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OPEN THREAD | JANUARY 7, 2026

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/035954a89230b83552c77aeca7e14892

✍️ Real Madrid's football team is preparing for the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, with the squad announced and fans discussing potential lineup changes.

👉 Real Madrid's football team is preparing for the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah 👉 The team has announced its squad for the competition 👉 Fans are discussing potential lineup changes, including the possibility of incorporating Gonzalo Garcia into the starting XI 👉 Kylian Mbappé is working on his recovery in Madrid, with the possibility of traveling to Saudi Arabia for the final if Real Madrid makes it that far

-- #ViniJr #RodrygoGoes #ThibautCourtois #DaniCarvajal #GonzaloGarcia #KylianMbappé #MattW #KiyanSo #MelchorRuiz #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #Jeddah #Madrid #SaudiArabia #sports

OPEN THREAD — UNSAID LETTERS: 15 DEC. 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/f635b1bb4a440abb62bbacfa62e5ea0f

✍️ The article discusses the current state of Real Madrid's football team, focusing on the midfield and the performance of Vinicius Jr.

👉 The midfield is 'broken' and lacks cohesion 👉 The team's in-game management is criticized, particularly the substitutions made by coach Xabi 👉 Vinicius Jr.'s performance is mixed, with praise for his effort and assist but criticism for his overall play and stats 👉 The team's second-best player, Vinicius Jr., is not performing well

-- #Xabi #ViniciusJr. #Juni #ValyrianSteel #EzekXI #KungFuZizou #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Juninho #sports

OPEN THREAD | DECEMBER 12, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/c0b84d153df34e6fb8cb0e6a52bae7f9

✍️ The article discusses the current state of Real Madrid's football team, focusing on the team's poor performance and the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso.

👉 The Real Madrid board had an emergency meeting to discuss the team's poor performance 👉 The meeting resulted in the decision that the Manchester City game will be the last chance for Xabi Alonso to turn things around 👉 The locker room is divided on the coach, with some players showing support for him 👉 The team's lack of execution and technique in decisive moments is a major concern 👉 The need for better connection between players is emphasized

-- #XabiAlonso #FlorentinoPerez #Rodrygo #ViniciusJr #Karim #LucasNavarrete #KiyanSobhani #EzekIx #Juninho #Kung_Fu_Zizou #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #ValyrianSteel #ManchesterCity #LaLiga #sports

OPEN THREAD | NOV 30, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/b67d5fb75eec8ea6c40211a4fa8725eb

✍️ The article welcomes readers to a football discussion forum with a bias towards Real Madrid CF (RMCF) and mentions the need to overcome low blocks in football.

👉 The article is a football discussion forum with a bias towards Real Madrid CF (RMCF) 👉 The moderators are thanked for their work 👉 Overcoming low blocks is crucial for the team's success 👉 Xabi is working on a plan to crack open low blocks

-- #Xabi #ValyrianSteel #EzekXI #KungFuZizou #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Juninho #sports

YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE | OPEN THREAD | NOV 25, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/c7f8ca2c31b620c57f65ba798749cd5c

✍️ The article discusses the need for a young manager with fresh ideas at Real Madrid and the importance of adjusting the transfer policy to fit the coach's plan.

👉 Need for a young manager with fresh ideas at Real Madrid 👉 Importance of having a midfield trio in sync 👉 Need to move on from one-legged players 👉 Need to adjust transfer policy to fit the coach's plan

-- #Xabi #ValyrianSteel #EzekXI #KungFuZizou #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Juninho #JamesRodriguez #RealMadrid #sports

OPEN THREAD: 18 NOVEMBER 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/79ec6cc385d1a65ffb9c1a3093146b88

✍️ The article discusses the success of the NFL game held at the Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, generating an economic impact of €150M in the city. It also features an interview with Aurélien Tchouaméni, a Real Madrid player, discussing his role as a defensive midfielder.

👉 NFL game at Bernabéu stadium generated €150M economic impact 👉 42,000 international tourists attended the game, mainly from USA and European countries 👉 Hotel occupancy in Madrid was 90% due to the game 👉 Estimated €21 million spent in bars and restaurants 👉 Aurélien Tchouaméni discusses his role as a defensive midfielder 👉 Tchouaméni shares coach's advice on playing within the penalty area 👉 Tchouaméni emphasizes the importance of balance in the team

-- #AurélienTchouaméni #AntonioRüdiger #FrancoMastantuono #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #ToniKroos #ManuKoné #Cama #Fofana #CoachAncelotti #Madrid #Bernabéustadium #Spain #Romania #Morocco #Uganda #Brazil #Tunisia #Turkey #Austria #Bosnia #sports

OPEN THREAD: 17 NOV. 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/1130e269356e9a32a7d561d96c9919ec

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a football discussion platform with a bias towards Real Madrid CF.

