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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa addressed the media following his team’s statement 6-1 win over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night as he said, “I’m very happy for my players because we need a committed team, and I’m very happy for Vinícius because he deserves the fans’ affection and I think […]
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Real Madrid 6-1 AS Monaco (Mbappé x2, Mastantuono, OG & Vinícius Júnior). Two wins in two for Álvaro Arbeloa… Here is my take on the action. More for you: Player ratings, press conferences and a live podcast. Real Madrid managed to secure a first win for Álvaro Arbeloa against Levante on the weekend, despite the poor performance – […]
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Real Madrid turned their recent fortunes on their head with a thumping 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring on just five minutes before doubling it in the first half-hour. In the second period, Franco Mastantuono, Vinícius Júnior and […]
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Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Monaco in the Champions League. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Camavinga; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Güler; Mastantuono, Mbappé and Vinicius. Monaco starting XI (TBC): Khon; Vanderson, Dier, Kehrer, Caio; Zakaria, Teze, Akliouche, Ansu Fati; Golovin and Balogun. HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS […]
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially opened a disciplinary investigation following a report filed by the referee’s delegate after Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey round-of-16 match against Albacete. The case stems from an incident in the closing moments of the game, when a banana peel was thrown in the direction of Vinícius Jr. […]
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Morocco’s Prime Minister, Aziz Ajanuch, has publicly expressed his support for Brahim Díaz following the forward’s missed penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final, emphasizing the player’s impact, commitment, and place in the hearts of the Moroccan people. Speaking after the tournament, Ajanuch addressed Díaz directly, acknowledging how deeply affected the player was by […]
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Luis Enrique came to the defense of Brahim Díaz on Tuesday after being asked about the forward’s missed penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final, offering perspective on the scrutiny players face in decisive moments. Speaking at a press conference, the Paris Saint-Germain coach urged restraint in the criticism directed toward Díaz, stressing that […]
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Real Madrid host Monaco in what should be a somewhat manageable game for Los Blancos. While Monaco are still fighting to clinch their presence in the next round of the competition, they’re far from being a true contender for the title, so Arbeloa’s men will be expected to take care of business and continue their […]
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First Champions League game of the Arbeloa-era and the Spanish coach is expected to start both Arda Güler and Franco Mastantuono, given that Rodrygo hasn’t recovered from the muscle injury he suffered during the Spanish Supercup Final against Barcelona. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Güler; Mastantuono, Mbappé and […]
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UCL Time Today, it’s Monaco for UCL at home. We need to go for the win. At the moment, we are sitting at the 7th position, with the same amount of points (12) of Atleti , which is the 8th. Moreover, Arbeloa started with a embarrassing loss to Albacete. If he doesn’t win today, things […]
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Jorge Valdano addressed the reaction of the Bernabeu crowd following the Levante game to Movistar+. The Argentine admitted he was surprised by the nature of the booing and how clearly it was directed. “Very surprised. The crowd didn’t share the decision about Xabi,” Valdano said, referring to the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. Rather than a […]
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When the joint history of Real Madrid and their next opponent in the UEFA Champions League, AS Monaco, is discussed, the big names like Kylian Mbappé, Fernando Morientes, James Rodriguez, and Aurelien Tchouameni come to mind. The two clubs have shared 12 players over the years. Some of those names may not appear in memory […]
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AS Monaco head coach Sébastien Pocognoli and defender Thilo Kehrer addressed the media on Tuesday ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League fixture against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, emphasizing belief in their playing identity and the need for collective discipline. Speaking in his pre-game press conference, Pocognoli made it clear that Monaco’s focus is primarily […]
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Brahim Díaz has broken his silence following his missed penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, posting an emotional message on social media in the aftermath of Morocco’s defeat. The Real Madrid attacker, who committed to representing Morocco internationally, took full responsibility for the miss and apologized directly to supporters, describing the […]
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Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s match against Monaco in the Champions League. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Fran García and Huijsen.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, Pol Fortuny and Mesonero.Attackers: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo and Mastantuono. Rodrygo isn’t ready to play just […]
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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to journalists at Valdebebas on Monday afternoon ahead of his UEFA Champions League debut as a coach against AS Monaco. Asked whether he would ever consider taking off Vinícius to protect him from boos and whistles from fans, he replied that: “Take him off? I don’t know if that’s […]
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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé spoke to the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League tie against his former club AS Monaco, addressing in part the protests from fans at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, as he said, “of course, it’s not Vini’s fault. It’s the fault of the whole team. That’s the only […]
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UEFA have appointed Norwegian referee Espen Eskas as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Monaco in the Champions League. Per Realmadrid.com Espen Eskås will referee the Champions League matchday seven fixture between Real Madrid and Monaco, to be played at the Bernabéu (Tuesday, 9 pm CET). The Norwegian will referee a match involving our team in the […]
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In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win over Levante in La Liga. 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, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means […]
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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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Just one point. Finally, some good news — Barcelona lost to Real Sociedad. […]
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Over the past decade, Real Madrid have been able to reestablish themselves as the most successful club in world football, and they’ve done so thanks in large part to a proliferation of midfield talent. Back when they ended a 12-year drought for their much-coveted La Décima title, Los Blancos boasted a midfield core of Luka […]
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Mesón Txistu (pronounced, meh-zan CHEE-stoo) is a Basque-inspired restaurant and Real Madrid hangout of legends, past and present. On any given night you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with both sporting and pop-culture icons. Opening its doors in 1972, the restaurant’s see-and-be-seen scene has become Madrid lore. It has become an institution revered for delectable kitchen […]
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José Mourinho has poured cold water on speculation linking him with a potential return to Real Madrid, responding with his trademark irony when questioned by Portuguese media on Monday. Asked directly about the possibility of returning to the Spanish giants, the former Madrid coach dismissed the rumors without addressing them head-on. “Don’t rely on me […]
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Real Madrid were back on the training ground on Sunday, beginning preparations for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Monaco following Saturday’s win over Levante at the Santiago Bernabéu. Antonio Rüdiger and Rodrygo both worked away from the main group during the session, putting their availability for Tuesday night’s match in doubt. The pair’s condition […]
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