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Open Thread: August 14, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go swimming with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]
Courtois: “Mourinho is a great coach and I’m happy to be under his guidance again”
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois talked to Real Madrid TV and shared his thoughts on the ongoing preseason stage barely a week ahead of the season opener against Espanyol in La Liga. “We need to get in shape and continue preparing. The team is doing well. Yesterday was a good win. Everyone is getting into […]
The last time in Gelsenkirchen
Real Madrid will wrap up pre-season with a friendly in Gelsenkirchen against Bundesliga’s FC Schalke 04. It’s been a while since the two sides have faced each other. The fixture was repeated twice in 2014 and 2015 – in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The 2014 visit away to Schalke is […]
Jacobo Ortega to join Strasbourg for 10 million euros – report
Real Madrid academy product Jacobo Ortega is set to join French side Strasbourg for 10 million euros, according to a recent report from MARCA. The French club will pay that sum for 70% of the player’s rights, and the player will travel to France for a medical examination soon, as well as to officially sign […]
Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Deportivo La Coruña
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Here is a new thing I’m committing to this season: Five semi-informal bullet points after each game.
Managing Madrid Podcast: Zubimendi? Plus: Mourinho’s starting midfield and Arda’s future
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! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
EXCLUSIVE: Diomande’s former coach: “He’s going to be a nice outlet for midfielders to have”
From Nicolas Anelka to Luís Figo to Zinedine Zidane, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Gareth Bale, from Eden Hazard to Jude Bellingham, we’ve seen seven different players hold the title of Real Madrid’s most expensive signing ever in the 21st century. The latest player to join the list is Yan Diomande. Born and raised in Abidjan, […]
Bellingham: “I have a good feeling about this season with the new signings and the coach.”
Jude Bellingham is back with Real Madrid. The English midfielder completed his first training session with the team following his return from the World Cup and spoke to Real Madrid TV afterward about his return, the upcoming season, and his excitement about working with José Mourinho. Bellingham arrives back in Madrid following his international commitments […]
The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will have a new home.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that Istanbul will host next year’s competition, scheduled to take place from February 2-7. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Real Sociedad will make up the four-team field. Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in one semifinal, while Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid in the other. The […]
EXCLUSIVE: “Will the Madrid job give Mourinho his fire back? He feeds off the crowd,” says ‘Mourinho’ producer Miles Coleman
Miles Coleman, the producer behind the new Netflix documentary ‘Mourinho’, sat down for an exclusive interview with Managing Madrid’s Lucas Navarrete to discuss the “Special One’s” enduring legacy. Over the course of the conversation, Coleman pulls back the curtain on a two-and-a-half-year production process, revealing that Mourinho was granted no editorial control over the final […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Interview with ‘Mourinho’ on Netflix producer Miles Coleman
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete interviews Miles Coleman, who produced the ‘Mourinho’ documentary on Netflix. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what […]
Open Thread: August 13, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go swimming with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]
Player Ratings: Deportivo La Coruña 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid edged Deportivo La Coruña 1-0, with Brahim Díaz scoring the winner after a remarkable assist from Andriy Lunin. Bernardo Silva was the standout performer in midfield, while several players continued to work their way toward full sharpness. Andriy Lunin — 7.5: It’s not too often you give a goalkeeper a high rating based […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Deportivo la Coruña 0 – 1 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, Teresa Herrera Trophy 2026
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to Real Madrid’s 1 – 0 win over Deportivo la Coruña in the Teresa Herrera trophy, including: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly […]
Jose Mourinho: “Next week, the real work begins”
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho spoke to Real Nadrid TV after the team’s 1-0 pre-season friendly win over La Liga rivals Deportivo A Coruña, explaining that, “it was a serious match against a team returning to La Liga, this trophy has a long tradition so they gave it their all and forced us to play […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Deportivo, 2026 preseason
Real Madrid have publishes their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Deportivo in the Trofeo Teresa Herrera friendly. Deportivo La Coruña starting XI (TBC): Leo Román; Angeliño, Noubi, Ede, Barcia; Amatucci, Mosquera, Gijselhart; Lucas Pérez, Aubameyang, Asp Jensen. Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; Dumfries, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Carreras; Camavinga, Bernardo Silva; Vinicius Júnior, Arda Güler, […]
Real Madrid unveil pink third kit for the 2026-27 season
Real Madrid and adidas have officially unveiled the club’s third kit for the 2026-27 season, completing this year’s collection with a vibrant pink design. Pink is the dominant colour of the new shirt, complemented by off-white detailing on the Real Madrid crest, adidas logo and the three stripes running across the shoulders. The same lighter […]
Real Madrid vs Deportivo, 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch preseason online
Real Madrid visit Deportivo La Coruña to play the Trofeo Teresa Herrera, one of the most prestigious preseason competitions in Spanish football. Los Blancos will be without some key players, as the Internationals who rejoined the squad in training this past week will not play just yet. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: ‘Mourinho’: Lucas’ thoughts on the Netflix documentary
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete talks about: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us […]
Open Thread: August 12, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie Marathon with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
Real Madrid sign Fran Lapiedra as first-team analyst – report
Real Madrid have signed analyst Fran Lapiedra as an analyst for the first team. Lapiedra joins the white club from Valencia, as reported by Rodra of ESPN. Also supported by radio host Nacho Sanchis at A Punt Esports, Lapiedra had already communicated to Valencia that he was leaving at the end of the season. He […]
Dumfries can challenge Alexander-Arnold for Real Madrid’s right-back spot
Real Madrid’s decision to sign Denzel Dumfries has created an intriguing selection headache for new manager Jose Mourinho ahead of the 2026/27 La Liga season. The Netherlands international has arrived from Inter Milan to compete directly with Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right side of Madrid’s defence. Alexander-Arnold is set to enter his second campaign at […]
Real Madrid sign five-year Latin America partnership with VERSUSbet
Real Madrid and VERSUSbet have expanded their commercial relationship after reaching a new five-year partnership covering Latin America. VERSUSbet, the sports betting and online gaming company owned by Grupo Orenes, has already worked with Real Madrid for more than two years in selected European markets. The new agreement will extend that relationship into Latin America […]
Diomande’s Former Coach: “Look, the truth is that we saw things I’d hardly ever seen before… He is a different breed”
Borja Jiménez, Yan Diomande’s former coach at Leganés, has given a glowing assessment of the young winger in an interview with AS, recalling how quickly the coaching staff realized they were dealing with an exceptional talent. Jiménez worked with Diomande briefly at Leganés and says the Ivorian stood out from his very first training session. […]
Real Madrid announce squad for preseason friendly against Deportivo
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Deportivo La Coruña. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, Joan Martínez, Lamini, and Mario Rivas.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, Lacosta, and Alexis Ciria.Forwards: Vini Jr., Endrick, C. Espí, Brahim, and Daniel Yáñez. As expected, […]
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