Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Thoughts on Maite not starting and why Toril mostly declines to play her in deeper positions Why we should’ve expected Real Madrid’s slow start Olga’s clutch stats over the last eight games The fundamental issue with Toril’s tactics vs. deep blocks The defensive logic behind Toril’s system Madrid’s bizarre record against top seven sides compared to teams in the bottom half of the table Our huge drop off in offense vs. last season Lorena Navarro almost completely disappearing from the rotation Madrid CFF shooting themselves in the foot with their build-up strategy Why Svava came off at half Toril’s back three bailout plan Ivana’s offensive impact as a wide center-back There was no handball visible in the angles available to us, guys Madrid CFF goalkeeper Paola Ulloa liking a tweet saying her team were robbed and the backstory behind the salt Our GOAT #7 Asllani wanting to leave and what her post-game comments mean Where Asllani would even go if she left Madrid Kadeisha Buchanan and Caroline Weir transfer rumors Grant’s Weir receipts What needs to happen for us to finish ahead of Atleti Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Moxy Hotel South Beach, which is where you should be booking your stay when you come see us in Miami for the live podcast in January. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Karim Benzema's incredible season An anticlimactic league title All the people we’re happy for The performances of Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos Did we get away with risking playing the stars? Mariano Diaz's performance and future Raul de Tomas Gareth Bale Isco And a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a new segment of the Managing Madrid Podcast called the Daily Drop, a near-daily segment that gives you 5-10 minutes of Real Madrid news / scattered thoughts to keep your pulse on the team. Today’s topics: Miguel Gutierrez, Fran Garcia, La Decima, Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric, Reece James and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid for a ton of bonus content Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in October (Clasico weekend). Book your tickets here. This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez preview the Manchester City game and discuss the Antonio Rudiger signing How should Real Madrid approach this game defensively? What’s City’s backline going to be without Stones / Cancelo / Walker? Gabriel Jesus Key matchups Raheem Sterling vs Dani Carvajal Midfield battle Stopping Kevin de Bruyne Explaining Toni Kroos’s struggles right now The tactical approach from both teams Eder Militao's importance The importance of Real Madrid's bench mob and the energy levels Why Rudiger is a good signing Debunking the argument that Rudiger is a 'systems player' Should David Alaba start over Ferland Mendy at LB? And more. Part Two (56:13): Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss Benzema's longevity Why Karim Benzema is unbelievable and unrivalled His diet and training regime How athletes prolong their careers And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join the Patreon army for a ton of bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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) Jose Perez (@jcperez_) Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss: Real Madrid Femenino B finishing first in their group in the third division Why Castilla will still be playing in the third division despite having qualified for promotion The best youth players in our ranks The reasons Maite was more effective on the right in this game Why Toril plays Maite at right wing Does it matter where Maite is deployed? Villacampa’s reckless, dogmatic defensive tactics Villacampa’s mistaken lineup selection Esther thriving in this environment Olga continuing her excellent form Jucinara’s bad game How Levante’s subs changed the second half Real Madrid’s need to control games Zornoza at right wing? Which opponent would be Madrid’s “easiest” in the semis Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Royal Sonesta Washington Dupont DC Circle -- proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan Mctear discuss: How surprised are we that Gerard Pique did this? How was Luis Rubiales hacked? Day 1: Payment dividends Diego Simeone’s comments about the situation Day 2: Olympics Day 3: VAR complaints Day 4: Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi How Ramos and Messi are feeling How do Barca fans feel? Players union What’s the aftermath? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join the Patreon army for a ton of bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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) Euan McTear (@emctear) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a new segment of the Managing Madrid Podcast called the Daily Drop, a near-daily segment that gives you 5-10 minutes of Real Madrid news / scattered thoughts to keep your pulse on the team. Today's topics: Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Gerard Pique / Sergio Ramos / Luis Rubiales, Luka Modric, and more. