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Managing Madrid Podcast

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We attend every Real Madrid game as press, and release an episode near-daily. Tactics, analytics, formations, transfers, history, Castilla, Femenino. Join the largest Real Madrid podcast on the planet.

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Granada Post-game, Dec 2 2023

December 02, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: A twist in Real Madrid’s lineup! How the 4-2-3-1 functioned tactically vs Granada Carlo Ancelotti praise How Fede Valverde has made this system work so efficiently Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes stepping up Jude Bellingham’s performance Toni Kroos insane stats Will Kepa play vs Betis?  Rudiger’s performance The referee Rodrygo resurgence His shot-striking — a tweak Brahim replacing Marco Asensi...

Real Deal - Moneyball In Madrid: Analyzing Football’s Most Efficient Teams

November 28, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour

The latest episode of the Real Deal brings on the insightful Ali Fakharany, co-founder of StatsBomb for a deep dive analyzing the best teams in Europe. Tune into hear how we rank this year’s Champions League contenders and the best teams in Europe as a whole. Timestamps: 5:00 - Real Madrid 20:50 - Barcelona 34:18 - New look Atletico Madrid 39:48 - Are Girona a real title contender? 42:30 - The Manchester City-ification of Arsenal 50:45 - Manchester City 1:02:12 - Liverpool 1:12:16 - Strength ...

Cadiz Post-game, Nov 26: The Rodrygo Show

November 27, 2023 01:36 - 50 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: A solid performance in a ‘trap game’ How Carlo Ancelotti shaped the team without all the injuries How the diamond against Cadiz was different from the usual diamond Fede Valverde’s performance Rodrygo Goes's resurgence Incredible Jude Bellingham performance Luka Modric’s roam-ability Andriy Lunin vs Kepa Arrizabalaga Ancelotti’s subs And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus c...

Las Blancas Podcast: A game of two halves

November 25, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour

In this episode of Las Blancas podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against BK Häcken in the second matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Talking points: Injuries to Feller, Caicedo, Toletti and lack of depth Toril’s lineup selection and was it the best choice? Problem with Tere, Zornoza and Maite midfield Ivana’s presence as a defender and ball progressor Olga’s strong performance in the first half A game of two halves Lack of depth ...

Las Blancas Podcast: Problems magnified in El Clasico defeat

November 22, 2023 12:14 - 1 hour

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 5-0 loss in the first clásico of the season. Talking points: Lineup selection and initial plan by Toril Barcelona’s incredible depth Dominant display from Barcelona from minute 1-90 No shots after minute 40 Defensive disasterclass  Athenea’s performances in big games Salma Paralluelo’s brilliant display Caroline Graham Hansen schooling defenders Expectations vs Reality? How big is the gap between Rea...

Real Deal Podcast: Managing Kiyan: Inside the Journey of a Real Madrid Media Maestro

November 22, 2023 00:59 - 1 hour

Join us on this insightful episode of the Real Deal show where we dive deep with Kiyan Sobhani, the lead journalist of Managing Madrid. Experience Kiyan as a guest: sharing anecdotes, letting loose, and freed from the pressure of covering day to day stories. From his humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in football media, Kiyan shares his personal journey and the lessons learned along the way.  Timestamps: [4:00] Kiyan’s Start in Sports Media: Discover how Kiyan Sobhani turned hi...

Las Blancas Podcast: Four goals, a draw and lots of controversy

November 18, 2023 09:14 - 1 hour

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the first matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Talking points: Alberto Toril and Emma Hayes’ lineup choices in the big game Ivana’s inclusion in the starting XI How game state influenced our playstyle Chelsea’s back three build-up and how it affected our pressing Chelsea’s control in the game and lopsided stats The big referee talk VAR in UEFA Wome...

Real Deal Podcast: The New Guard - How Camavinga, Gavi, Jude Are Ushering In A Physical Era In Spanish Football

November 15, 2023 17:46 - 48 minutes

Long defined by small technicians like Xavi, Iniesta and Modric, Spanish football is seeing the emergence of a new generation of elite midfielders who bring a more physical presence. In this episode of the Real Deal, we analyze how the arrivals of Eduardo Camavinga at Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham’s emergence at Borussia Dortmund, along with Barca’s Gavi, signal a transition to a more athletic, box-to-box style of midfielder. Camavinga brings a rangy, powerful skillset from midfield, while ...

Las Blancas Podcast: Champions League nights are back baby!

