Transfers

Real Madrid Castilla defender Victor Valdepeñas is attracting interest from various top European clubs, according to a report from BILD. Valdepeñas has enjoyed his start to the 2025-26 campaign, where he has been playing considerably well for Castilla, both as a left-back and as a central defender. Valdepeñas also made his first team debut in…

For years, Managing Madrid has focused on analysis, reporting, and perspective — what happens on the pitch and what it means after. But matchdays are also shaped by everything happening around the game: the fans, the media, the buildup, and the atmosphere that never quite makes it into the written word. For the first time,…

On El Larguero (Cadena SER), Real Madrid journalist Javier Herráez described what television images didn’t capture of Xabi Alonso’s reaction following Real Madrid’s 3–2 win over Talavera in the Copa del Rey. According to the journalist, Alonso appeared visibly shaken throughout the second half and after the final whistle despite advancing to the next round….

Real Madrid began their 2025/26 campaign in the Copa del Rey with a 90-minute journey to Talavera de la Reina to take on the Primera RFEF side, emerging with a 3-2 victory which ended with Madridistas biting their nails. Kylian Mbappé scored from a soft penalty in the first half before Manuel Farrando rebounded the…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: The worst 10-15 minutes of the season? Real Madrid’s starting XI vs Talavera Our defense isn’t good enough to sustain the lack of goal production.. Will Xabi Alonso last the season? Winter transfer market And more. Did…

CF Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid (Mbappé x2, OG). Through to the next round… This is my reaction to the cup win. Get more: Player ratings, pressers and a podcast. One month ago, Real Madrid Castilla beat CF Talavera 1-0 in a league fixture. Now, it was the first team’s turn, after the third division outfit drew the…

Real Madrid’s squad list for the trip to Talavera took an unexpected turn shortly after being released on Wednesday afternoon. Raúl Asencio initially appeared among the selected players, only for his name to quietly disappear minutes later from both the club’s official website and social media channels. This was not a clerical error. Instead, it…

Real Madrid’s visit to Talavera in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 32 should be a manageable one, even if these single-elimination games are always dangerous. Xabi Alonso’s future is on the line and while he will be expected to make some rotations, Real Madrid’s reserves should be good enough to take care of business…

Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Word From Author: Notsogoodlawyer: Juni — I thought…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Real Madrid buying time with poor performances but good results Who are Real Madrid’s three best players right now? How much patience is needed for this team? Raphinha’s return to Barca Barca – Osasuna Referee decisions…