Real Madrid News and Analysis

Real Madrid learn the absurd transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold

3Nov

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

LaLiga, Premier League

Real Madrid learn the absurd transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool star right back Trent Alexander-Arnold will be arguably the most coveted name on the free agent waters next summer if the Reds aren't able to tie him down to a new contract before then, and while it is difficult to envision TAA playing anywhere else, Real Madrid are hot on the fullback's heels. If anything, Madrid's interest in the England international has only risen since the torn ACL suffered by club legend Dani Carvajal, who was, once again, the best player in that position last season as a La Liga, European Championship, and Champions League winner. Alexander-Arnold has been one of Florentino Perez's obsessions on the transfer market, and after securing his No. 1 dream target for free last summer in Kylian Mbappe, he's love nothing more than to repeat the trick with Li...

Fabrizio Romano reveals who clubs expect will become the next Real Madrid manager

2Nov

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

LaLiga

Fabrizio Romano reveals who clubs expect will become the next Real Madrid manager

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has landed himself in some hot water again after shoddy decisions and an overall lack of defensive structure led to another 4-0 implosion to arch rivals Barcelona in El Clasico. Unlike the 2021/22 season, Carletto doesn't have a commanding lead in the Spanish top flight and is now a clear second best to Barcelona in La Liga, leading to some urgency from Florentino Perez and the club to get things right. Young stars like Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Endrick are the future of world football, but these standouts have not been used optimally in a 2024/25 Real Madrid side that seems a little too catered to the star power of forwards Vinicius Junior and the struggling Kylian Mbappe. Everyone knew that when Carlo Ancelotti was hired as Real Madrid ...

Real Madrid legend at key position of need is now available for a free transfer

2Nov

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

LaLiga

Real Madrid legend at key position of need is now available for a free transfer

Real Madrid are reeling after a 4-0 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico, reminiscent of their defeat to the Blaugrana in 2022, after which the Merengues went on to win three of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history before claiming both major titles. Right now, Real Madrid are clearly not in the driver's seat in La Liga, and after losing 1-0 to Lille a couple of weeks ago, they certainly aren't invulnerable in the Champions League either. But better days should be ahead for the Kylian Mbappe-added Real Madrid once Carlo Ancelotti figures his you-know-what out, given they were clearly the best team in European football last season. There are a few weaknesses in the Real Madrid lineup, and while the center back position will finally be addressed this winter, if you believe t...

5 Reasons Why Jude Bellingham Is More Underrated Than You Think

31Oct

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

LaLiga

5 Reasons Why Jude Bellingham Is More Underrated Than You Think

In the world of football, it’s easy to get swept up by the newest hype or crown the latest wunderkind as the “next big thing.” Jude Bellingham, however, is different. Clearly this isn’t some fleeting, flash-in-the-pan talent, but even the wide recognition of his abilities has overlooked the extent of his quality. At just 20, Bellingham has already shown maturity and skill that rivals some of the game's seasoned veterans, making waves at Borussia Dortmund as Bundesliga Player of the Season, and now dazzling for Real Madrid. But even with the growing applause, there’s a sense that the football world has yet to fully grasp the depth of Bellingham’s abilities. Bellingham’s versatility, football IQ, and leadership—qualities rare even among top players—often get buried beneath the surface-...

The case for Vinícius Júnior as the true 2024 Ballon d’Or winner

29Oct

By Joe SorianoNo Comments

LaLiga

The case for Vinícius Júnior as the true 2024 Ballon d’Or winner

The 2024 Ballon d'Or debate brought forth several compelling candidates, each with an undeniable impact on club and international football. Yet, when the dust settled, Manchester City’s Rodri ultimately took home the trophy, while Vinícius Júnior was left in his shadow. Although the result was leaked before the announcement, it still took many by surprise, with fans even chanting for Vini Jr. before the award was revealed to be going for Rodri. What also puzzled many fans was how Vini Jr. carried so much of the momentum to win the Ballon d'Or, looking like a shoe-in to win, before Rodri was suddenly named as the favorite on the day of, with Spanish sources even leaking of UEFA retaliating against Real Madrid for their past Super League involvement. It was a victory for Rodri, but ...