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle -- proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! This episode comes in two parts. Part one (Sevilla post-game with Kiyan and Matt): Real Madrid's unrivalled ability to flip the switch Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI Eduardo Camavinga’s performance The structure of the team and positioning of the midfielders Explaining the tactical improvement when Rodrygo Goes got subbed in Fede Valverde's best position What’s the best way to play without Casemiro? Breaking down the goals conceded Vinicius Jr's 'moments' and overall performance Refereeing decisions What this game reminded us of Rodrygo's performance off the bench Who should play left back vs City? Breaking down the goals scored Is the league done? Will rotations be an even bigger issue next season? And more. Part two -- 1:04:00 -- (Las Blancas vs Alaves post-game show with Grant and Yash): - Real Madrid’s good start - Alaves’s great reaction - Missed chances - Lack of chances created centrally, - Alba and Miriam’s impressive performances - Super sub Nahikari Garcia - Optimizing Esther and Maite - And a look toward the end of the season Did you enjoy this podcast? Join the ever-growing Real Madrid family over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid for a ton of bonus content. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Moxy Hotel South Beach, which is where you should be booking your stay when you come see us in Miami for the live podcast in January. Book your tickets here. Topics discussed on this episode: The back story of the Chicago Peña Who should be Karim Benzema's back-up to close the season? The right-back situation -- who should Real Madrid sign this summer? Florentino Perez's legacy The greatness of Santiago Bernabeu Yeste The story of Ferenc Puskas meeting Bernabeu European Super League The emotional connection with Raul Gonzalez The English media's narratives against Real Madrid Chances of Real Madrid winning the Champions League Thoughts on Manchester City tie And a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join the Patreon army for a ton of exclusive content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in October (Clasico weekend). Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti with the rotations! Performances of Marcelo and Lucas Vazquez Analyzing the performances of Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde The Casemiro - Fede - Camavinga trio as an option moving forward Fede and Cama swapping positions Vinicius Jr filth Why everyone overreacted to Vinny’s drop in form earlier Rodrygo Goes's perfoemance Ferland Mendy’s return Performances of Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos The future of Dani Ceballos And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid for the Chelsea 2nd-leg post-game show LIVE ON ZOOM. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in October (Clasico weekend). Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Are Real Madrid's problems tactical or down to personnel? An explanation of Carlo Ancelotti's plan The “press” Real's problems defending crosses and set pieces A breakdown of Nolito’s goal The calls from the referee And more. Did you enjoy this episode? Please join our Real Madrid army for tons of exclusive content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Moxy Hotel South Beach, who are proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour. On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Barcelona analyst Borja discuss: Borja’s experience live at the Camp Nou on such a historic occasion Why it took some time for the stadium to fill up to full capacity Real Madrid players having to face a level of crowd animosity they’re not used to Both sides’ tactical approaches compared to the second half of the first leg Barcelona’s micro-adjustments vs. the high press and Madrid’s narrow wingers Barca’s improved high press Babs’ incredible box defense Las Blancas problem-solving late in the first half Why Real’s direct strategy didn’t work Reasons behind the crazy opening to the second half Zornoza’s unbelievable hit from distance Potential parallels between the second goals Madrid conceded in both legs Whether Misa was culpable on Claudia Pina’s speculative effort Whether Athenea made a mistake preceding Pina’s strike Alexia scouting Ivana and exploiting her tendencies on the fourth goal Misa’s poor day and how she will respond in future matches Rolfö being a nightmare 1v1 matchup for fullbacks Why Madridistas can take pride in these Champions League losses The strategy that works vs. Barcelona Olga’s and Lucía’s promising performances The juxtaposition between Gio Queiroz’s statement about facing abuse at Barcelona and the wonderful day at the Camp Nou [English translation of Gio’s statement] Barcelona’s weak response to Gio How a Culé processes this series of events Ex-Barca player Leire Landa supporting Gio Markel Zubizarreta’s response on radio The need to completely abandon tribalism on these issues and how Gio’s alleged situation reflects a deep-rooted problem present everywhere in women’s football Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Borja (@AnkaraHansen) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in October (Clasico weekend). Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Every single Real Madrid loanee since 1950 The all-time best XI based on peak All notable mentions The B team Santiago Canizares Andriy Lunin vs Luca Zidane Jonathan Woodgate Fabio Coentrao Fernando Gago Laurie Cunningham Javier Portillo And a ton more Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us for a ton of exclusive content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss: Maite at right wing again Levante’s interesting 4-4-2 diamond and attacking tactics The effectiveness of Levante’s Gio-Redondo strike duo Real Madrid’s rusty play in the first half Kenti providing an offensive spark Drawbacks to Ángel Villacampa’s approaches Levante’s inability to control the game in the second half Rocío’s defensive performance Nahikari striking the bar How Møller adds value Olga Carmona’s incredible impact off the bench Toril’s wild subs in the 81st minute Villacampa’s even stranger subs Møller’s underrated role in creating space for Lorena on the winner An impressive cameo from youth product Carla Camacho Rocío’s danger on set-pieces Viola Calligaris always doing well vs. Madrid Las Blancas getting through the month from hell almost completely unscathed Yash’s Ana-Maria Crnogorčević propaganda Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@Odriozolite) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in May. