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Real Madrid confirm final preseason friendly with Schalke 04
Real Madrid have officially added one more fixture to their preseason schedule, confirming a friendly against Schalke 04 on Sunday, August 16. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. local time at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. The match will mark another opportunity for José Mourinho’s squad to build fitness and sharpen tactics ahead of the start […]
Real Madrid make first approach to Manchester City for Rodri -report
Real Madrid and Manchester City have kicked off their negotiations over the transfer of midfielder Rodri Hernández, who is expected to become a madridista before the end of the transfer window. That’s according to a report from Fabrizio Romano, who also indicates that Real Madrid are willing to spend over €50 million to secure this […]
Rüdiger, Endrick rejoin Real Madrid squad in preseason training
Real Madrid player Antonio Rüdiger and Endrick passed their preseason medicals this morning and rejoined the squad in preseason training at Valdebebas. Endrick had until Friday to report back but ultimately chose to cut his vacation short and train with the group today. José Mourinho still misses key stars like Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius […]
DAILY THREAD | JULY 29, 2026
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. First training game of the season. […]
Rüdiger open to Germany return after Klopp appointment – report
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger crashed out of the World Cup with Germany in the round of 32 in a disappointing manner. Many had assumed that was the last of Rüdiger with Germany. According to a report in Sport Bild, the 33-year-old center-back is now rethinking. As per the report, Rüdiger had told his German […]
After Real Madrid, I only wanted France: Zidane
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane was unveiled as the new France head coach on Monday. Zidane won the World Cup with France in 2998 and the Euros in 2000. He took them to the final of the World Cup again in 2006. The Former captain replaces Didier Deschamps, who left the role after 14 […]
Cesar Palacios getting closer to joining Fulham
Real Madrid Castilla graduate Cesar Palacios is getting closer to a potential transfer to Fulham, reports Matteo Moretto of MARCA. Palacios was always an option who was likely to leave Real Madrid in the summer due to his stellar performances for the academy over the season, as well as being nearly 22. He showed he […]
Rodri undergoes successful back surgery as Real Madrid links continue
Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has successfully undergone minor back surgery, with the Spain international now set to begin his recovery ahead of the new season. The Premier League club released a statement on Tuesday announcing that the procedure had gone as planned after the midfielder had been dealing with persistent discomfort. “Manchester […]
Netflix releases trailer for José Mourinho documentary ahead of August premiere
Netflix has officially released the first trailer for MOURINHO, an upcoming three-part documentary series chronicling the life and career of José Mourinho, with the series set to premiere worldwide on August 11, 2026: The documentary arrives at a fitting moment for Real Madrid supporters, with Mourinho now back at the helm of the club for […]
Dumfries: “It is an honor to play for Real Madrid and we are going to make you proud”
Denzel Dumfries has officially begun life as a Real Madrid player, taking part in his first training session at Valdebebas before sharing his initial impressions with Real Madrid TV. The Dutch international, who arrived this summer to strengthen José Mourinho’s squad, expressed his excitement about getting started after returning from his post-season break and admitted […]
Marc Cucurella honors Spain coach with World Cup tattoo after fulfilling tournament promise
Marc Cucurella has fulfilled a promise he made before the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo honoring Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente following La Roja’s triumph in North America. Spain captured its second World Cup title by defeating Argentina in the final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The victory […]
Bayern CEO shuts down Michael Olise to Real Madrid rumors: “There was never any contact”
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has emphatically rejected the latest rumors linking Michael Olise with a move to Real Madrid, insisting the Bundesliga champions have never received any contact regarding the French international and have no plans to part ways with him. Speaking at an event in Munich on Tuesday, Dreesen laughed off reports suggesting […]
Real Madrid take on Leganés for an in-house friendly