Carlo Ancelotti has no choice but to use Arda Guler more

28Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Carlo Ancelotti has no choice but to use Arda Guler more

There will be an innumerable amount of rumors and reports circulating in the media following Real Madrid's abhorrent 4-0 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico, an unacceptable result at the Valdebebas and one that should have consequences for how the Merengues approach the remainder of the season. Already, the tide was seemingly turning as far as Real's pursuit of center backs, which had been non-existent prior to this point despite a multitude of injuries, and, now, it is abundantly obvious that defensive help is needed across the back line to keep up with Hansi Flick's emerging attacking juggernaut in Barcelona. In the more immediate term, questions will be asked about Carlo Ancelotti. And these will be serious ones, perhaps even graver than the ones he so deftly answered in March 2022 w...

Carlo Ancelotti sunk to a new low with Jude Bellingham treatment in El Clasico

27Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

Features, LaLiga

Carlo Ancelotti sunk to a new low with Jude Bellingham treatment in El Clasico

Vinicius Junior will very likely win the Ballon d'Or for his stellar performances in the Champions League knockout stages and the second half of the 2024/25 LaLiga season for Real Madrid, but from start to finish, Jude Bellingham was his club's most consistent player and THE standout of Spanish football. Playing in his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu, Jude starred in the No. 10 role in Carlo Ancelotti's system, emphatically answering the question of how Real Madrid would replace Karim Benzema's lost goals at striker by finding the back of the net 19 times from midfield. Bellingham captured the zeitgeist of football, bringing his best performances in two Clasico triumphs as Real Madrid ran away with the league, with Jude bringing the same all-around midfield quality from his day...

Real Madrid finally pursuing an experienced CB transfer

25Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

LaLiga

Real Madrid finally pursuing an experienced CB transfer

Truthfully, Real Madrid should have been in the market for a center back transfer since the January 2024 market when, just prior, veteran David Alaba went down with a torn ACL. Real Madrid managed to make do without Eder Militao or Alaba last season, as the likes of Dani Carvajal, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Ferland Mendy stepped up as emergency options. This season, Carvajal has torn his ACL, too, and Alaba is yet to return from injury. With Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and even Tchouameni and Mendy all struggling with various injuries at points in the 2024/25 campaign, it's becoming clear that Real Madrid need more depth in defense. They have a bevy of talented youngsters coming up the ranks, but they, too, have suffered significant injuries of their own, with Joan Martinez notably su...

Manchester United going for another top Real Madrid transfer target

25Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

LaLiga, Premier League

Manchester United going for another top Real Madrid transfer target

Manchester United already played spoiler to Real Madrid on the transfer market this past summer, as they were willing to spend 60 million euros in order to sign Leny Yoro, whose Lille were not at all interested in the threat of losing the teenage center back for free in summer 2025. So Juni Calafat's dream transfer target at center back - and the best young player at the position - went to Man United, where he has yet to play due to a preseason injury. But hopes are high for Yoro at Manchester United, especially with fellow summer center back signing Matthijs de Ligt not quite impressing. And it looks like the Red Devils aren't done with trying to compete against Real Madrid for top players on the market. Already, Manchester United are pushing increasingly hard for impending free ...

Transfer Rumors: Manchester United could sign another top target ahead of Real Madrid

25Oct

By Kevin ParviziNo Comments

LaLiga, Premier League

Transfer Rumors: Manchester United could sign another top target ahead of Real Madrid

Manchester United surprised a lot of people this summer when they successfully signed Leny Yoro, the most coveted central defender on the transfer market, ahead of serious interest from Real Madrid. In fact, many saw Real Madrid as a guaranteed landing spot for Yoro with how heavily Juni Calafat was pushing for the Lille star, as Real viewed him as a generational talent and began to prioritize him over another player with one year left on his contract, Alphonso Davies. Instead, Manchester United were willing to spend 60 million euros on Yoro right up front in the summer market, whereas Real Madrid wanted Yoro at a steeply discounted price, hoping the player would hold out for another year in order to join them for free in 2025. Lille weren't about to let that happen, reportedly ev...