Kiyan Sobhani shares his reflections from Hard Rock Stadium AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP TO OUR MIAMI PODCAST On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his thoughts from a big media day in Miami — shortly after Xabi Alonso’s press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton…
Kiyan’s observations from Miami before the team takes center stage 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. WILL MBAPPE PRESS? It was a question I posed Xabi Alonso…
Photo by Carmen Mandato – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Alonso gave his first pre-match conference. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their first Club World Cup match against Al-Hilal on Wednesday. Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani asked Alonso about Kylian Mbappe’s defensive work, and how important that will be, to which…
Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images Led the game in fouls drawn, duels won, dribbles completed and only one player had more touches in the final third than him—a solid start from the Argentine. Franco Mastantuono completed the full 90 minutes in River Plate’s 3–1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in their opening match of the…
Photo by Helios de la Rubia/Real Madrid via Getty Images The club is looking to be proactive rather than reactive on the injury prevention front. Real Madrid have brought on ThermoHuman, a sports science company that specializes in injury prevention through infrared thermography. The move is aimed at improving player health and availability throughout the…
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Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo addressed the media at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, where the spotlight quickly turned to Franco Mastantuono. The teenage sensation officially signed with Real Madrid earlier this summer, but remains with River Plate for the duration of the tournament and is eligible to play…
On the eve of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal, Dean Huijsen, Brahim Díaz, and Dani Ceballos addressed the media at the team’s base in Palm Beach, offering early impressions of new head coach Xabi Alonso, the Florida training conditions, and the team’s ambitions. Dean Huijsen: “Real Madrid wants to win everything”…
Photo by Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images Kylian Mbappé was absent from Real Madrid’s final training session in Miami ahead of their Club World Cup debut against Al Hilal. As reported by Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani, the French forward is battling a fever and has been confined to the team hotel as he recovers….
Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images According to AS. Real Madrid defender David Alaba is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, according to a report from AS. Alaba’s current contract expires in June 2026, and he is planning to see it out at the club, and Real Madrid seem to respect his…
