OPEN THREAD | March 19, 2026
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Real Madrid players, including Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, remove their jackets before the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid CF at City of Manchester Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) | Offside 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. A major concern right now.
One that could spell the end of our season. 🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid are WORRIED about Thibaut Courtois’ injury. Initial tests have shown a TEAR in his right adductor.
There will be a definitive test tomorrow, if the tear is significant, his UCL quarterfinal is in DANGER. @diarioas pic. twitter.
com/9iUEkLRu0j — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 18, 2026 A few notable performances. Dean Huijsen masterclass vs Manchester City. 🗣️: @kiyanso pic.