Pep and Enrique left as soon as they failed to win league title in that particular season. Same with ZZ despite CL in 2018 while was out of La Liga race by January. It's very toxic when you don't win even for a season.
🚨 JUST IN: Arbeloa has decided that Thiago Pitarch should start against City tonight.— @diarioas pic.twitter.com/l319nZ8SEw— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) March 11, 2026 Ballsy if true
🚨 Thibaut Courtois: “I’ve read things from you (the press) and told myself ‘Oh my goodness’.You think this club is a NURSERY and that we do whatever we want but it’s not like this.We respect all managers that arrive, the medical staff, everyone. I think a lot of criticism is… pic.twitter.com/g6hNd6g6pS— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 12, 2026
This the same guy who clowned the clubs greatest ever manager then went full deep throat massage on the very next guy who ironically enough looked like a lost puppy compared to the current completely inexperienced manager.
Class from Courtois. 🚨 Courtois: “I told Antonin Kinsky as I also made mistakes at Atlético and I made mistakes at Chelsea! I also got nutmegged twice by Messi…”. 😅“I have told him that he has to learn from this... life is hard but he has to remain confident… that’s the way”.“The goalkeeper… pic.twitter.com/wbKrKZrymX— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 12, 2026
GKs Union and all that. I remember Tibo having a stinker against Brugge at the Bernabéu in his second season here after an up-and-down first season effectively "replacing" a legend like Navas and things could've definitely gone downhill from there if Tibo didn't have the mental fortitude that he does. Like, if I'm remembering it right both goals Brugge scored were just ugly on Tibo's part.
I can defiantly say this was one of our best summer in terms of signing players. *Tibo was singed for €35M.
🚨 BREAKING: Ferland Mendy has a hamstring injury.He will undergo a MRI tomorrow.In principle, he’ll be out for one week. @MelchorRuizCope pic.twitter.com/enZv1kDFCM— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 12, 2026 Hope it’s a week. Get back for Munich if we progress past City.
🚨 Fede Valverde : "There was a NEGATIVE ENERGY for months inside the locker room, but now, we are VERY positive, and we will go out there to K*LL." pic.twitter.com/ye54XOiw1r— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 12, 2026
So pretty much confirming reports of him and Xabi not getting along. Mbappe talked about treble after knocking out City and Atleti last season. Hope team responds to Fede's promise better in the business end of this season.
🚨 JUST IN: The Finalissima is at SERIOUS RISK of being CANCELLED.Real Madrid had an agreement with RFEF for the match to be played at the Bernabéu, but Spain have the feeling that Argentina DO NOT WANT TO PLAY. @COPE pic.twitter.com/IfMXecAvWi— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 12, 2026 Then let them win on walk over
Argentina wants a neutral location like Lisbon. Fair request from their part. Bernabeu gives Spanish NT home advantage.
🚨 Arbeloa on the fact that the team ran more against their opponents for the first time against City:"I think we ran a very similar amount to previous games. Maybe we had some intensity as far as our sprints were concerned.""There were other factors that influenced the… pic.twitter.com/P4N6ql9AA8— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) March 13, 2026 Dont think we've ever run this much this season. Happy to be proven wrong
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVwL0OMkV3A/ Interesting theory. Wouldn't surprise me given the amateurism we have seen at other levels like fitness, nutritionism etc.
Pitch condition has been poor. Lots of players slipping and grass coming off easily. Haven't followed Spurs games recently. But they had far better pitch in some games I saw after the renovation. All ACLs haven't been at Bernabeu though. Militao's ACL was at San Mames and Courtois' at training. Alaba's, Militao's 2nd was at Bernabeu. Carva's ACL gonna happen at any ground. Went for high ball and player landed on his knee. Rodrygo played with partial ACL tear for 3 years opting against surgery so that's next level mismanagement from everyone involved.
Yea. Gotta bring the intensity in 2nd leg too. 🚨 Arbeloa’s message to the players:“At this club, we celebrate titles, not wins. Nothing is done, the tie is still alive.” [RMTV] pic.twitter.com/FZ9FvTlTaK— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026
🚨🗣️ Arbeloa: “Kylian Mbappé will NOT play tomorrow but we hope to have him for Manchester City.” pic.twitter.com/g0arvYLC8d— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026 🗣️ Arbeloa: “Mbappé is getting better every day. We made a plan, it depends on his evolution, but I see him very well.” pic.twitter.com/E4r1ivpK9B— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026 🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid hope that Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro can make it against Manchester City.Following Mendy’s injury; Alvaro will start if he can make it in time. @elchiringuitotv pic.twitter.com/NPm9qCQvGM— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026 🚨 JUST IN: Daniel Yáñez could be called up vs. Elche.He’s been one of the stars of the UEFA Youth Cup and scored the winner vs. Chelsea.He already made his debut under Ancelotti at 17 years old. @marca pic.twitter.com/qEZYyuH1mj— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026 🚨 Arbeloa is set to rotate the team vs. Elche.Players like Lunin are expected to START. @COPE pic.twitter.com/IRi3lGpqgo— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026
Had to Google who 'Mami' is. Guy who runs Zone account chose to use nickname instead of Manuel Angel. 🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid's expected XI tomorrow:CourtoisCarvajal, Asencio, Huijsen, FranMami/Thiago, CamavingaBrahim, Guler, Vini JrGonzalo@diarioas pic.twitter.com/Xa9SJa4c4c— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 13, 2026
🤍 Thiago Pitarch, born Madridista. [RMTV] pic.twitter.com/6sw9MidHmg— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 12, 2026 Atletico released Pitarch when he was 12. He then went to Getafe and Leganes where RM scout spotted him in 2023.
🗣️ Arbeloa: “Manuel Ángel? I have been very lucky to play with wonderful players who did not go beyond 1'70 and they were sensational. I am aware that football is extremely physical nowadays, but he will have no problems to be an elite player.He’s a player I’m very fond of. He… pic.twitter.com/l1fpjsncVH— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) March 13, 2026 🗣️ Arbeloa: “The academy lads just need to keep working hard, understand that they’re still in a period of development, and make the most of their chances. There’s a lot of attention on them right now because they’ve been doing really well, but they mustn’t lose the mentality and… pic.twitter.com/xtmWoOBijz— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) March 13, 2026 🗣️ Arbeloa: “I understand people might have doubts about playing Thiago Pitarch, an 18-year-old lad, in a knockout tie like this. But from the very first day you asked me about him, I was very clear. I know what he’s capable of, his personality and the work he puts in. He’s a… pic.twitter.com/5qJHtYCMv1— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) March 12, 2026