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Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 1-1 Girona

For the third game in a row, Real Madrid have failed to win as they settled for a 1-1 tie with Girona at the Bernabéu on Friday night. Fede Valverde scored a trademark long-distance effort early in the second half, before Thomas Lemar equalised only 11 minutes later for the Catalans. Late penalty appeals for […]

Kylian Mbappe expected to be ready for Bayern – report

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe did not train with his teammates on Sunday, but is still expected to be ready for the game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, reports MARCA. The player was elbowed by Vitor Reis in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at home to Girona, for which no penalty was given. The Frenchman was […]

The Thing Is What It Does | April 12th, 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 Florentino Perez, the Real Madrid supremo, has brought countless moments of sheer elation to […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Can’t gain momentum (vs. Girona, 1-1)

VIDEO: On this episode of of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete gives his thoughts after Real Madrid fall out of LaLiga title race with a 1-1 draw against Girona. 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, […]

Florentino Pérez: “We won’t give up, we will fight until the end”

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez talked to the club’s socios in a ceremony where some of them received the emblems to commemorate their 25 or 50 years as madridistas. “You, who have dedicated your lives to Real Madrid, know well that no one here gives up and that we will keep fighting, year after year, […]

Destiny Arrives | April 11th, 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 are inevitable. There have been comparisons to the post-Ferguson Manchester United. It […]

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1–1 Girona

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1–1 Girona Andriy Lunin: 7Not at fault for Girona’s goal, and only had to make one save all night — a very good one early in the first half. Dani Carvajal: 7You can tell he is a step slow when chasing speedy wingers, and he was fortunate not to be up […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “It’s a penalty here and on the moon”

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Girona on Friday. He was asked about the penalty incident involving Kylian Mbappe, to which he said: “It’s a penalty here and on the moon. And it’s just one more. Another one. It’s what we have, it’s what it is. Neither I nor […]

Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 1-1 Girona

Real Madrid 1-1 Girona (Valverde). More points dropped… Here is the immediate reaction. To come: Player ratings and interview highlights. With everything to play for in the second Champions League leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, Girona was not the game at the forefront of many Real Madrid minds. But with Barcelona having a bigger hurdle to […]

Kompany Keeps Cards Close as Bayern Balance Rotation Ahead of Real Madrid Clash

With Bayern Munich set to face St. Pauli in the Bundesliga just days before a decisive Champions League second leg against Real Madrid, Vincent Kompany, just like Alvaro Arbeloa, is tasked with balancing rotations. Speaking ahead of the match, Kompany made it clear that rotation will remain part of Bayern’s approach, but not at the […]

Fonseca Challenges Endrick to Step Up Amid Dip in Form at Lyon

Endrick’s development in France has hit a rough patch, and Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca is making it clear that he expects more from the young Real Madrid loanee. Speaking ahead of Lyon’s upcoming match against FC Lorient, Fonseca did not hold back in his assessment of the Brazilian’s recent performances. After a promising start […]

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Real Madrid Deny Sporting Director Rumors, Reaffirm Confidence in Current Structure

Real Madrid moved swiftly to shut down speculation on Friday, firmly denying reports that the club is planning to introduce a sporting director role into its structure. The rumors originated from Cadena SER’s El Larguero, where journalist Antón Meana claimed that the club was exploring a potential restructuring that could include appointing an external figure […]

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Girona, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting XI for the upcoming match against Girona in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Asencio, Fran Garcia, Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappe. Girona starting XI (TBC): Gazzaniga, Arnau, Reis, Frances, Moreno, Witsel, Beltran, Martin, Tsygankov, Ounahi, Ruiz. This game gives Bellingham and Camavinga […]

It’s Matchday | 10 April 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 UP NEXT… vs Girona Real Madrid should have momentum from the performance against Bayern. […]

Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Girona

Real Madrid have published their squad list for today’s match against Girona in LaLiga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, and Javi Navarro.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Asencio, Fran García, Mendy, Huijsen, and Fortea.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Manuel Ángel, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Yáñez. Just as expected, Mendy is back with the […]

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

Real Madrid host Girona right in between of the two crucial legs against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The team’s loss to Mallorca last Saturday all but clinched Barcelona’s LaLiga title, so Arbeloa will be tempted to make some rotations in order to keep his players fresh. Madrid should still have what it takes […]

Solo mailbag: Vini+Mbappé, ranking last summer’s signings and more

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas answers questions from our Patreons on the following topics (and more). 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 […]

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Mendy keeps ramping up ahead of return leg against Bayern

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy completed yet another training session with the group and appears ready to start when Los Blancos take on Bayern Munich in the return leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals next Wednesday, according to reports published in the Spanish press. Mendy suffered a hamstring injury during the first leg of the […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “When Militao is fit, he’s undoubtedly the best in the world”

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Girona on Friday. He was asked about Eder Militao’s qualities, to which he said: “When Militao is fit, he’s undoubtedly the best in the world. Physically, he’s a dominant player, excellent in one-on-one situations, covers a lot of ground in open play, and […]

Real Madrid continue preparations for Girona clash with focus on Bayern return leg

Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Wednesday as they continued preparations for their upcoming La Liga fixture against Girona, set to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu on Friday night. Following the midweek clash against Bayern Munich, the session was split in intensity. Players who featured from the start in that match focused on […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Still alive (vs Bayern, 1-2)

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 […]

Blinding Lights | April 8th, 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 The lights were bright at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid took on old […]