UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby at Vallecas on Sunday afternoon. With the winter chill setting in across the Spanish capital, Real Madrid’s attack was frozen as they recorded just 0.82 xG up against Rayo’s 1.19 xG in a game of few chances. Three answers 1….

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faced the media ahead of the La Liga visit to take on Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, and addressed a range of topics, such as the psychological importance of this fixture after defeat at Anfield. “Every game is the most important one, that’s our mentality,” Alonso insisted. “In La Liga, we…

Como defender Jacobo Ramon’s performances this season have made Real Madrid keep a close eye on his development, according to a report from AS on Friday. Ramon has become a starter for Como under Cesc Fabregas through some really good performances on a consistent basis. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is delighted with him, and…

Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for…

On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, after Real Madrid lost to Liverpool in what was a really disappointing performance, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Leah Revelle recorded a post-game show to break down the loss for Managing Madrid Members. The full episode can be found here. Real Madrid struggled dealing with Liverpool’s pressure, and…

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Club Brugge vs Barcelona SHITSHOW! No easy game for Barcelona this season Thibaut Courtois… the goat? WHERE IS GONZALO GARCIA!? Xabi Alonsos’ subs and quotes after the Liverpool loss Szczesny What does Real Madrid need to improve on? The…

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga have officially been called up by France coach Didier Deschamps for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, it was announced on Thursday afternoon. Aurelien Tchouameni — who was not called up for the last international break due to a one-game suspension — would have received a call-up as…

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Dean Huijsen – A 20-Year-Old Learning on the Job Dean Huijsen’s performance at the Club World Cup launched his reputation into a different tier. Naturally, the shine has started to fade as the 20-year-old adjusts to life at Madrid. Against elite opposition, his vulnerabilities have been exposed. Be it his recovery speed in transition, lack…

Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid. Defeat at Anfield… Here is my reaction to the clash. Don’t miss: Player ratings, interviews and a post game podcast. Games don’t come much bigger than this. An away trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League. Trent Alexander-Arnold would not receive his dream start, with Fede Valverde continuing to…