Jude’s sharpened role, the rise of GG, and Trent in a high line These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Real Madrid are picking up steam in the…
Photo by Carmen Mandato – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images On the eve of Juventus’s Club World Cup showdown against Real Madrid, head coach Igor Tudor took time in his pre-match press conference to express deep admiration for both the challenge ahead and Croatia’s greatest-ever player, Luka Modrić. With the veteran midfielder playing one of his…
Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images In a wide-ranging interview with Marca, Davide Ancelotti opened up about the end of his chapter at Real Madrid, his close bond with his father Carlo, and the journey that awaits as they prepare to lead Brazil into the 2026 World Cup. After more than a decade of continuous work…
Photo by Carmen Mandato – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The Real Madrid coach spoke ahead of meeting Juventus Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke in Miami on Monday evening ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup last 16 tie with Juventus to once again highlight the importance of teamwork. Asked about how he could pair…
Photo by Emilee Chinn – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Spanish journalists Manuel Jabois and Ramon Besa highlight how Madrid’s improved structure and player buy-in under Xabi Alonso gives them a solid foundation for the future. On a recent episode of El Larguero, Spanish journalists Ramon Besa and Manuel Jabois reflected on Real Madrid’s changes under Xabi…
Photo by Emilee Chinn – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Muñoz spoke to the media Real Madrid Castilla forward Victor Muñoz spoke to the media before the first team’s match against Juventus in the Club World Cup on Tuesday. He was asked about Gonzalo Garcia’s performances for the first team, to which he said: “Seeing a…
Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images He spoke ahead of the Club World Cup game against Juventus Speaking to the media for the first time since his presentation as a Real Madrid player, defender Dean Huijsen was in front of the cameras and microphones ahead of the Club World Cup game against Juventus….
Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images He spoke as he prepares for a return after eight months out Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal spoke to the media on Monday, ahead of the team’s game against Juventus, as he ups his return from injury after being sidelined since October 2024. Speaking about his new…
Beautiful Football Returns to the Bernabeu 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, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Attack vs…
Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images The midfielder talked to Real Madrid TV and explained Alonso’s coaching style. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham sat down with the club’s own reporters and discussed Xabi Alonso’s coaching philosophy. “Xabi is a very nice person, he has a great way of talking to the players. For me, the thing…
