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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. THE DAY BEFORE All i will […]
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All things considered, it has been a fairly quiet week for Kylian Mbappé. After riding the bench in their 4-1 win against Real Sociedad, Mbappé returned to the starting XI in Lisbon, where, despite bagging an assist, he was unable to assert his presence in a 1-0 win against Benfica in the first leg of […]
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Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira shared thoughtful and, at times, pointed reflections in an interview with AS, touching on the club’s recent coaching transition, Vinícius Jr.’s evolution, and the broader responsibilities that come with superstardom. Khedira, who shared a dressing room with some of Madrid’s most influential figures during a golden era, did not […]
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Speaking at an event organized by La Liga and Airbnb, former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes addressed the club’s current situation, the recent coaching change, and the team’s prospects in Europe. Morientes began by contextualizing the noise surrounding Madrid’s campaign. “Real Madrid’s situation is out of the ordinary, that’s just how Real Madrid is. It’s […]
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The fallout from the first leg between Real Madrid and Benfica has taken another turn — and this time, it ends without consequences for Fede Valverde. Benfica confirmed that UEFA has rejected the formal complaint they submitted against the Uruguayan midfielder. The Portuguese club had accused Valverde of violent conduct during last week’s Champions League […]
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Real Madrid head into their decisive clash with Benfica knowing qualification isn’t the only thing at stake. Vinícius Jr.’s goal in Lisbon tilted the tie in Madrid’s favor, but his post-goal celebration carried consequences, even if unjust. The Brazilian was shown a yellow card that now leaves him walking a disciplinary tightrope. Another booking on […]
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Endrick, currently on loan at Lyon, spoke to Téléfoot about his form and ambitions. “I hope one day win to win the Champions League and other titles with Vinicius and Mbappe. In the interim, I want to do great things with Olympique Lyon and, God willing, go to the World Cup to help Brazil.” On […]
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After losing the league lead in Pamplona, analysis on spanish radio program Carrusel Canalla focused on Madrid’s inconsistency. Host Anton Meana was vocal about Arbeloa’s shortcomings:“Arbeloa has me confused. There are days where it seems he’s grasped the team’s dynamic… and then they go to Pamplona as if their lives didn’t depend on it. Madrid […]
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Following Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Osasuna, Javier Herráez was blunt on Carrusel Deportivo. “For me it’s a reminder of the past. They played like it was inconvenient for them. The lineup was a mistake. If you want to play Carvajal, fine. But start him now, with that lack of identity and considering he hadn’t been […]
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In Spanish radio program La Pizarra, Miguel Quintana analyzed Madrid’s defeat to Osasuna and shifted the focus beyond individual performances. He began by highlighting Victor Muñoz:“We all knew him from that play in Montjuic that could have equalized a Clasico, but the real breakthrough of Victor Munoz at the elite level we are seeing this […]
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On Radio Marca, several analysts openly questioned Dani Carvajal’s current level and future with Spain. Pipi Estrada was direct:“It has become clear that Carvajal is not ready to play. We are not retiring him, but he finishes the season and goes to play with his brother-in-law. Is he ready to play against Víctor Muñoz? Do […]
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Real Madrid published a statement on Weibo addressing controversy surrounding Dean Huijsen after the defender reshared content on Instagram that Chinese users deemed offensive. The club released a message in Chinese attributed to the player: “I sincerely apologize to my Chinese friends. I previously reposted content that included offensive messages unintentionally. It was completely unintentional […]
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There was a time when Real Madrid were ruthless with their departures. If a player was deemed superfluous to the project, they were sold. Contracts were moved freely. Contracts moved in; contracts moved out. About seven years ago, Real Madrid shifted their transfer policy. As Matt Wiltse wrote about at the beginning of February, ‘Galacticos’ […]
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UEFA have provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and the Argentinian player will miss Wednesday’s match against Real Madrid in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 after allegations that he racially abused Vinicius during last week’s first leg. UEFA are still investigating this case and Prestianni could be facing a 10-match suspension […]
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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. Good decision Updates ahead of Benfica game
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UEFA have appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic as the man in charge of Wednesday’s match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the return leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Per Realmadrid.comSlavko Vinčić will referee the match between Real Madrid and Benfica, corresponding to the second leg of the playofffor access to the round of 16 […]
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Real Madrid attacker Endrick —who’s now playing for Olympique Lyon on a loan deal which will expire at the end of the season— talked to the press and shared his thoughts on his first few weeks in the Ligue 1 and his future in the Spanish capital. “Mbappé and Camavinga told me that Ligue 1 […]
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Outside Camp Nou ahead of Barcelona’s league fixture against Levante, Barca president Joan Laporta stopped to speak with reporters — and unsurprisingly, the conversation quickly shifted to Real Madrid. Madrid’s controversial penalty concession in their previous matcha against Osasuna — a call many observers felt was incorrect and one that ultimately cost them crucial points […]
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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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Default Settings Real Madrid missed a chance to go 5 points clear of eternal […]
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Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos suffered a calf injury during the team’s 2-1 loss to Osasuna in LaLiga this Saturday. After the tests carried out today on our player Dani Ceballos by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg. Pending evolution.Source: Realmadrid.com […]
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In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s dispirited loss to Osasuna. 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 […]
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Player Ratings: Osasuna 2–1 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois – 6.5Made one absolutely godly save in the first half. Conceded a penalty — a harsh call, but he took a risk coming off his line. The other goal came from a tight angle. Not much he could do beyond that. Dani Carvajal – 3Ripped apart by […]
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Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Osasuna on Saturday evening. He was asked about their intensity, to which he said: “I’ve said that we always have to match the intensity of our opponents. I don’t know if I’m saying things differently or if I’m not expressing myself well. It’s […]
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