Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 0 Real Mallorca; 2024 La Liga
Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin—6.5: Played a first-class 70-yard pass to Valverde from a goal kick. Some nervy moments when defending crosses or coming off his line to…
Takefusa Kubo asks La Liga referees to protect the players more
Former Real Madrid playmaker Takefusa Kubo, now one of the stars at Real Sociedad, has criticized the referees for not protecting him from the rough tackles he received during his…
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 six predictions for Real Madrid…
Daily Thread: 2 January 2024
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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 make his club debut when…
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 that drives Real Madrid What…
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. Carlo Ancelotti had some good…
Vinicius and Carvajal will be available for first match after the break
Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal are back with the squad and will be available when Real Madrid host Mallorca on Wednesday, January 3rd in what will be the first match…
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 alarmed by the overt RMCF…
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 in the summer time The…
OFFICIAL: Ancelotti signs contract extension with Real Madrid
Just a few hours after Relevo reported that Ancelotti had already signed his contract extension with Real Madrid, the club has made it official on their website. Real Madrid C.F.…
Don’t Stop Believing: 29 December 2023
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Shine A Light: 28 December 2023
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Mario Gila Emerges as Real Madrid Center Back Option—Report
Real Madrid is reportedly considering the return of 23-year-old Spanish defender Mario Gila from Lazio on a loan deal with an option to buy, according to Cadena Ser. This move…
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 who has successfully steered Bayer…
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 our favourite? What if Carlo…
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 entire episode answering questions from…
Top of The Tree : 25 December 2023
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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 Benzema, and his fight against…
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 promotion and relegation, aims to…
Open Thread: December 24, 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, or start your very own…
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 club the way Jude Bellingham…
Open Thread: December 23, 2023
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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 best coach in the world…
Drawing Board: TchuaMinga – Managing Madrid
Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn, will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s…
Ancelotti: “Football’s problem is that sometimes VAR decides, not the referee”
Following Real Madrid’s late win over Alavés on Thursday night, coach Carlo Ancelotti faced the press for the last time in 2023 to discuss his team’s performance. One of the…
Which of the Real Madrid Castilla centre-backs is ready for the first team?
David Alaba is injured, and Real Madrid only have two senior-level centre-backs in the squad, and from the reports that we have seen, it seems like the club is not…
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 about his experience at Alavés,…
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 had been going on for…
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 of 2023. Talking points: Lineup…
Open Thread: December 19, 2023
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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, succumbed to an ACL injury,…
Real Madrid draw Red Bull Leipzig in Champions League’s Round of 16
Real Madrid will face Red Bull Leipzig in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. This is a manageable draw for Los Blancos, who avoided quality teams like…
Las Blancas Podcast: Two concede or not two concede?
In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against Paris FC in the third matchday of UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking…
Levante Las Planas vs. Real Madrid Femenino Live Stream: Watch Liga F Online
With six games of bad feelings in a row, 16 conceded goals in this streak and only one win, Las Blancas are looking to end this year on a good…
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 end this year on a…
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 the club to become the…
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 new club. He has spent…
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 Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Fede Valverde,…
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 period under Xavi Hernandez? Carlo…
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 by the overt RMCF bias.…
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 Madrid, but the goal still…
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 games. —————————— Bienvenido al Jose…
Ancelotti: “Joselu is a great finisher and we have to take advantage of his quality”
After wrapping up the Champions League group stages with a win over Union Berlin, Carlo Ancelotti praised his reserve players such as match winners Joselu and Dani Ceballos. Asked about…
Union Berlin vs Real Madrid, 2023 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Union Berlin in what’s a meaningless game for Los Blancos, who have already secured the group win and have nothing to play for tonight. That means that…
Lucas Vázquez: “There’s nothing more beautiful than a Champions League game with Real Madrid”
Ahead of Real Madrid’s tie with Union Berlin on Tuesday night, Lucas Vázquez was the player put forward by the club to face the media and address their questions. The…
Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match against Union Berlin
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s match against Union Berlin in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. REAL MADRID SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa, Fran. Defenders: Alaba, Nacho,…
Real Madrid’s 5 best players (so far) of the 2023 – 2024 season
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions…
Daily Thread: 10 December 2023
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Three stats from Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid, LaLiga 2023/24
Real Madrid were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw as they made a visit to Real Betis and the Estadio Benito Villamarín in Seville on Saturday afternoon. The visitors…
Betis vs Real Madrid 2023 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid visit Betis’ Benito Villamarin in what’s expected to be a very tough away game for Los Blancos in Sevilla. Betis are currently seventh in the table and have…
VIDEO: Talking to Real Madrid fans outside the Bernabeu: 2023 Champions League Edition
Welcome to a new series at Managing Madrid, where we document some of the fan experience at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The series provides a glimpse of the atmosphere outside…
Daily Thread: 08 December 2023
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Managing Madrid Podcast: If we had to sell one player, who would it be? And how good is Endrick? MAILBAG!
