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Kylian Mbappe: “I have to work to be better than Vini, Mastantuono, and Gonzalo”
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe spoke in the mixed zone after his team’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday. He did not start the game, and was asked after some of his comments whether he has had any problems with coach Alvaro Arbeloa, to which he said: “”No, none. I’m not going to have […]
Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Oviedo
Real Madrid 2-0 Real Oviedo (Gonzalo & Bellingham). Almost done… This is my immediate reaction. Coming up: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast with myself and Mehedi. Three games to go, with Real Oviedo at home the easiest of the bunch. Gonzalo García continued to start, joined by Brahim Díaz, Franco Mastantuono and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Six Castilla […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Oviedo, 2026 La Liga
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Oviedo in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Alaba, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Brahim; Mastantuono, Gonzalo and Vinicius. Oviedo starting XI (TBC): Aarón Escandell; Nacho Vidal, Bailly, Costas, Rahim; Colombatto, Fonseca; Ilyas Chaira, Reina, Thiago Fernández; Fede Viñas. HOW […]
Real Madrid Foundation renews partnership aimed at preventing alcohol consumption among minors
The Real Madrid Foundation and the Alcohol and Society Foundation have officially renewed their collaboration agreement, continuing a partnership that began in 2021 with the goal of preventing alcohol consumption among minors through education, awareness, and sport. The renewal ceremony took place this morning and featured Real Madrid’s Director of Institutional Relations, Emilio Butragueño, alongside […]
Real Madrid regains control of the Bernabéu Sky Bar after court-approved agreement
Real Madrid has officially regained possession of the Santiago Bernabéu’s exclusive Sky Bar following a court-approved agreement between the club and the bankruptcy administration of Anastia Gourmet Hostelería SL, the company previously responsible for operating the venue. The club confirmed the development in an official statement, announcing that the Commercial Court overseeing Anastia Gourmet’s bankruptcy […]
THE ALMIGHTY SHIFT | OPEN THREAD: MAY 14, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho THIS STORM? Maybe it’s the storm before the calm or the storm that needs to be calmed. I think every issue we’ve had with our club has peaked, because our oga at the top has come out […]
Real Madrid’s 2026 Presidential Election Is Official — And Florentino Pérez Already Looms Large
Real Madrid’s presidential election process is officially underway, and while Florentino Pérez remains the overwhelming favorite to continue leading the club, the coming days could still produce intrigue, political maneuvering, and perhaps even a challenger. The club formally announced the election process on Thursday, laying out a detailed calendar that will determine whether Pérez cruises […]
Real Madrid announce squad for LaLiga match against Oviedo
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Thursday’s match against Oviedo in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Fran González, and Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Joan Martínez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Thiago, and Palacios.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, Mastantuono, and Yáñez. Mbappé returns to the squad and is likely […]
Real Madrid vs Oviedo 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid host Oviedo in what will be the first home game since the team officially lost any chance of conquering the 2025-26 LaLiga title. Oviedo are also officially relegated by now, so this game will be almost meaningless apart from the Bernabéu’s reaction and potential whistles to the squad. PREDICTED LINEUPS Real Madrid predicted […]
Real Madrid vs Oviedo, 2026 LaLiga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid host Oviedo in a completely meaningless game for both sides. Oviedo are officially relegated and Real Madrid have nothing to play for, so it’s all about staying healthy for both sides. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappé and Vinicius. Oviedo predicted XI: Aarón Escandell; […]
The Fall Of Real Madrid’s Dominoes Out-Of-Possession
El Clásico was a microcosm of Real Madrid’s season. Los Blancos had one mission to fulfill, which was to delay their archrivals’ league win celebrations. However, from the get-go, it was glaringly obvious that Real Madrid’s players lacked enthusiasm, urgency, and fighting spirit. That was mirrored in the way Alvaro Arbeloa’s side pressed high and […]
Enrique Riquelme’s open letter to Florentino Pérez: “I humbly believe that Madridismo deserves time, serenity, and reflection”
Potential Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme wrote an open letter to current president Florentino Pérez on Wednesday, calling for more time before elections are held. The Spanish-born businessman is currently in Mexico and outlined his motives and beliefs in a letter calling for dialogue between the two camps, as Riquelme increasingly appears to be […]
Florentino Pérez: “I’ve won more European Cups than Barcelona has in its entire history”
