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Mbappé and Camavinga feature as France beat Colombia

France extended their winning streak to four in a row as they saw off Colombia on Sunday night, securing a 3-1 win in their second game of the March international window. Taking place at the Northwest Stadium in Maryland, United States, the Commanders’ stadium was packed out close to its 90,000 capacity. The first Real […]

Real Madrid can buy Victor Muñoz back for €8 million -report

Real Madrid product Víctor Muñoz made his debut with the Spanish national team against Serbia last night and managed to score Spain’s third goal. Muñoz has been performing at a high level for Osasuna all season long, earning his presence in Spain’s squad list. While he keeps raising his value in the market, Real Madrid […]

Valverde: “I never imagined scoring a hat-trick against City”

Real Madrid star Fede Valverde talked to the press during Uruguay’s training camp and explained his feelings about his current form, which he kept going by scoring Uruguay’s only goal against England at Wembley last night. “I’m enjoying a lot the moments like the ones I lived recently, scoring a hat-trick in a game that […]

Nico Paz Scored, Mastantuono Played 45 Minutes in Argentina’s 2-1 Win Over Mauritania

Argentina defeated Mauritania, ranked 115th in the rankings, by 2-1 at La Bombonera, thanks to goals from Nico Paz and Enzo Fernandez in the first half. World and South American Champions Argentina were supposed to play European Champions Spain this Friday in the Finalissima, but that game never happened. After a week-long tussle between CONMEBOL, […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Champions League Bracket Predictions

AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle give their Champions League predictions: 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, artwork, and of […]

Víctor Muñoz scores on Spain debut with Huijsen rested as Serbia beaten

Spain secured a routine 3-0 victory over Serbia at the Estadio de la Cerámica, home to Villarreal, on Friday night courtesy of a brace from Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal and debutant Víctor Muñoz. Dean Huijsen was the only current Real Madrid player in the squad but did not get any minutes off the bench, instead […]

Managing Madrid Podcast: Should Real Madrid Sign Rodri? What’s The Truth About Mbappe’s Knee?

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, […]

“There’s a chance Nico Paz stays,” says Como sporting director

It seems like a given that Real Madrid will trigger their option to buy Nico Paz back from Como this upcoming summer, but Carlalberto Ludi, sporting director for the Italian club, believes there’s still a chance the Argentinian midfielder decides to stay with them. “Nico Paz is happy here; our potential presence in European competitions […]

Uruguay teammates praise Fede Valverde

Real Madrid star Fede Valverde is playing the best football of his career and his teammates in the Uruguayan National Team praised him ahead of their match against England, which will be played at Wembley this Friday. “Fede sets the bar very high for us Uruguayans. It is not normal what he is doing and […]

Mbappé Shines in France’s 2-1 Victory over Brazil

France defeated Brazil 2-1 in their international friendly at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with Kylian Mbappé once again proving to be the difference-maker for Les Bleus. Despite playing through an on-and-off knee injury, the France captain was the standout performer and the man who broke the deadlock. On the 32nd minute, Mbappé latched onto […]

Mbappé starts first game in a month and scores as France beat Brazil

After days of media speculation over exactly which knee Real Madrid’s medical team examined, Kylian Mbappé let his feet do the talking as he started his first game since February 21st as 10-man France beat Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil 2-1 in Boston on Thursday. Coach Didier Deschamps passed up the opportunity to test the depth of […]

WATCH: Arda Güler’s Genius Assist Vs Romania

Arda Güler delivered a commanding performance as Turkey secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Romania in their FIFA World Cup qualifying semifinal, dictating the rhythm of the match from start to finish. Operating as the team’s creative hub, Güler was central to Turkey’s control, helping them dominate possession (64%) and nearly double Romania’s shot count. […]

The Adaptables|26 March 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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 The typical Real Madrid story. Real Madrid always finds a way. I am still […]

Spain U-19: Thiago Pitarch Dominant Vs Slovenia in 4-0 Victory

Spain’s U-19 side began their Elite Round qualification campaign for the European Championship in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside Slovenia with a commanding 4-0 victory in a performance defined by control, structure, and standout contributions from Real Madrid prospects. La Roja took the lead through Daniel Yáñez, who confidently converted from the penalty spot after earning […]

Rodri Opens Door to Real Madrid Move

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sparked significant transfer speculation after openly discussing the possibility of playing for Real Madrid and returning to La Liga, in a revealing interview with Onda Cero. The Spanish international did not shy away from addressing links to Madrid, making it clear that a move—despite his Atlético Madrid past—would not be […]

Mbappé denies reports of Real Madrid examining uninjured knee

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé talked to the press during France’s training camp and denied the reports about the club erroneously evaluating his uninjured knee during the winter. “The information that Real Madrid examined the wrong knee is not true. We’ve always had clear communication with Real Madrid. Maybe I have some indirect responsibility, because […]

Karanka praises Pitarch’s “commitment” to Spain

Thiago Pitarch’s breakout at Real Madrid is now being recognized at international level, with Spain’s Director of Development Aitor Karanka highlighting the midfielder’s decision to represent the national team. Speaking at an event in Las Rozas, Karanka pointed to Pitarch as an example of commitment, particularly given the option to represent Morocco. “Thiago is an […]

Valverde suspended for one game

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde will serve a one-game suspension after the red card he saw during the team’s win against Atlético de Madrid in the Derby. Real Madrid appealed the red card but it didn’t go through and the Spanish Football Federation suspended the midfielder for just one game, meaning that Valverde will miss […]

Four-Four-Two | 25 March 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d 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 Arbeloa is on a tear. Absences of Kylian Mbappe and Bellingham have allowed Real […]

Real Madrid target Schlotterbeck set to sign extension with Dortmund -report

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck is about to sign a contract extension with his current club, one which will keep him in the club for five more years and give him a significant salary raise. Schlotterbeck’s current deal with Dortmund expires in the summer of 2027 and that’s the main reason why Real Madrid were […]

Antonio Rüdiger Explains The Psychology Of Getting In A Striker’s Head

Antonio Rüdiger has opened up about his physical struggles, mentality, and approach to defending in a candid interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, offering insight into a challenging period in his career and his return to full fitness. The Real Madrid defender revealed that he had been dealing with ongoing physical issues for much of the […]

CTA backs Valverde red card decision after Real Madrid–Atlético controversy

The fallout from Real Madrid’s derby clash with Atlético Madrid continues, with the Spanish refereeing authorities stepping in to defend the game’s most debated moment: the red card shown to Federico Valverde for a foul on Alex Baena. The incident, reviewed extensively, has now been formally upheld by Spain’s Technical Committee of Referees (CTA), who […]