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OFFICIAL: Ceballos injury report

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 […]

Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: One step forward, two steps back (@Osasuna, 2-1)

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 […]

Player Ratings: Osasuna 2–1 Real Madrid

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 […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “We always have to match the intensity of our opponents”

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 […]

Immediate Reaction: Osasuna 2-1 Real Madrid

Osasuna 2-1 Real Madrid (Vinícius Júnior). A tough game ends in a loss… Here is the reaction to the late defeat. Next up: Player ratings, post game interviews and a live podcast with Kiyan. Back to league action for Real Madrid after the disgraceful mid-week events in Europe, and everyone would be hoping that the game against […]

CONFIRMED lineups: Osasuna vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Osasuna in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Asencio, Alaba, Carreras, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, Camavinga, Vinicius, Mbappe. Osasuna predicted XI: Herrera, Rosier, Catena, Herrando, Galan, Torro, Moncayola, Garcia, Oroz, Muñoz, Budimir. As expected, Arbeloa isn’t messing with what has been […]

Lilian Thuram Responds to Mourinho in L’Équipe Interview

In an interview with L’Équipe, former France international Lilian Thuram delivered a strong response to comments made by José Mourinho regarding Vinicius Jr. Thuram firmly rejected any suggestion that the Real Madrid forward bears responsibility for the racist abuse he has endured. “When Mourinho tries to make us believe that Vinicius is responsible for the […]

Gianluca Prestianni’s Agent Denies Claims

Gianluca Prestianni’s agent, Gaston Fernandez, has pushed back against what his client has been accused of — racism towards Vinicius Jr. In an interview with Win-Win, Fernandez dismissed circulating claims and emphasized that neither he nor the player has been formally notified of any sanctions. Fernandez categorically rejected the accuracy of what Real Madrid have […]

Osasuna vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid visit Osasuna in what’s historically been a tough away game for Los Blancos. Huijsen is not available so Raúl Asencio will be expected to start in the center of the defensive line as Real Madrid try to keep their momentum going. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Trent, Rudiger, Asencio, Carreras, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, […]

Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Osasuna

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s away match against Osasuna in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Mendy.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. No big news on Real Madrid’s squad list […]

Report: Prestianni Gives Evidence in UEFA Probe Into Alleged Abuse of Vinícius Jr

UEFA’s disciplinary process is now in motion following the flashpoint between Vinícius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1–0 Champions League playoff win over Benfica, and new details have emerged via ESPN regarding the Benfica player’s defense. According to ESPN, Prestianni has already provided testimony to UEFA investigators examining the second-half incident at the […]

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Vincent Kompany Condemns Mourinho Comments, Defends Vinicius Jr

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany delivered a powerful and emotionally charged press conference today, addressing the fallout from the heated Benfica vs Real Madrid clash, the racism towards Vinicius Jr, and Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments. Kompany did not hold back. In a clear defense of Vinicius Jr, Kompany criticized Mourinho for questioning the Brazilian’s […]

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It’s Matchday | 21 February 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Up Next.. vs Osasuna Real Madrid travel to the very unwelcoming arena in Pamplona. […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Arbeloa’s system, key players, and winning the league

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! 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 […]

Alvaro Arbeloa: “Nothing justifies what happened with Vinicius Jr”

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of his team’s match against Osasuna on Saturday. He was asked about the alleged racial abuse on Vinicius Jr against Benfica, to which he said: “I think I’ve made myself clear, the important thing is to fight against these acts. It’s unacceptable. We won’t […]

Asencio ready to make his return to the lineup -report

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been getting treatment on the small fracture on his tibia for the last 13 days and is now ready to make his return to the starting lineup, according to a report published on MARCA. Asencio had been playing through pain for quite a while, risking a more serious injury […]

| In It, to Win It? | 20 February 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Arby’s Team ? Arbeloa has been quietly going about his business while praising the […]

Benfica file complaint against Fede Valverde

Benfica have filed a formal complaint to UEFA against Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde over his alleged violent conduct during the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 played last Tuesday, according to reports all over the Spanish press. Valverde swung his arm towards Samuel Dahl’s head in the 80th minute of the […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Zoom Q&A: Benfica Aftermath; Arbeloa Optimism

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Madridistas live on Zoom to take questions about everything Real Madrid: Benfica, Vinicius, Arbeloa, post-Kroos era, tactics, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is […]

Arne Slot Calls for Stronger Action Against Racism After Vinicius Abuse

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the issue of racism in football during his press conference today, responding to questions about the abuse Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has faced. Slot stressed that football must continue striving to eradicate racism from the sport, insisting that existing measures are not enough. “In general, you can never […]

Thibaut Courtois Joins Ownership Group at Le Mans

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken a new step into football investment, becoming a minority shareholder in French club Le Mans. The Ligue 2 side announced a significant internal restructuring this week, confirming that Brazilian sports investment fund Outfield has now become the club’s majority shareholder. Courtois, through his investment company NxtPlay, has also […]

Carlo Ancelotti Shares Reflections on Vinicius Jr., Coaching Challenges and Real Madrid Return in Jorge Valdano Interview Trailer

A trailer released ahead of Carlo Ancelotti’s upcoming interview with Jorge Valdano has offered an early glimpse into the Italian coach’s thoughts on Vinicius Jr., the challenges of management, and the possibility of returning to Real Madrid. While the full conversation has yet to be made public, several quotes from Ancelotti were revealed in the […]

They Chose the Wrong Man to Silence

Vinícius Jr. has received unprecedented support from his football colleagues around the world, other leaders in different sports, and broadcasters after he faced racial abuse from SL Benfica’s number 25 and fans on Tuesday. Racism is simply unjustifiable and must not be correlated with the behaviour of the victim. Jose Mourinho and Benfica’s official stance […]

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