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Jorge Valdano analysed Real Madrid’s current problems in midfield, focusing on the lack of rhythm and control the team is showing during its poor run of results. Speaking on Movistar+, Valdano said: “They still cannot find, in the middle of the pitch, players who give the team clarity and fluency.” Valdano has made similar assessments…

Alvaro Benito gave his assessment of Real Madrid’s downturn on Cadena SER, pointing directly to a clear regression in the team’s fundamentals after the loss to Liverpool and the draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche. Benito stated: “The team has taken several steps back.” He explained that the progress seen earlier in the season has…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Wednesday’s match against Olympiakos in the UEFA Champions League with gastroenteritis, according to a medical report published on the club’s website early on Tuesday. After the examination conducted today on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with a viral…

Real Madrid have decided to bring Nico Paz back during the upcoming transfer window and will trigger the buy-back clause in Paz’s contract with Como, according to Argentinian reporter Gastón Edul from TyC. Paz’s return to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2026 seemed a foregone conclusion, but Los Blancos have decided that the…

COPE journalist Arancha Rodríguez detailed the internal atmosphere at Real Madrid following three straight poor performances — the loss to Liverpool, the draw with Rayo Vallecano, and the draw with Elche. According to Arancha, the results have exposed existing tension around Xabi Alonso’s ideas and player roles. Arancha on Partidazo Cope radio program said the…

A major report from The Athletic has revealed deepening tensions between Vinícius Jr. and Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso — tensions serious enough that the Brazilian has told the club he does not want to renew his contract under the current circumstances. According to the report, this message was communicated directly to club president…

LaLiga president Javier Tebas used his appearance at the Marca Sports Awards to launch another attack on Florentino Perez and Real Madrid. The ongoing political, legal, and ideological war between Real Madrid’s president and LaLiga took another sharp turn, as Tebas accused Pérez of manipulating facts, misleading the public, and rewriting key moments in recent…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Barca’s return to Camp Nou How much has the Camp Nou improved? What if Nico Williams had actually joined Barca? How worried should Real Madrid fans be? Rapid fire thoughts on: – Dean Huijsen – Rodrygo…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Elche. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Fran García, Ceballos, Güler, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappé. Elche starting XI (TBC): Dituro; Núñez, Affengruber, Bigas, Pedrosa; Valera, Febas, Aguado, Mendoza; Rafa Mir, André Silva. Xabi Alonso goes with a 5-3-2 lineup tonight. Los…

On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, just before Managing Madrid’s live show in Toronto, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan answered questions sent in by Members on the famous weekly mailbag episode. The full episode can be found here. Bellingham has been unfairly scrutinized by fans and media of late, and is the subject of…