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: More press conference drama Surprises in the lineup Differences with Barcelona’s press Real Madrid’s new plan in possession The key to competing vs. Barca Revisiting whether Kaci is the right option for these games Madrid’s defensive tactics and similarities to the Manchester City tie Breaking down Real’s goal second-by-second Esther not releasing the ball quickly being a positive today The importance of having composure on the counter-attack Possible mind games from Toril Poor performances from individual Barcelona players Tere getting the better of Alexia Madrid outshooting Barca in the first half Toril’s ideas when Real went long Set-piece tricks Jonatan Giráldez’s smart sub & Claudia Pina’s impact Different views on the VAR penalty call The referee managing the game poorly from a general perspective Irene Paredes’ introduction being the true moment La Blaugrana took control Ivana’s comfort (or lack thereof) at LCB vs. pressure Maite’s class Lucía stepping up in place of Kenti The unfortunate nature of Barcelona’s second goal How Madrid should approach the leg in the Camp Nou Esther’s fight and spirit in these games All the other great individual performances from Las Blancas Toril coming up big, his Instagram game, and letting his emotions fly The controversy around Madrid not playing at the Bernabéu and the toxic reaction to Ella Masar’s tweet Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Whatever the incoherent plan was from Real Madrid The defensive structure The confusing and wild positions of the players The subs and 'tactical' changes at half-time Xavi and Barcelona Ronald Araujo's physicality The performances of the entire backline The qualities needed in Real Madrid's next coach And just a bunch of emotional rants Did you enjoy the podcast? Get all kinds of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Their fatalistic predictions in late 2021 Why Kaci and Asllani were missing Maite’s absence from the starting eleven in the two most important games of the season How UDG Tenerife set up tactically Madridistas not respecting Granadilla enough coming into this one Where Granadilla went wrong defensively Who Nahikari is as a striker This game (theoretically) being the perfect environment for Nahikari Ivana at right center-back agenda!!! Møller’s struggles on the right flank Esther as a false winger being an intriguing solution The weird ways in which Esther’s tendencies hurt and help her scalability Real Madrid’s best XI Maite’s impressive impact off the bench and our best ball-playing midfield Teresa Abelleira’s POTM performance Tere’s instincts in the press Making it over halfway through the month from hell Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in May. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Carlo Ancelotti starting XI Real Madrid's press -- comparing it now to earlier this season Can Carlo implement an elite high pressing scheme if he had a lot of time? The referee's decisions The injuries Are we worried about Vinicius Jr's health by 30 Casemiro’s role Rodrygo Goes's performance Some off-ball things from us that could’ve been better Ferland Mendy’s roulettes and lack of overloads A wild Marco Asensio stat Injury updates on Karim Benzema / Rodrygo Goes / Ferland Mendy Takefusa Kubo’s role Eduardo Camavinga’s cameo The pitch for him as a CM And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider support us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Putting Barcelona’s dominance into perspective Whether Madridistas’ reactions to losing “only” 1-0 to Barca at home were over the top The poor logic behind dropping players vs. Atlético in preparation for this game The Atleti rivalry being much more important than the non-existent one vs. Barca right now Why qualifying for the UWCL is so incredibly vital for reasons we might not even realize Madrid’s marginal improvements on the ball vs. Barca Whether Kaci is the right type of midfielder for these encounters What good defending actually is A quick overview of Barcelona’s offensive structure and the structural contrasts between right and left Madrid’s disappointing breakdown on the second goal How to pronounce Sofie Svava’s name correctly What can be taken away from Maite playing in the double pivot instead of Kaci in the second half The scoreline not mattering in these games and how to productively assess our performances in Clásicos Giving Patri Guijarro her props Grant scaring the shit out of Om The Asllani-Nahikari pairing Deciding our priorities throughout the rest of March Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, Gabe Lezra, How Managing Madrid started Was Real Madrid's remontada vs PSG inevitable irrespective of Donnaruma's mistake? What happens if you put Kylian Mbappe in this current Real Madrid squad? What Real Madrid should've done against PSG *from the beginning* in hindsight PSG's staggering mental weakness Mauricio Pochettino's tactics Real Madrid's identity The mental barrier from 2002 - 2014 What happens if Sergio Ramos doesn't score La Decima header? Will 'destroyers' be relevant in modern football? Does it make sense to sign Erling Haaland? Which Real Madrid loanee is most likely to come back? The Eden Hazard signing in hindisght And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind & Yash Thakur discuss: Why Cardona wasn’t in the squad A number of key players being dropped What fixtures Toril might be prioritizing and whether his theoretical logic makes sense Why Maitane played at center-back Atlético’s intense tactics on offense and defense The differences between Atleti’s and Madrid’s 4-4-2’s and what can be learned from them What Real could’ve and should’ve done differently Whether Kaci is the right midfielder for these types of games Toril’s lack of halftime changes Møller’s best attributes being off-ball Misa’s legendary performance Our disbelief at keeping a clean sheet Madrid already scarring our city rivals this early in our history Babs’ immense box defending Atlético’s most underrated players Google placing Alexia Putellas’ face next to Bárbara Latorre Lessons we can learn from this lucky win The likely mental boosts from such a victory Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Real Sociedad post-game show with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse: A quick summary of all the good things we did that we desperately needed to happen in this game A wild xG chart Carlo Ancelotti's post-game quotes Did he indicate we’ll press again on Wedenseady vs PSG? Eduardo Camavinga’s performance A discussion on Isco Analyzing our press Dani Carvajal’s performance Rodrygo Goes's performance Marco Asensio Karim Benzema’s performance Vinicius Jr's performance Luka Modric’s goal Performances of the backline Carlo’s subs Should we have made a play for Auba? And more. Part Two (1:10:3) Las Blancas with Om Arvind and Grant Little: INTERVIEW with Caroline Møller Hansen Lineup drama Maite on the right wing The pattern with how Real Madrid start games Esther’s style being more of a net positive today Athletic Bilbao’s tactical system What Madrid needed to exploit more deliberately Why Las Blancas got better to end the first half IVANA AT RIGHT CENTER-BACK!!! Athletic’s impressive mechanisms in possession Iraia Iturregi’s second-half adjustments What Athletic should’ve done differently Athenea’s incredible defensive tenacity Why Esther on the right wing worked The confidence in Nahikari’s chipped finish The month of hell only just beginning Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@Mattwiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discusses: “Real Madrid DNA” in the Copa de la Reina/del Rey Whether Toril should’ve called up more B-team products Alhama’s defensive tactics Las Blancas dribbling too much Problematic performances in the back line How Madrid created their best chances Tere’s brilliant assist Why Zornoza looked better in the second half Lorena impressing Sara Martín’s debut Rocío being subbed on for Nahikari Esther’s impact and the end of the debate Why Esther is more suited for the current version of Madrid than Nahikari The upcoming challenge of Athletic Bilbao The beauty of lower-division sides appreciating the moment vs. Madrid Cool, future content to look out for Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Real Madrid's consistency in the league from a results standpoint What was Real Madrid’s biggest issue in the first half vs Rayo Vallecano? The on-ball positioning Dealing with Rayo's press (and other teams in general, looking ahead to Barcelona and PSG) Thibau Courtois’s performance Luka Modric’s performance Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game quotes The Fede Valverde - Toni Kroos - Luka Modric lineup vs PSG as prophesied by Carlo himself Alternatively, a discussion on Fede on the RW. How are we supposed to turn on the high press magically by the time the 2nd leg starts? Is Carlo’s decision making based on job security? His quotes about ‘trying to press’ The performances of Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy Marco Asensio’s perfromance Carlo’s subs The brilliance of Real Madrid's goal And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Moxy Hotel South Beach, which is where you should be booking your stay when you come see us in Miami for the live podcast in January. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: How uninspiring the performance was Alaves was Overarching problems the team has Realistic solutions to Real Madrid's problems, especially for the 2nd leg vs PSG The case for Toni Kroos being the team's #6 The unfair leash with Eduardo Camavinga Difference between first and 2nd halves Alaves's defensive shape Karim Benzema’s performance The big Marco Asensio mistake / what if moment of the game Om’s interview with Caroline Moller And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Kiyan Sobhani (@kiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Ben Hayward, and Kristofer McCormack discuss: Gareth Bale’s insertion into the starting line-up, and his overall performance Marcelo’s performance Real Madrid’s first half struggles What changed in the second half? The performances of Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and Marco Asensio Who should start against PSG? Particularly, at the left back position (if Mendy can’t play), and on the right wing. Under the radar back-up striker signings Jovic’s miss and overall performance off the bench And a TON more. Thanks for attending this podcast, and thanks for listening! PSG post-game podcast will be live on Zoom on Tuesday for Patrons. The link will be over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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) Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaCorner) Ben Hayward (@bghayward) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Carlo Ancelotti's surprise starting XI The performances of Militao, Asensio, Isco, Rodrygo, Marcelo, and more The impact of the substitutions Referee decisions What does this game mean for Eden Hazard moving forward? Eduardo Camavinga's role and bad luck Isco as false 9 The crossing conundrum And a lore more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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) Euan McTear (@emctear) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Grant Little discusses: - Familiar problems with the 4-2-3-1 - Offside, offside, offside - Rusty return for Zornoza - Estherminator continues her reign of terror - Ways Esther can become even better in this run of good form - Subbing in stoppage time - A look around the league - Establishing an identity to fall back on; individual brilliance isn't a tactic - A look toward Eibar on Feb. 13 Did you enjoy this episode? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: The weird history of Real Madrid-Real Sociedad matches Surprises in the eleven The way the early goal affected the rest of the game La Real’s awful broadcast Sofie Svava impressing defensively again Real Sociedad’s offensive tactics and why they didn’t work Madrid’s issues vs. the press Why Maite wasn’t very involved Svava as a set-piece taker Asllani’s immediate impact Possible mistakes: Cardona coming off and shifting Maite to the left Arroyo swinging momentum with her subs The poor defending on Real Sociedad’s goal Whether Ivana’s level has dropped this season How Toril uses certain players differently to Aznar Real Sociedad’s final gambit Toril correcting some errors by bringing on Olga and Athenea How the table looks now and Madrid’s path back to the Champions League And more 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, we discuss: The not-so-fun 1966 broadcast Miguel Muñoz's starting lineup The YeYe era How special this would’ve been to see live How this game puts the Alfredo di Stefano / Ferenc Puskas era into perspective Araquistain Paco Gento and Amancio Amaro Importance of Fernando Serena’s winning goal Overreactions to the goals Tactics from both sides Partizan’s reactions after the game And more. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Why every game vs. Sevilla is so chaotic Early problems with the offense Møller’s skillset and whether that makes her suitable as a lone striker Olga’s struggles in interior zones The surprising thing about Svava’s debut Svava vs. Toni Payne Olga’s and Svava’s tactical compatibility or lack thereof Misa’s mistake on Sevilla’s goal The difference between Real Madrid under Toril vs. under Aznar Sevilla’s big defensive issues Zornoza’s goal, performance, and boom-or-bust tendencies The Møller penalty shout and the referee’s bizarre reaction How Cardona’s tactical intelligence changed the attacking dynamic Cardona’s hilarious reaction on the Athenea goal and her sky-high standards Asllani getting better as the talent around her improves and why that’s underrated Asllani-Athenea link-up Athenea’s dribbling getting supercharged on the left Maite as a #10 and what role/position best suits her Rayo Vallecano’s disgraceful decision to hire Carlos Santiso as coach (CW/TW: rape) 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, we discuss: Were we happy with the performance? Eden Hazard’s performance Lucas Vazquez’s prformance Vinicius Jr - Karim Benzema connection Vinicius's performance Isco / Even Hazard false vs Luka Jovic Jovic’s performance Ferland Mendy’s prformance Defensive sequences on both goals conceded Eder Militao’s performance Carlo Ancelotti's subs 4-2-3-1 CaseHero moments of the day Can we fix the issue of injury time? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: All the ways in which the RFEF messed up the scheduling of the Spanish Super Cup Real Madrid’s unique stat vs. Barcelona Madrid’s ‘moral victory’ Las Blancas getting accustomed to facing Barca How Madrid stopped Barcelona from playing through the middle The positional discipline of Kaci and Zornoza Alexia’s tactical adjustments The interesting thing about how Barca created all of their first half chances The hardest thing to do vs. Barcelona The effects of Jonatan Giráldez’s tactical shift at halftime Funky Leila-Alexia rotations Madrid’s three micro-achievements Whether Zornoza should’ve passed the ball on the shot that hit the post Why Toril’s weird subs worked Om possibly underrating Maite’s performance Misa saving Madrid The only mistake Misa made A penalty shout for Real? Athenea’s decision making Olga’s two big mistakes The defensive breakdown on the goal Madrid’s tough upcoming schedule The pressure of playing in front of 85k in the Camp Nou for the first time How Barcelona find and use motivation Future press conference updates 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you Moxy South Beach Hotel, where you should be booking your stay when you come see us for our live podcast in Miami in January. Tickets to the event can be purchased here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Euan McTear, and Om Arvind discuss: The gap between Real Madrid and Athletic Club Comparing this game to the last two previous matchups between these two teams Are we surprised Real Madrid didn't play deeper? Ferland Mendy's performance The lack of synergy between Mendy and Vinicius Luka Modric and Toni Kroos Should Marcelino have started Nico Williams and Raul Garcia? Mendy, the demoralizer