Prep For Copa Begins & Welcome Brahim Díaz!

Who is that masked Blanco?!

Another disappointing result yesterday and not how we wanted to start the new year, but best not to dwell. Onward…

The Final Training Session Of 2018

Another year in the books and the third consecutive year as world and European champions. Not too shabby, eh? 

Off To The Club World Cup

The boys pose with their images on the new Real Madrid plane

The team traveled to Abu Dhabi yesterday to begin preparations for the Club World Cup semi-final match vs. Kashima Antlers on Wednesday.

Prepping For El Clasico & Boss Babies

I’ve been focusing on letter writing to get out the vote for the midterm elections so that’s definitely cut down on my Real Madrid time. I did get to watch the Champions League match (while still writing) but it’s been hit or miss otherwise for the past few weeks.  But El Clasico is upon us and I’ve just posted my final bunch of letters so I’m taking a break from freaking out about the fuckery in my country to focus on freaking out about El Clasico. Ugh.

“Class Picture Day” 2018 & More

Los Blancos had their annual team picture taken today or as I call it “Class Picture Day” because everyone gets all spiffy and is on their best behavior just like you do when you’re in school.

Ready For Leganés, Players On The Move & More

Mariano took part in the final training before meeting Leganés tomorrow. He’s been given the number 7, so no pressure there or anything. Lord.

Off To The UEFA SuperCup

The team headed off for Tallinn, Estonia to meet Atleti in the UEFA Super Cup.

Friday Double Session

The team had completed their third double training session of the week today.

The Week So Far…

I make a whole big statement about starting to post again and then promptly get felled by an epic bronchial infection that has had me flat on my ass all week. Typical.  Anyhow, I’m slowly starting to come out of it now so I’m going to try again! There’s the bulk of a week to catch up on so I’ll do a drive by.

The Only Constant Is Change

First off, I must thank the ever amazing hopechaser for single-handedly covering the World Cup and doing such a brilliant job at it. She is a true star and the best watishista correspondent that a girl could ask for. She’s been holding down the fort at a time where I’m just not capable of doing so and I am very grateful.

I’m not good with change and that’s an understatement. I’ve been going through massive change in my personal life which is why I haven’t been around this summer. While I feel that all the upheaval will ultimately be beneficial, it doesn’t make the process any easier. So when my team has been going through similar changes, it has been very difficult for me to write about.