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Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Discouraging loss at Anfield (1-0)
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete talks about Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss against Liverpool in the Champions League. 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 […]
Player Ratings: Liverpool 1 – 0 Real Madrid
Player Ratings: Liverpool 1 – 0 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois: 9Should a player receive such a high grade in a loss? This is the rare exception. Courtois was divine in goal, producing a string of impossible saves that prevented the scoreline from turning ugly. Without him, this could’ve been a humiliation. Fede Valverde: 7One of […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Liverpool 1 – 0 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, Champions League 2025 – 2026
TORONTO EVENT: SIGN UP HERE. On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Leah Revelle 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, […]
Xabi Alonso: “We lacked a bit of attacking threat in the final third”
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their 1-0 loss to Liverpool on Tuesday night. He was asked for his opinion on Real Madrid’s lack of intensity, to which he said: “We didn’t have that feeling. The match was demanding, with a high tempo. Perhaps we lacked a bit of attacking threat […]
Three questions and three answers from Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid crashed to their first defeat of the Champions League campaign in 2025/26 as they lost 1-0 to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night. The winning goal came courtesy of an Alexis MacAllister header in the second half as Los Blancos were limited to few chances and failed to breakdown the Premier League champions, […]
Immediate Reaction: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid. Defeat at Anfield… Here is my reaction to the clash. Don’t miss: Player ratings, interviews and a post game podcast. Games don’t come much bigger than this. An away trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League. Trent Alexander-Arnold would not receive his dream start, with Fede Valverde continuing to […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Liverpool vs Real Madrid, 2025 Champions League
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Liverpool in the Champions League. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Camavinga, Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé. Liverpool predicted XI: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike. Real Madrid will need to perform at […]
DISCUSSION: Should Fede Valverde Play On The Right Wing?
On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, specifically the day after Real Madrid’s win over Juventus, Kiyan Sobhani discussed many topics, including how dominant Fede Valverde was from the right-back position. The full episode can be found here. But we always knew that Valverde’s role at right-back was temporary, and he’ll only play there if […]
Drawing Board: Jelly Of The Carreras Bazooka
Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for […]
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Mural Vandalized Ahead of Liverpool–Real Madrid Clash
A mural honoring Trent Alexander-Arnold — once a proud symbol of Liverpool’s local spirit — was found vandalized this morning, just hours before his emotional return to Anfield as a Real Madrid player. The artwork, which bore the words “I’m just an ordinary lad from Liverpool who’s achieved his dream,” had stood as a tribute […]
Virgil van Dijk: “These are the nights you live for as a footballer”
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on his teammates and supporters to rise to the occasion ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid at Anfield tonight. Speaking to the club’s official website, the Dutch defender emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and feeding off the famous Anfield atmosphere on a massive European […]
Roberto Firmino: “I’m a fan of Vinícius — I love him as a footballer”
Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has spoken glowingly about Vinícius Jr. in an interview with Marca, praising both the Real Madrid star’s footballing ability and his character off the pitch. When asked to choose between Liverpool’s Luis Díaz and Vinícius Jr., Firmino didn’t hesitate: “It’s very difficult to choose so simply (between Luis Díaz and […]
Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2025 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online
Real Madrid visit Anfield to face Liverpool and both teams seem to be heading in opposite directions. While Los Blancos have gained momentum and are looking like a serious contender for all trophies, Liverpool have struggled. Still, conquering Anfield is never easy for an away team, so Real Madrid will need to play with a […]
Liverpool vs Real Madrid, 2025 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Anfield in what’s likely going to be the toughest away game left on the team’s Champions League Group Stage schedule. Los Blancos will be without Franco Mastantuono and Xabi Alonso will probably lean on Eduardo Camavinga to replace him. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Camavinga, Güler, […]
OPEN THREAD | November 4, 2025
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!! Anfield Awaits. Nice touch by […]
Real Madrid’s Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota at Anfield
On the eve of their Champions League clash with Liverpool, Real Madrid took time to honor the memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Jota in a moving tribute outside Anfield. The ceremony brought together figures from both clubs and highlighted the unity between them in moments of loss. Representing Real Madrid were manager […]
Ancelotti: “I Told Vinicius He Made a Mistake — The Matter Is Resolved”
Carlo Ancelotti, speaking at a press conference to announce Brazil’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Tunisia and Senegal, addressed the recent controversy surrounding Vinícius Jr. and his reaction to being substituted during the Clásico. The Brazilian forward had shown visible frustration toward Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso after being taken off. Ancelotti was quick […]
A Brief History of Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Xabi Alonso labelled the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool match as a European classic in his pre-game press conference on Monday. This is his second visit to Anfield in two years. Almost exactly a year ago, his Leverkusen side was dismantled by Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Things have changed for Slot and Liverpool this season. For Xabi […]
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Real Madrid 5 Points Clean Of Barca Before A Trip To Anfield
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Liverpool vs Real Madrid PREVIEW, Champions League 2025 – 2026
TORONTO EVENT: CLICK HERE. AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Josh Sexton discuss: 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 for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would […]
Xabi Alonso: “I try to distance myself from the emotion at every ground I return to”
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media a day before their game against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. He was asked about his emotions going into the game at Anfield, a ground where he spent five years of his footballing career, to which he said: “I try not to let my emotions cloud […]
Huijsen: “I fit well with Xabi’s ideas and the club’s plans”
Dean Huijsen spoke to the media alongside Xabi Alonso a day before Real Madrid’s match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. He was asked about how his fit has worked out at his new club, to which he said: “Real Madrid is a dream. For me and for everyone, they are the best team and […]
Castilla After Ten Games
Ten league games have passed. Twelve in all if you include the cup. After a summer of overhaul and anticipation, we finally have something tangible to assess. Castilla under Álvaro Arbeloa is starting to take shape after a chaotic start, so let’s dive into the first ten games and analyse how this sets the team […]
OPEN THREAD | NOV 3RD, 2025
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho MASTAN Mastan’s time on the pitch […]
What We Learned: Key Takeaways from Real Madrid’s 4-0 Win Over Valencia
Fede Valverde Is an Exceptional Right-Back Yes, we knew this already — but against Valencia, Fede Valverde once again showed his best version from right-back. I’m as excited as anyone to see what Trent Alexander-Arnold can bring to Real Madrid, but Valverde at right-back still feels like the perfect role to maximize his attributes. He […]
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