Athletic's press Should Rodrygo be the #1 right winger? Athletic's flurry in the final 20 minutes Going over the referee's decision Post-game celebrations and shenangians Why do we have a connection with Rangers? Will the SuperCopa be played in other countries in the future? The Saudia Arabia experience And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please join our Real Madrid army for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Euan McTear (@emctear) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you Moxy South Beach Hotel, where you should be booking your stay when you come see us for our live podcast in Miami in January. Tickets to the event can be purchased here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Valencia's shocking performance Marco Asensio's performance What's his role exactly? Best player comp? Luka Modric's performance How to juggle Modric and Karim Benzema's contracts to end their careers Toni Kroos's performance Best way to defeat Real Madrid David Alaba and Eder Militao Vinicius Jr's performance Ferland Mendy's performance Casemiro's performance Was it a penalty? The greatness of Vinicius's first goal Where does Vinicius rank among the most entertaining Real Madrid players of the past 30 years? Carlo Ancelotti's subs Eduardo Camavinga's role as the 6 Dani Ceballos's cameo And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Alcoyano's press The performances of Casemiro, Marcelo, Fede Valverde, Eden Hazard The burden on Eduardo Camavinga Should we have seen Antonio Blanco, Sergio Arribas, Peter? Should Isco / Ceballos have started? Andriy Lunin's performance Carlo Ancelotti's post-game quotes The hilariousness of the last two goals And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. -- proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! This episode comes in two parts. Part One, Getafe Post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse Listing all the factors that contributed to Real Madrid's loss to Getafe Where there any good standout players? Casemiro's performance Luka Modric's performance Carlo Ancelotti's subs Eder Militao's mistake What could Carlo have done differently? Marcelo's impact Would Dani Ceballos have been a good fit in this game? Peter Thoughts on Rudiger's salary demands And a ton more Part two (1:00:00), Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe with Kristofer McCormack The season so far Peter Federico’s debut with the first team Was it merited? His future. Reinier Jesus Will Raul leave at the end of the season Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani answered these questions: Will Zidane coach Real Madrid again? Would Jonathan David be a good back-up Real Madrid striker? How would Mbappe - Benzema - Vinicius - Haaland fit together? Are teams learning how to defend Vinicius? Favourite vacation destinations BBC vs KCM if only one trio could be chosen Why are we putting out a podcast over the Holidays? Pressing vs counter-pressing And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Royal Sonesta Washington DC, where you should be booking your stay when you come to the live show we’re doing in DC! Tickets here. This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Ahtletic Post-game, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Was this the best possible starting XI from Carlo Ancelotti? Eden Hazard’s performance The case for Peter Federico Ancelotti’s post-game quotes about Hazard Benzema’s goals The Toni Kroos, Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga midfield Camavinga’s perforamnce The lack of Luka Modric The Eder Militao / Nacho pairing What went wrong after Benzema’s goals? Subs and last minute chaos And more. Part Two (52:43): Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss: Contrasts between the first and second halves Real Madrid’s tendency to start games slowly The need to swap Babs and Ivana The strange spacing between the wide center-backs and Madrid’s transitional build-up structure Sporting Huelva’s key tactical mistake Revisiting the Esther discourse The proper context behind Nahikari’s struggles Why it’s so hard to argue that Esther is a net negative How Kenti’s positioning changed things for Madrid in the second half Athenea as the key difference maker Why the Esther-Nahikari partnership looked better after the break The advantages of utilizing Maite in an advanced role The performances of the subs Whether Madrid can realistically make a push for Champions League football Derbi Madrileño And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. Use code ManagingMadrid for at 15% discount upon checkout! This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Cadiz Post-game, hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse Real Madrid's struggles vs low blocks Issues in the first half -- what were we doing wrong? The symmetrical 4-3-3 with Hazard on the right Ferland Mendy's role Why was Hazard better in the 2nd half? Carlo Ancelotti's pre-game quotes about Hazard Would Carlo have started Luka Modric if he was healthy? Casemiro's tackle which resulted in a yellow card Thoughts on VAR Lineup vs Athletic Club on Wednesday A midfield trio of Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Tonit Kroos Lucas Vazquez's crosses Luka Jovic's cameo off the bench And more. Part Two (54:00): Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Grant correctly predicting how most of the game would play out Toril’s change in offensive approach vs. Madrid CFF What kind of effect the turf pitch actually had The historic problem that Toril needs to solve The contradictions between the ideal personnel and