to leave...
Endrick arrives in Madrid to see Valdebebas and watch Real Madrid face Villarreal
Endrick, Real Madrid’s soon-to-be-player and recent champion of Brazil’s Serie A, has finally arrived in Madrid today to get a close up look at his...
DISCUSSION: Do Real Madrid’s ‘kids’ deserve more media hype?
Real Madrid currently produce the most players across Europe’s Big Five leagues. Though many do not make it at the A-team level (but many, like...
Managing Madrid Podcast: How would Real Madrid do in the Premier League? MAILBAG!
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Are Girona real title contenders? The end of Barcelona’s honeymoon...
Daily Thread: 14 Dec 2023
Bienvenido al Juninho Edition de The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed...
Ceballos: “I’m still a Real Madrid player because of Ancelotti”
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos talked to the press after scoring the team’s game-winning goal against Union Berlin. Granted, it was a meaningless game for...
Jose Juninho: 13 Dec 2023
In this brief edition of the Jose Juninho Daily Merengue, we will just delve into a few observations from Jose Juninho regarding our most recent...
Player Ratings: Union Berlin 2 – 3 Real Madrid; 2023 UEFA Champions League Group Stage
Full match player ratings below: Kepa—4: A showing that will not fill anyone with massive amounts of confidence. The debate will continue to rage on...
Daily Thread: 12 Dec 2023
Bienvenido al Juninho Edition de The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed...