This article looks at 25 midfielders selected by popular choice and focuses on how quickly they move the ball on after receiving it. The idea is simple: what happens in the first touch or two? In this piece, a quick release means the player moves the ball on immediately: the next pass is played within…
In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Sevilla in La Liga. ‘Meh’ performance Asencio RB? Huijsen a rough watch Vinicius CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and…
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 2–0 Sevilla Thibaut Courtois: 9Five saves. Single-handedly kept the team afloat while his shambolic defense let him down all game. Raúl Asencio: 6.5Should not be deployed at right-back. Offered little to nothing going forward and looked uncomfortable in the role. Antonio Rüdiger: 6Overly aggressive, frequently out of position, and taking unnecessary…
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their win over Sevilla in their final game of the year. He was asked about the level this team is at right now, to which he said: “We know where we are right now. We’re self-critical and know we need to play better; this isn’t…
Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Sevilla in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius. Sevilla starting XI (TBC): Odysseas; Carmona, Cardoso, Gudelj, Castrín, Oso; Agoumé, B. Mendy, Sow; Alfon, Isaac. This is the last game before the…
Real Madrid host Sevilla in what will be the last game before the Christmas break. Coach Xabi Alonso will get some reinforcements as Camavinga or Rüdiger will be available. On the other hand, Fede Valverde appears to be questionable heading into this game. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouaméni, Güler,…
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. Word From Author: Notsogoodlawyer: Juni — I thought…
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. A Collection of Letters (Prelude) “I hope one…
Víctor Valdepeñas’ first appearance with Real Madrid’s senior team should have been remembered solely as a milestone moment — the realization of a dream shared by every academy player who wears white. Instead, the hours that followed his debut became unexpectedly turbulent, placing the young defender at the center of a conversation he shouldn’t have…
Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Thursday, kicking off preparations for Saturday night’s league clash against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu (9:00 PM). The session brought a mix of optimism and uncertainty for Xabi Alonso and his coaching staff as several injured players took encouraging steps forward, while others remain firmly on the sidelines….
