Creating the MARCA Front Page for Real Madrid vs Getafe with Foundry Mari
The Real Madrid victory at the Coliseum Alfonso PĂ©rez with a goal from VinĂcius JĂșnior became the MARCA front page with the iconic headline "MBALADO". Now we will learn how to recreate this journalistic front page using Foundry Mari, applying advanced texturing and aging techniques to achieve the realism characteristic of a sports newspaper. đ°
Analysis of the Original Front Page
The front page from October 20, 2025 captures a historic moment in Spanish football: the Real Madrid triumph by 0-1 against Getafe. The design follows MARCA's classic scheme with dominant corporate red, striking central photograph of VinĂcius celebrating his goal, and the creative headline "MBALADO" that plays on the player's surname and his scoring quality.
Key Elements of the Composition:- Main headline "MBALADO" in bold red typography
- Central photograph of VinĂcius JĂșnior celebrating the goal
- Subtitles informing the score 0-1 and match context
- Secondary elements like price, date, and other headlines
"MBALADO becomes the perfect headline that summarizes the essence of modern football: Brazilian quality at the service of Real Madrid"
Project Preparation in Foundry Mari
We start Foundry Mari and create a new project with standard newspaper front page dimensions. We import our base MARCA composition as a reference layer and set up the layer system to work non-destructively. It is essential to establish the appropriate resolution to capture all the paper texture details.
Initial Project Configuration:- Create project with 300 DPI resolution for print quality
- Import base design as locked reference layer
- Set up color management system for chromatic fidelity
- Establish separate layers for typography, images, and backgrounds
Texturing Techniques for Journalistic Realism
The Mari magic lies in its ability to simulate real materials. We use procedural and scanned textures to recreate the newspaper paper surface, applying micro-porosity, ink absorption variations, and the characteristic matte shine. For the printing effect, we use noise layers and halftone patterns that simulate offset printing.
Essential Texture Layers:- Newspaper paper texture base with porosity and fibers
- Roughness map to simulate uneven ink absorption
- Dirt and wear layers on edges and handling areas
- Printing effects with halftone dot patterns
Final Finishes and Export
Once all textures and effects are applied, we perform the final color and contrast adjustments to match the appearance of the real front page. We export in multiple formats depending on the final use: high-res for printing, optimized for web, and with layers for possible future modifications. The final result must convey the authenticity of a newspaper freshly printed with all the emotion of the Madrid triumph. âœ