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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 […]

Bernabéu Set for Iconic Champions League Atmosphere as Fans Prepare Full-Stadium Mosaic

A Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabéu rarely needs extra fuel—but when Bayern Munich are in town, the atmosphere naturally reaches another level. On Tuesday, Real Madrid supporters are making sure of it. Fans are preparing a stadium-wide mosaic to welcome both teams ahead of kickoff, transforming the Bernabéu into a visual statement before […]

Como interested in Real Madrid Castilla Starlet Daniel Yáñez

Italian side Como are showing interest in Real Madrid Castilla winger Daniel Yáñez, as the Serie A club continues to look toward La Fábrica for emerging talent, according to a report from Nicolo Schira. Yáñez recently made an appearance with the first team and registered an assist, further boosting his profile after a strong run […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Scouting Bayern Munich. Can Real Madrid Beat Them?

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Manuel Veth of The Gegenpressing Podcast to discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, […]

The Side-Show/La Liga | April 6th, 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 Real Madrid have officially given up the ghost as regards any meaningful La Liga […]

Mendy rejoins Real Madrid squad in training

Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy rejoined the group in Monday’s training session after recovering from the muscle injury he suffered during the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 16 against Manchester City. Mendy will try to ramp up, improve his conditioning and potentially make his return for the second leg of the Quarterfinals […]

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Vinícius Júnior: “I have a special connection with Arbeloa, like with Ancelotti”

Forward Vinícius Júnior was the player chosen to address journalists at Valdebebas on Monday in anticipation of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich. “I have a special connection with Arbeloa, just as I did with Ancelotti, he’s always made it clear to me what he expects of me,” he said. […]

Real Madrid open to selling Camavinga this summer -report

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga could be on his way out of the club this summer as Los Blancos have grown increasingly frustrated with his lack of consistency and development over the last few years, according to a report from L’Equipe. Camavinga is still 23 years old and still has time and room for improvement, […]

Open Thread: 05 April 2026

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. Another defeat While we lost to Mallorca, Barcelona beat Atletico. Therefore, we’re now […]

Referee named for Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich

UEFA have appointed English referee Michael Oliver as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. Per Realmadrid.comMichael Oliver will officiate the match between Real Madrid and Bayern, corresponding to the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which will take place at […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: The race for LaLiga is over (@Mallorca, 2-1)

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 […]

Player Ratings: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid

Player Ratings: Mallorca 2 – 1 Real Madrid Andriy Lunin: 6Made zero saves and conceded twice, though neither goal was really his fault. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5Registered an assist, but overall he struggled. He was poor on the ball and his passing lacked its usual precision. Dean Huijsen: 6.5Showed good verticality in possession and looked composed […]

Three questions and three answers from RCD Mallorca 2-1 Real Madrid

Real Madrid crashed to their first defeat in a month in dramatic fashion as they were beaten by relegation-battling Real Mallorca on Saturday afternoon. Manuel Morlanes got free and moved through to score before half-time and give the home side the lead. Substitute Éder Militão headed in an equaliser on 88 minutes, but it was […]

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Mallorca vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online

Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first game after the FIFA break. Some players might be tired and that means that coach Arbeloa could make rotations ahead of Tuesday’s match against Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Güler, […]

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Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Mallorca

Real Madrid have published their squad list for the upcoming match against Mallorca in La Liga. 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, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Manuel Ángel, Palacios, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. There aare […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: How Arbeloa Has Gotten Real Madrid Back On Track

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]

Mallorca vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid visit Mallorca in the first game after the FIFA break. Fede Valverde will serve his one-match suspension after the red card he saw during the Derby against Atlético, while Vinicius Junior could get some rest in this one as Los Blancos try to stay ready for the match against Bayern in the Champions […]

Militão and Huijsen: Real Madrid’s long-term defensive foundation

Éder Militão’s possible return from a four-month hamstring absence this weekend is, on the surface, a welcome boost to Real Madrid’s depth ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals. The more interesting question is what his return means beyond the immediate fixture list, and what it tells us about the defensive architecture Arbeloa is trying to […]

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