Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images Managing Madrid have been on the ground all month covering Real Madrid’s Club World Cup run, which, unfortunately, came to end in the semi-finals against PSG in New York. One of the big talking points was how Real Madrid threw out all their previous good performances by losing…

Kiyan Sobhani, Gabe Lezra, and Kyle Bonn — along with Madridistas in attendance — reflect on Xabi Alonso’s first six games in charge AUDIO: VIDEO: This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is a compilation of clips from Saturday’s live Managing Madrid Podcast in New York City. The discussion, hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe…

Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images The defender shared some words after the elimination against PSG. Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio posted an apology to the fans on his Social Media following the team’s 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. It has been a very rough tournament for…

Saturday Edition of the Daily Merengue 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, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack Disastrous season…

Photo by Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty Images Toni Kroos may have hung up his boots after a legendary career (and has been sorely missed in the process), but he remains engaged with the evolution of Real Madrid. Speaking on the latest episode of Einfach mal Luppen, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Felix…

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Real Madrid has officially announced the departure of Rafael Obrador, who has joined Portuguese giants Benfica on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old left-back has signed a long-term contract that runs until June 30, 2030. While this transfer stands on its own, it could also be a key piece in a…

Photo by Emilee Chinn – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images With the Club World Cup now in the rear-view mirror, Real Madrid has begun reshaping its squads across all levels of the club. One of the first official moves is the departure of Castilla standout Víctor Muñoz, who has signed for CA Osasuna. Real Madrid confirmed…

Photo by Carl Recine – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Kiyan and Diego reflect on the Club World Cup and what needs to happen now On his Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Was the PSG game just a ‘blip’ in Xabi Alonso’s journey? The conclusion Xabi Alonso…

Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images Madrid’s humbling against PSG was a harsh reality check. Xabi needs time, but he also needs buy-in—and the current squad balance isn’t helping. “What we Learned”: key takeaways or narrative shifts following each match. Quick-hitting format: 3-4 clear lessons or learnings, with short intros and focused analysis. Balance between…