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Managing Madrid Podcast: What Is Real Madrid’s Once de Gala? PLUS: Some Great Real Madrid History
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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 […]
Daily Thread: 28 August 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. CB signing? Here we go: Real Madrid signed Oscar Naasei from Granada. The […]
Málaga’s long road back to La Liga with the Bernabéu and Mourinho up next
When José Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013, Manuel Pellegrini’s Málaga was a team competing in the Champions League quarter-finals. The 2012-13 Málaga side had some familiar names. Current RB Leipzig manager Martin Demichelis and Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca were in Pellegrini’s squad along with a certain Isco Alarcón. After four mid-table finishes between […]
Gonzalo García off to a great start in England
Former Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García has made an impressive start to life at Fulham, scoring twice in his first two appearances for the London club. The 22-year-old joined Fulham this summer in a deal worth €40 million, with Real Madrid retaining a 30% sell-on clause. Born and raised in Madrid, García came through Real […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: REACTION To Real Madrid’s Champions League Draw
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete react to Real Madrid’s opponents after the Champions League draw, 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 around the clock to […]
Real Madrid learn their eight opponents for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase
Real Madrid now know the path that awaits them at the beginning of their latest pursuit of the European Cup. Thursday’s Champions League draw in Monaco determined Madrid’s eight opponents in the league phase of the 2026/27 competition, with José Mourinho’s side set to play four games at the Santiago Bernabéu and another four away […]
Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Real Sociedad
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.
Oyarzabal: “We competed head-to-head with Madrid”
Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal spoke to the media following his side’s 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, highlighting the visitors’ competitive opening hour while admitting they were unable to maintain that level for the entire match. Real Sociedad caused Madrid problems during stretches of the first half and found an equalizer […]
Real Madrid await Champions League draw with familiar European rivals looming
Real Madrid will discover their eight opponents in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase on Thursday, with the draw potentially adding another chapter to some of the club’s most enduring European rivalries. This will be the third season of UEFA’s 36-team league format, which replaced the traditional group stage in 2024. Real Madrid will play […]
Daily Thread: 27 August 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. 4-1 The team struggled a bit in the first half, but in the […]
Cucurella: “A perfect night, you can’t ask for more”
Real Madrid left-back Marc Cucurella talked to the press after making his Santiago Bernabéu debut with a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. Cucurella was visibly ecstatic and didn’t hide his excitement. “A perfect night, you can’t ask for more. Showing the Club World Cup trophy to the fans was a very special moment. Then, during […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Mbappé leads the way (vs Real Sociedad, 4-1)
In this members-only episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Real Sociedad. 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 […]
3 observations from Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid put Real Sociedad away 4-1 in their first match at the Bernabeu this season. A hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe, along with a goal from Vinicius Junior, made sure that Jose Mourinho’s return to the stadium was not spoiled. Dean Huijsen and the art of completing boring passes This is not meant to be […]
The set-pieces: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid produced four shots from set-pieces in their 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu, with three of those attempts coming in the second phase. Madrid had 14 dead balls during the match: eight goal kicks, four corners and two free kicks. They won the first contact on five of their six deliveries […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad Thibaut Courtois — 7: Only had to make two saves. As was the case against Espanyol, Courtois wasn’t at fault for the goal conceded, with the defense letting him down. Denzel Dumfries — 6: Lacked focus on the ball, particularly with his passing down the flank. Made some […]
Jose Mourinho: “We want fans to know that we will win many games like this”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho spoke to the media after the team’s impressive 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday night. He was asked about the team’s performance, the whistles and how dominant they looked in the second half, to which he said: “We want fans to know that we will win many games like […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Real Sociedad, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2026 – 2027
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani — live from the Bernabeu! — goes live to break down Real Madrid’s 4 – 1 win over Espanyol, including: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with […]
6 stats from Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappé did what he failed to do in La Liga in the 2025/26 season and scored a hat-trick to secure Real Madrid a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in the first league game to be played at the Bernabéu this season. 11 – Games unbeaten at the Bernabéu for José Mourinho, with a 4,835 […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, 2026 La Liga
EDIT: The lineup we had reported had several mistakes. The one you’re seeing now is the correct one. Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Silva; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. Real Sociedad starting […]
Matchday: 26 August 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. Matchday 2 In the first home match of the season, today Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad and most of the focus will be on José Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu. Los Blancos are coming off a last-minute victory over Espanyol, so earning the three points in convincing fashion tonight would be great for the team’s confidence and momentum ahead of the weekend’s match against Málaga. […]
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in José Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu 13 years after his departure. This is the first home match of the season for Los Blancos, who will be expected to earn the three points in convincing way. PREDICTED LINEUPS: Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella; Valverde, Güler; […]
The homecoming: 4835 days later
José Mourinho’s first spell at Real Madrid ended at the Santiago Bernabéu on June 1, 2013, with a 4-2 win over Osasuna. His departure from the club had already been confirmed before the final game of the season. Mourinho emerged from the tunnel just as the match was beginning. The number of photographers gathered around […]
Yan Diomande officially presented as a Real Madrid player
Real Madrid officially presented Yan Diomande as a new player on Tuesday, completing the club’s series of presentations following a busy summer transfer window. The 19-year-old attended a private ceremony at Real Madrid City alongside president Florentino Pérez and honorary president José Martínez Pirri, 19 days after the club initially announced his signing. As part […]
Rafa Benítez says ‘politics’ made Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid tenure more complicated
Former Real Madrid manager Rafa Benítez has suggested that internal politics played a role in the difficulties Xabi Alonso encountered during his short spell in charge of the club. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Benítez compared Alonso’s situation at Real Madrid with his own experience at the Santiago Bernabéu, pointing to similarities in […]
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