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Mbappe takes the mantle Hierarchies are shifting. Mbappe will lead the new era. The new number ten looks agile, explosive, and hungry. Maybe last season’s “nice guy” act was calculated—to blend in, avoid ego wars, and keep the noise down. This year he carries a chip on his shoulder. His old club has gone to…

Former Real Madrid player Luka Modric showed his affection for the club in a recent interview with DAZN, calling it his home. Modric has joined Milan on a one-year deal and has already hit the ground running with a strong display over the weekend, performing well in the 2-0 win over Bari. The Croatian, when…

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 Xabi Alonso officially kicked off a new…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas discusses Real Madrid’s 1-0 win against Osasuna in the season opener. Mbappé and Huijsen shine. Second half struggles. Arda and Mastantuono will help against low blocks. 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,…

Real Madrid left the Bernabéu with all three points after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Osasuna. Kylian Mbappé once again proved decisive, winning and converting the penalty that separated the two sides. Beyond the Frenchman’s brilliance, standout performances came from Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras, both of whom were instrumental in keeping Madrid compact and…

AUDIO: View Link VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, and Sam Leveridge discuss: The atmosphere at the Bernabeu Aurelien Tchouameni constantly receiving instructions from Xabi Alonso Real Madrid’s scheme: pros and cons Real Madrid’s off the ball improvements under Alonson Solutions to the lack of clear cut chances…

Real Madrid began their league campaign of 2025-26 under Xabi Alonso with a 1–0 victory over Osasuna, built on a lot of possession rather than offensive precision. The team occupied nine of the top ten positions in pass completion, led by Brahim Díaz at 100% and Aurélien Tchouaméni on 95.2%. Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras…

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after recording his first La Liga win — a 1-0 triumph over Osasuna on Tuesday night. Alonso was asked about whether this defensive partnership of Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen is the way to go this season, to which he said: “Whoever deserves to play will…

Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna (Mbappé). Three points in the first game… This is the first immediate reaction of the season. Tune in for: Player ratings, interview quotes and a ManagingMadrid podcast. All eyes were on the line-up this evening as Real Madrid kicked their La Liga campaign off at home to Osasuna. Xabi Alonso went with four at the…

Xabi Alonso began his era as coach of Real Madrid with his first La Liga game in charge at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu as his team ran out 1-0 winners in an unflattering victory over Osasuna. The only goal came courtesy of a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in the second half, after the Frenchman was…