Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images Scattered notes: A new segment where I dump my notepad into an article after each game. Uncomplicated, unfiltered, unprofessional. Few teams make it as easy to create chances as Las Palmas. Their defense, consistently out of whack, is reflected in their league-high xGA. Against a high-octane Real Madrid offense, it was only a matter of time before the cracks turned into chasms. That said, irrespective of how easy Las Palmas made it for the home side, credit to where it’s due: The interplay between Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo looked great, and Real Madrid’s qu ..read more

Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical videos, as well as compilations over longer sample sizes. We hope you enjoy. It was arguably Kylian Mbappe’s best performance of the season today against Las Palmas. As Managing Madrid’s Matt Wiltse put it in his player ratings piece: “Kylian Mbappé — 9.5: A worl ..read more

Kiyan and Lucas discuss how that might work In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed possible mid-season coaching changes, summer transfers, hot takes for Real Madrid’s future, and much more in the weekly mailbag for Members. Audio version: For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 10-minute clip from the 48m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Kylian Mbappe and Dani Ceballos were the stars of the show as Real Madrid cruised to a dominant victory over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu. Full Match Player Ratings below: Thibaut Courtois — 7: Only had to make one save all night—rarely tested. Lucas Vázquez — 6.5: A poor mistake just 30 seconds into the match—switched off, allowing Fábio Silva to sneak in front of him at the back post and concede an early goal. Made amends later, registering an assist and drawing the foul that led to Benito Ramírez’s red card. Raúl Asencio — 7 ..read more

Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Once again, Los Blancos are top of the table. Real Madrid took care of business in a 4-1 win over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday to go top of the table, two points above Atletico Madrid. A brace from Kylian Mbappe, added to by a goal each from Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo proved more than enough. Here are three quick observations: Kylian Mbappe is well and truly back Even after a 5-2 loss to the club’s biggest rivals, there was a reason for optimism. Even amidst the terror, everyone was looking for hope, and they found it: Ba ..read more

Kiyan and Matt break down a fun game at the Bernabeu. Top of the table! AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Real Madrid’s defense to start this game The Lucas Vazquez situation Incredible performances from Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo goes Fran Garcia Ancelotti’s subs Raul Asencio Is Rodrygo - Mbappe chemistry better than Vinicius - Mbappe chemistry? Is Miguel Gutierrez a good plan b? Vazquez’s crossing Should Asensio play RB? And more Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy ..read more

Photo by Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images The coach spoke after Las Palmas. Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Las Palmas to take over top spot in the La Liga table. After the match, Ancelotti was asked about Kylian Mbappé’s performance and positioning, to which he said: “He is the best centre forward in the world, there were doubts about whether he could play there or whether he would be better on the left. He is a great striker, he is very good in the centre, more so than on the wing, his running is unique and he can take better advantage of it ins ..read more

Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images Quick recap from Madrid’s win vs. Las Palmas After spending some dramatic time in cup competitions, Real Madrid were eyeing to go top of the league with a win against Las Palmas at home. Madrid got off to the worst possible start to the game as Las Palmas came out to exploit the very evident defensive frailties of Lucas Vazquez and they did it by going 0-1 up within 20 seconds of the game. Salt was rubbed to injury as Brahim Diaz missed the chance to equalize in front of an open from barely an yard out soon after. The Bernabeu whistles started to ring as early ..read more

Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images An early goal scared Los Blancos, who won convincingly Real Madrid survived an early scare to emerge as the convincing victors by beating Las Palmas 4-1 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday afternoon. Fábio Silva gave Las Palmas a surprise early goal on only 26 seconds, but Real Madrid were back in front with a Kylian Mbappé penalty. The Frenchman added a second before half-time with Brahim Díaz also in on the act, and Rodrygo Goes made it four in the second half, with a further three goals disallowed by VAR. Three answers 1. Would ..read more

Photo by Maria Jimenez - Real Madrid/Real Madrid via Getty Images Unable to break the low block. Real Madrid lost 0-1 against Eibar on matchday 15 of Liga F. Below are my thoughts and views on the match. Mylene Chavas started on goal. Olga returned as the LB in the starting XI, with Antonia on RB. Lakrar and Rocío made up the CB duo. Teresa and Toletti were the pivot duo. With Linda and Eva Navarro on the wings, Redondo and Møller led the line as the striker duo, while the Dane dropped to the #10 role in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Eibar held a low block with 6 at the back, in a 6-3-1 for the majo ..read more