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The Global Madridista
I am The Global Madridista, a lifelong socio of Real Madrid, who has been attending matches at the Bernabeu for over 50 years. I live 200 meters from our beloved stadium and attend every match. Join me for news, analysis and insight straight from Madrid and the Bernabeu.
Episodes
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AEK vs Real Madrid 2-3 : Fede Valverde Cleans Up Mourinho's Mess
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…
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Racing v Real Madrid 0-3: 45 Minutes of Football Were Enough
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…
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Barcelona v Real Madrid 1-2 : The King Never Dies
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…
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El Clasico Preview : Lineup and 10 Keys to Victory
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…
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Thibaud Courtois is the Best Goalkeeper in the World. Here's Why.
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…
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Real Madrid vs Leipzig 4-1: Arda Dominates, Diomande Ices the Cake
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…
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La Liga is Unwatchable: Betis vs Barca Proves It AGAIN
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…
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Real Madrid v Sevilla 4-1: This Real Madrid Works
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…
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Roma vs Real Madrid 3-4: Terrible Football and a 15 Minute Miracle
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…
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Real Madrid vs Villareal 1-0: A Toothless Real Madrid Survives Against 12 Men
Real Madrid grind out a 1-0 win over Villareal and the refs, with Diomande scoring the decisive goal. Three points are three points, but this performance…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Real Madrid's Vinicius Renewal : Blessing or Curse ?
Real Madrid has just renewed one of the best players in the world. Vinicius is explosive and technical, and electrifies the world with his speed and skill. And…
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Real Madrid's Transfer Window Drama
Real Madrid is stuck on three fronts and for very different reasons. The Global Madridista assesses the likelihood of success in bringing Diomande and Rodri as…
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Real Madrid vs Fiorentina Takeaways
Summer friendlies are not important on paper. But we got some fascinating takeaways from this one: Mourinho's fear factor and why Endrick needs to stay at Real…
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Real Madrid's Chopping Block: Which Heads Might Roll?
Real Madrid's reinforcements in this transfer window are numerous and exciting. But the numbers need to add up. As difficult as this is, players need to leave…
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Real Madrid is Getting Stacked
With rumors of a possible Vini departure to Arsenal, Real Madrid is reinforcing at a torrid pace. I discuss the possible addition of Rodri as well as Yan…
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Argentina and Half of Messi's Career Are a Fraud
Argentina's players were disgraceful. Enzo Fernandez is a pig. And Messi was not much better. Let's cut through the propaganda and speak the truth. Spain saved…
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World Cup Final Preview : Spain vs Argentina
Spain and Argentina represent polar opposites in the world of the Beautiful Game. Poise, beauty and attacking positivity against a cynical, thorny and violent…
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World Cup Semifinal Preview : France v Spain, England v Argentina
One of the most dramatic and controversial World Cups in recent history comes down to the wire. Psychology and rivalry will come into play like never before…
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France vs Morocco : The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
France vs Morocco disappointed us all. Morocco was not the team we had seen thus far in the tournament. And France found a way in a style of match it typically…
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FIFA's Corruption is Out of Control
One of the best World Cups in recent memory is being poisoned by blatant corruption. The football world and the beautiful game deserve better.
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King Jude Returns. And Haaland is a Beast.
What an incredible World Cup. Jude powers England, Haaland is a beast and Vini must return home.
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10 Takeaways From This Crazy World Cup 2026
This World Cup has exceeded expectations. Here are my thoughts, as always from the Madridista lens.
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Why Vini Jr. May Not Stay at Real Madrid
Vini's renewal is stuck and may never get un-stuck. My reasons for believing his renewal is not guaranteed. I also volunteer my thoughts on Real Madrid's…
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The Global Madridista World Cup Roundup, June 21 2026
The good, the bad and the ugly so far in this 2026 World Cup. My thoughts on the biggest teams so far.
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The Beautiful Game is Back
The Global Madridista analyses the World Cup thus far, arguing nothing has been a fluke so far. And he explains the significance of the Cucurella signing and…
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The Real Madrid World Cup Update, June 14, 2026.
The Madridista World Cup Update : My thoughts on Bernardo Silva, and on the early performances our beloved players: Vini, Brahim and Arda.
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The Julian Alvarez Bluff, Mourinho's Plans and World Cup Concerns
My thoughts on the Julian Alvarez bluff, Mourinho's latest requests and concerns regarding the World Cup.
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Our Experience Voting in Real Madrid Elections
Only two of the four of us chose to vote yesterday. So my older son and I went to Valdevebas to vote. The whole setup was pretty impressive.
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The Two Faces of Stupidity in the Real Madrid Elections
The wheels have come off the Riquelme campaign, while Florentino prepares to repeat his Galactico mistake.
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Riquelme Overplays His Hand With a Haaland Farce
Riquelme loses credibility after everyone denies his Harland play. In the meantime, Florentino shows another master stroke. The Real Madrid elections as they…
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Real Madrid Puppet Masters and Barca Clowns
I review the most recent strategies for the Real Madrid presidency as well as Barca's most recent ridiculous moves.
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The Mbappe Effect in Focus
My thoughts on the Champions League Final as well as an update on the Real Madrid elections.
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Real Madrid Update : Elections, Spain WC Squad and Mourinho Headaches
My thoughts on the Real Madrid elections, The Spain squad for the World Cup, and some headaches Mourinho may face next season.
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Real Madrid: Florentino's Unhinged Press Conference (May 13, 2026)
We have never seen this version of Florentino Perez: agitated, cynical, defiant. Real Madrid's president shows us his vulnerable side. Here are my thoughts on…
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The Real Madrid Election Scam : A Socio's Perspective (May 16, 2026)
Real Madrid is a socio-based democracy on paper, but less so in practice. I give you my views as a voting socio of the club.
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Real Madrid Elections: Can Anyone Beat Florentino? (May 22, 2026)
Enrique Riquelme declares he will run for the presidency of Real Madrid. But can anyone really beat Florentino?
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Real Madrid Says Goodbye to Carvajal and Alaba
The Bernabeu says goodby to two legendary players in one of the most glorious periods in football history : Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.
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An Introduction to the Global Madridista
I am a lifelong socio of Real Madrid. I have been attending matches at the Bernabeu for over 50 years. I live 200 meters from the stadium and attend every…