Managing Madrid Editorials
Retro visual analysis: Remember Cristiano?
A look at how Cristiano Ronaldo’s game changed over the years at Real Madrid while maintaining a very high level of performance.
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Moral victories will only doom the team further — there are many downfalls that need to be recognized urgently
Real Madrid have failed their league campaign, and to rescue Copa and UCL, Ancelotti has to learn from previous mistakes
El Clásico: A preview through visual analysis
The passing tendencies, defensive schemes, and impact of key players of the two eternal rivals.
Nacho extracted Salah’s soul over two legs
Also in here: notes on Camavinga and Fede
Why dealing with Real Madrid’s expiring contracts is not as easy as it seems
Renewing some of these players is a risk
Has Camavinga been one of Real Madrid’s best players? Is Vinicius Tobias ready?
On one of Real Madrid’s pillars, and an unlikely understudy to an ageing Carvajal
The redemption arc of Dani Ceballos
Looking at two aspects that signify Dani Ceballos's rise back to an essential role at Real Madrid.
Xavi will not change how he plays; Ancelotti has plenty of options to punish Barcelona
Real Madrid have the ammo they need to not only beat Barca, but to give them heavy psychological damage
It’s time to make Barcelona uncomfortable
Exploiting Barca; and a look at danger-man Vinicius and the ever-good Camavinga
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: A visual and analytical breakdown (Part 1)
Stats, vizzes, and details from an incredible win at Anfield
Even the biggest skeptics can’t deny Real Madrid’s mental fortitude
The performance against Liverpool felt like an extension of last season. But then again, this is just Real Madrid, a team that looks meditative when everything is going wrong.
The tension around Vinicius; Rodrygo’s left-wing role; and the give-and-take of Kroos
3 talking points from the last few games
Let’s talk about Vinicius Jr, the footballer
Here are four stats behind Vini’s excellent season so far.
Valverde’s goals and spiritual energy are back
Valverde carried Real Madrid’s right wing before the World Cup and covered so much ground in addition to scoring. After an understandable dip, his mojo is back.
Is the Club World Cup a good ‘break’ for Real Madrid? Plus: Arribas’s arrival, Obrador, and Vinicius
It’s extra games and extra trips, but maybe a break from La Liga is important for Ancelotti’s men.
Real Madrid have revved up their offense
In the last two games Real Madrid have kept a higher line and allowed fewer passes per defensive action. It’s worked, and on top of that, Camavinga is ballin’ at left-back
Why Fran Garcia is coming next summer and not immediately
Bayer Leverkusen forced Real Madrid to make a decision on Fran Garcia — but what does that really mean for his future?
Ceballos and Camavinga have sparked life into Real Madrid’s play
Two players who have been vital on both ends and have overwhelmed opponents
What are Real Madrid’s barriers to signing wing-backs?
Carvajal, 31, has broken down over time; Mendy, 27, is limited offensively. The club only has one pure back-up wing-back in the squad and he doesn’t play. What’s the plan?
Some concerning stats behind Real Madrid’s fullback situation
The fullback position is one of the most concerning areas of Real Madrid’s current roster. We discuss a few reasons why that’s the case.
Can Real Madrid bounce back from a crushing loss?
What Barcelona did to Real was just an extension of what other teams have been doing to them. What changes will the team make now?
Two key Clasico match-ups
Can Real Madrid play through the press? Can they get the better of Barcelona in transition?
Vinicius vs TAA is just around the corner
Some tactical notes on Vinicius Jr’s season and Liverpool’s defensive line
Real Madrid’s mid-season stat review
Key numbers, key players, and more as we gear up the return of club football
Luka Modrić: In a legendary league of his own
An ode to Luka Modric before his second successive FIFA World Cup semi-final.
Luka Modric is having a solid World Cup as Croatia advance to the round-of-16
Some notes on Modric’s showing so far
Courtois and Hazard are coming home early as Belgium’s nightmare campaign is over
After finishing third overall in 2018, Belgium only finish third in Group F this time.
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How Toni Kroos might be playing his best ever season of football
Kroos has added more defensive wrinkles to his game, and in addition to dominating his nominal on-ball stats, has helped as a ball-winner too
Three things Real Madrid must do during the World Cup
Real Madrid’s to-do list for the world cup
Two eye-catching things from the win over Celtic
Notes on Asensio’s performance and the state of Real Madrid’s defense
Vinicius Jr will be fine, but the press may not be
Words, stats, and film on a scrutinized star and an unpromising press
Antonio Rudiger’s defending and ability on the ball has been on full display
How the German center-back has already proven his worth despite not cracking Ancelotti’s Once de Gala yet