Managing Madrid Podcast

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Las Blancas with Om Arvind, Gabe Lezra, Raquel Barbadillo, Grant Little) - How Barcelona Femení became a powerhouse in Spanish football - Full tactical breakdown of Barca and their key players - The way Barcelona represents the ascendancy of Spain as an international force - COVID-19 and questions over the Women's Champions League continuing - The lack of physicality and fitness in the Spanish game - Why the "Barca way" of playing requires verticality and width - Underrated Barcelona players - The one weakness in Barcelona's defense - Real Sociedad's impressive ambition - Nahikari García's leadership and quality as a player - La Real's interesting coaching situation these last few years - Real Sociedad's new signings - The enthusiasm around the team and its cultural significance - Real Sociedad's tactics - Deportivo La Coruña's history - Depor's key players - Getting excited about Real Madrid Femenino's new signing and former Depor player Teresa Abelleira - Deportivo's general tactics - Athenea del Castillo's explosive potential - Being sad about the departure of Ainoa Campo - UD Granadilla Tenerife's history and key players - The intelligence of veteran María José Pérez - The subpar defensive tactics and the lack of individual tactical development in the league Part Two -- 1:16:50 -- (Odegaard's tactical fit with Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind) How Zinedine Zidane fix the issue of dealing with high presses? What does Martin Odegaard solve? His between-the-lines movement Where is he going to play? Who will lose out on minutes? Odegaard vs Isco Will Real Madrid's style of play change with Odegaard? Real Madrid playing without Ronaldo like they still have him And more. Part three (Journalism Corner with Kiyan Sobhani) A discussion on all the hard work required behind the scenes 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 comes in three parts. Part One ('Las Blancas' with Om Arvind, Jess Houwen, Grant Little, and Raquel Barbadillo) - The history of Primera Iberdrola's format - The unpopular changes made by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) - What Primera Iberdrola might look like next season and whether it'll be played at all - The disparity in attentiveness and effort paid to the men's league vs. the women's league - The damage that the RFEF's potential decisions might cause - Madrid CFF's history - Madrid CFF's recent form - Madrid CFF's key players - Why Real Madrid took over CD Tacón and not Madrid CFF - Madrid CFF's great youth structure - The history of Athletic Bilbao Femenino - Overview of Athletic Bilbao's squad - Thoughts on Real Madrid's pink kit Part Two -- 1:02:15 (Iker Casillas discussion with Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind) Our initial reaction to Iker's retirement Casillas standing up for what he believes in, and not taking Mourinho's side Revisiting: The Tito eye poke, and Iker's texts to Xavi and Puyol Jose Mourinho's use of Pepe on the field A discussion on the battle between short-term managers, club values, and long-term sporting vision Iker's deeper analytics post 2014 Explaining his decline His legacy and rank all time Iker vs Buffon Iker vs Diego Lopez And more. Part Three -- 1:56:55 (Journalist Corner with Kiyan Sobhani) How to analyze football The holistic approach How to interact with other journalists online And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 comes in two parts. Part One (Las Blancas debut!) - Explaining the change from CD Tacón to Real Madrid Femenino and the significance of it - The need for some patience from the fans in this new era - David Aznar’s tactics - The standout players and undperformers from last season - Whether Kosovare Asllani has yet to live up to her expectations or not - Explaining the TV rights mess - Overview of squad turnover - Thoroughly introducing all the new signings - Expectations for this season and whether getting 3rd place is realistic - Where this squad is still weak - How getting into the Champions League will effect the interest of potential new signings Part Two 1:12:00 (Historical segment with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind) The crew break down Real Madrid's 2 - 1 win over Depor in the 03/04 season Explaining how Quieroz's side crumbled Beckham's role in central midfield All six galacticos starting together Zidane, Beckham, and Raul masterclass And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kristofer McCormack, Sam Sharpe, and Ruben Skjerping discuss: The guys who won a Segunda B title in the Di Stefano eight years ago Castilla graduates in LaLiga and lack of new ones in Real Madrid's squad this season Castilla players that could help the first team Zidane and Castilla Iker Casillas returning Castilla transfer rumours Deportivo's relegation into Castilla's group The senior's team run ins with Depor Barca B in the playoff final Luca Zidane on the move and the Zidane sons in the academy Should we keep or sell Oscar Rodriguez? Achraf's sale. Sam Sharpe's trip to Norway, car hunting and his weird diet. