DAILY THREAD | JULY 28, 2026

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MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 25: Arda Güler, player of Real Madrid, is training with his teammates at Ciudad Real Madrid on July 25, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Real Madrid CF)

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel.

What does this season hold for Guler?​

Will he be an undisputed starter?

"What makes those numbers even more impressive is Güler’s rise in big games. Being elite against La Liga mid-table teams, or low-profile Champions League teams is one thing. Güler looked unnerved even against teams like Bayern and City in do-or-die games — putting to bed the… pic.twitter.com/SIYtH22dnX

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 26, 2026

"But he would benefit more from having more runners in the box — something Real Madrid generally lack with the current profile of players. Transition football and high pressing (the latter only at the beginning of the season) benefited Güler and his synergy with Mbappe. Güler is… pic.twitter.com/f1YF1MHJ9F

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 25, 2026

Where do Real Madrid’s finances stand now?​

Insightful piece by Matt. Give it a read.

Twelve months ago, wrote a piece and pushed back on the negativity surrounding Real Madrid’s finances. This is Part II: Madrid are about to spend heavily again. Does this mean a big sale is coming? Is the Vini renewal off the table? What's the new normal? https://t.co/SMkqwbmEv1

— Matt (@MattW_MM) July 27, 2026

Maybe Madrid should have tried to sign Rodri too before the World Cup.​

The Cucurella signing was truly a great piece of business.

️: @kiyansopic.twitter.com/zoH8hjbyn7

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 26, 2026

"Can Tchouameni and Rodri coexist? On one level, it’s good to have two pure 6s in the squad — something the club hasn’t had in years. On another level, it’s possible Rodri and Tchouameni can play together. Why not? Mourinho likes to deploy a double pivot, and Tchouameni could… pic.twitter.com/pljfmkoJGj

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 25, 2026

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