November 15, 2023 09:30 - 53 minutes

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita breakdown Real Madrid’s opponents in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages. Talking points: The road to UWCL group stages Chelsea and Madrid cross roads again Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby’s threat up front Eve Perisset’s importance for Chelsea’s buildup Nusken and Macario’s arrival in the summer Emma Hayes’ last season with the Blues Paris FC - the giant killers of the UWCL playoffs The old core of Paris FC and S...

Las Blancas Podcast: The goalscoring touch

November 15, 2023 09:09 - 1 hour

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 7-1 win against Natalia Arroyo’s Real Sociedad. Talking points: Toril’s gameplan to counter Arroyo’s tactics The wing duo of Athenea and Raso to pin La Real’s defence Arroyo’s shortcomings defensively and Etxezarreta’s poor outing The role of Tere-Toletti-Caicedo in playing out of opposition press The blossoming connection between Olga-Bruun Olga the top assist provider in Europe Athenea’s goalsc...

Is Fede Valverde the best RCM in the world? (Patreon Clip)

November 14, 2023 10:29 - 9 minutes

On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: Is social media ruining football fandom? Is Alphonso Davies attainable? Is Miguel Gutierrez a good alternative? Is the new Bernabeu actually good? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not ...

Valencia Post-game: Nov 11

November 12, 2023 00:42 - 50 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discussL Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes COOKING Valencia How much do we read into this performance? Is this the turning point for the attack? A shocking stat about Real Madrid’s set piece defending Andriy Lunin! Brahim Diaz's role Dani Carvajal channeling his inner Bale An analysis on gluten Eduardo Camavinga’s performance and his dynamic with Toni Kroos Carlo Ancelotti’s explanation of Brahim’s role...

Las Blancas Podcast: Subs done right

November 10, 2023 15:12 - 1 hour

In this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Eibar. Talking points: Madridistas during international break Toril’s lineup selection Midfield dynamics between Toletti, Maite and Zornoza Kenti’s dynamics with the rest of the team in first half Linda’s strong start Eibar’s setup and how they tweaked it to neutralize Madrid after 20 minutes in first half Why we couldn’t use Feller’s out-to-in run? Why Athenea was introduced in the...

Can Real Madrid pull off an insane 2024 summer transfer window? (Members Clip)

November 07, 2023 15:20 - 20 minutes

On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics last week included: Can Jude Bellingham play as a 9? What’s the best way to cope without Aurelien Tchouameni for the next two months? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTube this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not Real Madrid can sign D...

The Real Deal: Zidane or Alonso - Who Should Lead Real Madrid’s Next Era?

November 06, 2023 17:32 - 51 minutes

The race is on to choose Real Madrid’s next manager. In this episode of The Real Deal, we analyze two top candidates: familiar face Zidane who led three UCL triumphs, versus former legend Xabi Alonso, an intriguing option given his success at Bayer Leverkusen. We also discuss the slim possibility of current manager Carlo Ancelotti staying on. Comparing tactics, experience, leadership style, rapport with players, and ability to rebuild the squad between Zidane and Alonso. Will Los Blancos turn...

Who is to blame for Real Madrid's lack of goal production?

November 06, 2023 17:19 - 27 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Who is to blame for Real Madrid's lack of consistent offensive production? Reflecting on the decision to not sign a striker What’s been the biggest problem offensively? Rodrygo’s regression What happened to Brahim Diaz?! Missing out on Harry Kane, with hindsight What will be the formation / lineup without Bellingham? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively o...

Castilla Corner: A Big Win

November 06, 2023 14:38 - 26 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Castilla's win over Baleares Alvaro's performance Rafael Obrador and Gonzalo Garcia Another Xabi Alonso vs Raul hypothetical Raul's future as a coach in general And a lot more Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It a...

Rayo Post-game, Nov 5

November 06, 2023 01:53 - 51 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did Real Madrid get unlucky vs Rayo Vallecano? What were the problems from this game? What could the team have actually done differently? Joselu Where is Brahim Diaz? Vinicius Jr's performance Jude’s frustration with his teammates Carlo Ancelotti’s subs  Dani Carvajal and Fede Valverde on the right side Fran Garcia’s performance  Isi Eduardo Camavinga Real Madrid's set piece problems And more....

Should Real Madrid prioritize Xabi Alonso? Could Zidane return? (Patreon Clip)

November 01, 2023 15:57 - 24 minutes

On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics last week included: Can Rodrygo play as a 10? Who will be the team’s franchise player next season? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not Real Madrid should prioritize Xabi Alonso, and whether or not Zinedi...

