Photo by Carl Recine – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Kiyan and Diego reflect on the Club World Cup and what needs to happen now On his Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Was the PSG game just a ‘blip’ in Xabi Alonso’s journey? The conclusion Xabi Alonso…
Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images Madrid’s humbling against PSG was a harsh reality check. Xabi needs time, but he also needs buy-in—and the current squad balance isn’t helping. “What we Learned”: key takeaways or narrative shifts following each match. Quick-hitting format: 3-4 clear lessons or learnings, with short intros and focused analysis. Balance between…
Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images A harsh first defeat for Xabi Alonso Real Madrid crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup at the semifinal stage in New Jersey as they fell to a humiliating 4-0 defeat which allowed former Betis midfielder Fabián Ruiz to score twice and ex-Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé to get in…
Friday 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 Carreras: Here…
Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images According to MARCA. Real Madrid have decided to scout the transfer market and look for reinforcements for the center-back spot, according to a report from MARCA. While the club and coaching staff are very impressed by Dean Huijsen’s performances during the FIFA Club World Cup, Antonio Rudiger and Raul Asencio…
Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images According to The Athletic. Real Madrid forward Endrick has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury that could keep him out for the next few weeks, according to a report from Guillermo Rai of The Athletic. Endrick did not play a single minute for Real Madrid in…
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images In the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the result was met with an emotional moment: Luka Modrić’s final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt. Speaking after the match, Modrić delivered some parting words. “The President Treated Me Differently” Modrić paid…
Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Thibaut Courtois did not mince words after Real Madrid’s humbling 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final in New York. The Belgian goalkeeper, who was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise forgettable night, addressed the media post-game with honesty (as he always does),…
Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Real Madrid legend Guti has come out in strong support of Xabi Alonso following Los Blancos’ heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup in New Jersey. The result was a bitter blow for Madridistas, who had high expectations for…
Photo by Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images Big, must-listen episode from Kiyan and Lucas RSVP IN NEW YORK On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Should Real Madrid still sign Alvaro Carreras? Should Real Madrid sign a center-back? Eder Militao Should Real Madrid sign another midfielder? A long…
