Your Easter Monday Edition of the Daily Merengue!
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Curiosity for the Future
Look, if Fab says there’s hope… there’s hope. Xabi is the chosen one for a huge portion of the fanbase and it’s a scenario that would get even me to be fairly optimistic. Not too many other candidates that make sense in my book. That’s in spite of the Klopp reports, which… I frankly can’t see having much merit; I mean, the man’s got his job for just about a year.
It really does feel like the end of a (coaching) cycle, doesn’t it? Then again, coach aside, the rest of the preparations have to be on point too (i.e. signings).
⚪️ Xabi Alonso remains top priority of Real Madrid to replace Ancelotti, plan clear for months; still waiting for formal steps.
Leverkusen will NOT stand in Xabi’s way; they’re aware of his desire to join Real since he turned down PL and Bayern approaches to stay one year ago. pic.twitter.com/ebx0p8B5YH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 20, 2025
But, Getting our Heads Back in the Game…
We face Barcelona in the CDR in 5 days. There will be no change of manager or personal, nor will there be a preseason taking place. Barcelona have handed us our …erm… defense line to us twice this season, both times equally humiliating. It is fair if you are pessimistic.
And yet, it’s a final. Plenty can happen and Real Madrid usually do ok in finals… Considering La Liga is pretty close to done, barring a miraculous Barcelona meltdown, the CDR final is our main chance to get a trophy this season.
Official: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will referee Real Madrid vs Barcelona in Copa del Rey Final. pic.twitter.com/zrhNiOl7RZ
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 21, 2025
It’s good to remember that Barca also have a tough schedule during this period:
Barcelona face both Real Madrid and Inter in a span of just 16 days pic.twitter.com/hyx4G7i1Zh
— 433 (@433) April 18, 2025
Love to See the Joy
Any other Novak fans here?
The reaction and joy of Novak Djokovic and his family after Valverde’s goal.
— Real Madrid Info ³⁶ (@RMadridInfo) April 20, 2025
Banter
BREAKING: Erik Ten Hag has offered himself to Real Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid immediately alerted the police. pic.twitter.com/Poub7IeVV9
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) April 18, 2025