Tchouameni injured: Navigating the next two months

October 30, 2023 16:52 - 38 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Is it a good omen that Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes haven’t gotten going yet? Have we learned now that Eduardo Camavinga is undroppable in big games? Is Camavinga the 6 now while Aurelien Tchouameni is gone? What does he have to improve in that position? Tchouameni’s injury and timeline Upcoming schedule without him His tweet defending Gavi David Alaba’s struggles Are Real Madrid exceeding our ...

The Real Deal Introduction

October 30, 2023 15:55 - 52 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: How did Sid and Mehedi become diehard Real Madrid fans? In this origin episode, they discuss their early football memories, the highs and lows of the heated Barcelona rivalry, favorite players growing up, and their journey into tactics and content creation. Join as they recount the standout moments that shaped their fandom and what Real Madrid means to them today. A must-listen for any football fan! Did you enjoy t...

Castilla Corner: Where Will Castilla Finish This Season?

October 29, 2023 10:26 - 45 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Castilla's stalemate vs Malaga Alvaro Rodriguez's form Who's been the most impressive Castilla player so far? Why do Castilla never produce talents like Messi, Iniesta and Xavi?  Gavi / Manuel Angel stylistic comparisons Where will Castilla finish this season? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for...

Clasico Post-game: BELLINGHAM TRANSCENDS

October 28, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Starting XIs for both Real Madrid and Barcelona in El Clasico Going through every single one of the first half issues What does Carlo Ancelotti need to be doing differently in Clasicos / big games? Is Jude Bellingham HeroBall masking the team's deficiencies? Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Jr's performance — what’s going on with them? Gavi Joao Felix How Eduardo Camavinga changed the ...

Las Blancas Podcast: To be or not to be a right-back?

October 27, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 loss to Levante in matchday 6 of Liga F. Talking points: Weird lineup choices from Toril To play or not to play a right back? Problems in buildup due to lineup choices Struggles in finding midfielders in build-up The root cause of problems in pressing Levante’s success in disrupting our play Toletti’s influence in the game Zornoza’s role in the team Lack of minutes of Maite Sousa’s poor defending and marking on the goals Set-pi...

Takeaways from Real Madrid’s 1 - 2 win over Braga (Patreon Clip)

October 25, 2023 10:48 - 15 minutes

This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game podcast (Braga 1 - 2 Real Madrid) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode discussed the performances of several players, tactical set-ups of both teams, and a ton more. We’ve cut out a free clip for those who haven’t become Members yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss Rodrygo’s performance (outside his goal), Real Madrid’s asymmetry, how Camavinga and Modric bossed the m...

The Rodrygo Debate

October 23, 2023 15:33 - 42 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Reflecting on the performance of Real Madrid as well as the referee from the Sevilla game Sergio Ramos vs Real Madrid How concerned are we about Clasico? How will Carlo Ancelotti approach that game? A debate on Rodrygo’s form How patient can we be with him? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or YouTube membership) Managing ...

Sevilla Post-game, Oct 21

October 21, 2023 21:42 - 53 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI vs Sevilla Real Madrid’s plan and initial hot start The brutal referee calls Playing against Sergio Ramos Antonio Rudiger’s performance Performance of Real Madrid’s attack.  Ferland Mendy’s How each of the midfielders performed Carlo Ancelotti's subs Dani Carvajal’s performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.c...

Beckham: Episode Two Discussion

October 19, 2023 19:07 - 29 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Diego Simeone admitting David Beckham shouldn't have gotten a red card in World Cup 1998 The insane hate that David Beckham received after the red card How do English fans look at themselves now reflecting on their behaviour in '98? Mental health stigma now vs 1998 Beckham’s story of how much he practiced corner kicks The insanity of the 1999 Champions League final Roy Keane’s no-nonsense approach R...

Beckham: Episode One Discussion

October 18, 2023 08:20 - 34 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: How many news fans did David Beckham bring with him to Real Madrid?  Beckham’s marketing deals — a pioneer in the sport Sir Alex Ferguson's philosophies and disagreements with David Beckham Glen Hoddle vs Beckham  How successful was Beckham’s Real Madrid stint How his signing conflicted with Luis Figo Beckham’s unique playing style — has there anyone been ever like him? Beckham’s free kicks His bus...

Las Blancas Podcast: Trailblazing Toletti steals the show!

October 17, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-5 win against Granada in matchday 5 of Liga F. Talking points: Constant lineup changes every game by Toril Esther Martin-Pozuelo’s return to Madrid again Granada’s good ideas and sustaining possession in final third What is Feller’s best role? Athenea’s brilliant start to the season Linda in the #10 role Toletti showcasing her overall play Bruun growing in confidence Bruun’s movements in the box Raso’s performance and tendencies o...

