The Global Madridista

Real Madrid vs Villareal : No Excuses

Real Madrid return from the international break and face a tough test against Villarreal with a weakened defense. Dropping points at home is not an option, and we are all

The Negreira Scandal: Barça Fans Won't Like the Math

Between 2001 and 2018, FC Barcelona paid millions to José María Enríquez Negreira, then vice-president of Spain's referees' committee (CTA). Barça fans keep asking for pr

Bad Apples? Vinícius & Mbappé Are Hurting Real Madrid

One bad apple can spoil the bunch, and right now Real Madrid may have two. Vinícius Jr. has looked well off the pace physically, and Kylian Mbappé's off-pitch distraction

Real Madrid's 10 Biggest Problems Under Mourinho

Real Madrid are 4th in La Liga, six points behind Barcelona after losing the derby, and the problems are piling up. In this video I break down the 10 biggest issues in Re

Real Madrid in La Liga: Navigating the Most Corrupt Ecosystem in Football.

While the Premier League has finally delivered a verdict on Manchester City's financial charges, Spanish football is still waiting for answers on issues that have been in

Atletico vs Real Madrid 2-1 : Nightmare at the Metropolitano.

Real Madrid played a horrendous match at the Metropolitano, unworthy of the players we have. Mourinho needs to make some hard decisions if this squad is to turn around. I

Atletico vs Real Madrid Preview: Time to Sit Vini

Real Madrid cannot afford to lose, period. Mourinho needs to play our strongest squad, and at the moment that should not include Vini Jr. The decision to bench Vini is no

Elche vs Real Madrid 2-3 : Only Half a Tank of Gas

Real Madrid cannot continue to do this. The squad is incapable of playing 90 minutes of football. This will not do if we are going to compete this season.

al Madrid vs Rayo 4-1: Arda Guler Revives the Patient

Real Madrid played 45 very good minutes then fell asleep and played with fire. Arda Guler revived the patient and sealed the victory. If Real Madrid is to compete this se

Why Real Madrid is NOT in Crisis

Real Madrid is not playing at the level we expected. There are clear deficiencies in our play, which I discuss in detail. But the bigger picture is much more positive tha

Real Madrid vs Inter 2-1 : Post Match Reaction

Real Madrid's victory against Inter was frustrating, with some negative takeaways but some positive ones as well. This match was all over the place. But the 3 points are

Real Madrid vs Inter Milan Preview

Real Madrid must win tomorrow and dispel the doubts generated after the Betis match. With the talent in this squad there is no excuse. Inter will play a low block and Mou

Betis vs Real Madrid 1-0 Post Match Analysis

f you don't finish your chances you will pay the price. Real Madrid cannot afford to miss so many chances. Kylian Mbappe and Vini had a nightmare of a match. In this leag

Betis vs Real Madrid Preview

Real Madrid faces Betis after two convincing performances. The rival may be modest but the atmosphere will be hostile. Mourinho's squad needs to retain the same level of

Real Madrid vs Malaga Post Match Review

Real Madrid appears to be back. After an excellent second half against Real Sociedad, the squad put on a show against Malaga. This squad has the potential to do great thi

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 4-1 : The King is Alive

Real Madrid played two completely different halves of football. But the second half gave the world a glimpse of what this squad can do. Football world beware, The King is

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Preview

Real Madrid's match against Espanyol was disappointing in many ways. The Bernabeu is the most unforgivable stadium in the world and Mourinho's men will have to do better.

Esapnyol vs Real Madrid 1-2 : Post Match Reaction

The most positive takeaway from this match were the three points. After 20 decent minutes, our play began to deteriorate significantly. This team has a lot of work to do.

Real Madrid Season Preview : Formations. Lineups & More

There is an air of excitement and optimism in and around the Bernabeu, perhaps more-so than other years. Mourinho's return and the outstanding reinforcements in this summ

Real Madrid Preseason Q&A with Dally FC

My season preview will be released tomorrow. But yesterday I was invited to a Q&A session on Dally FC's channel to discuss the upcoming season and our expectation regardi