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Real Madrid face RCD Espanyol on matchday 9 of Liga F. This is how Pau Quesada lined up the team. Misa starts in goal. Eva Navarro starts on RB, Rocío and Méndez make the CB duo, and Holmgaard plays on LB. Toletti and Däbritz are the pivot duo with Angeldahl as a part of the […]
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Preview Real Madrid face RCD Espanyol on matchday 8 of Liga F. Las Blancas travel to Barcelona for the first match back from the October international break. Real Madrid finished the month of October in second place, tied with third-placed Real Sociedad with 17 points. With 5 out of 5 wins in October, 3 of […]
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Real Madrid host Valencia in what’s expected to be a manageable game for Los Blancos just three days before they face Liverpool at Anfield. Valencia have been struggling all season long and appear to be fighting to avoid relegation, so Xabi Alonso’s men need to take advantage of this opportunity after the confidence boost they […]
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Real Madrid host Valencia just a handful of days ahead of the trip to Liverpool, but rotations are not expected. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Güler, Bellingham, Mastantuono, Vinicius, Mbappé. Valencia predicted XI: Agirrezabala, Thierry, Tarrega, Copete, Gaya, Pepelu, Guerra, Rioja, Lopez, Beltran, Danjuma. Mastantuono could be expected to return […]
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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! 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, […]
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Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. OUR DEFENSE Our strategy for defense […]
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On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! 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, […]
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Real Madrid have six games on the road lined up after facing Valencia at the Bernabeu on Saturday. A key UEFA Champions League date at Anfield is due on Tuesday. After an eventful victory against Barcelona last weekend, Xabi Alonso will probably be keen to give some rest to some of his key players. Éder […]
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Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappé has been named La Liga’s Player of the Month after his production in October. Real Madrid won their three LaLiga games played in October and Mbappé managed to score in all three of them. This is his second consecutive Player of the Month award, as he also conquered the one […]
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Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s home match against Valencia in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Fran González, Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Militão, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, F. Mendy, Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, D. Ceballos.Forwards: Vini Jr., Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim, Mastantuono. No big news on Real Madrid’s front. Dani Carvajal […]
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Kylian Mbappé has officially been crowned Europe’s top scorer for the 2024–25 season. The French superstar received the Golden Boot on Friday in a ceremony held in the presidential box of the Santiago Bernabéu, presented by the European Sports Media (ESM). The entire Real Madrid squad and staff were in attendance to celebrate the moment […]
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Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Valencia on Saturday. He was asked about the whole Vinicius Jr situation, which, to Alonso, was resolved. He said: “We had a meeting with everyone on Wednesday, and Vinicius was impeccable. He spoke sincerely, from the heart, and was very good. For me, […]
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Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong will miss next Tuesday’s Champions League match between the Reds and Real Madrid with a hamstring injury which will keep him out for the next six weeks. The right-back spot is a weakness for both teams, but former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will be expected to at least play some minutes […]
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Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. BOBBY-Kun Aguero I see Endrick becoming […]
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Former PSG midfielder and Kylian Mbappé’s ex-teammate Marco Verratti set him apart from every other footballer in the world during a recent interview. Mbappé has been on fire for Real Madrid and France this season, with 19 goals in 16 games for club and country already. Verratti complimented the player’s improvements this season and his […]
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Vinicius Junior’s comment — “I’m going to leave this team” — as he walked off during El Clasico on Sunday wasn’t just frustration in the moment. It echoed a growing unease that began months ago. While various reports have never suggested he has formally asked to leave the club, the feeling of disconnect between Vini […]
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In an interview with Flashcore, former PSG midfielder Marco Verratti offered insight into Kylian Mbappé’s mentality and drive. Now playing for Al-Duhail in Qatar, Verratti described his former teammate as someone fueled by ambition and consistency. “Kylian is always prepared; he wants to be the best in the world,” Verratti said. The Italian midfielder compared […]
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Real Madrid is preparing to pursue legal action against UEFA for an estimated €4.5 billion (£3.9bn; $5.2bn) in damages, according to AS and The Financial Times. The club claims this figure reflects revenue lost after the collapse of the European Super League project. Sources close to A22 — the firm responsible for the Super League […]
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On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones! Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We […]
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Real Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu will transform into a festive wonderland this Christmas, opening its doors from December 24th to December 31st to host a family-friendly experience filled with dazzling lights, live music, and spectacular shows, according to a report by MARCA. The initiative represents a creative way for the club to generate additional revenue […]
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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has decided to change the club’s travel routine and will not complete the pre-match training session at Anfield next Monday, according to a report from MARCA. Instead, Real Madrid will train at Valdebebas on Monday morning and then travel to Liverpool for the pre-match press conference, as UEFA requires away […]
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Over the first quarter-century of the new millennium, we’ve seen quite a few dynasties emerge in European football. Bayern Munich has established a chokehold over German football, Juventus won an unprecedented nine straight Scudetto titles before subsiding at the start of the 2020s, whilst Manchester City has made history by winning four straight Premier League […]
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Real Madrid have announced that Kylian Mbappé will officially receive the 2024–2025 Golden Boot in a special ceremony held on Friday, October 31, at 1:30 p.m. in the presidential box of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The event will be broadcast live on Real Madrid TV. The ceremony will feature a distinguished lineup of attendees, including […]
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Marco Verratti has opened up about Paris Saint-Germain’s long-awaited Champions League victory and Kylian Mbappé’s impact at both PSG and Real Madrid, in an interview with Marca. The Italian midfielder—now playing in Qatar after more than a decade in Paris—offered a thoughtful perspective on how narratives around Mbappé’s departure have been oversimplified. “PSG won the […]
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Xabi Alonso continues to leave his mark on Real Madrid’s identity—on and off the pitch. Since taking charge last summer, the Basque tactician has introduced a series of modern and disciplined changes at Valdebebas, shaping a new era of precision and professionalism. From stricter daily routines to the use of drones to monitor training sessions, […]
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