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 comes in three parts: Part One (Leganes Post-game with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Om Arvind): - Areola: Michael Jordan and Steve Nash rolled up into one - Real Madrid doing their best to give Leganes the win - The performances of Lucas Vazquez and Isco - Marco Asensio's goal - Should Asensio play against Manchester City? - Fede Valverde's performance - Why did Karim Benzema play this one? - Post-game quotes - Oscar Rodriguez's chance at the end - Luka Jovic and Brahim Diaz's performance - Jovic's future - How long should we keep Sergio Ramos for? - And more. Part Two -- 1:21:31 -- (The Maturation of Takefusa with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse) Kubo having to fight for his place at Mallorca His unique art of creating space with dribbling His analytics What happens if you put him in a better team? When should Real Madrid bring him back? And more. Part Three -- 1:47:06 -- Village Viajes with Grant Little 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, Sam Sharpe, Ruben Skjerping, and Matt Wiltse discuss: Raúl taking over Juvenil A for the UEFA Youth League Matt’s playing career, beating Juventus’ youth team The pressure to succeed as a young footballer David Beckham’s influence Real Madrid’s failures in the Champions League leading up to La Décima Mata leaving for free, and the hype around Soldado, Granero and the other academy players Who has improved the most out of Ødegaard and Kubo? How Matt got started at Managing Madrid Is it possible to replace Sergio Ramos? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Post-game show with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind): - How Real Madrid have found a way in the past 3 games - The defense - The offense - Skewed xG - The roles of Marco Asensio and Rodrygo Goes - Athletic's tactical set up - Rodrygo's performance in the second half - Eder Militao's performance - Was the Ramos stamp a PK? - And more. Part Two (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping, and Alex Clapham) Alex's early career. His interest in Spanish football Challenges learning Spanish How his move to Sweden came about How the pandemic has affected his new job The behind the scenes work for a coach How he ended up at Getafe Games against Real Madrid The ruthlessness of the Real Madrid academy The Getafe - Real Madrid rivalry in youth football The money and luxury Real Madrid youth players enjoy Pablo Ramon Should youth teams play like the senior side. and loads more. Part Three: Journalism Corner. Kiyan talks about the 20% that brings in 80% of the revenue, and why clickbait needs to exist. 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 comes in two parts. Part One (Post-game show with Matt Wiltse and Om Arvind) Tactical set-up for Espanyol Physical impact on Isco and Hazard Wu-Lei’s defensive contributions How to beat an organized defensive block Fede Valverde’s positioning and implied tactical instructions from Zidane Instructions from Zidane during cooling break? Play-by-play of the goal and Benzema’s “taconazo” Lack of ground diagonal passes into half-space Madrid’s control in the 2nd half Vinicius JR + Rodrygo Goes substitutions Why didn’t Zidane use all his substitutions? Vinicius over Hazard? Evaluating Real Madrid’s stand-outs Surprise RM player with the most shots Discussion on use of xG Guti retweets Zidane’s Benzema quotes Love for RDT Part Two -- 58:36 -- (Castilla Corner stats pod with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping) Top goal-scorers Appearance makers Yellow cards Red cards Youngest player Oldest player Last player to score a hat-trick 1980 Copa final squad And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: The drop off from Zaldua to Gorosabel Vinicius Jr's performance Going over all of the referee decisions Zidane's starting XI James Rodriguez's performance Tactics from both sides Real Madrid's defense Raphael Varane's performance Should Martin Odegaard have played? His overall performance Alexander Isak's performance Marco Asensio's role on La Real's goal Stick around for Journalism Corner with Kiyan Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Eibar post-game with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Om Arvind) The contrast between the first and second