DAILY THREAD | JULY 29, 2026

[ASFN Admin]

You must be registered for see images

MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 28: Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Real Madrid training session held in collaboration with CD Leganes at Alfredo Di Stefano stadium on July 28, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images

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.

First training game of the season.​

A glimpse at Mourinho’s Madrid 2.0.

Gonzalo marca o segundo gol do Real Madrid contra o Leganés.

Que assistência do Arnold! pic.twitter.com/peRIwci3EP

— Um Madridista (@UmMadridistaa) July 28, 2026

normal people: this is a pre-season training game meant for fitness

me: GET FEDE IN MORE ATTACKING POSITIONS
pic.twitter.com/Q7IUKn8wef

— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) July 28, 2026

Do we still try to sign him?​

Rodri underwent successful minor back surgery, Manchester City confirm.

Rodri will now need a short period of rehabilitation. pic.twitter.com/piWtAPcvtM

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2026

"Did Real Madrid, in recent years, go too far in the direction of young, undeveloped, potential stars? There was a time and place for such an approach, clearly. The results of the past decade speak for themselves. But eventually there was an overcorrection: Too many young players… pic.twitter.com/E30YTXYEsw

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 25, 2026

Zizou returns to coaching.​

OFFICIAL: Zinedine Zidane, new France head coach until World Cup 2030.

Confirmed: Zizou is back. pic.twitter.com/e319YrOGF7

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2026

Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid as a manager won 9 finals and never lost any.

Incredible. pic.twitter.com/MijOm9Bdyt

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 28, 2026

Continue reading...