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The Spanish Football Federation have announced that Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has sustained a muscle injury which will force him to leave Spain’s training camp. Dean Huijsen has been withdrawn from the squad for the last qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, which will see Spain face Turkey, due to muscle discomfort that…

Real Madrid Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa delivered a direct assessment of young center-back Joan Martínez, stressing that the defender must significantly raise his standards if he wants to reach the first team. Arbeloa stated: “Joan Martínez is a kid with a lot of talent, but he still has a very long way to go. He…

These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Happy international break. Cutting the usual 10 observations down to four this week. Let’s check in on Real Madrid’s press, Fede Valerde’s best…

AZ Alkmaar are prepared to sell 19-year-old midfielder Kees Smit, but only if their valuation — believed to exceed £22 million — is met, according to Sky Sports News. The Eredivisie club will not block a move for the player but want to surpass their current record transfer fee of £21.8 million, received from AC…

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a UCL watch with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

On this Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Which players have a rift with Xabi Alonso? Debunking made-up stories Real Madrid’s new business model? Barcelona vs Celta Vigo reflection and the return of Robert Lewandowski Should Real Madrid fans trust in Alonso’s project? And more. Enjoy the raw…

The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a UCL watch with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou…

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, now the manager of the Brazilian National Team, talked to the press and discussed Endrick’s current situation in the Spanish capital. Endrick has barely played this season and it looks like he could leave the club on a loan deal this winter, with Olympique Lyon as the main candidates…

All things considered, it has been a mixed start to the Xabi Alonso era for Real Madrid. After reaching the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals in their first month under the Basque manager, Real won seven matches in a row before falling to a 5-2 demolition at Atlético Madrid. Los Blancos quickly bounced back with…