ideal tactical system How to manage Cardona’s minutes as she plays her way back into form 15-year-old Vicky cooking our defense Zornoza’s defensive weaknesses showing up on the conceded goal Møller’s performance out wide vs. in the middle Teresa’s excellence How Olga’s injury changed the formation Whether the challenge on Olga should’ve resulted in a card Maite as a #10 The 5-2-1-2/3-4-1-2 structure altering everything in Real Madrid’s favor Esther’s impressive season so far The subtle magic of Maite to create the winner Athenea’s endearing cockiness Esther’s crazy finish on the third goal The long-term implications of Olga’s potentially serious injury Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: The craziness in the rest of the UWCL matches Why the squad list came out so late Toril’s emphasis on managing Asllani’s minutes Nahikari on the importance of the fans The reason Ivana was taken out of the starting lineup Clarifying (or introducing more confusion to) the whole Ivana at LCB situation Kharkiv’s defensive tactics shutting down Asllani Toril’s use of his wingers Real Madrid’s struggles in open play Maite’s and Teresa’s performances Who the POTM was Our potent offensive set-piece strategy Cardona being dangerous despite being nowhere near her best The DAZN commentator saying ‘Flash Cardona’ and showing us that he did his research How Real Madrid created Maite’s golazo Why Asllani came off at the half and what Toril had to say about it Problems with the Møller-Corredera pairing Møller’s best position Møller reacting to the fans chanting her name Toril’s thoughts on where Møller should play Toril wanting Møller to be more selfish Evaluating the substitutes’ performances Athenea’s fire Corredera vs. Olha Ovdiychuk Madrid’s potential quarter-final opponents 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. Use code ManagingMadrid for at 15% discount upon checkout! This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Post-game Santiago Bernabeu atmosphere Luka Modric’s performance and ability to feed the crowd Atletico’s defense on the wings Vinicius Jr vs Marco Llorente Why the first goal was so good and incredibly important Llorente’s fitness / physical attributes Kieran Trippier’s absence Our build up structure Did Diego Simeone get his lineup right? Lahoz things Breaking down the 2nd half Kondogbia as CB Carlo Ancelotti’s post game quotes and comparison in 2015 More rotations talk Part Two (50:30): Real Madrid Femenino vs Barcelona Post-game The return of Real Madrid’s fighting spirit Surprises in the lineup Why Cardona not starting might’ve been justified Shoutout to Miri and her very audible megaphone Alberto Toril maybe not knowing his squad yet The problem with playing Ivana Andrés at left center-back How Madrid started as the better team and whether it would’ve lasted if it weren’t for the opening goal The value of going toe-to-toe with Barcelona The intricacies of Barca’s offensive tactics and how they dominate the channels Mariona Caldentey being criminally underrated Rocío suffering more than anyone else defensively Why it’s nearly impossible to defend La Blaugrana with conventional tactics in a back four How Barcelona’s first goal created their third goal Misa always showing up vs. Barca The way in which Real Madrid’s goal sums up everything that makes Asllani great Lucía’s key offensive contributions Asllani playing at her best ever level in a white shirt? How both sides’ subs affected the balance of the game Kaci’s performance Esther’s immense defensive work-rate Whether Las Blancas were robbed of a penalty Esther causing all hell to break loose on Twitter and stoking needed fire in a fledgling rivalry Why you should never stop posting And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Euan McTear (@emctear) Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaCorner) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Some of the drama prior to this game Why it’s hard to take much away this early on Asllani’s brilliance How Asllani makes Esther better Tactical differences between Toril and Aznar The Asllani-Athenea partnership Putting Athenea’s inefficient dribbling stats vs. Breidablik in context Møller’s performance and her value as a winger vs. as a striker Hyper-analyzing Møller’s dribbling Whether Møller still has a relevant role with Asllani and Cardona back Why Real Madrid were way worse in the second half Building up vs. the press Maite and Cardona reviving the team off the bench The motivational lift from Cardona returning Maite’s passing vs. Teresa’s and Zornoza’s When we might need to have a discussion about Nahikari’s form Why Nahikari might continue to struggle to get back to her best Being content with whatever happens in the knockouts Sam Kerr decking a pitch invader Fans needing to respect boundaries with athletes 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. Use code ManagingMadrid for at 15% discount upon checkout! