Managing Madrid Podcast

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast was recorded in New York City, in front of a live audience at the Playwright Irish Pub. We discussed what it was like to be at the 7 - 3 loss at Metlife, what's happening with James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale, Zinedine Zidane's connection with certain players, how to 'solve' some of the team's problems, and so much 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

Link to purchase tickets to our live podcast in New York This episode if brought to you by Hotel Riu New York Times Square This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part one (Kiyan Sobhani, David Amoyal) - Napoli's stance on James Rodriguez - How much has Cristiano Ronaldo moved the needle for Juventus? - How does Maurizio Sarri change things for Juve? - The nightmare that is FedEX field, and Marco Asensio's injury - Why the Icardi / Wanda / Napoli trifecta makes sense Part two (Kiyan Sobhani, Jeremy Beren) - What Diego Simeone has experimented with so far in the preseason - How Kieran Trippier and Joao Felix have looked - Marcos Llorente's red card - What should we expect to see on Friday? - Does Real reconsider moving James now that Asensio is injured? - The insane ongoing Griezmann saga 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

Link to buy tickets to our live podcast in New York This episode is brought to you by Hotel Riu New York Times Square On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Travis King discuss: - Arsenal vs Real Madrid in 2007 - Where does Dani Ceballos fit at Arsenal? - What to expect from Arsenal in tonight's preseason match - Ozil's first game against Real Madrid since his departure - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through 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 purchase tickets to our live Managing Madrid Podcast in New York on July 28th On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Gabe Lezra discuss: - The pros and cons of both the first and second half lineups against Bayern Munich - The struggles of the young line-up in the second half - Performances of several players, including: Takefusa Kubo and Eden Hazard - The Zinedine Zidane bomb: His post-game quote about the club looking to sell Bale quickly - Key points from the quote, and the underlying message - His overall relationship with Gareth Bale - Jonathan Barnett burning bridges - The perspectives of both Zidane and Bale respectively - Minute distribution of Vinicius Jr, Isco, and Marco Asensio next season - Alberto Soro - Which players will be at the club long term? - Why does everyone want Fede Valverde as the team's back-up DM? - A discussion on Gareth Bale as a #9 - 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

Link to purchase tickets to tickets to our live podcast in New York City. This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square. Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez discuss: - Luka Doncic's leadership qualities, and his development in the NBA - What's the ceiling of Real Madrid's basketball team? Will it ever be on NBA level? - How the football team can learn from the basketball team in terms of domestic consistency - Why you should absolutely watch the basketball team - The level of character Pablo Laso strives to recruit - Why isn't there a market for James Rodriguez? - Is he a better option than Christian Eriksen? - Just how heated is the Real - Atletico rivalry? - Would we let our children play for Atletico? - Eduardo's favourite Real Madrid players of all time - Martin Vazquez - The passing of the torch from Emilio Butragueño to Raul Gonzalez - What;s the plan for the post-Florentino Perez era? Who will replace him? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florentino is in Canada! To talk to....everyone he wants out? Can that really be true? And is that #actually the right play here, given the professional concerns? Gabe Lezra and Om Arvind are here to break this down--and to sip all the other Real Madrid transfer tea. Some of that good #gos discussed: - James to Atleti? What? - Ceballos to Milan and Fede as the main midfield backup? - Greizmann to Barcelona is somehow still funny as hell - Did Kovacic just love it at Chelsea? - Lots of suitors for Pogba - Is Qatar backing out of sports because, essentially, none of its moves are helping their actual country? - Hazard doesn't want number 7, but he does want..... 23? Is that cool, though? We do stan Becks in this house.... Want more of this? Toss us a few bucks on Patreon--you'll get access to bonus content, and numerous other rewards! 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: Gabe Lezra Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purchase tickets for our live podcast in New York here. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: - Atletico Madrid's off-season - Eder Militao's presentation, and what it was like being there for his presser - Should Florentino go for Neymar? - What does Real Madrid's starting XI look like next season if Paul Pogba arrives? - How do you trim this squad down before the season starts? - What would happen if Luka Modric and Toni Kroos switched sides? - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas 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: - Our excitement for pre-season - Transfers in and out of central midfield, and the depth chart next season - What happens to Isco - Best Martin Odegaard destination - Would we see more galacticos if the market wasn't inflated - Milinkovic-Savic's regression, and a discussion on small sample sizes when investing on players - Is Kylian Mbappe attainable right now? - How safe is Zinedine Zidane if things go south next season? - How can we be more consistent in La Liga? - How important will Sergio Ramos be next season? - Historical segment: Real Madrid vs Valencia in the 2008 SuperCopa - Robinho out the door after the game - Valencia, on paper, were ridiculous - Guti with a stinker - The center back situation - Gabriel Heinze locking down David Villa - Miguel Torres, allergic to attacking - Royston Drenthe's career nose-diving - Arjen Robben masterclass, and the what-ifs had he stayed for the Cristiano Ronaldo era - A tribute to Ruben de la Red - The nightmare of the Lassana Diarra - Gago double pivot - Sergio Ramos as a right-back - Gonzalo Higuain's breakout year - 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

