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Open Thread: December 1, 2022
Your World Cup Thursday Edition of the Daily Merengue
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Managing Madrid Podcast: Camavinga as left-back analysis
Kiyan and Jose break down an eventful World Cup debut for Cama as well as the performance of Tchouameni vs Tunisia
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PSA: Early bird tickets for our Toronto podcast end this week!
Come meet the Managing Madrid crew for a World Cup podcast in T-Dot. We’ll be giving away signed items from Modric, Figo, and plenty of official La Liga swag!
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Real Madrid monitoring Cody Gakpo -report
Fabrizio Romano indicates that Los Blancos have been scouting Gatkpo for quite some time.
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Camavinga: “I don’t want to be a super sub my whole life”
The midfielder talked to Goal about his role in Madrid and in the French team.
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Open Thread: November 30, 2022
World Cup Wednesday Edition of the Daily Merengue
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The Latest
Tchouameni: “I didn’t know Camavinga could play left-back”
The midfielder talked to the press ahead of Wednesday’s match against Tunisia.
Open Thread: November 29, 2022
World Cup Tuesday Edition of the Daily Merengue
A quiet night for Fede as Portugal beat Uruguay 2 - 0
Round-up from Uruguay’s defeat vs Portugal
Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Notes from Spain - Germany and more fun World Cup thoughts
Kiyan and Diego break down the Spain vs Germany game and also do some World Cup previews and other takeaways
Benzema could return to play in the World Cup if he recovers in time
RMC are speculating that the Frenchman could return and play if he recovers in time for the last few stages in the World Cup.
Review of Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao, and Rodrygo’s performances in Brazil’s win over Switzerland
The lone goal came courtesy of a Real Madrid connection with Vini, Rodrygo, and Casemiro combining to perfection.
Militao to start against Switzerland, Rodrygo still on the bench
Militao will replace Danilo in Brazil’s XI.
Open Thread: November 28, 2022
A World Cup Manic Monday Edition of the Daily Merengue
Managing Madrid Podcast: Madridista World Cup notes; Las Blancas domination; Another Arribas golazo
Mega 3-parter: Kiyan’s Sunday World Cup notes; Las Blancas crew dissect a big win; Castilla Corner review
Honours even in 1-1 draw as three Madridistas star in Spain and Germany clash at the World Cup
Dani Carvajal, Marco Asensio and Antonio Rüdiger all started
Tough outing for Courtois and Hazard as Belgium are beaten by Morocco
Neither had a good performance.
Barcelona join Real Madrid, Chelsea and PSG in the race for Endrick -report
It looks like this will be the Neymar saga once again.
Player ratings: Real Madrid 5-1 Alhama El Pozo; Liga F
Las Blancas back to winning ways with dominant performance.
World Cup Thread: 27 November 2022
Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue
Tchouaméni Underpins a Sturdy France in Victory over Denmark
France looked like genuine title candidates defeating one of the more troublesome teams in the tournament.
Managing Madrid Podcast: France vs Denmark Post-game / Tchouameni analysis
Kiyan and Jose break down France’s win, Tchouameni’s role, and more
Immediate Reaction: Real Madrid 5 - 1 Alhama El Pozo; Liga F
Feller gets her first brace.
Starting Lineups: Real Madrid vs. Alhama El Pozo; Liga F
Athenea-Feller on wings and 3 CBs start.
World Cup Thread: 26 November 2022
Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue
Managing Madrid Podcast: Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Brazil arrive at the World Cup
Kiyan and Matt break down the performance of Vinicius and Rodrygo, and everything Brazil
Camavinga: “Benzema is a very important person in my life”
The midfielder talked in an interview with Le Parisien.
Preview, Squad List, Team News: Real Madrid vs. Alhama El Pozo; Liga F
The fight in league continues.
VIDEO: What if Real Madrid goes trophyless this season?
Kiyan and Lucas were asked about this scenario, and also Raul’s timeline
Things we saw from Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes in Brazil victory over Serbia
Vinicius Junior was instrumental in creating both goals.
Camavinga being used as a left-back during France’s training sessions
It looks like he will now be France’s primary backup for the left-back spot, according to RMC.
World Cup Thread: 25 November 2022
Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue
Las Blancas Podcast: Bad turn of events in London
Hosts Yash and Kanita discuss ups and downs against Chelsea
VIDEO: Fede Valverde impresses on his World Cup debut; Uruguay disappoints
Kiyan and Mehedi talk about Fede’s performance vs South Korea
Managing Madrid Podcast: Fede is fired up PLUS The Ancelotti / Raul / Guti what-if
Kiyan, Lucas, and Mehedi answer questions from fans and review Fede Valverde’s World Cup debut
Review of Fede Valverde’s World Cup debut
Quick recap of Fede’s performance vs. South Korea