The Global Madridista

Real Madrid must win tomorrow and Mourinho needs to show the world he has learned his lesson. Our play in Athens was a stark reminder of what NOT to do and Mourinho needs to revert back to more convincing lineups. The problems are easy to identify and massive in terms of their impact. Real Madrid needs a victory tomorrow. And Mourinho must do his part.

Real Madrid survives in Athens thanks to a missile by Fede Valverde in the last gasps of a very frustrating match. Just when we thought Mourinho had learned his lessons, he completely lost the plot tonight. Our momentum has hit the bakes and Mourinho has only himself to blame.

Real Madrid's victory in Santander was a tale of two halves. The first half showed the very best of the squad, speed, verticality and finishing. The second half was a disappointing episode of clock management which left a lot to be desired. But the general trajectory of the squad is very positive. And now suddenly, anything is possible.

Real Madrid showed its competitive DNA in a match that was very well prepared tactically. Real Madrid's speed on the counter proved lethal in the end. La Liga is still alive and with wind in the sails, the Champions League just got a lot more interesting.

Barcelona v Real Madrid : The biggest club match in the world is back. Mourinho has some critical decisions to make. In this video, I volunteer my ideal lineup and suggest 10 key things Real Madrid has to do to win this match.

Three saves last night reminded us of something Madridistas should never take for granted: Thibaut Courtois is the best goalkeeper in the world.In this video I break down the five things every elite goalkeeper must do to be effective, and show why Courtois is the best in each one. Along the way we go back to Paris, 2022: nine saves against Liverpool, a Champions League final won almost single-handedly, and one of the greatest goalkeeping performances the competition has ever seen.Goalkeepers rarely get the credit they deserve. A great save is remembered for five minutes. A mistake is remembered for years. This is my attempt to give Courtois some of the credit he has earned.Is Courtois the best in the world, or is there someone you’d put above him? Tell me in the comments.⚪ Join the Global Madridista Club for members-only watchalongs, Bernabéu Hot Takes, extra Uncle’s Corner episodes and exclusive videos

Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig. A complete performance at the Bernabéu.Tonight Madrid played with intensity, speed and verticality from the first whistle. The work rate was exceptional, the transitions were sharp, and for once every decision from the bench seemed to land. Mourinho got his calls right, and the team responded.Arda Güler was on another level, controlling the tempo and creating constantly. And Diomande’s volley is one we’ll be talking about for a long What did you make of tonight’s performance? Let me know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for calm, analytical Real Madrid coverage from steps away from the Bernabéu.⭐ Join the Global Madridista Club for members-only content.

Last night’s Betis vs Barcelona was one of the worst refereeing performances I’ve seen in La Liga, and sadly I have seen many. ▶ The Barça goal scored while fouling a Betis player, and how it stood▶ The high boot that should have cancelled another Barça goal, which also looked offside, with no VAR review at all▶ Lamine shoving opponents and getting only a yellow, while the Betis player who reacted was sent off▶ What this says about the state of refereeing and VAR in La LigaBetis fans, Madridistas, neutrals: was this the worst officiated match of the season? Tell me in the comments.🔔 Subscribe to The Global Madridista for Real Madrid and La Liga analysis

Real Madrid 4–1 Sevilla at the Bernabéu, and Mourinho got the lineup exactly right. Arda Güler and Diomande were outstanding tonight. They controlled the rhythm, created danger every time they touched the ball, and showed why they belong in the starting XI.In this video I break down:Why Mourinho’s lineup choices workedWhat made Arda and Diomande so effectiveWhat this performance means heading into next Sunday’s Clásico at BarcelonaShould this be Mourinho’s starting XI for the Clásico? Let me know in the comments.🤍 Join the Global Madridista Club for away-match watchalongs, members-only Bernabéu Hot Takes, extra Uncle’s Corner episodes and more:

Real Madrid played one of the poorest matches one can remember for 75 full minutes. And then the DNA came through. Much needs to be fixed. But the fighting spirit is still there.