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Real Madrid have taken another step in their ongoing efforts to improve player care by restoring Niko Mihic to a prominent position within the club’s medical structure. The Croatian doctor, who previously led the first team’s medical department from 2017 to 2023, will now serve as medical supervisor across all sections of Real Madrid, including…

Gonzalo García couldn’t have picked a better moment to deliver the performance of his young Real Madrid career. A flawless hat-trick in a 5–1 demolition of Real Betis put the academy striker firmly in the spotlight, but in the mixed zone afterward, García was keen to shift the focus away from himself and back onto…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Just an entire Gonzalo Garcia swoon session Can Gonzalo and Mbappe coexist? Should GG start? Xabi talking about rushing Mbappe back Xabi Alonso deciding Jude Bellingham needs to start over Arda Güler  Why do Real Madrid lose…

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke after a convincing 5-1 victory over Real Betis, praising hat-trick hero Gonzalo García, saying, “evidently, Gonzalo has had the game of his dreams. Playing at the Bernabéu, scoring a hat-trick in your first season in the first team. I’m delighted for him, he works so hard and has an…

Real Madrid made it four wins in a row as they emerged victorious from their first game of 2026 to beat La Liga rivals Real Betis at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday afternoon. It came courtesy of a hat-trick from stand-in striker Gonzalo García, in addition to a first goal from Raúl Asencio, as…

Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis (García x3, Asencio & Fran). Back on track? Here is the immediate reaction to the impressive performance. Still to come: Player ratings, interviews and a ManagingMadrid podcast. After winning the last three games of 2025, Real Madrid had a rare yet well received break over the new year period. Real Betis would be…

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Betis in La Liga, the first game after the Christmas break. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Fede Valverde, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Gonzalo. Betis starting XI (TBC): Valles; Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Valentín; Deossa, Marc Roca; Ruibal, Fornals, Antony;…

Real Madrid have published their squad list for today’s match against Betis in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and David Jiménez.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Gonzalo and Mastantuono. As expected, Mbappé and Huijsen aren’t available. Carvajal has made…

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, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou What Control? Xabi Alonso wants to control the middle of the pitch. He wants…

Real Madrid host Betis in the first game after the Christmas break. Los Blancos will be without Kylian Mbappé, who could be out for a while with a knee injury. In that context, Rodrygo will be expected to start in the center of the attacking line. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carreras;…