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In this members-only episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Athletic Bilbao. 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 […]
On his way out, Dani Carvajal handed the captain’s armband to Fede Valverde in a moment of symbolism. Real Madrid’s captaincy is decided by seniority at the club. Four players are designated as captains in order of their seniority. The order next season, barring any surprising turn of events in the transfer window, will start […]
Real Madrid City in Valdebebas is a serious place. It’s picturesque — every blade of grass on every single training pitch is at the perfect length. Despite the seriousness, there is a sense of serenity within Real Madrid’s training facilities. Youth team players from the men’s and women’s divisions work diligently, with a sense of […]
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Bernabeu after Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 4 – 2 Discussed: The atmosphere in the last game of the season, tributes to Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, Enrique Riquelme, and much more. Did […]
Alvaro Arbeloa cancelled his final post-match press conference as the head coach of Real Madrid after their 4-2 win over Athletic Club on Saturday. Arbeloa did not speak to the crowd the way Carlo Ancelotti did last season, and had already talked about how he felt being the coach of the team in the pre-game […]
Real Madrid defender David Alaba spoke to RMTV and then to the media after playing his last match for the club in the 4-2 win over Athletic Club on Saturday night. He was asked about how he felt, to which he said: “I feel very grateful, not only for this moment but for these five […]
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal spoke to RMTV and then to the Bernabeu after playing the last match of his illustrious time at the club. He was asked about what the club means to him, to which he said: “It’s not just that it’s the club of my life, it is my life. I was […]
Real Madrid Castilla have officially qualified for the 2025/26 Primera Federación promotion play-offs. At least… they think they have. In one of the most surreal and chaotic final days Spanish football has seen in years, Castilla went from believing they had been eliminated and watching another club celebrate qualification, to eventually being informed that they […]
Real Madrid 4-2 Athletic Bilbao (García, Bellingham & Mbappé & Díaz). It’s finally over… This is the final immediate reaction of the season. Be sure to catch: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. For Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and likely a couple of others, this was the last time that they would pull on the jersey of […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Asencio, Alaba, Carreras, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Mastantuono, Gonzalo, Mbappé. Athletic Bilbao starting XI (TBC): Simón, Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue, Jauregizar, Rego, Gomez, Iñaki, Navarro, Guruzeta. Last game of the season, […]
It’s the last game of the season! It will also be Carvajal and Alaba’s last game as Real Madrid players, and while Los Blancos have nothing to play for it will be interesting to see how the crowd reacts to Fede Valverde as this will be his first home game since his confrontation with Tchouameni. […]
Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in the last game of the season. Carvajal will get an opportunity to play his last game in front of the Santiago Bernabéu fans and so will David Alaba, who is also leaving the club this summer. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Asencio, Alaba, Carreras, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Brahim, […]
Former Real Madrid player James Rodriguez talked about his love for Real Madrid in his recent Netflix documentary. He talked about why he went to the club, how the move came about and a number of different things. Speaking about the interest, he said: “I remember when Jorge Mendes told me: ‘Real Madrid want you.’ […]
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. The last training session. Carvajal and Alaba made their last training session in […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed that he would be leaving the club after the last game of the La Liga season against Athletic Club, going on to say that, “I hope it’s just a ‘see you soon.’ I’ve always considered Madrid my home. I’ve been with Madrid for 20 years; it’s my home. It’s […]
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup as the right-back will not make Thomas Tuchel’s squad list for the tournament, according to a report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein. Although the official list hasn’t come out yet, Ornstein is always very reliable and has reported Tuchel’s final squad, with Real Madrid […]
When José Mourinho arrived at Valdebebas in the summer of 2010, part of the foundation of the Real Madrid team that would go on to win four Champions Leagues in five seasons was already in place. Sergio Ramos, Pepe and Marcelo had been starters at Madrid for several seasons. Madrid’s legendary transfer window that brought […]
Real Madrid could be approaching one of the most significant presidential elections in modern club history after businessman Enrique Riquelme officially took the first step toward challenging Florentino Pérez for the presidency. Riquelme informed the club’s Electoral Board on Thursday of his intention to run in the upcoming elections, activating a process that could ultimately […]
Real Madrid completed another training session at Valdebebas on Thursday morning as they continued preparing for Saturday’s La Liga finale against Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabéu. With the season set to conclude this weekend, the session featured a mix of positive returns and continued absences for Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad. The workout began indoors with […]
Real Madrid-related news was relatively quiet today outside of the major headlines, but there were still a handful of notable comments and developments worth rounding up. Former Real Madrid general manager Jorge Valdano made headlines during the launch of Alfredo Relaño’s new book 366 footballers, where he reflected on the club’s current situation and the […]
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, […]
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Overhaul?! This exactly what we need!! Pintus and even Llopis, the goalkepper coach, […]
Spain’s Referees’ Union has filed formal complaints against Real Madrid, president Florentino Pérez and the club’s official television network, accusing them of waging a systematic campaign of harassment that endangers officials. According to AESAF, the relentless, critical coverage broadcast by Real Madrid TV, combined with aggressive public statements from Pérez, has crossed the line from […]
2025-26 marked the first season in the 21st century where Real Madrid had no Ballon d’Or winners in the squad. Since the turn of the millennium, Los Blancos have always had at least one in their roster. It started with the seismic transfer of Luis Figo in 2000 – he won it at the back […]
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and The Global Madridista discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]