On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Hansi Flick’s football style, too risky? Lack of a plan b? Exposed at the elite level? How good are PSG? Early Clasico predictions What’s going to happen to MATS? Pedri vs Jude vs Vitinha Dean Huijsen’s verticality, strengths, and…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé was named the UEFA Champions League Men’s Player of the Week, as announced by the competition on Thursday. Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Kairat Almaty 5-0, and it was enough to warrant him the award for this Champions League match week. Real Madrid returned to winning ways…

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his latest Brazil squad on Thursday ahead of the Seleção’s upcoming friendlies against South Korea (October 10) and Japan (October 14). Among the players returning are Real Madrid stars Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo Goes, and Éder Militão. For Rodrygo, it marks his first call-up since being left out of the previous international break….

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AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani goes live on YouTube to discuss: The unnecessary drama surrounding Fede Valverde and the state of journalism / social media Can Real Madrid get it together in big games? Leadership within the team How Jude Bellingham’s return can take Real Madrid…

LaLiga has filed its weekly report on violent incidents and offensive chants from the most recent matchday, with the Madrid derby at the Metropolitano coming under particular scrutiny. The governing body noted multiple cases of inappropriate behavior from both sets of fans. According to LaLiga’s statement released on Wednesday, Atlético Madrid supporters directed offensive chants…

Arda Guler, Mbappe +9 more The Arda Guler–Kylian Mbappe connection has been one of the most encouraging signs of the early Xabi Alonso era. It’s hard not to feel a sense of deja vu, with the aesthetic similarities to the Ozil–Ronaldo partnership. The resemblance is almost eerie, and this duo looks just as capable of…