-- #ValyrianSteel #EzekXI #KungFuZizou #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Juninho #sports

OPEN THREAD | NOV 8TH, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/8249e7303d77dcd9467f278e3e9d086c

✍️ The article discusses the need for a striker in Real Madrid's lineup, citing the team's struggles with scoring and the potential of young strikers Gonzalo and Endrick.

👉 Real Madrid needs a dedicated striker to play alongside Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior 👉 Gonzalo and Endrick, young strikers on the bench, have the potential to fill this role 👉 The team's reliance on Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior to create scoring opportunities is unsustainable 👉 The upcoming match against Rayo is an opportunity for the team to prove themselves 👉 Big games are a proving ground for Real Madrid

-- #ValyrianSteel #EzekXI #KungFuZizou #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Juninho #Kiyan #Xabi #Rayo #Anfield #sports

OPEN THREAD: 29 SEPTEMBER 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/59d79417bd765b93f206ff83310a19b1

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a platform for football enthusiasts to discuss the sport without fear of bias, with a nod to the moderators who do an excellent job.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a platform for football enthusiasts 👉 The platform has an overt bias towards Real Madrid CF (RMCF) 👉 The moderators do a fantastic job 👉 The article mentions a podcast discussing a recent match against Atleti

-- #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #sports

OPEN DREAD!!! EDITION | SEPTEMBER 21, 2025

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✍️ The Daily Merengue is a platform for discussing football, with a bias towards RMCF.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a platform for discussing football 👉 The platform has a bias towards RMCF 👉 The moderators do a fantastic job 👉 The uncertainty surrounding Arda is mentioned

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #sports

OPEN THREAD: WE MOVE! | SEPTEMBER 14, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/3f8ab64765d616884785ebec37179299

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum where users can share their thoughts and opinions without fear of bias.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum 👉 The forum has a bias towards Real Madrid CF (RMCF) 👉 Users can share their thoughts and opinions freely 👉 The moderators do an excellent job

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/925f72c8ca4553934d0f7217c8334a75

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a platform for discussing football, with a bias towards RMCF, and thanks the moderators for their work.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a platform for discussing football 👉 The platform has an overt bias towards RMCF 👉 Moderators are thanked for their work

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #Xabi #sports

OPEN THREAD: LOOK BEYOND THE BALL | SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/eada3f1d0e7733823da0733f6fdc7a2d

✍️ The article discusses the changing landscape of football, specifically the potential for playing league games in other countries and the European Super League.

👉 The potential for playing league games in other countries 👉 The European Super League 👉 The increasing greed in football 👉 The impact on players and fans 👉 The need for a true right winger in football

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #sports

OPEN THREAD: XABI’S MARK | SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/e9acbda49896d7d603f9ea20194bb5c7

✍️ The article discusses the potential success of Xabi as a coach at Real Madrid, as well as the future of goalkeeper Lunin and midfielder Dani Ceballos.

👉 Xabi's potential success as a coach at Real Madrid 👉 Lunin's future at Real Madrid and whether he will be properly rotated with Courtois 👉 Dani Ceballos' career and the factors that affect a player's longevity at the top 👉 The importance of personal discipline and decision-making in a player's career

-- #Xabi #CarloAncelotti #ZinedineZidane #Lunin #ThibautCourtois #DaniCeballos #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #RealMadrid #Ukraine #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/1f27ada70d24f6cf68746ab7b25ad681

✍️ The article discusses the return of league football and the debate between Vini and Rodrygo for the left wing position in the team.

👉 League football returns after the international break 👉 Players should be excluded from international duties for rest 👉 Debate between Vini and Rodrygo for the left wing position 👉 Mbappe is considered the real winner

-- #Vini #Rodrygo #Mbappe #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 7, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/ea24777d73ccdecc566d043011680985

✍️ The article is about the Daily Merengue, a platform for discussing football, with a focus on Real Madrid CF.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a platform for discussing football 👉 The platform has a bias towards Real Madrid CF 👉 The September calendar is shared, highlighting the fast-paced schedule of games

-- #Poch #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #Madrid #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 6, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/d5ab8a18ad3f9adbceb4335ad56f4736

✍️ The article is a post on a football discussion forum, The Daily Merengue, where users can discuss various football-related topics.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum 👉 The forum has moderators who do a fantastic job 👉 Users can ask questions and discuss football-related topics 👉 A podcast discusses the depth charts of Real Madrid and Barcelona

-- #KiyanSobhani #DiegoLorijn #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/60851528ee1a58c8784c770a74029a5a

✍️ The article discusses the excitement of football fans, specifically the Turkish national team's goals in a recent match.

