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Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Statement made in El Clásico! (2-1)

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete talks about Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clásico. 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 a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, […]

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Bellingham: “This win is for the fans”

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham talked to the press after the team’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clásico. Bellingham scored the game-winning goal and completed a brilliant performance to lead Real Madrid towards building a five-point lead over Barça. “It’s a very important victory for us. We’re very happy and it’s a good day. […]

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Top 10 Players: Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona

Real Madrid tightened their grip at the top of LaLiga with a 2–1 win over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu, moving five points clear after a purposeful display. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring midway through the first half following a superb through ball from Jude Bellingham, before Fermin Lopez briefly equalized for the visitors. Bellingham […]

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Vinicius Jr: “This is how El Clásico is”

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr sent a message to the fans at the Santiago Bernabeu after the win over Barcelona, talking about what transpired during the match on Sunday. He said: “A message to all Madridistas, especially those who came to the Bernabeu and supported us passionately: This is how El Clásico is, there are […]

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SEE? WE WON | OPEN THREAD – OCT 27, 2025

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. A CLASSIC 2-1 VICTORY We beat […]

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Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Barcelona

Real Madrid delivered a statement victory at the Bernabéu, overcoming Barcelona 2–1 thanks to a Jude Bellingham winner in a fiery Clásico. Xabi Alonso’s men outworked and outplayed their rivals for most of the game, asserting control from the beginning. Thibaut Courtois: 7.5Had very little to do — Barcelona only registered six tame shots on […]

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Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 2 – 1 Barcelona, Post-game Reaction

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan break down Real Madrid’s 2 – 1 win over Barcelona — directly from the Bernabeu! CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS 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 a hub […]

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Xabi Alonso: “Clásico win is not just the three points for Real Madrid”

After winning his first Clásico as Real Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after a 2-1 win, with many questions focusing on the importance of the victory. The coach said, “it’s important. You yourselves are saying it. It’s not just the three points. We know that it’s still October and it’s early, that […]

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Tchouameni: “I kind of liked that Lamine Yamal talked”

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni talked to the press right after the team’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clásico. The Frenchman praised the performance from Los Blancos. “We did what he had to do today, performed at a high level and followed our game plan. We deserved the win. It’s true that against Atlético […]

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Three questions and three answers from Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona

Real Madrid came out on top in El Clásico for the first time under Xabi Alonso as they overcame Barcelona with a 2-1 victory at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday after on, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham on the scoresheet either side of a Fermín López equaliser. The result means Real Madrid now […]

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Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona

Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona (Mbappé & Bellingham). Three huge points. Here is the Clàsico immediate reaction. Coming right up: Player ratings, press conference best bits and an El Clàsico podcast special. After waiting some time for an El Clàsico victory, there seemed to be a consensus among Madridistas that this one should end the dry spell. Real […]

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CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 2025 El Clasico

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against FC Barcelona in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé. Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny; Koundé, Eric, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine, Fermín, Ferran and Rashford. Just as expected, Dean Huijsen returns to […]

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Three keys to a Real Madrid win over Barcelona in El Clásico

Real Madrid have the opportunity to make a statement and build a five-point lead over Barcelona in LaLiga table today. Here’s what Xabi Alonso’s men need to do if they want to secure the win. 1. Defend Barcelona’s transition chances efficiently. Barça will surely try to take advantage of their speed on offense, with players […]

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 2025 El Clásico: Predicted lineups

Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first El Clásico of the season. Dean Huijsen is back with the team and so are Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Ceballos, so coach Xabi Alonso will have more options to choose from even though Fede Valverde will likely start in the right-back spot. Real Madrid predicted XI: […]

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OPEN THREAD — Remember Who You Are: 26 Oct. 2025

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. Remember Who You Are No gimmicks. No words. […]

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Castilla Make It Four in a Row at the Expense of Aviles

Álvaro Arbeloa’s Castilla were looking for their fourth consecutive win as they hosted Real Avilés at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium on Saturday evening. They achieved their goal convincingly with a 2–0 victory, thanks to a first-half brace from Loren Zúñiga. Avilés were ahead of Castilla in the Group 1 table at kick-off — a […]

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Barcelona announce squad for El Clásico against Real Madrid

FC Barcelona have published their squad list for Sunday’s El Clásico against Real Madrid —16:15 CET—. Szczesny, Kochen, Eder Aller, Balde, R. Araujo, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Kounde, Eric, Jofre, Xavi Espart, Pedri, Fermín, M. Casadó, F. De Jong, Bernal, Dro, Ferran, Lamine Yamal, Rashford, Roony and A. Fernández.Source: FCBarcelona.es Key attackers Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski […]

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Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid vs Barcelona PREVIEW

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan preview tomorrow’s Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. What’s the path to beating Barca? Lamine Yamal’s comments, Xabi Alonso’s quotes today, line-ups for both teams, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on […]

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Real Madrid announce squad for El Clásico against Barcelona

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against FC Barcelona in what’s going to be the first El Clásico of the season. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, 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, […]

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Carreras: “El Clásico is a match that every child dreams of playing in”

Real Madrid left-back Álvaro Carreras talked to the club’s official website alongside goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and the two of them previewed Sunday’s El Clásico against FC Barcelona. This will be Carreras’ first Clásico. “We’re really looking forward to it. We’re already thinking about Sunday’s match, a fantastic match, at home, with our fans. We know […]

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Referee named for El Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona

The Spanish Football Federation have appointed referee César Soto Grado as the man in charge of Sunday’s El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga —16:15 CET—. Javier Iglesias Villanueva will be the main referee taking care of VAR for this game. Soto Grado was in charge of one El Clásico before, which […]

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Bellingham: “I grew up watching El Clásico”

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham talked to the club’s website ahead of Sunday’s El Clásico against FC Barcelona. Bellingham will be expected to feature in the starting XI now that he has improved his form and conditioning after recovering from shoulder surgery. “It’s probably one of the biggest games in the world. As a child, […]

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OPEN THREAD — Remember When: 25 Oct. 2025

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. Word From Author: Disillusioned Nostalgia “Remember When…is the […]

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