We have just reached half-time in Real Madrid’s second pre-season match against Leganés. Real Madrid took to the field with the following line-up: Lunin, Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras, Camavinga, Valverde, Güler, Mastantuono, Ciria (Castilla), García. Attendance at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano was restricted to journalists and staff, with new signing Denzel Dumfries amongst the […]
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid close 2025-26 season with highest revenue in club history
Real Madrid have published their yearly results detailing the state of the club’s budget. Here are the main highlights of it. The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C. F., meeting on July 28, 2026, has approved the annual accounts for the 2025-2026 financial year. The figures confirm the strength of the club’s economic model, […]
Dumfries: “We have a great team and an excellent manager”
Real Madrid right-back Denzel Dumfries talked to the club’s media and shared his thoughts after completing his first training session as a madridista. “After the first training session, I feel great. Following the holidays, I’m happy to start. It is an honor to be here. The facilities are incredible. Quite expansive. One could easily get […]
Dumfries passes medical, completes first training session with Real Madrid
Real Madrid signing Denzel Dumfries completed his first training session with the group today immediately after passing his medical. The club announced his signing during the World Cup, so he had to pass his medical exams before heading to Valdebebas. Dumfries will likely compete with Trent Alexander-Arnold for the starting spot on the right side […]
Nacho Fernández: “Good things are coming with Mourinho in charge”
Former Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernández talked to AS and shared his thoughts on José Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital. It’s worth noting that Nacho made his debut for the club during Mourinho’s first year at Real Madrid back in 2011. “I don’t know if in the end they’ll win titles, because in the […]
Diomande has “more than enough qualities to succeed at Real Madrid,” says Leganes CEO
Real Madrid are set to announce the signing of Red Bull Leipzig winger Yan Diomande over the next few days, and Leganés CEO Martín Ortega talked to Radio MARCA about his former player. “He made his debut at the Bernabeu when he was 18 years old and was unfazed. He has an incredible amount of […]
DAILY THREAD | JULY 28, 2026
The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. What does this season hold for […]
Cucurella bids farewell to Chelsea
World Champion Marc Cucurella bid farewell to his former club Chelsea in an emotional video on Monday. Cucurella’s transfer to Real Madrid was already finalized at the start of the World Cup. However, the left back took the moment to say goodbye to Chelsea, where he played for four seasons. “After 4 seasons together, it’s […]
Diomande joins RB Leipzig’s pre-season training
Ivorian forward Yan Diomande has joined Leipzig’s pre-season camp as expected. He returns from his post-World Cup break. Diomande participated in the mandatory fitness and performance tests on Monday. In the meantime, advance negotiations continue between Real Madrid and Leipzig over the player’s transfer to the Spanish capital. Florian Plettenberg reported late on Monday that […]
Goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis set to leave Real Madrid – report
Luis Llopis is set to leave his position as the goalkeeping coach at Real Madrid, unless there is an ’unexpected twist’, reports ESPN journalist Javier Rodríguez Pascual. Llopis has been at the club since the start of the 2021-22 season, and after four seasons in charge of the nets at the Bernabeu, the Spaniard will […]
Real Madrid Are Spending Again. Here’s What the Numbers Actually Say
Twelve months ago, we argued that the media driven doom-and-gloom around Real Madrid’s finances, like the discussion around the billion-euro stadium, the concert-noise fiasco, the supposedly suffocating transfer policy, it simply wasn’t reality. The club had built one of the sturdiest financial structures seen across any sport and had the headroom to invest whenever the […]
Mbappé posts open letter to thank French fans after World Cup fiasco
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has published a post on his social media to thank the French fans after their debacle in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals against Spain. THANK YOU. A month of exhilaration. Of overcoming challenges. Of pride in bearing France’s colors. Above all, a month of passion—the very passion that ignites […]
Victor Valdepenas close to joining Fiorentina from Real Madrid for €8M
Víctor Valdepeñas is close to joining Fiorentina from Real Madrid. According to Corriere dello Sport, the two clubs have reached an agreement worth €8 million for 50% of the defender’s rights. The structure of the deal would allow Real Madrid to retain significant control over Valdepeñas’ future while giving the 19-year-old an opportunity to continue […]
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