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OFFICIAL: Florentino Pérez requests emergency press conference today
Real Madrid have announced that president Florentino Pérez will talk to the press later today in an emergency press conference. El Real Madrid C. F. comunica que esta tarde, a las 18:00 h, nuestro presidente, Florentino Pérez, comparecerá en la sala de prensa de la Ciudad Real Madrid tras la celebración de la Junta Directiva […]
OFFICIAL: Ferland Mendy has surgery, will be out around five months
Real Madrid have published a medical report on Ferland Mendy, who had surgery to repair his hamstring injury and will be out around five months. Our player Ferland Mendy has successfully undergone surgery today for a rectus femoris injury in his right leg, under the supervision of the Real Madrid Medical Services. Mendy will begin […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: A Reflection On Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid
AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP in NYC! On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also […]
Mourinho has two requests to sign for Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid and José Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes are in advanced talks and the Portuguese legend is set to return to the Spanish capital, according to reports from Ben Jacobs, The Athletic and several Spanish outlets. Still, Mourinho has two requests to make sure that he can succeed in his return to Real Madrid, according […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Time for changes (@Barcelona, 2-0)
In this members-only episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid officially losing the 2025-26 LaLiga title after the 2-0 defeat to Barça in El Clásico. 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, […]
Player Ratings: Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid
Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid Player Ratings Thibaut Courtois: 8. Made five saves, and if not for him, Real Madrid would’ve lost by more than two goals. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 6. He made four key passes and whipped in dangerous set-pieces. Recovered well defensively after being beaten by Fermín López initially. Raúl Asencio: 4. Made […]
How Barcelona Dominated An Indifferent Real Madrid
It is finally over. Real Madrid can no longer claim to fight until it’s mathematically possible to win the league. This was a fight lost long before the El Clasico this Sunday at the Camp Nou. But Barcelona had the perfect evening planned – claiming it right in front of a Real Madrid side that […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026
NYC podcast RSVP On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, Sam Sharpe, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into […]
As You Were | May 11th, 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. Real Madrid lined-up in a rather predictable fashion given the absence of players such […]
Álvaro Arbeloa: “We understand the frustration and disappointment with this season”
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after the final whistle of a painful 2-0 Clásico defeat to Barcelona which saw the Catalans seal the La Liga title. “There isn’t much we can say; we understand the frustration and disappointment with this season,” he said when asked for a message for fans. “We […]
Immediate Reaction: Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid
Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid. The lowest of lows… This is the immediate reaction. Next: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. After the events of the last week, the last thing that any Real Madrid fan wanted was to play Barcelona – in a game where a result for them would secure the La Liga title. A […]
Three questions and three answers from Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 2-0 Clásico defeat to FC Barcelona as the Catalans secured the La Liga title in front of Los Blancos at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday evening. A disinterested looking Real Madrid were never at the races, conceding to a Marcus Rashford free-kick on nine minutes and conceding again when […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, 2026 El Clásico
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Barcelona in LaLiga. Barça have a golden opportunity to secure the title, but both teams will be missing big stars like Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal or Fede Valverde tonight. Who will win the last El Clásico of the 2025-26 season? STARTING LINEUPS Barcelona […]
Real Madrid announce squad for El Clásico against Barcelona
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona, which will be played at the Camp Nou at 21:00 CEST. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtouis, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen and David Jiménez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Thiago, Cestero and Palacios.Attackers: Vini Jr., Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. […]
BREAKING: Mbappé out against Barcelona
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has not been included on the team’s list for Sunday’s El Clásico and will miss the game. The French attacker appeared to have recovered from the injury he suffered against Betis but ultimately the coaching staff has decided not to take any risks in such a meaningless game like this […]
Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch El Clásico online
Real Madrid’s first visit to the Camp Nou in three years is one of the most inconsequential ones in the past decade. Los Blancos are 11 points behind Barça in the table so LaLiga is all but decided and Flick’s team can actually clinch the title with a win tonight. Madrid, on the other hand, […]
Barcelona vs Real Madrid, 2026 El Clásico: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Barcelona in the midst of an institutional crisis. Los Blancos are 11 points behind Barça and Flick’s team could clinch the title with a victory tonight. Barcelona predicted XI: Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Cancelo; Pedri, Gavi; Rashford, Olmo, Fermín and Lewandowski. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran […]
OPEN THREAD | May 10, 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. El-Clasico – Real Madrid return to […]
Referee named for El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid
The Spanish Football Federation have appointed referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández as the man in charge of Sunday’s El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga. Hernández Hernández will officiate his sixth Clásico, having previously refereed Barcelona’s 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in Week 35 last season. His record in these matches currently stands […]
Real Madrid Are Returning To The Camp Nou After Three Years
Real Madrid’s last visit to the Camp Nou came in 2023 – a 4-0 win in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg built on a Karim Benzema hat-trick and a standout display from Vinicius Jr. Barcelona had camped at the Montjuïc stadium during the renovations of the Camp Nou – it has been a […]
Iván Helguera Questions Real Madrid’s Decision To Appoint Álvaro Arbeloa Midseason
Former Real Madrid defender Iván Helguera has openly criticized the club’s decision to appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as first-team coach following the midseason dismissal of Xabi Alonso, arguing that the situation required a far more experienced manager. Speaking on Iker Casillas’ podcast, Helguera questioned whether Arbeloa was adequately prepared to take over a team already engulfed […]
Toni Kroos’ Comments About Ousmane Dembélé Will Resonate Deeply Inside Real Madrid
Toni Kroos has largely stayed away from the spotlight since retiring after Real Madrid’s triumphant 2023/24 campaign, but when he does speak, people inside football tend to listen carefully. The German legend has never been one to soften his opinions, and even in retirement, that has not changed. With Real Madrid spiraling toward a second […]
Hansi Flick: “Mbappe, in front of goal.. he’s the best in my opinion.”
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick spoke ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated Clásico against Real Madrid, emphasizing his team’s focus on winning the match while largely avoiding detailed commentary on the growing tensions surrounding Madrid. “We want to win at home,” Flick said. “We have a fantastic team and the fans support us. For them, it’s also […]
Real Madrid And Barcelona’s Institutional Rift Continues Ahead Of El Clásico
The relationship between Real Madrid and Barcelona continues to deteriorate at the institutional level, and this weekend’s Clásico will provide yet another reminder of the growing divide between Spain’s two biggest clubs. The traditional pre-match luncheon between the two boards of directors will once again not take place ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Spotify Camp […]
Real Madrid’s Coaching Search Intensifies As Mourinho Emerges As Leading Candidate
Real Madrid are approaching a pivotal summer, and after a season that now appears destined to end without silverware, the club’s focus has shifted fully toward rebuilding for next year. The aftermath of Madrid’s European elimination against Bayern Munich accelerated internal discussions that had already been taking place behind the scenes for weeks. The biggest […]
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