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Alvaro Benito on Xabi Alonso: “If the results get worse, it will be inevitable”

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 18, 202502 mins

Speaking on El Larguero (Cadena SER), former Real Madrid player and analyst Alvaro Benito explained why Madrid continue to struggle to put matches away, regardless of the opponent. Benito pointed to recurring lapses after taking the lead. “I haven’t understood those moments of continuing to sit deep and be beaten, allowing them to cross and…

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Three questions and three answers from Talavera de la Reina 2-3 Real Madrid

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 18, 2025010 mins

Real Madrid began their 2025/26 campaign in the Copa del Rey with a 90-minute journey to Talavera de la Reina to take on the Primera RFEF side, emerging with a 3-2 victory which ended with Madridistas biting their nails. Kylian Mbappé scored from a soft penalty in the first half before Manuel Farrando rebounded the…

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Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Disappointing win (@Talavera, 2-3)

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 18, 202502 mins

In this episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s 2-3 win over Talavera in the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid should have what it takes to enjoy a comfortable win against Talavera Mbappe starts? Endrick was a positive Alonso’s future CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f…

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OPEN THREAD — Dear Rotations: 18 Dec. 2025

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 18, 2025011 mins

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…

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Andriy Lunin: “We Don’t Doubt Our Coach”

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 18, 202504 mins

Andriy Lunin emerged as one of Real Madrid’s decisive figures in the 3–2 win over Talavera, not only for his late heroics between the posts but also for his words afterward in the mixed zone. Wearing the captain’s armband on the night, the Ukrainian goalkeeper addressed the media. On Wearing the Captain’s Armband “Thanks to…

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Player Ratings: Talavera 2–3 Real Madrid

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 18, 202504 mins

Real Madrid advanced, but not without unnecessary drama. A rotated side showed quality in possession and attacking moments, yet nearly let the game slip due to poor game management and a worrying lack of intensity from some late substitutes. Starters Andriy Lunin — 8Made two outstanding saves, including a crucial stop in the final moments…

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Managing Madrid Podcast: Talavera 2 – 3 Real Madrid, Post-game Reaction, Copa del Rey 2025 – 2026

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 17, 202501 mins

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: The worst 10-15 minutes of the season? Real Madrid’s starting XI vs Talavera Our defense isn’t good enough to sustain the lack of goal production.. Will Xabi Alonso last the season? Winter transfer market And more. Did…

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Xabi Alonso: “The objective was to get through to the next round”

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 17, 202503 mins

Following Real Madrid’s nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Primera RFEF side Talavera de la Reina in the Copa del Rey, coach coach Xabi Alonso insisted that, “the objective was to go through. We did that, so I’m satisfied and happy. We lacked something we’ve been talking about, continuity and being more consistent in our performance during…

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Immediate Reaction: CF Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 17, 202504 mins

CF Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid (Mbappé x2, OG). Through to the next round… This is my reaction to the cup win. Get more: Player ratings, pressers and a podcast. One month ago, Real Madrid Castilla beat CF Talavera 1-0 in a league fixture. Now, it was the first team’s turn, after the third division outfit drew the…

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CONFIRMED lineups: Talavera vs Real Madrid, 2025 Copa del Rey

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comDecember 17, 202501 mins

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Talavera in the Copa del Rey’s Round of 32. Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin, Jimenez, Huijsen, Carreras, Fran Garcia, Ceballos, Güler, Mastantuono, Endrick, Mbappé, Gonzalo. Mbappé shockingly features in the starting lineup against a Segunda División B team. While he missed last week’s…