After calling elections in a heated press conference on Tuesday, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez gave his first interview of a re-election campaign to Josep Pedrerol of El Chiringuito on Wednesday evening. Florentino on the reaction to his press conference “I’m a little surprised by the situation. There’s been media criticism that doesn’t reflect reality. […]
Real Madrid Receive Injury Boosts Ahead Of Oviedo Clash
Real Madrid completed their final training session on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s La Liga meeting with Oviedo at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Álvaro Arbeloa receiving a pair of timely boosts before the match. The session at Valdebebas largely focused on tactical preparation and sharpness work as Madrid looked to finalize preparations for the Round 36 […]
Rafael Nadal Rules Himself Out Of Real Madrid Presidential Race Amid Election Buzz
Rafael Nadal has publicly distanced himself from the upcoming Real Madrid presidential elections after speculation in Spain linked the tennis legend to potential candidacies. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, widely known for his lifelong support of Real Madrid, took to social media to shut down the rumors before they could gain further traction. His statement […]
OFFICIAL: The court rules in favor of Real Madrid in the case of concerts at the Bernabéu
Real Madrid have published a statement regarding the concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid C. F. announces that the Third Section of the Provincial Court of Madrid has issued a ruling, notified today, which fully upholds the appeals filed by José Ángel Sánchez Periáñez and Real Madrid Estadio S. L., to which the Public […]
Who is possible Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme?
When Florentino Pérez stood before the press on Tuesday to announce a snap election, he was careful not to say the name. He did not need to. “That man who talks with the electricity companies and has a Mexican accent, let him stand,” Pérez told reporters. “They say this is a dictatorship. Let him do […]
Alvaro Arbeloa: “if Real Madrid have one strength, it’s their members
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa appeared before the media to talk about the game against Real Oviedo on Thursday night. He was asked about Florentino Perez’s press conference from Tuesday, to which he said: “I’m not here to comment on the president’s press conference. Every Madrid fan agrees that we must defend the interests […]
LaLiga reports insults from Barcelona fans toward Vinicius Jr. after Clásico; CTA backs no-penalty decision on Bellingham incident
The fallout from the latest Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid continues, with both crowd behavior and refereeing decisions now under official review by Spanish football authorities. LaLiga included insults directed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. by Barcelona supporters in its weekly report submitted to both the Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Federation […]
Sneijder: “Real Madrid need to hire Mourinho”
Former Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder has weighed in on two of the biggest talking points surrounding the club right now: the coaching situation and the criticism directed at Kylian Mbappé. Speaking in an interview with HardRock Bet, Sneijder strongly endorsed José Mourinho as the ideal candidate to manage Real Madrid again, while also criticizing […]
Two Fierce Presidential Elections From the Past
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez called for fresh elections on Tuesday in a press conference that had elements of surrealism. It is almost certain that Florentino and his board will remain unopposed and continue in their roles. However, there were times when the Real Madrid presidential race was a fierce, edge-of-the-seat event. It was February […]
The ultimate guide to presidential elections at Real Madrid
With Florentino Pérez calling a snap election on Tuesday evening, only days after a second consecutive trophyless season was confirmed, the mechanics of how Real Madrid chooses its president are suddenly very much in the spotlight. Here is everything you need to know. Who actually owns Real Madrid? Not a billionaire, not a consortium, not […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Reaction To Florentino Perez’s Historically Bizarre Press Conference
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete react, live in real time, to a very bizarre, emergency press conference held by Florentino Perez, where he came out guns blazing, argued with journalists, and kept taking question well after the scheduled end time. Did you enjoy this podcast? […]
Florentino Pérez: “They’ll have to shoot me to get me out”
In a bizarre emergency press conference, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced elections as he said, “I’m sorry to say that I’m not going to resign. We’re going to call for elections, and I and this board of directors will be running in them. I’ve been working since 2000 to ensure that the members are […]
The Fall-Off | May 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. Who will survive at the Bernabeu? There has been a dramatic turn of events […]
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