Should Real Madrid bring Joselu back next season? (Patreon Clip)

October 16, 2023 16:32 - 11 minutes

On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics last week included: What’s the best Real Madrid + Barcelona combined XI? Is Kepa 2023 better than Casillas 2014? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not Real Madrid should bring back Joselu next season. The...

Las Blancas Podcast: European adventure begins

October 14, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Valerenga in the first leg of their UWCL qualifiers. Talking points: Lineup changes from Toril and what is our preferred lineup Valerenga’s 5-4-1 approach away from home Center-back partnership and the problems with Rocio-Sousa duo Why is Ivana not playing? Linda Caicedo’s brilliant game and how she is on a different level Toletti’s dynamism throughout the game Maite or Zornoza for t...

Vinicius vs Araujo or Cancelo? (Patreon Clip)

October 13, 2023 09:45 - 34 minutes

This was a small clip from last week’s Managing Madrid live Zoom podcast which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, over one hour long, discussed whether or not Victor Osimhen would do well at Real Madrid, whether or not Xabi Alonso would change the system if he arrived next season, and more, including an interactive Q&A session. We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons to join our weekly live calls yet. In this clip, Ki...

Saying goodbye to Hazard (again) and deciphering quotes about Mbappe and Haaland from a Board Member

October 10, 2023 18:23 - 47 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Antonio Rudiger’s yellow card situation Rodrygo Goes's tweet after the Osasuna game Eden Hazard's official retirement What happened with him? The unfortunate destiny of footballers who don't take their craft seriously Otero’s quotes about Kylian Mbappe .. And his ridiculous quote about Haalaand vs Mbappe* And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.co...

Las Blancas Podcast: Failed Experiments or Underlying Problems?

October 10, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 win against Villarreal in the fourth matchday of Liga F. Talking points: Lineup selection and a front two of Bruun and Moller The mechanics of the Bruun-Moller and why it didn’t work The midfield combination and importance of Tere in it The back 3 during build-up and the viability of it Toletti’s runs from midfield and how it helps progression 4-4-2 diamond pressing on Villarreal’s goal kicks with Raso as the #10 Raso’s central mov...

Castilla Corner: Reviewing the start of the season; Standout players

October 09, 2023 15:30 - 53 minutes

On this episode of Castilla Corner, Ruben, Hridyam and Sam discuss: What are the reasons behind Castilla’s struggles? The summer recruitment Is Nico Paz living up to the hype? Vinícius Tobias’ start to the season The state of Castilla’s defense Ancelotti starting Tchouameni over Carrillo or Marvel Which Castilla players are good enough for the first team? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a ...

Jude Bellingham: The Perfect Modern Day Footballer (Patreon Clip_

October 08, 2023 16:01 - 18 minutes

This was a small clip from last week’s Managing Madrid live Zoom podcast which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, over one hour long, discussed Fede Valverde’s new role this season, Real Madrid’s Once de Gala, and more, including an interactive Q&A session. We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons to join our weekly live calls yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Hridyam Arora discuss how Jude Bel...

Osasuna Post-game, Oct 7

October 07, 2023 23:51 - 40 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Jude Bellingham: The best start to a Real Madrid career since Cristiano Ronaldo Aurelien Tchouameni's performance at center-back Does Eduardo Camavinga struggle at DM? Will he played left-back against Barcelona Vinicius's performance Antonio Rudiger's yellow card situation Fede Valverde -- playing the best football of his career? Luka Modric's performance A break down of Real Madrid's goals The pe...

Las Blancas Podcast: The beginning of the new era without Weir

October 06, 2023 22:10 - 1 hour

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 win over UDCA Tenerife and the 5-1 win against Real Betis in the first home match of the season. Talking points: Maite’s scoring spree; is she the one to take Weir’s place in the line-up? The midfield discussion and coach’s preferences Linda’s impact and on how different it was between the two games The front three of Linda-Feller-Athenea and their dynamic style of play Raso gets her first goal for Real Madrid, her impact, and what c...

Napoli 2 - 3 Real Madrid Takeaways (Patreon Clip)

October 05, 2023 19:13 - 19 minutes

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Girona Post-game, Sep 30: Top of the table!

