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Kroos: “Barcelona needed someone to keep up with Mbappé and Vinicius”

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 29, 202502 mins

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos continued to analyze Sunday’s El Clásico between Los Blancos and FC Barcelona, and this time the former midfielder offered some insight on Barça’s defensive line, which featured Eric García and not Araujo. “I don’t understand why Eric played. Araujo has the physical ability to press even more, especially when you’re…

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Mbappé will receive his Golden Boot award this Friday

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 29, 202502 mins

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé will receive this Friday the Golden Boot award he conquered after scoring 31 goals during the 2024-25 La Liga season. Mbappé beat Viktor Gyokeres and Mohammed Salah en route to his first ever Golden Boot, an impressive accomplishment considering that he managed to score those many goals during what was…

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INTEGRITY & REALITY | OPEN THREAD: OCT 29, 2025

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 29, 202506 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. INTEGRITY Now, we are not a…

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A Madridista’s Guide To Madrid: Tapas Edition!

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 2025010 mins

More than simple dishes, tapas are an inherent and dynamic part of the Spanish lifestyle and culture. These small plates, ranging from simple bites like jamón ibérico, olives, or cheese, to complex items like croquetas or seasoned mushrooms, are not usually found on a printed menu. They represent a fluid, communal way of eating and…

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9 Tactical Observations, Including Bellingham and Vinicius Murdering Barcelona

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 2025033 mins

1. Alvaro Carreras defense I underestimated the impact Alvaro Carreras was going to have on Real Madrid. After a full scouting report diving on film, data, and having deep conversations with football scouts and people in Portugal, the conclusion I came to was this: He is a solid two-way player. He’s not Paolo Maldini on…

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Vinicius will not face formal punishment from Real Madrid over Clásico outburst

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 202502 mins

Real Madrid will not impose any formal punishment on Vinicius Junior after the forward left the field visibly frustrated when Xabi Alonso decided to substitute him during the second half of Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona, which ended in a 2-1 win for Los Blancos, according to MARCA. The report adds that Alonso plans to…

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Cameras capture spat between Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 202502 mins

After the final whistle on Sunday, Vinicius Jr. and Lamine Yamal engaged in a heated verbal exchange that attracted significant attention. Yamal had stirred the pot before the match by saying “El Madrid roba, se queja” (“Madrid steals, complains”), which antagonised the opposition and set the stage for confrontation. On the pitch, cameras caught Vinicius…

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Alvaro Benito Explains Alonso Tactical Adjustment: “He got it absolutely right”

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 202502 mins

Álvaro Benito analyzed the key tactical change that helped Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid gain control in El Clásico. Speaking after the match, Benito explained that Alonso surprised him early on by adjusting Madrid’s shape. Federico Valverde moved higher up the pitch, while Jude Bellingham dropped deeper between the lines. At the same time, Madrid’s Carreras…

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OFFICIAL: Carvajal undergoes surgery

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 202502 mins

Real Madrid have published a new medical report on defender Dani Carvajal, who successfully underwent surgery this morning. Our captain, Dani Carvajal, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today. The operation was performed by Dr Manuel Leyes under the supervision of Real Madrid’s medical team.Carvajal will begin his recovery programme in the coming…

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Kroos defends Vinicius but admits his reaction “didn’t look ideal” after Clásico substitution

jasminmemisevic1995@gmail.comOctober 28, 202503 mins

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos analyzed El Clásico on his own podcast and shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Vinicius’ antics when Xabi Alonso decided to take him out of the game during the second half. “When you play an exceptional match, especially in a game like this, you’re not happy. I never liked…