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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, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Tactical analysis Lack of awareness, urgency and synergy hinders Real Madrid during out-of-possession…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois talked to Cadena COPE and discussed the reports suggesting that coach Xabi Alonso has lost the dressing room. “We are training well and have a good relationship with the coach. In the locker room, there will always be people who are a bit unhappy about not playing as much, but…

It may not have been the most definitive stretch of the season, but it was at least a very difficult one, in which Real Madrid were given a proper test of their abilities. How good is this team now? How strong are they mentally? Tactically? Getafe, Juventus, Barcelona, Valencia, Liverpool, Rayo Vallecano. By the time…

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos talked to the press in an Icon League event in Germany, where he talked about the controversy around Vinicius Junior and his attitude. “I often told him to stop, because it felt like the whole team was being affected by his behavior. Sometimes it can be a lot for opponents,…

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.

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, now with the Brazilian national team, talked to the press and discussed the tactics around Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes, who have been taking turns on the left wing for Brazil. Ancelotti had a conversation with Vinicius but the Italian coach explained that it wasn’t about tactics. “I have…

The Spanish Football Federation announced on Saturday morning that Dean Huijsen would be omitted from the matchday squad for their World Cup qualifier against Georgia national football team in Tbilisi, which ended with a 4-0 victory. Huijsen has started and played every match since his debut in March, only to withdraw after suffering a muscle…

TORONTO EVENT: CLICK HERE TO ATTEND On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: International break recap: Brazil and Turkey Estevao The truth about Iñaki’s reports and how to know what’s true and what’s not Xabi Alonso’s safety net The Florentino Perez resignation rumour Who is or isn’t…

Real Madrid face FC Barcelona on matchday 11 of Liga F. This is how Pau Quesada lined up the team for the first Clásico of the season. Misa starts in goal. Eva Navarro and Yasmim star on fullbacks, while Lakrar and Méndez make the CB duo. Angeldahl and Däbritz are the pivot duo with Weir…

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been ruled out of Spain’s match against Georgia after feeling some discomfort on his groin. Huijsen will be getting tests on this potential injury today to determine whether or not he needs to leave Spain’s training camp and return to Valdebebas. The Spanish defender has had some physical problems…