September 30, 2023 23:53 - 50 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: A shaky start! Thoughts on Real Madrid’s starting XI Eduardo Camavinga’s LB performance Is he the team’s best LB? The case for and against him staying there Joselu vs Rodrygo in the starting XI Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance and overall importance to the team Real Madrid’s build-up structure: Was it really a diamond? Jude Bellingham’s performance Kepa’s performance + overall season. Vinicius J...

Las Blancas Podcast: Weir injured, now what?

September 29, 2023 19:31 - 40 minutes

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Caroline Weir’s injury and what it means for Real Madrid and wish the Scot a speedy recovery. Talking points: Caroline Weir out for the season with ACL Losing last season’s three top goal scorers in a snap What is the plan B for Toril now? Where will the goals come from? Maite’s role in absence of Weir Big opportunity for Athenea and Linda Caicedo How does this impact Signe Bruun Problems with the press and defense now Cross and inshallah to be ou...

Atletico Post-game, Sep 24

September 24, 2023 23:58 - 29 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Real Madrid's Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid Luka Modric’s role Calo Ancelotti’s explanations of his decisions after the game Who is to blame for all the defensive mistakes? David Alaba’s performance Ancelotti’s subs Jude Bellingham’s performance Joselu’s cameo off the bench Brahim Diaz Rodrygo's performance Fran Garcia’s performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus ...

Las Blancas Podcast: Liga F opener, UWCL qualifiers and International break

September 24, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 0-2 win over Valencia in the first Liga F matchday of the season. Talking points: Resolution of the strike by the players union Toril’s lineup selection against Valencia Tere-Toletti-Weir, is this our best midfield? Switcharoo between the centerbacks The dynamics between Bruun and Weir Bruun, Oihane and Raso’s debut Toletti’s performance and influence Claudia Florentino’s performance for Valencia in this game The clash againt Valeran...

Takeaways from Real Madrid’s 1 - 0 win over Union Berlin (Patreon Clip)

September 21, 2023 15:20 - 15 minutes

This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game podcast (Real Madrid 1 - 0 Union Berlin) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, one hour long, discussed the performances of several players, tactical set-ups of both teams, and a ton more. We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss the importance of Jude Bellingham (outside of his clutch go...

Revisiting the GOAT debate with Angelo Valdes. PLUS: Can Real Madrid beat Manchester City?

September 20, 2023 01:34 - 1 hour

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss: The GOAT debate Ronaldo fanboys vs Messi fanboys Mariano Diaz  Lionel Messi’s 05 - 06 UCL title Cristiano Ronaldo's European Championship Rodrygo Goes's impressive underlying analytics Do Real Madrid have enough in this squad to beat Manchester City this season? Toni Kroos’s 2022 - 2023 season How Manchester City are run Angelo’s drama with Sergio Aguero And more. Did you enjoy this podcas...

Real Sociedad Post-game, Sep 17, La Liga 2023 - 2024

September 18, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Real Sociedad’s dominance to start the game Real Madrid’s track record to start games Takefua Kubo's first half masterclass His leadership Should he have come back? What is his clause exactly? Tale of 2 halves What happened on Barrenetxa’s goal? The problems on defense Fran Garcia and Toni Kroos vs Kubo Gluten-free Dani Carvajal Fran Garcia’s performance Who gets benched when Vinicius comes bac...

Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game's Analytics Revolution

September 13, 2023 00:25 - 1 hour

Purchase Net Gains: inside the Beautiful Game's Analytics Revolution On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss: Why you need to know who Charles Reep is. Why you need to know who Luke Bornn is. Why there is a challenge for top clubs to use advanced analytics Are Real Madrid using analytics? The case that signings younger players is the right way to go Is Real Madrid mentally superior to other teams of the past 15 years? Measuring psychologi...

Maybe Real Madrid will be ok without a striker?

September 11, 2023 18:22 - 36 minutes

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Has the first four games given us some optimism? Real Madrid has three of the best dribblers in the world -- how important is that? Will Real Madrid scored ‘buckets of goals’ this season? Will Real Madrid create more chances than last season? Rodrygo’s analytics — is he underrated? Can Real Madrid play a 4-2-3-1? The case that Jude Bellingham will somewhat sustain his scoring Can the front three com...

Castilla Corner: First loss of the season; Raúl vs Alonso

September 11, 2023 09:26 - 51 minutes

On this episode of Castilla Corner, Ruben, Hridyam and Sam discuss: Castilla’s first loss of the season Missing players because of international duty Was the club right not to sign any players for Castilla? Raúl vs Xabi Alonso The longest serving Castilla coaches Struggles of watching games as kids And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical...

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