👉 Turkish national team scores goals in a recent match 👉 Arda Güler makes an assist 👉 Fans are excited about the team's performance

-- #ArdaGüler #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #Mastantuono #Huijsen #Turkey #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/8f7efd64476ee992448a1778299e906c

✍️ The article discusses the transfer window and the signings of Real Madrid, highlighting the significant spending by the club.

👉 Real Madrid's significant spending in the transfer window 👉 Three of the club's four signings occupied the top three spots on La Liga's list of most expensive transfers 👉 Comparison of La Liga's spending to the Premier League

-- #Xabi #Carvajal #Lucas #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #DeanHuijsen #AlvaroCarreras #FrancoMastantuono #Ancelotti #LaLiga #PremierLeague #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/aeffd2d305d1421bde8e192ff463fae9

✍️ The article discusses the benefits of Real Madrid's new Bernabeu stadium, citing its ability to yield results and provide more leeway for superstars.

👉 The new Bernabeu stadium is already yielding results 👉 Superstars get more leeway 👉 The team turns over the ball more 👉 It's about the collective effort of the team

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #TheBernabeu #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/be3c2f143aa0974828b374657ff6b658

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum with a bias towards RMCF, thanking the moderators for their work.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum with a bias towards RMCF 👉 The moderators do a fantastic job in maintaining the community 👉 The team's defense is a focus area, with Xabi making a positive impact

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #DonFlorentino #Xabi #Karim #sports

OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 1, 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/3ab6207ac71d26644d4cedae1239fc11

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum with a bias towards Real Madrid CF (RMCF), where users can share their thoughts and opinions on the sport.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a football discussion forum with a bias towards Real Madrid CF 👉 The forum is run by a team of moderators 👉 Real Madrid and Bilbao have a 100% winning record 👉 The team's defense and Vini's performance have improved 👉 There is still work to be done in terms of tactical setup

-- #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #EzekIx #ValyrianSteel #sports

OPEN THREAD: 31 AUGUST 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/28144a4a155e182028e6475e14790f06

✍️ The article discusses the start of the football season for Real Madrid, with 3 wins in 3 games, and comments from coach Alonso on what went well and what needs improvement.

👉 Real Madrid has 3 wins in 3 games 👉 Coach Alonso comments on the game against Mallorca 👉 Team needs to improve pressing in the opponent's half 👉 Counter-pressing was not effective 👉 Team has attacked better in recent games

-- #Alonso #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Mallorca #RealSociedad #sports

POR LA 16: 29 AUGUST 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/c394ae1311be2c0d5a321d0548f95c2d

✍️ The article discusses the upcoming season of Real Madrid's football team, including their UCL opponents and predicted wins.

👉 Real Madrid's UCL opponents in the league stage 👉 Predicted win against Barcelona in the UCL final 👉 Alonso's impact on the squad's tactics 👉 Uncertainty surrounding Rodrygo's future

-- #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Alonso #Trent #Rodrygo #Almaty #Kazakhstan #sports

UCL DRAW: 28 AUGUST 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/b911dc9d2fd562b3995cc482836dc26e

✍️ The article discusses the upcoming UCL draw, Real Madrid's recent performance, and the signing of new CB Dean Huijsen.

👉 UCL draw takes place today at 18:30 CET 👉 Each club will draw two teams from different pots 👉 Real Madrid has been well-reinforced with the signing of Dean Huijsen 👉 Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Real Madrid's coach 👉 Ceballos backed out of joining Marseille due to concerns about his career progression

-- #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #XabiAlonso #Lopetegui #DeanHuijsen #Ceballos #Romano #Oviedo #Marseille #sports

OPEN THREAD: 27 AUGUST 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/2c1e4948f40a7e64fd8e10adde9e9a51

✍️ The Daily Merengue is a platform for football enthusiasts to discuss the sport, with a bias towards RMCF.

👉 The Daily Merengue is a platform for football enthusiasts 👉 The platform has a bias towards Real Madrid CF (RMCF) 👉 The moderators are thanked for their work 👉 Lucas Vazquez joins Leverkusen 👉 He will wear the number 21 jersey

-- #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #LucasVazquez #Leverkusen #sports

OPEN THREAD: 25 AUGUST 2025

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/66e1d95ad72958569644ae52c3047cdd

✍️ Real Madrid dominated their first two La Liga matches, keeping a clean sheet and showcasing strong team spirit.

👉 Real Madrid dominated their first two La Liga matches 👉 Kept a clean sheet in both games 👉 Showcased strong team spirit 👉 Coach Xabi Alonso made three changes to the starting lineup 👉 Indicates a willingness to rotate the team

-- #XabiAlonso #Ezek #ValyrianSteel #Kung_Fu_Zizou #Juninho #NeRObutBlanco #Felipejack #Vini #Ceballos #sports