What We Learned: Takeaways from Real Madrid’s 4-0 Loss to PSG

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…

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Open Thread: 11 July 2025

Friday 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 Carreras: Here…

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Luka Modrić Bids Farewell to Real Madrid After Club World Cup Exit: “An Era Has Ended”

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images In the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the result was met with an emotional moment: Luka Modrić’s final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt. Speaking after the match, Modrić delivered some parting words. “The President Treated Me Differently” Modrić paid…

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Courtois: “We were always a little late and when you arrive late everyone is out of position”

Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Thibaut Courtois did not mince words after Real Madrid’s humbling 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final in New York. The Belgian goalkeeper, who was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise forgettable night, addressed the media post-game with honesty (as he always does),…

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