Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images He spoke ahead of the Club World Cup game against Juventus Speaking to the media for the first time since his presentation as a Real Madrid player, defender Dean Huijsen was in front of the cameras and microphones ahead of the Club World Cup game against Juventus….

Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images He spoke as he prepares for a return after eight months out Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal spoke to the media on Monday, ahead of the team’s game against Juventus, as he ups his return from injury after being sidelined since October 2024. Speaking about his new…

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images The midfielder talked to Real Madrid TV and explained Alonso’s coaching style. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham sat down with the club’s own reporters and discussed Xabi Alonso’s coaching philosophy. “Xabi is a very nice person, he has a great way of talking to the players. For me, the thing…

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Photo by Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images According to AS. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to play against Juventus in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup on Tuesday, and manager Xabi Alonso has been eagerly waiting for his return. Mbappe has not featured for Real Madrid in the entirety…

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Managing Madrid have been on the ground all week — and will continue to be — at the Club World Cup, following Real Madrid around the USA as they aim to crown themselves Champions. Real Madrid have gotten better with every passing game in this tournament. Managing…

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Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images Tchouameni anchors the system, Arda earns trust in midfield, Gonzalo keeps rising, and Real Madrid’s tactical shape changes by the match. “What we Learned” A new post-game piece from Managing Madrid with key takeaways or narrative shifts following each match. It will be a quick-hitting format: 3-4 clear lessons or…

The best performance yet. Real Madrid beat Salzburg 3-0 to top their Club World Cup group through goals from Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde and Gonzalo Garcia. This was their best performance yet under new manager Xabi Alonso, and there were loads of encouraging signs. Here are three observations from the win. The first half of…