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AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his pre-game thoughts the day before Real Madrid take on Manchester City in a pivotal Champions League group stage game. Discussed: Xabi Alonso’s job security, line-ups, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively…

It has been a rocky few weeks for Real Madrid. After opening November with a 4-0 thrashing of Valencia, their sixth straight victory as well as their 13th in 14, Real Madrid would fall to a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool before drawing their next two matches at Rayo Vallecano and Elche. They managed to come…

Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappé did not train with the rest of the group this Tuesday and is questionable to face Manchester City in Wednesday’s Champions League match, club sources told Managing Madrid. Mbappé finished Sunday’s match against Celta Vigo with minor physical problems and it looks like they could prevent him from facing City….

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faces a game which could decide his future as his team take on Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at the Bernabéu. Ahead of the tie, he spoke to the media to insist that, “we’re a team, we’re all in this together. When you’re the coach…

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni was in the hot seat for the press conference ahead of the game against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, and defended his coach Xabi Alonso as he said, “against Celta, the coach had a good plan, but we players are the ones on the field. If we lose…

On Spanish radio program Radio Estadio Noche (Onda Cero), Vicente Ortega focused on the deteriorating relationship between Xabi Alonso’s tactical demands and the players’ execution on the pitch. For him, the disconnect is obvious and growing. “What is clear is that the players are not comfortable on the pitch. The players do not understand, do…

The Daily Merengue is 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 Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. As fans we’re making excuses. First…

Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, and so many more over the course of Real Madrid’s rich history. They aren’t just some of the best to ever play the game of football. They were also serial winners and great leaders. It is still fresh in memory how Karim Benzema helped…

Real Madrid’s defensive crisis deepened on Sunday night as Éder Militão limped off in the 24th minute of the defeat to Celta Vigo, suffering what club sources describe as a “very concerning” hamstring injury. The Brazilian collapsed after a desperate recovery run and left the pitch unable to put any weight on his right leg…

Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo. Not good… This is a quick reaction to the defeat. Up next: Player ratings, important questions and a podcast. On paper, Real Madrid’s form was pretty good. Behind the scenes – there was clearly tension bubbling, which was shining through in recent performances. Fans were hoping the 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao…