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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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Arbeloa is on a tear. Absences of Kylian Mbappe and Bellingham have allowed Real […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
At a promotional event with the Spanish National Team, Dean Huijsen spoke candidly about his pride in representing Spain, his recent performances, and the scrutiny that comes with playing at the highest level. The young defender began by emphasizing what the national team call-up means to him, while also acknowledging a dip in form earlier […]
Real Madrid’s medical staff made a colossal mistake when they examined Kylian Mbappé‘s knee injury and actually scanned his uninjured right knee instead of the left one, according to a report from RMC later confirmed by Cadena COPE’s Miguel Ángel Díaz. There has been plenty of controversy around Mbappé’s knee injury, with the French star […]
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé talked to the press during this FIFA break and shared some quotes about his recent knee injury. “The knee is fine, much better. It’s going pretty well, although I know there’s been quite a bit of speculation about it and lies have been told. It’s the life of a high-level […]
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Sara Poraria of Sporty TV to discuss: – Real Madrid’s chances of winning the Champions League – Are they among the elite this season? – What happens now that Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are back? – Can Vinicius and […]
Real Madrid’s recent run of form continues to draw praise across Spanish radio, with Onda Cero’s Radio Estadio Noche program highlighting both the team’s competitiveness and the emergence of new leaders in the absence of key players. Ortego pointed to the overall structure and mentality of the team under Álvaro Arbeloa. “This Arbeloa Madrid is […]
Real Madrid are set to appeal Fede Valverde’s red card during Sunday’s Madrid Derby against Atlético de Madrid. Valverde tackled Álex Baena and the club believes it should have been a standard yellow card and that referee Munuera Montero sent the Uruguayan midfielder off because of his previous history with the Atlético player. The rift […]
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Atlético de Madrid in the Derby. 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 […]
Dean Huijsen delivered another complete performance in Real Madrid’s 3-2 derby win over Atletico Madrid. On a night where Madrid needed composure, structure, and reliability at the back, Huijsen stepped up. His performance — marked by near-flawless distribution and a string of crucial clearances — reflected a player growing into both his role and the […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid Andriy Lunin: 7His distribution needed to be better, and he nearly gifted Atletico a goal with one poor giveaway. Still, he made five saves and could do little about either of the two goals conceded. Dani Carvajal: 6He struggled defensively against Lookman at times, though he did provide […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Bernabeu after Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid 3 – 2. Discussed: The performances of Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, Dean Huijsen and much more, including the the performances of the past four games, Andriy Lunin, […]
Real Madrid emerged the victors after a pulsating 3-2 win over city rivals Atlético Madrid in the Derbi Madrileño at the Bernabéu on Sunday night. Ademola Lookman put the visitors ahead before Vinícius Júnior scored a penalty to equalise early in the second half, with Fede Valverde then pouncing to score a second only minutes […]
Speaking after a thrilling 3-2 win over Atlético Madrid in La Liga at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was full of praise for goalscorer Vinícius Júnior as he said: “Another brilliant performance. Another display of talent, of courage, of fearlessness. Of making mistakes and trying again. As I always say, we’re incredibly lucky […]
Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético Madrid (Vinícius Júnior x2 & Valverde). An all-action derby victory… This is my immediate reaction to memorable showdown. Coming up: Player ratings, interviews and a derby podcast. Fresh off of the elation from the Manchester City tie, Atlético Madrid would be a hurdle just as mighty on paper. Every point matters in a La […]
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. Los Blancos need the three points to keep the race for the 2025-26 Liga title competitive, as Barcelona got the win at home against Rayo Vallecano. STARTING LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran, […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Sunday’s match against Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Lunin, Sergio Maestre and Fran González.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Diego Aguado.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Manuel Ángel and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. HOW […]
Real Madrid host Atlético de Madrid in what’s almost certainly going to be the last Madrid Derby of the season (both teams could potentially meet in the Champions League Final) and a decisive one, given that Los Blancos need the three points to stay alive in the race for La Liga title. Mbappé will likely […]
The Spanish Football Federation have appointed José Luis Munuera Montero as the man in charge of Sunday’s Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid in La Liga, a decisive game where Los Blancos will need the three points in order to keep competing for the title. This will be Munuera Montero’s second Madrid […]
Real Madrid host Atlético de Madrid in what’s expected to be the last Madrid Derby of the season. Mbappé will likely return to the starting lineup while Bellingham could come off the bench and play his first minutes since recovering from the serious hamstring injury he suffered in January. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Trent […]
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. Gameday!! Huge clash in the context […]
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and Jeremy Beren discuss: – What has changed for Atletico from the beginning of their season?– Atletico’s crazy fixtures in April– Key matchups in the Derby: Vini vs. Molina on the left wing– Will Julian Alvarez leave Atletico or remain the face of the […]
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was asked about his feelings ahead of his first Madrid Derby against Atlético on Sunday, and about Diego Simeone’s claim that his team are “the people’s team”. Arbeloa replied, “well, well… I think it’s great. I focus on my own team. And it’s a privilege to face managers like Diego […]