halves A breakdown of each goal Eibar’s tactical approach Sergio Ramos’s runs into the penalty area The importance of players who can generate shots Eden Hazard on the right Zinedine Zidane’s line-up plus substitutions Rodrygo Goes’s performance The Casemiro - Modric - Kroos midfield trio Thibaut Courtois’s performance Brahim Diaz’s future Gareth Bale’s performance — why has he regressed so much? Football superstitions And more Part Two (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping) First team football at the Di Stefano Javi Hernandez’s debut chances UEFA Youth League restart Javi Sanchez potential Valladolid move Arbeloa getting the U-14 job. Brahim Diaz strange situation at Real Madrid Mariano’s struggles this season A potential Mariano revival over the next few weeks How we became Real Madrid fans Why did we start following Castilla Real Madrid’s youth approach vs Athletic Bilbao’s Controllers in La Fabrica How different Madrid’s young midfield options are to their current midfield Part Three: Journalism Corner — why reporters ask the questions they do. 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, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: How much do we read into Zidane's 11 v 11 game at Valdebebas? Real Madrid vs Eibar preview Real madrid's strength in schedule vs Barcelona's strength in schedule Ranking the three-peat titles Aguacil's quotes about Martin Odegaard What questions should you ask in an interview? Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Paderborn in defensive shamble Achraf Hakimi and Raphael Guerreiro's role How to stop Borussia Dortmund Jadon Sancho's performance Achraf's positioning Where does he fit at Real Madrid? Alvaro Odriozola's cameo Quotes from Achraf's agent And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 comes in three parts. Part One (Achraf Hakimi Post-game show with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse) Borussia Dortmund's use of their full-backs Dortmund's help defense for Achraf Hakimi Will Achraf's defense be better at Real Madrid? His goalscoring ability How will Zinedine Zidane use Achraf? His overall performance against Wolfsburg Dortmund's defensive shape Jadon Sancho's performance off the bench Erlin Haaland / Luka Jovic parralels The potential greatness of the young and upcoming Real Madrid generation How to keep both Achraf and Dani Carvajal happy How does Real Madrid use data and analytics? And more. Part Two -- 50:18 -- (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping) Ruben's appearance on Radio Marca The senior side playing at the Di Stefano Raul's first season at Castilla Players who impressed/surprised us Disappointments The third goalkeeper Best moments Part Three -- 1:39:28 -- (Journalism Corner): Kiyan gives tips to aspiring podcasters 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 and Matt Wiltse discuss: The ambiance with no fans The Thorgan Hazard / Julian Brandt attacking duo Achraf's performance: His role, impact, incredible run in the first half, defensive performance, and more Borussia Dortmund missing five key players Do bigger clubs have more of a chance of being fit during the quarantine? Barcelona and Real Madrid's away record Akanji's performance Schalke's terrible build-up and defensive shape Dortmund's depth Dahoud's performance Is it beneficial or detrimental to players' performances without fans in the stadium? Is the quarantine going to rejuvenate Gareth Bale? Julian Nagelsmann -- a future Real Madrid coach? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part 1 (Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormack joined by former Real Madrid Castilla player Chupe) How he signed for Real Madrid Fighting with Castilla manager Lopez Caro and meeting up with him in China How close he came to a Champions League medal in 2002 His international debut against Adebayor His league winners medal with Castilla in 2002 and why he doesn't feel like a champion Would he return to Real Madrid to manage Castilla or in the academy. Part 2 -- 37:30 -- (Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, Matt Wiltse break down Real Madrid vs Manchester United (2nd leg) in 2003) Quickly recapping what happened in the 1st leg before diving into the 2nd leg Luis Figo's decline apparent in 2003 Claude Makelele's incredible performance The visible absence of Raul Should Real Madrid have sold Figo when they purchased Beckham? Zinedine Zidane's performance -- some conflicting views from the crew Is Zidane trying to recreate himself through Isco? How has the #10 role evolved? How pressing / defending has evolved Peak Iker Casilla And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Matt Wiltse discuss: The insanely dirty football