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Gabe Lezra discuss: Vinicius Jr's performance vs Real Sociedad Eder Militao's performance Real Madrid's defense Luka Jovic’s performance Offensive scheme The Casemiro / Camavinga sub David Alaba’s role Eden Hazard as false 9 Winter transfers Lineups without Casemiro And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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) Om Arvind (@omvasports) Gabe Lezra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. Use code ManagingMadrid for at 15% discount upon checkout! On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: The David Aznar dismissal blindsiding almost everyone, including Aznar himself and the players Ana Rossell’s position possibly being under threat Our reactions to the news Chiringuito breaking it first The final straw on the camel’s back for the board Why now and not before Alberto Toril’s lack of experience in women’s football Whether the length of Toril’s contract means anything Why assistant coach Irene Ferreras wasn’t appointed as manager Toril’s CV, coaching history, and accomplishments What Castilla followers think of Toril Toril’s tactics with Castilla and Elche Toril’s tactics vs. Aznar’s How Toril’s tactics might fit Real Madrid’s players When we’ll be able to have an idea of Toril’s vision for the team What Toril’s biggest positive effect will be in the short term Aznar’s legacy 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto. Book your stay with Bisha and used code SOCIAL upon checkout. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: The absolute greatness of the Vinicius Jr goal Why Sevilla were the better team in the 1st half Casemiro's performance Sevilla’s build-up Real Madrid's press and counter press Marco Asensio’s performance Eder Militao’s performance Dani Carvajal’s performance Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde's performance off the bench Carlo Ancelotti's rotations and the team's fatigue Karim Benzema vs Thierry Henry Vinicius Jr vs Phil Foden And more. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Los Angeles, September Toronto, October Dallas, November New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@mattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, which is where you should be booking your stay when you come see us for the Managing Madrid Podcast LIVE in New York City in December. Tickets to the New York podcast are here. On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Whether this is the most frustrating Real Madrid Femenino game we’ve ever watched The Freja Olofsson transfer rumors The actual attractiveness of Madrid as a project Optimism on the starting eleven The true lineup fiasco Aznar — yes, Aznar — scoring Being tired What Alavés did well tactically Positive vs. negative criticism How the diamond started to work The only way Nahikari García scores Real, actual dominance The most inexplicable set of substitutions you’ll ever see The insane drop off in performance after the changes The complete lack of process-oriented thinking and decision-making Tactical inconsistency over the course of the season The necessity of a coherent playing philosophy Claudia Zornoza’s classy long-distance passing The Esther-Nahikari duo working Teresa Abelleira looking off since coming back from injury The innocent excitement of preseason feeling so far away Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in October (Clasico weekend). Book your tickets here. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: David Alaba’s performance Casemiro’s performance The interchangeability of the center backs and Casemiro Granada's defense Toni Kroos’s performance Marco Asensio’s performance Karim Benzema’s performance Vinicius Jr's performances Our set piece routines Breaking down the goals we scored, as well as the one we conceded Luka Modric’s performance Can Vinicius sustain this all season? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Los Angeles, September Toronto, October Dallas, November New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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 (@mattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, where you should book your stay when you come see in New York in December for the live podcast. On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: What prompted Real Madrid to open the Di Stéfano stadium to the general public Story time with Om Differences between press conferences with the men’s and women’s teams David Aznar living up to his pre-match words Trying to predict the formation beforehand What the formation actually was The pros to Aznar’s tactics The cons to Aznar’s tactics The impact of the fans Maite Oroz’s incredible performance on the ball Claudia Zornoza’s noteworthy contributions This PSG not being the same team we faced last time out The trend with away teams in the Champions League Madrid’s key defensive change The impact of the loss vs. Lyon on PSG Set-pieces, set-pieces, set-pieces Whether Athenea del Castillo should’ve come on earlier Why PSG got better in the second half Poor Lucía Rodríguez Aznar throwing in the towel after Las Blancas went down 2-0 Ivana Andrés playing at left center-back in a back four Sakina Karchaoui turning up the heat Misa’s performance Olga Carmona’s insane level of defensive activity Match stats And more Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Dallas, November New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, which is where you should be booking your stay when you come see us for the Managing Madrid Podcast LIVE in New York City in December. Tickets to the New York podcast are here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Spain vs Sweden Alvaro Morata's goal, Sweden's counter, Zlatan's act of aggressive, Gavi's prformance No Brahim Diaz cameos Serbia's late game-winner over Portugal Luka Modric vs Russia His reported contract renewal How to get the best out of Eden Hazard His role with Belgium Gareth Bale as a striker Will Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe coexist on the field? Vinicius vs Colombia Karim Benzema's role with the French National Team His synergy with Kylian Mbappe And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Dallas, November New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices