Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna (Mbappé). Three points in the first game… This is the first immediate reaction of the season. Tune in for: Player ratings, interview quotes and a ManagingMadrid podcast. All eyes were on the line-up this evening as Real Madrid kicked their La Liga campaign off at home to Osasuna. Xabi Alonso went with four at the…

Xabi Alonso began his era as coach of Real Madrid with his first La Liga game in charge at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu as his team ran out 1-0 winners in an unflattering victory over Osasuna. The only goal came courtesy of a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in the second half, after the Frenchman was…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Osasuna in La Liga, their first of the 2025-26 season. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Valverde, Güler, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappé. Osasuna starting XI (TBC): Herrera, Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz, Bretones, Moncayola, Torró, Oroz, Muñoz, Budimir….

Negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior over a new contract have hit a standstill, according to ESPN, with the Brazilian forward’s representatives unconvinced by the club’s most recent offer. Vinícius, now 25, remains tied to Madrid until June 2027 on a deal worth around €17 million net per season, bonuses included. In May, talks…

Real Madrid’s 2025-26 La Liga season kicks off today! It’s a new era for Real Madrid, with new stars like Dean Huijsen or Trent Alexander-Arnold and most importantly, with club legend Xabi Alonso as the coach. Osasuna were a quality team last year but Real Madrid will be expected to take care of business tonight…

Real Madrid host Osasuna in what will be the 2025-26 season opener for both teams. The Xabi Alonso era kicks off tonight, although key star Jude Bellingham will miss the game as he recovers from shoulder surgery. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Valverde, Güler, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappé. Osasuna predicted…

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. La Liga begins Today the new season starts for Real Madrid. Given signings…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn: Diego’s thoughts on the refereee controversy in Barcelona vs Mallorca Barcelona’s performance Going through Barca’s favourable calls, on by one Jagoba Arrasata’e post-game quotes Is Franco Mastantuono hyped? Overhyped? What to expect from Xabi Alonso’s style of…

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will not get called up for Brazil by former coach Carlo Ancelotti, according to a recent report from GE. Vinicius Jr was suspended for the first game against Chile, so he would not have played that game either way. Now, he will also miss the game against Bolivia. Ancelotti reportedly…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for Tuesday’s season opener against Osasuna in LaLiga, which will mark Xabi Alonso’s debut as the coach. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García and Huijsen.Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Brahim and Mastantuono. Antonio…