UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao in what’s a must-win game for Xabi Alonso and his men. Raúl Asencio has recovered from his illness but Militao and Rudiger are both expected to start. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Trent, Militao, Rüidiger, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Güler, Bellingham; Mbappé, Vinicius. Athletic Bilbao predicted XI: Simón; Lekue, Paredes, Vivian,…

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 It’s another tough away game and every…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on: The questions that Xabi Alonso is being asked in the press conferences, and the way he answers them Which players to sell next season Has team actually progressed overall from last season if you factor in the good…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: The truth behind Hansi Flick’s dugout reaction Kiyan’s crazy prediction for Real Madrid’s next six games What the NFL spectacle did to Real Madrid’s schedule Is Xabi Alonso’s job actually on the line? Has Xabi lost…

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso dismissed transfer speculation and rumours about his future in his pre-match press conference before the game against Athletic Club on Wednesday as he spoke on Tuesday, saying, “those questions aren’t for me. My focus is on tomorrow’s game, on preparing with the team for what we have ahead of us….

Real Madrid Television erupted into full-throated criticism immediately after the 1–1 draw against Girona, directing their ire squarely at referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea. The club’s channel framed the match as the latest in a long pattern of officiating decisions they believe have materially harmed Real Madrid over the past several seasons. “De Burgos has…

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. Three draws After yesterday’s draw against Girona, Real Madrid is now at 2nd…

Speaking on RadioEstadio Noche, Julen Guerrero framed Real Madrid’s third straight draw as a symptom of something deeper than a rough patch. His critique centered on squad construction, tactical adaptation, and the fallout from the recent Vinícius–Xabi Alonso incident. “If several coaches don’t work out the same way, the problem is somewhere else… Real Madrid…

Girona manager Michel was candid and reflective after his team held Real Madrid to a 1–1 draw in Montilivi on Saturday night. It was a match that swung dramatically in rhythm: a sharp, controlled first half from Girona followed by a second period spent largely on the back foot as Madrid pushed for a winner….

Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Valencia at the Bernabéu, a week removed from their triumph in the Clásico, feels far longer than a month ago. The international break sits in the middle of that timeline, yet the contrast in performances is so stark that the team from early November already seems like a distant memory….