that went unpunished in the tie against Inter in '86 The versatility of all of the Quinta del Buitre players Weird things from 80s broadcast Hugo Sanchez's athletic ability, and overall 'completeness' as a striker Emilio Butragueño's genius with and without the ball You can't understand the greatness of players through numbers alone (duh -- but a deeper discussion) Gallego was a really good defensive midfielder Chendo's versatility and ability to cover lots of ground Michel's line-breaking ability Rapid fire: Championship on the line, who do you choose to take your free-kick? Which goalie would you rely on to save it? Build a team to beat Jose Mourinho's 11/12 side. Who is the third best player since 1990? Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting the show 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, former Real Madrid player Geremi joins Kiyan Sobhani to discuss: Geremi's first Clasico start, where he was one of the most important players in one of the best Clasicos of all time Tactical instructions from Del Bosque when he sent Geremi on the pitch at Old Trafford in the Champions League semi finals Stories and anecdotes about Raul Gonzalez and Zinedine Zidane Del Bosque's quote about Geremi and McManaman being the most important players of the galactico era Why Fernando Redondo was so great Why Geremi left Real Madrid What it was like playing for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

Link To Neville's GoFundMe Page This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Kiyan Sobhani, Alex Goldberg on Chelsea / Hazard / Kovacic / Podcasting): How does Alex get his guests? The story of getting Reece James and (almost) Mason Mount on The Byline Chelsea's dealings with the press Why Chelsea and Real Madrid are indirect allies Eden Hazard's best season Mateo Kovacic's turnaround at Chelsea Was Chelsea's transfer ban a blessing in disguise? Part Two -- 1:12:39 -- (Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse Om Arvind on Real Madrid's encounter with Manchester United in the European Cup semi-finals in 1968): Amancio's greatness The Ye-ye era Gento's longevity Busby's United team Why this was such a relatable game to watch An incredible atmosphere at the Bernabeu Wonky formations How Real Madrid changed after Puskas and Di Stefano left The collapse -- blowing a two goal aggregate lead Why Pirri is one of the most underrated players in Real Madrid history Miguel Perez Rapid fire questions: CR vs Messi, our favourite players, our favourite teams said from Real Madrid, our most disliked teams, etc. And more. Part Three -- 2:44:40 -- (Kristofer McCormack, Sam Sharpe, Ruben Skjerping on Castilla Corner): This week, Castilla Corner give their top five and bottom five Castilla prospects through a higher/lower ranking of the entire squad. 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, Om Arvind, and Matt Wiltse rewatch Real Madrid's 2 - 2 draw at the Camp Nou in 1999. Talking points: Clasico tension at its boiling point Real Madrid's 1999 - 2000 season John Toshak Starting lineups, and notable omissions Peak Luis Figo carving up Real Madrid Young Puyol one of Barcelona's only good defenders Raul's of-ball movement Geremi and Savio providing great performances on the flanks Clarence Seedorf's Real Madrid career cut short THE HUSH Raul's peak, and ultimate decline What was Pep like as a player? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Real Madrid's starting XI vs Real Zaragoza in 1994 The story of Raul's bus ride en route to La Romareda Luis Enrique playing at left-back Raul's performance: Finishing, off-ball movement, speed, passing, tenacity His connection with Ivan Zamorano Quique Sanchez Flores, fun attacking right back The team's transition defense Michael Laudrup's passing and season overall Fernando Redondo's commanding presence Missing Martin Vazquez The complete evolution of football tactics What would Twitter say about this game? And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind take turns drafting their all-time team. House rules: No player can appear twice. Everyone has a different team. We're selecting the PEAK of each player, without focusing on longevity It's a snake draft Any position can be selected at any time. We're not drafting by position Managers are selected at the end Tactics and formation explained by each person after the draft is over. That's where the discussion gets really interesting Who wins? Let us know! Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping, Navid Molaaghaei) The Young Cules Twitter page and player interaction Barcelona B new stadium and training centre Barcelona B season so far Xavi" García Pimienta Hiring former players as coaches and the host of issues that come up Victor Valdes ill fated spell as a manager In La Masia Raul season so far The Braithwaite signing Take Kubo at La Masia Barcelona being bad at loans The new Copa format Barcelona B 16/17 promotion using older players and the debate around it Barca TV v Real Madrid TV Xavi Simons Are there a lot of talent in La Masia Part Two (1:22:58 -- Revisiting Manchester City and the Champions League with Kiyan Sobhani and Nico Morales): Markelle Fultz -- a bright spot for the Orlando Magic Revisiting the Real Madrid - Manchester City first leg City's defensive shape Pep's approach to the game at the Bernabeu Zidane's tactics and substitutions Who benefits from this tie being postponed? And more Part Three (1:51:06 -- Break down of Real Madrid 3 - 2 Barcelona in the 1988 - 1989 season with Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Matt Wiltse): Quinta del Buitre vs early Johan Cruyff An incredible Real Madrid season Notable omissions from the Clasico Barcelona's awful defending Michel's performance How far tactics have evolved El Buitre - Raul parralels And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind break down Real Madrid's 3 - 1 loss to Juventus in Turin in the second leg of the 2003 Champions League semi-finals. Among the talking points: The context of Real Madrid's Champions League semi final appearance in 2003 Juventus's outstanding job at replacing the money they received for Zinedine Zidane (especially compared to the way Barcelona replaced Luis Figo) Real Madrid's starting XI The lack of ball-playing CMs before the Modric - Kroos era Juventus's starting XI Raul's performance Peak Thuram and Zambrotta Was Guti overrated? Luis Figo's performance Fernando Hierro's performance Breaking down all of Juventus's goals Real Madrid's offense and lack of chances Iker Casilla vs Gianluigi Buffon Pavel Nedved's offensive brilliance Lippi vs Del Bosque Sergio Ramos at age 33 vs Fernando Hierro at age 33 Zidane and Figo's defensive responsibilities Makelele's absence Which of these two teams would do better in the modern era? And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Zidane's starting lineup The in-game formations and scheme The subs The right-back situation breaking down Betis’s goals Karim Benzema’s form Zidane's reliance on Benzema, and how the team can function without him And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus shows: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Alex Kirkland, Euan McTear, and Eduardo Alvarez break down the Clasico and more: Immediate reaction to the game Post-game pressers Individual performances, and standout players The difference between the first and second halves The Mariano / Jovic / Benzema situation A ton more. Just enjoy this one. We did. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Manchester City Preview with Kiyan Sobhani and Nico Morales): Manchester City's win over Leicester What's the biggest hope for Real Madrid fans in this tie? How much of a difference does Aymeric Laporte make? Fernandinho at CB Should Zidane play a diamond or a 4-3-3, or something else? Benjamin Mendy Potential for Pep Guardiola to play a weird scheme Chances of City's stars getting sold if the Champions League ban holds What are City most worried about when looking at Real Madrid? City's probable lineup And more Part Two (Levante post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind): Getting the positives out of the way Real Madrid's first half tactics Isco's performance The crossing The performances of Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard Marcelo's performance Hernandez Hernandez Fede Valverde's absence The best tactical approach against Manchester CIty Likely and unlikely scenarios on Wednesday The case against using the diamond against City And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Om Arvind, and Rob Husby discuss: Breaking down both of Celta Vigo's goals -- what went wrong? What was wrong with the team's offense? Real Madrid's buildup The case for bringing in Luka Jovic for Gareth Bale Zidane's subs Eden Hazard's performance Marcelo's performance Real Madrid's press Fede Valverde's performance What's Real Madrid's plan b if they can't get Kylian Mbappe Kevin de Bruyne's future And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Phillip Hammer discuss: Osasuna's strong start and Real Madrid's defensive issues in the first 15 minutes Real Madrid taking the crowd out of the game The defensive performance Jonathan Barnett's quotes that got lost in his interview with AS Gareth Bale's performance Isco performance The performances of Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy Luka Jovic baby The best and worst halves this season And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: The atmosphere at the Bernabeu and receptions for Marcos Llorente and Alvaro Morata The first half tactics and starting lineups Zidane's substitutions Post-game quotes Morata's injury Fede Valverde's performance The difference between Isco and Vinicius Jr Ferland Mendy's performance What's happening this season that makes the defense so efficient? The Casemiro / Morata penalty claim The Bernabeu chanting for Simeone to stay... Should he? Will Atletico get into the Champions League? Gareth Bale's absence from the squad And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Kobe Bryant's passing, and a tribute to one of the most iconic athletes ever Real Madrid's poor offense / great defense Ferland Mendy's performance The team's crossing tactics Rodrygo Goes's performance The offensive scheme Fede Valverde's absence in the starting lineup 18 different goal-scorers How worried should we be about the team's offense? And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Julen Lopetegui's tactical setup The defending on both flanks cancelling each other out Sergio Reguilon vs Dani Carvajal The VAR calls Luka Jovic's performance Casemiro's performance Real Madrid's defense this season Eder Militao's performance Vinicius Jr's performance Lucas Vazquez's performance How we can get Luka Jovic more involved And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting 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

The episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One, SuperCopa post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse: Why did this lineup suffer more against Atletico than it did against Valencia? Dealing with Atletico's press Fede Valverde's performance Breaking down his unforgettable red card Luka Jovic's performance + patience required with him Thibaut Courtois's performance Toni Kroos's performance Rodrygo Goes's perfect penalty, and overall performance Raul de Tomas back in Spain And more Part Two, Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, and Ruben Sk͏j͏e͏r͏p͏i͏n͏g Review of the Celta Vigo win midweek Review of the Las Rozas draw today Pablo Rodriguez Castilla's full backs and Real Madrid's full back production line More Reinier Jesus talk (Where he would play, could he trigger a run for promotion) Injuries Options on the right wing Cesar Gelabert A look at the next game against Marino de Luanco Should Andriy Lunin come to Castilla? Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for lots of 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

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two part. Part 1 (Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse): Martin Odegaard's performance vs Villarreal Takefusa Kubo's performance vs Granada Borja Mayoral's performance vs Atletico Madrid Oscar Rodriguez's performance vs Valladolid Lucas Zidane's performance vs Mirandes How do Real Madrid replace Sergio Ramos? What surprises could Zinedine Zidane throw at Pep Guardiola? The logic behind signing someone like Reinier Jesus Camavinga rumours And more Part 2 (Kristofer McCormack, Sam Sharpe): Match review of Castilla's 2-1 loss to Melilla Castilla constantly playing better than their results suggest The upcoming schedule Should we be worried about relegation? 2020 predictions- MVP, top goalscorer, surprise of the season and what we like to see in 2020. And more Did you enjoy this episode? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Matt Wiltse and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Thibaut Courtois best performance in a Real Madrid shirt Why did Zidane go with the Luka Modric - Casemiro - Kroos midfield against a physical side like Getafe? Luka Modric’s decline Bale vs Nyom ; Carvajal vs Cucurella Gareth Bale: consistently inconsistent Isco’s inability to match Getafe’s physicality and find a way into the match Credit to Varane and Militao Militao: still so young but consistently playing well despite being thrown in and out of the lineup Ferland Mendy performance and profile vs Marcelo Goals from set pieces; can Madrid continue to improve in this area? Jovic’s minutes, could Zidane try playing Benzema on the left wing for final 20 minutes? How to approach the Super Copa Where would you loan out Brahim? One last Courtois shoutout And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Real Madrid's crossing, and overall offensive tactics Taking Iñaki out of the game Post-game pressers "A striker for Christmas" How much would things change if you swapped Vinicius for Hazard? Fede Valverde's performance Surprising Isco omission Gareth Bale's performance Mendy or Mundy? Injury updates Comparing Real Madrid's front three to Barca's How did the Managing Madrid crew all