On this Member-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: If we had to sell one player who would it be? Is Fede Valverde shooting…
Daily Thread: 07 December 2023
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Bielsa reveals the hardest position to find in world football, names it after a Real Madrid player
In a recent interview, Marcelo Bielsa discussed the challenges of identifying a player suitable for a specific midfield role, the #8 position, or as he’s labeled, the “Modric” position. “This…
Daily Thread: 06 December 2023
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Managing Madrid Podcast: Carvajal’s injury: Real Madrid’s latest setback
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Brahim Diaz stepping up to the plate Should Jude Bellingham have been taken off…
Daily Thread: 05 December 2023
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DISCUSSION: How patient should fans be with Joselu?
Joselu has done an admirable job willing in as a role player this season for Real Madrid. Joselu, who is on loan from Espanyol, is the only pure striker in…
Daily Thread: 04 December 2023
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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2-0 Granada; 2023 La Liga
Full match player ratings: Lunin—6: Had virtually nothing to do with Granada registering just 2 shots, neither on target, and an xG of 0.10. Dani Carvajal—7: Substituted at half-time with…
Good form: 03 December 2023
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Ancelotti: “Rodrygo is back to his best level”
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press after the 2-0 win over Granada in LALIGA to praise his team, and in particular Rodrygo Goes as he was back…
Granada: 02 December 2023 – Managing Madrid
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Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Barcelona and Real Madrid performing differently with their respective injuries
On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: The difference between Real Madrid and Barcelona’s performances with their respective injuries The form…
Daily Thread: 01 December 2023
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Borussia Dortmund CEO: “Our rival is not Real Madrid, it’s Netflix”
The new CEO of Borussia Dortmund, Carsten Cramer, gave an interview to NZZ analyzing modern football and suggesting that big European rivals like Real Madrid are not the club’s true…
Another win: 30 November 2023
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CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Napoli, 2023 Champions League
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy, Valverde,…
Napoli: 29 November 2023 – Managing Madrid
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ESSAY: Six Months Later All The Same Story
It’s been half a year since the infamous Copa de la Reina final, so I decided to rewatch the full match again. There are two important things to note for…
Injury Crisis: 28 November 2023
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Player Ratings: Real Madrid Femenino 5-2 Sporting Huelva; Liga F
STARTING XI Mylene Chavas 5/10: Made two crucial errors which led to Real Madrid conceding when she was way out of her line but was rarely tested afterwards. Oihane Hernández…
Good win: 27 November 2023
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3 stats from Cádiz 0-3 Real Madrid, LaLiga 2023/24
Real Madrid emerged victorious for a 16th consecutive visit to Andalusia, this time as they secured a 3-0 win over Cádiz courtesy of some efficient counter-attacking and a little dash…
Matchday 14 : 26 November 2023
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Las Blancas Podcast: A game of two halves
In this episode of Las Blancas podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against BK Häcken in the second matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League…
Real Deal Report: Tchouameni vs Casemiro; Rudiger rising; the evolution of Jude
Welcome to the Real Deal Report, your spot for incisive Real Madrid analysis. On this edition Sid looks at a variety of narratives, subplots and angles using Mehedi’s visuals and…