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Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Vinicius breaks ESpanyol (0-2)

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Espanyol. 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 Real Madrid […]

Arbeloa: “Real Madrid wasn’t built by players who go on the pitch wearing tuxedos”

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday. He was asked about Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe’s commitment defensively, and whether the former’s is greater than the latter’s, to which he said: “No… well, I don’t make comparisons between players. And… well, I think we need everyone. I’ve […]

Three questions and three answers from Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid poured water on any Barcelona title celebrations by delaying the conclusion of the title race until next weekend by beating Espanyol with a pair of sublime second-half finishes from Vinícius Júnior to wrap up a 2-0 victory. Three answers 1. Would Real Madrid gift Barcelona the league title with another slip-up? Anything but […]

Immediate Reaction: Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid

Espanyol 0-2 Real Madrid (Vinícius Júnior x2). A routine win under no pressure. Here is my immediate reaction. More for you: Player ratings, the interviews and a podcast with myself and Mehedi. Five games to go before we can forget this season, and Espanyol were up next on the fixture list. Starters included Andriy Lunin and […]

CONFIRMED lineups: Espanyol vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Espanyol in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago; Bellingham; Vinicius and Brahim. Espanyol starting XI (TBC): Dmitrovic; Omar El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Dolan, Urko Gonzalez, Expósito, Terrats; Pere Milla and Roberto Fernández. […]

Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Espanyol

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Espanyol in LaLiga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Mestre. Defenders: Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Huijsen, and David Jiménez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Thiago, and Palacios.Forwards: Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. Courtois rejoined the squad in training […]

Espanyol vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid visit Espanyol in yet another meaningless LaLiga game, the last one ahead of El Clásico. This will be a good opportunity for some reserves to prove their worth, including Gonzalo García. Espanyol predicted XI: Dmitrovic; Omar El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Dolan, Urko Gonzalez, Expósito, Terrats; Pere Milla and Roberto Fernández. Real Madrid […]

Is It Time For Real Madrid To Cash In On Camavinga?

When Eduardo Camavinga joined Real Madrid from Rennes in 2021, he was tipped to become one of the finest central midfielders in the world. However, despite helping Los Blancos win several major trophies, it would be fair to say that the Frenchman’s move to Spain has not worked out. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the […]

Real Madrid Complete Final Training Session Ahead of Espanyol Clash

Real Madrid held their final training session at Real Madrid City ahead of Sunday’s La Liga fixture against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium (9:00 PM, broadcast on Orange TV, Movistar LaLiga, and Movistar Plus+). The session began with a video analysis meeting before the players took to the pitch. Once outside, the focus shifted to […]

Manolo: “Madrid isn’t going to come here for a stroll”

Espanyol head coach Manolo González spoke to the media ahead of his side’s clash with Real Madrid, addressing his team’s mentality, the challenge ahead, and key tactical priorities. The state of the dressing room “The dressing room is eager to win and play a good match. To compete at their best, as they have been […]

Drawing Board: The Mourinho Way

Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Madrid world. Here’s Finn’s latest drawing, and if you ever want to look back at Finn’s previous (and amazing) work, […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “The results are far from what Real Madrid should be”

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of their game against Espanyol on Sunday. He was asked about the poor situation the club find themselves in, to which he said: “There are a lot of matches. The results are far from what Real Madrid should be. You can’t beat anyone these […]

OFFICIAL: Carvajal injury report

Real Madrid have published a medical report on defender Dani Carvajal, who suffered an injury in training. After the tests carried out on our player Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a fracture of the distal phalanx of the fifth toe on his right foot. Pending evolution.Source: Realmadrid.com […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Klopp And Kroos At Real Madrid — How Realistic Is It? Mailbag!

AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: – How likely is it that Florentino Perez will realize his mistakes and rectify them with the correct decisions? – What would Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho ask for? – Toni Kroos as a sporting director? – Jurgen […]

OPEN THREAD — It’s Been Awful: 02 May 2026

Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Word From Author: IT’S BEEN AWFUL Track #1: […]

Militão’s Surgeon Details Severity of Injury and Road to Recovery

Lasse Lempainen, the surgeon who operated on Real Madrid defender Éder Militão, has shed light on the seriousness of the Brazilian’s injury in an interview with Marca, emphasizing that surgery was the only viable option to preserve his career at the highest level. Lempainen described the gravity of the situation: “There was no other option. […]

Mourinho: “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me”

Jose Mourinho addressed speculation surrounding his future during today’s pre-game press conference ahead of Benfica’s clash with Famalicão, firmly dismissing any links to Real Madrid and reiterating his contractual commitment to Benfica. When asked directly about reported interest from Real Madrid, Mourinho was unequivocal: “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I have […]

Ceballos sidelined following personal rift with Arbeloa -report

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos and coach Álvaro Arbeloa had a confrontation in recent weeks which led to Ceballos being sidelined and removed from the squad list against Betis, according to a report published on MARCA. Following a heated meeting in the manager’s office last Thursday, Ceballos informed his teammates that he does not expect […]

Endrick: “Bellingham was really important to me. He made me feel welcome”

Endrick spoke candidly to The Guardian about his development as a player and person, detailing how he has learned to block out external noise and focus on his game. “I no longer pay attention to what others say. When you take all that out of your life, things get easier. ”When I stepped back, I […]

Vinicius Tobias: “The truth is that Vinicius Jr is a perfect player”

Former Real Madrid defender Vinicius Tobias spoke to Marca about his time at the club, reflecting on his development, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he took from training alongside some of the world’s best players. Tobias also reserved special praise for Vinicius Jr, highlighting both his quality on the pitch and his character […]

Courtois Edges Closer to Return as Real Madrid Continue Espanyol Preparations

Real Madrid continued their preparations for this weekend’s La Liga clash against Espanyol with their third training session of the week at Valdebebas. The team will travel to the RCDE Stadium for Sunday night’s match (21:00 CET), and the intensity is gradually ramping up as matchday approaches. The session followed a familiar structure. Players began […]

OPEN THREAD — A Few Thoughts: 01 May 2026

Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. A Collection of Letters “I hope one day […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Mourinho, Raul, Rodri, Klopp

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! 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, […]