meet? And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for more 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Om Arvind discuss: The madness in the 95th minute Post-game quotes Zidane's starting lineup Real Madrid's opening 25 minutes from a tactical perspective Isco's role The quality of chances that Valencia created Gareth Bale's role on in Carlos Soler's goal Zidane's subs Breaking down the Courtois header Karim Benzema's ability to drop deep and dispossess opponents Winter transfers Fede's performance as the defensive midfielder And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Espanyol's defensive shape Vinicius Jr's performance Karim Benzema's performance The interesting distinguishing factor between Vinicius and Rodrygo Goes in this particular game Fede Valverde's positioning on the right The diversity of goal-scorers so far this season Making sense of the mess that is Espanyol -- how much is Machin to blame? Defensive performance of Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Ferland Mendy, and Dani Carvajal Casemiro's performance Zinedine Zidane implies that Casemiro will play against Valencia Left-back solutions for next week Has the rotation ideology changed? Stats that don't exist yet And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon to receive rewards and 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Waking up to the news of all the injuries this morning Who is the team's best right winger right now? Real Madrid - Barcelona combined XI Is the 3-5-2 and option? Will Zidane risk Casemiro against Valencia? Why was Cristiano Ronaldo booed so much? Ditto Zinedine Zidane Why Gareth Bale's situation in getting whistled was so unique When will Barcelona get punished for their poor performances? The difference in having a transcendent goalkeeper Line-ups over the course of the next four games A huge upcoming stretch for Ferland Mendy How will Martin Odegaard deal with a more diminished role? Pros and cons of a 4-4-2 with Karim Benzema and Luka Jovic Where would Fabian Ruiz fit? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for lots of bonus content and rewards: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe Lezra discuss: Why this win was epic What the heck is this Group F? Isco's role against Alaves and overall performance A classic Sergio Ramos game Zinedine Zidane's post-game quotes Eden Hazard's absence Fede Valverde coming off the bench The performances of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Casemiro NBA stuff: How are the Toronto Raptors this good? An insane Luka Doncic stat. What can we learn about the Raptors' player development? Revisiting Iker Casillas's departure And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Is there over-reliance on Karim Benzema in attack? Sergio Ramos's offensive runs The differences between ZizouBall 1.0 and ZizouBall 2.0 What teams would suit Gareth Bale? The differences between superstars from Raul and Zidane's era to the ones of current, modern day football. Our favourite free-kick takers in Real Madrid history And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 was hosted at The Irish Rover in Madrid, where five Managing Madrid members were on site, alongside various other journalists and listeners from around the world. Kiyan Sobhani, Euan McTear, and Eduardo Alvarez discuss Gareth Bale's reception on Saturday night; the tactical wrinkles against a very good Real Sociedad team; Martin Odegaard's performance; Thibaut Courtois's form of late; the turning point of the match, and more. Then Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormack come on stage to discuss the developments in the youth system, and help answer questions from fans on Juanito, Michel, Isco, Reguilon, Lucas Vazquez, winter transfers, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: A long Gareth Bale debate, where Kiyan and Lucas have some conflicting thoughts on the situation Double standards with Bale and some other players Would Karim Benzema start at Liverpool at Manchester City? Most important (ever): game, win, loss, goal The importance of the 7-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960 Mauricio Pochettino / Jose Mourinho / Zinedine Zidane discussion More Bale discussion How would Real Madrid do against Liverpool this season? Our Real Madrid all-time five-a-side team What happens to Vinicius Jr? And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss: Castilla's results compared to their progress on the pitch How has Raul done so far? His influence on the players Have Castilla regressed since last season? Rodrygo and Vinicius's Castilla performances Luismi Quezada got martyred for Sergio Reguilon Javi Hernandez's development Franchu's ceiling Baeza's season What happened to Cristo? Raul's kids Luca Zidane's development Andriy Lunin And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Gabe Lezra discuss: This performance vs Eibar vs the trip to Ipurua last season under Santiago Solari Eden Hazard's performance and partnership with Karim Benzema Benzema's performance The starting line-up Benzema's rank among all time Real Madrid strikers How real is this run? Plugging in the context of the schedule / strength of opponents Thibaut Courtois's clean sheet run Analyzing the underlying team stats Revisiting our roundtable predictions from the beginning of the season Fede Valverde's performance The defensive mistakes What does the team need to improve on? And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An impromptu emergency podcast from Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse to discuss Achraf Hakimi putting his team on his back as Borussia Dortmund keep their European season alive thanks to a second-half masterclass against Inter Milan. Achraf's brace saw him score his third and fourth goals in four Champions League games. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: The overall take-aways from this game Real Betis's performance Real Madrid's press The way Rubi had Betis's build-up structured Luka Modric showing signs of physical decline Rodrygo Goes and Eden Hazard's performance on the wings How Vinicius Jr change the game The difference between him and Rodrygo The xG spike after his entrance Does he feel the pressure being compared to Rodrygo? Ferland Mendy's ball-carrying ability and overall performance Casemiro's performance Zinedine Zidane's subs Marcelo's defense throughout his career Why Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, and Pepe have had the toughest defensive assignments among elite defenders in football Zidane's talent evaluation And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarette discuss: NBA drama! What to take away from the Leganes game The Jese Rodriguez 'what if' How to get Castilla back to Segunda Is Martin Odegaard the best Real Madrid loanee ever? Eden Hazard's performance against Leganes When will Casemiro gets some rest? The penalty re-take that Soriano had to deal with Did Zinedine Zidane truly build this team? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarette discuss: Which players are the standouts this season? And the disappointments? What can be changed to make this season better? Giannis vs Mbappe 2021 What can we take away from Jovic's cameos so far? Challenging Kiyan's view that 'we've had much darker years in the past' Discussion on 'target players' The developments of Rodrygo and Vinicius Process vs results And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Putting in multiple attackers don't equate to offensive production Not taking Mallorca seriously enough The midfield selection, and overall depth Systemic issues far more concerning than individual performances Good individual moments but a lack of attacking cohesion Casemiro's performance Vinicius's performance Courtois's style of play Alvaro Odriozola's performance + future Paul Pogba / Eriksen (stemming from questions on the pod) Marcos Llorente's decision to leave The political situation in Cataluña And a lot more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: 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 in two parts. Part one (Kiyan Sobhani, Mike Goodman) What is the StatsBomb conference? What is the 'right pass' in football from any given part of the pitch Statistically, the best way to score a goal Defensive setups -- how to break down low blocks New metric: 'expected threat' The eye-test / stats debate, and Kevin Durant logging on to Twitter to talk about 'feel' Valuing the art of pressing Where does Real Madrid rank among the best pressing teams? Fatigue and its correlation with press And more Part two (Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarette) Clasico updates From a footballing perspective, is it better for Real Madrid to play this game in October or December? How worried should we be about Eden Hazard Dani Ceballos's development The "Ronaldo effect" and how to replace it What's the starting XI if everyone is healthy and available (including the loanees) Decisions decisions -- so many this summer Where does Zidane see James and Isco if everyone is healthy? Chances of winning the league Jovic and Mariano playing time Links with these midfielders: Fabian Ruiz, Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek Should we be looking at these names or promoting from within What is Martin Odegaard's best role? Kiyan spoke with one of Odegaard's coaches about this And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices