Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Real Madrid's defense to start this game The Lucas Vazquez situation Incredible performances from Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo goes Fran Garcia Ancelotti’s subs Raul Asencio Is Rodrygo - Mbappe chemistry better than Vinicius - Mbappe chemistry? Is Miguel Gutierrez a good plan b? Vazquez’s crossing Should Asensio play RB? And more Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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 also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed possible mid-season coaching changes, summer transfers, hot takes for Real Madrid’s future, and much more in the weekly mailbag for Members. For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 10-minute clip from the 48m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s fifth straight league win. Talking points: Toril’s rotation and changes in the backline The preferred attacking quartet? Conceding a goal from a set-piece situation again Sheila as the right back operating from the insides Oihane’s left back role How Oihane’s right footedness created problems as the LB How our left-hand side looked weaker than the right? Was Athenea isolated on the right? Who should be our penalty kick taker? Angeldahl’s good game off the bench Athenea’s 100th league game How has Athenea’s career progressed at Real Madrid Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Real Deal (the analysis segment of the Managing Madrid podcast) Siddharth Ramsundar is joined by Ruairidh Barlow, the editor of Football Espana, to go over the state of La Liga. Besides previewing the title race, this episode focuses on all the other teams in the league. Check it out for a more detailed look at teams outside the top 3: Are Atletico for real? Mallorca under Arrasate Osasuna without Arrasate Real Sociedad under Alguacil What’s going on with Nico Williams at Bilbao? Michel still doing a good job with Girona Marcelino back at Villarreal Getafe, Valencia, Rayo Vallecano and more. We also ponder whether La Liga matches up to the Premier League with the large gap in budgets, using Andoni Iraola’s time at Bournemouth as an example of what midtable Spanish coaches can do with more money. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle reveal five shocking predictions. No spoilers, but these are some of the figures / topics at hand: Trophies Transfers, both in and out Ballon D'or Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes Carlo Ancelotti Xabi Alonso Rodri Aurelien Tchouameni MUCH more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Leah Revelle (@leahrevelle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed all of the culprits from Real Madrid’s struggles this season: From the president, to the board, to the coach, to the players. But where does is actually all stem from? For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 9-minute clip from the 33m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Siddharth Ramsundar, took a deep dive into Real Madrid’s 2 - 5 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup Final. They analyzed all of the X’s and O’s of the match. For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 11-minute clip from the 1h23m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/real-madrid-2-5-119871218 Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 6-0 thrashing of Levante in the postponed matchday 8 of Liga F. Talking points: Toril’s decision to rotate the lineup Three former Levante players starting Levante’s sad downfall over the last years and the reasons behind it Athenea back in goals with a brace Levante’s red card and how that changed the entire game Olga’s missed penalty Tere’s thunderbolt strike Bruun and Carla Camacho combining Angeldahl’s brilliant performance Why Angeldahl succeeded in this role? All four strikers getting a goal contribution Maelle Lakrar’s solid performance Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Real Madrid and their struggles with certain game-states Pablo Maffeo's behaviour Raul Asencio not backing down Real Madrid’s attacking flow in this game Real Madrid starting to hit their physical stride? El Clasico pre-game thoughts Hansi Flick's offside trap Lucas Vazquez vs Raphinha And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join our El Clasico Post-game show (MEMBERS-ONLY): Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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 also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 in the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid. Talking points: Real Madrid’s first derby win after six games Squad overhaul since the last win against Atletico Madrid Toril fielding the same lineup as against Chelsea What worked and what didn’t in this lineup? How much did the neutral game state affect the approaches Atletico Madrid’s passive approach Why did Madrid’s right-hand side look less effective? Linda Caicedo’s corner Caicedo and big moments The difference between Angeldahl and Weir in between lines Silvia Lloris’ brilliant performance Noise around Weir’s performance Breaking down Yasmim’s profile and fit in the squad Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: The performances of Lorenzo, Aguado, and Asencio in Real Madrid's win over Club Deportivo Minera Some WILD stats Arda Güler's performance Endrick Carlo Ancelotti's substitutions And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, immediately at the final whistle of Real Madrid's 1 - 2 win over Valencia at the Mestalla, breaks down: Problems with Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy Eduardo Camavinga Referee decisions Real Madrid's penalty takers Jude Bellingham Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions like: If Dani Carvajal comes back to his best, would he start of Trent Alexander-Arnold? Podcasting advice Which Real Madrid legend would fit best with this team if we were to bring them back? Is it possible Real Madrid don't a center-back in the next year? What if Lucas Navarrete appeared on Churros to debate with Diego Lorijn? How to get your kids to be Madridistas Xabi Alonso's 3-4-3: Would it work at Real Madrid with Trent and Alphonso Davies? The OG James - Isco debate The problem with Football Twitter How good was Gonzalo Higuain? AS's claim that Zubimendi can be Toni Kroos's replacement Will Kylian Mbappe still score 40+ goals this season? Revisiting pre-season predictions And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 0-2 win over Villarreal in the round of 16 of Copa de la Reina and the Supercup draw. Talking points: Mental health PSA Lineup changes for the Copa de la Reina Olga getting a well deserved rest A new look attacking line A game to remember for Captain Tere Villarreal’s deep block Why this lineup struggled to break Villarreal’s back five? The porfiles of players in the front line How Weir and Caicedo would have fixed this situation? Antonia as the CB to close the game out Supercopa Femenina in January Upcoming UWCL draw Potential winter signing(s) Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Real Deal (the analysis segment of the Managing Madrid podcast) Siddharth Ramsundar and Mazin Mukhtar discuss the state of Real Madrid tactically and run into an inarguable conclusion: no matter how badly the team performs, the lack of serious opposition domestically and in Europe give this team a much larger margin for error than we have become accustomed to over the past 15 years. During the Ronaldo era, 90-95 point title races were routine, and the standards were very high. Furthermore, there were usually multiple juggernauts in Europe outside Real Madrid. Last season, Real Madrid with 95 points were the first team in La Liga to cross the 90 point threshold since Ronaldo left the league. Barcelona have been much weaker in the years since Ronaldo left, and have struggled to put together long periods of consistency since Messi left as well. Bayern Munich have been more inconsistent in all competitions since their treble victory in 2020. This season, Real Madrid have played some of their worst football in recent memory, and have not been punished for it in La Liga. In the Champions League, no serious juggernaut could materialize the knockouts that would be serious favorites in a tie against Vinicius, Bellingham, Mbappe et al. This is the consequence of having the best players in the world, but also a consequence of opposition teams perhaps overfixating on tactics or not having the pull to stockpile the same quality of players as Real Madrid. Still, in the 2010s you got Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo at Madrid and Messi, Neymar and Suarez at Barcelona. Right now, the gap between Real Madrid’s best attacking line and the rest feels significantly large. Barcelona’s attackers are great on paper, but partly because they are platformed by a system that leaks a ridiculous number of chances. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Mazin Mukhtar (@MazinMuk) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle rank the top-five moments of Real Madrid's incredible 2024 year. There was a lot of emotion to revisit. Some brought tears. A lot of honourable mentions too! Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Leah Revelle (@leahrevelle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar is joined by returning guest Ardit Karagjyzi (known on twitter as Loconté) to go over a detailed roundtable of Europe’s best coaches. A lot has changed this season: Mikel Arteta has been struggling offensively for Arsenal, Pep Guardiola has not been having the best time at Manchester City, and the relatively unknown Enzo Maresca has been doing a solid job at Chelsea. The coaching conversation needed a significant update. Ardit and Sid break down updates on some of the coaches discussed on the prior episode with Ardit like Michel and Xabi Alonso, then add guys like Gasperini, Maresca, Arteta and Enrique to the discussion. A sheet with their views on all 10 coaches discussed is attached for summary. TIMESTAMPS (rough): 4:00 An update on Xabi Alonso’s integration of Aleix Garcia 9:00 Michel and Girona 12:00: Carlo Ancelotti steadying the ship 31:00: Mikel Arteta + introducing our coach evaluation sheet 41:00: Enzo Maresca 44:00: Hansi Flick 50:45: Vincent Kompany 53:50: Gian Piero Gasperini 56:00: Luis Enrique 61:30: Zinedine Zidane discussion and closing thoughts Sid’s evaluations: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Ardit Karagjyzi (@Loconté) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Kylian Mbappe getting back to his best. Was this Real Madrid’s best performance of the season? Lucas Vazquez’s performance Real Madrid’s defence — still a problem Aurelien Tchouameni Why only 3 subs? Endrick, Fortea Eduardo Camavinga Left-back Positions of Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham throughout the game Things that Mbappe has improved on since the start of the season Barcelona / Pep Guardiola slump Carlo Ancelotti not getting enough credit? One of the most underrated Bellingham traits And much more. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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 also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle break down Real Madrid’s 3 - 0 win over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup Final. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Leah Revelle (@leahrevelle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices