It’s Official: Courtois Arrives, Kovacic to Chelsea

Well, it’s a done deal! Thibaut Courtos has joined Los Blancos from Chelsea while Mateo Kovacic has headed to Stamford Bridge on loan for the season.  Keylor, however, isn’t giving up without a fight.

– Lozil

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.

Wednesday Training & Events

Lots of activity today! Training, an Audi clinic and a Movistar event.

Ready For Valencia

Who needs the Copa Del Rey anyhow? Feh! (and argh!) The team had their final session before traveling to Valencia.

And You Get A Contract Extension, And You Get A Contract Extension And You Get A…

…”partial tear of the adductor muscle tendon in your right leg.” Okay that SUCKS. Animo Mateo! Bring your lovely self back to us soon.  Let’s hope there are no more injuries to our boys.

But some good stuff happened as well. We started off our Champions League crown defense with a 3-0 win over APOEL. And then there was the matter of some contract extensions that make me, for one, very happy.

It’s Time For International Duty

The great international duty exodus has begun…

Friday Training At UCLA & Much More

The team had a high intensity tonight as they completed their 9th day of training at UCLA.

A Four Wedding Weekend!

A whopping four Madrid players said “I do” this weekend around the globe: Danilo, Kovacic, Lucas and Morata.

Arrival in Malaga

While I’m waiting for the match to start and freaking out, I thought I’d post some stuff from the team’s arrival in Malaga.

Prepping For Atleti, Leg 2

Oooh, Isco. That hair is getting challenging.

Two days to go until we meet Atleti again. I won’t stop being nervous until the final whistle.