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The set-pieces: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid produced four shots from set-pieces in their 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu, with three of those attempts coming in the second phase. Madrid had 14 dead balls during the match: eight goal kicks, four corners and two free kicks. They won the first contact on five of their six deliveries […]
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad Thibaut Courtois — 7: Only had to make two saves. As was the case against Espanyol, Courtois wasn’t at fault for the goal conceded, with the defense letting him down. Denzel Dumfries — 6: Lacked focus on the ball, particularly with his passing down the flank. Made some […]
Jose Mourinho: “We want fans to know that we will win many games like this”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho spoke to the media after the team’s impressive 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday night. He was asked about the team’s performance, the whistles and how dominant they looked in the second half, to which he said: “We want fans to know that we will win many games like […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Real Sociedad, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2026 – 2027
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani — live from the Bernabeu! — goes live to break down Real Madrid’s 4 – 1 win over Espanyol, including: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with […]
6 stats from Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappé did what he failed to do in La Liga in the 2025/26 season and scored a hat-trick to secure Real Madrid a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in the first league game to be played at the Bernabéu this season. 11 – Games unbeaten at the Bernabéu for José Mourinho, with a 4,835 […]
CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, 2026 La Liga
EDIT: The lineup we had reported had several mistakes. The one you’re seeing now is the correct one. Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS: Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Silva; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. Real Sociedad starting […]
Matchday: 26 August 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Matchday 2 In the first home match of the season, today Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch La Liga online
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad and most of the focus will be on José Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu. Los Blancos are coming off a last-minute victory over Espanyol, so earning the three points in convincing fashion tonight would be great for the team’s confidence and momentum ahead of the weekend’s match against Málaga. […]
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in José Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu 13 years after his departure. This is the first home match of the season for Los Blancos, who will be expected to earn the three points in convincing way. PREDICTED LINEUPS: Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella; Valverde, Güler; […]
The homecoming: 4835 days later
José Mourinho’s first spell at Real Madrid ended at the Santiago Bernabéu on June 1, 2013, with a 4-2 win over Osasuna. His departure from the club had already been confirmed before the final game of the season. Mourinho emerged from the tunnel just as the match was beginning. The number of photographers gathered around […]
Yan Diomande officially presented as a Real Madrid player
Real Madrid officially presented Yan Diomande as a new player on Tuesday, completing the club’s series of presentations following a busy summer transfer window. The 19-year-old attended a private ceremony at Real Madrid City alongside president Florentino Pérez and honorary president José Martínez Pirri, 19 days after the club initially announced his signing. As part […]
Rafa Benítez says ‘politics’ made Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid tenure more complicated
Former Real Madrid manager Rafa Benítez has suggested that internal politics played a role in the difficulties Xabi Alonso encountered during his short spell in charge of the club. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Benítez compared Alonso’s situation at Real Madrid with his own experience at the Santiago Bernabéu, pointing to similarities in […]
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 2026: La Liga match preview
Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night for their first home game of the 2026-27 season, hosting Real Sociedad in a rescheduled Matchday 1 fixture. José Mourinho’s team began their La Liga campaign with a 2-1 win away to Espanyol, although the three points required some late intervention. With the game tied […]
The set-pieces: Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium last weekend saw Madrid produce eight shots from set-pieces, while Espanyol did not register a shot from theirs. Madrid had 26 dead balls during the match: nine free kicks, nine goal kicks and eight corners. They won the first contact on 12 of their 16 […]
Daily Thread: 25 August 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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Diomande is officially presented! Mou press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game Journalist Miguel […]
Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Real Sociedad
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Wednesday’s match against Real Sociedad in La Liga, the first home game of the season. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, and Mario Rivas.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, and Alexis Ciria.Forwards: Vini Jr., […]
Jose Mourinho: “For me, the squad is closed”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho spoke to the media ahead of his team’s match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday night. He was asked about potential transfers between now and the end of the window, to which he said: “For me, the squad is closed. The window is open, so you can never say never, there […]
VIDEO: Vinicius shows frustration with Arda Güler during match against Espanyol
Even though Arda Güler was one of Real Madrid’s most notable players during the win against Espanyol in the season opener, the Turkish midfielder received frustration from Vinicius Junior after one specific play where Güler didn’t pass him the ball. Real Madrid struggled creating chances during the second half of the game and while Vinicius […]
Marc Cucurella: “It’s an honor to wear the shirt of the best club in the world”
Real Madrid officially presented Marc Cucurella as a new player on Monday. The presentation took place privately in the boardroom at Real Madrid City, continuing the format the club has used for its new signings this summer. Cucurella was joined by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and honorary president José Martínez Pirri before signing his […]
Daily Thread: 24 Aug. 2026
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. A Short Daily Thread Hala Madrid. Just filling […]
Jude Bellingham was vital to Real Madrid’s buildup against Espanyol, but Mourinho wants him close to goal
José Mourinho had doubts about introducing Jude Bellingham in the starting eleven against Espanyol. The reasons were logical. He played until the latter stages of the World Cup and joined Real Madrid late. So, the physicality must be at the top to perform. “I had doubts about whether to start him or bring him on […]
Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Espanyol
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Here is a new thing I’m committing to this season: Five semi-informal bullet points after each game.
Courtois on Rodri choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid: “It’s a pity for him”
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois didn’t mince words when asked about Rodri Hernández deciding to sign for FC Barcelona over Los Blancos this summer. Courtois talked to the press immediately after Madrid’s victory over Espanyol. “Every player chooses where they want to be. If he hasn’t wanted to be with us, well, that’s a pity […]
Managing Madrid Roundtable: 2026/2027 Season Preview
Q: Jose Mourinho is back. Real Madrid have now gone through three successive coaches and two seasons of failure. What does Mourinho bring to the table that can fundamentally change things? Can he change Madrid’s trajectory? Sam Leveridge: Experience handling big egos and the respect of the dressing room, far more than either of last […]
VIDEO: El Fayz x Managing Madrid Collab: La Liga 2026-27 predictions — Real Madrid backed to reclaim the title
The 2026-27 La Liga season is here, and with it comes another year of questions surrounding Spain’s biggest clubs, the teams looking to break into the European places, and the players who could shape the campaign. In this episode, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani joins Faysal and Neal for a wide-ranging La Liga predictions show ahead […]
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