Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Mbappe expected to start. Real Madrid take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup Semifinals, with Chelsea awaiting the winner of this game having secured their ticket to Sunday’s Final after taking care of Fluminense in the other Semifinal. Mbappe is expected to return to…
Kiyan’s thoughts LIVE FROM METLIFE STADIUM AUDIO VIDEO RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a weird, stormy day in New York — directly from MetLife Stadium after Real Madrid’s media activities were all cancelled because of the weather. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get…
Photo by Justin Setterfield – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of his team’s blockbuster Club World Cup semifinal clash with Real Madrid in New York. In his remarks, Kvaratskhelia singled out Real Madrid’s superstar as a difference-maker but also emphasized the team’s new structure…
Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images Real Madrid have received a little boost ahead of the Club World Cup final — should they get there. FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that center-back Dean Huijsen will be eligible to play in Sunday’s final if Los Blancos defeat Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s semifinal. The young Spaniard was…
Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Angel Torres talked to the press this Tuesday and revealed a verbal agreement between the two clubs. Real Madrid attacker Gonzalo Garcia has emerged as a player capable of staying with the first team and playing meaningful minutes during the 2025-26 season, but things were different a month ago. Getafe…
Semi-finals edition of the daily merengue 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, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack Who starts…
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Spain NT coach spoke about Gonzalo Garcia. Spain’s national team head coach Luis De La Fuente said it is best to not rush into things after questions about Real Madrid youngster Gonzalo Garcia’s potential place in the national team in the next international break. Garcia has had a brilliant Club…
Just days before Real Madrid’s highly anticipated Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé has officially withdrawn his legal complaint of moral harassment against his former club. The development was confirmed by his lawyer, Pierre-Olivier Sur, on Monday. “We are withdrawing our civil action,” Sur told AFP, signaling an end to the legal…
Photo by David Ramos – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images UEFA has officially dismissed Real Madrid’s appeal against disciplinary sanctions levied on Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, and Dani Ceballos following their post-match celebrations at the Metropolitano Stadium. The European governing body confirmed on Monday that the original fines and warnings will stand, keeping several Madrid players…
Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Tchouameni’s role keeps expanding, Fran Garcia finds form at the perfect time, and Xabi Alonso maintains Real Madrid’s ethos as a tactical chameleon. “What we Learned” A new post-game piece from Managing Madrid with key takeaways or narrative shifts following each match. It will be a quick-hitting format: 3-4 clear…
