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Solo mailbag: Vini+Mbappé, ranking last summer’s signings and more

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas answers questions from our Patreons on the following topics (and more). CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for […]

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Mendy keeps ramping up ahead of return leg against Bayern

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy completed yet another training session with the group and appears ready to start when Los Blancos take on Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals next Wednesday, according to reports published in the Spanish press. Mendy suffered a hamstring injury during the first leg of the […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “When Militao is fit, he’s undoubtedly the best in the world”

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Girona on Friday. He was asked about Eder Militao’s qualities, to which he said: “When Militao is fit, he’s undoubtedly the best in the world. Physically, he’s a dominant player, excellent in one-on-one situations, covers a lot of ground in open play, and […]

Real Madrid continue preparations for Girona clash with focus on Bayern return leg

Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Wednesday as they continued preparations for their upcoming La Liga fixture against Girona, set to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu on Friday night. Following the midweek clash against Bayern Munich, the session was split in intensity. Players who featured from the start in that match focused on […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Still alive (vs Bayern, 1-2)

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid saying good-bye to La Liga title with a loss in Mallorca. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It […]

Blinding Lights | April 8th, 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to do all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou The lights were bright at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid took on old […]

Tchouaméni reacts to booking and looks ahead to Munich

Aurélien Tchouaméni spoke in the mixed zone following Real Madrid’s 2–1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League tie. “For me, it wasn’t a yellow card,” Tchouameni said following his booking which will see him miss the second leg. “I didn’t do anything, I was running… And with all the […]

Kompany: “I know this tie is not over yet.”

Vincent Kompany spoke about the balance between satisfaction and restraint after Bayern Munich’s 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg of their Champions League tie. Speaking in the post-match press conference, the Bayern coach made it clear that while the result was significant, the job is far from finished. […]

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1 – 2 Bayern Munich Andriy Lunin: 6.5Made five saves, but looked shaky when claiming crosses. His distribution needed to be better, and he couldn’t get a hand to Harry Kane’s goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7.5A bizarre performance. His passing was generally woeful, and he completed only two of his 11 long-ball […]

Numbers Narrative: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich

The Bernabéu delivered everything a UEFA Champions League quarter-final should. Goals, saves, near-misses, and momentum swings — Bayern Munich left Spain with a 2-1 first-leg advantage, but with the tie very much alive. Both sides produced 20 shots, Madrid generating 1.97 xG to Bayern’s 2.99, and behind the drama lay a wealth of individual performances […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “If any team can win in Munich, it’s Real Madrid”

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after their 2-1 loss to Bayern on Tuesday night. He was asked about his first reaction to the defeat, to which he said: “With a bit more luck, we could have avoided the second half. We made two mistakes, losing possession, which we had discussed […]

Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich

Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich (Mbappé & Vinícius Júnior). Defeat in the first leg… This is the immediate reaction to the game. Get more: Player ratings, interviews and a post match podcast. A lack of focus on La Liga has all-but thrown the title challenger in the dumpster fire – but the priority has now arrived. A Champions […]

Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich

Real Madrid crashed to a 2-1 defeat at home to Bayern Munich in the first leg of this UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabéu on Tuesday night. The Germans raced to a two-goal lead courtesy of goals either side of half-time, with Luis Díaz and then Harry Kane providing expert finishes. Kylian Mbappé later […]

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, 2026 Champions League

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. It is now ‘Champions League or bust’ mode for Real Madrid, so they will surely play with intensity and composure as they try to bounce back from their loss against Mallorca in […]

DISCUSSION: Full Confidence In Lunin

On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, an analytical deep dive on Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin for Managing Madrid Members, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio broke down Real Madrid’s form in the past month, and spent a good chunk of time discussing Lunin’s track record. On the episode, the crew discussed how Courtois […]

Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match against Bayern Munich

Real Madrid have published their squad list for today’s match against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. REAL MADRID LINEUP:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. […]

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid host Bayern Munich after a discouraging performance in Mallorca. Los Blancos are now forced to focus in the Champions League if they want to avoid ending the season trophy-less. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago Pitarch, Güler; Mbappé and Vinicius. Bayern Munich predicted XI: Neuer; Stanicic, […]

The European Classic | April 7th, 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to do all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou A familiar place.. A familiar foe.. A feeling all too familiar. The Champions League […]

Kompany: “The Bernabéu Is the Toughest Stadium”

Vincent Kompany addressed the media ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid, touching on team news, the challenge of the Bernabéu, and the difficulty of facing Carlo Ancelotti’s side. On Harry Kane’s condition, Kompany emphasized the striker’s preparation in recent days. “The important thing is that Harry Kane has been working hard […]