Gabe Lezra and Jess Houwen talk Real Madrid's new women's side and recap the USWNT's thrilling 2-1 victory over France. Some of the topics included: --Real Madrid comparisons to players on the various teams--The United States' decision to cede possession to France--France's domination of the ball and its tactical issues--Rapinoe's set pieces and Ellis's tactical masterclass--Real Madrid targets in the match--How to build a Real Madrid women's superteam--and where to start--Dunn-Diani matchup and defending via catastrophe 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: Gabe Lezra Jess Houwen (@jesshuh15) 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 Andres Cordero discuss: - How much does 'character' matter when signing players - Parallels between Ronaldinho and Neymar - Isco's future - Does Real Madrid actually need another midfielder, or should they just keep Dani Ceballos and / or James Rodriguez? - 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 mailbag edition of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part 1 (Kiyan Sobhani, Ryan O'Hanlan) - Fernando Torres's retirement - Metrics to measure positional performance, and what space a player should in on the pitch when his team has the ball - How xP is calculated - How Real Madrid underperformed their xP last season - How much does Zinedine Zidane's three-peat give him a pass? - Is Paul Pogba's attitude really a significant distraction? - What does he bring to the table on the pitch? - Jan Oblak freak stats that make him undeniably the best goalkeeper in the world - The importance of a ball-playing GK - What this season peak-Messi? - And more Part 2 (Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Gabe Lezra) - How far away are we from baseball analytics? - How much would our La Liga form change over the past few years if we consistently had a second striker? - More lingering Marcos Llorente questions - Will other players follow Llorente's path? - Raul as Castilla manager - Comparing the season to the 2015 / 2016 season - And more 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 (Kiyan Sobhani, Jonathan Johnson): - Zinedine Zidane's effort on signing Ferland Mendy - Mendy being a late-bloomer - How he does in big games - The latest with Tanguy Ndombele - Nasser Al Khelaifi, controversial quotes - Paul Pogba update - And more. Part 2 (Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, on Real Madrid vs Manchester United in 2003) - How dominant Real Madrid were against Manchester United in the first leg - The context of the tie, and the near-elimination against Dortmund prior - How tactics and intensity have changed since then - How old Fernando Hierro performed - Luis Figo's goal - Raul's instinct. Breaking down both of his goals - The non-calls on Zidane, Ronaldo, and Guti - Ronaldo's performance - The presence of Roberto Carlos - Roberto Carlos vs Marcelo - Zidane's smoothness -- is there any footballer as aesthetically-pleasing since him? - Michel Salgado's performance - The famous Luis Figo death stare - 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 Matt Wiltse discuss: - The 2005 - 2006 season - How Real Madrid lost the first leg against Real Zaragoza in the Copa del Rey 6 - 1. - Why the team's situation was worse then than it is now - The post-peak Galactico's - David Beckham's unparalleled crossing - An assessment of Robinho - Zinedine Zidane on his last legs - Signings in the summer of '06 - Robinho's debut vs Cadiz - Jonathan Woodgate's legacy - All the defensive midfielders signed after Claude Makelele was sold - And a ton more from this game and season 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 Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Kay Murray, Kiyan Sobhani) - Some of Real Madrid's dark years before 2010 - Fabio Cannavaro's goodbye - Ramon Calderon's resignation - David Beckham kisses - Skipping training and missing a Roberto Carlos injury - The Riazor curse - Marcelo as a teenager - Kay's nightmare visit to the Benito Villamarin - David Beckham sold, but recalled - Beckham's legacy - Tamudazo - Iker Casillas kicking balls at Kay - Real Madrid vs Espanyol, May 12 2007 - Ruud Van Nistlerooy holding up Gonzalo Higuain's jersey - And more Part Two (Ray Hudson, Kiyan Sobhani) - Ray's polarizing commentary - Iconic commentary moments - Ronaldinho's bicycle against Villarreal - Iker Casillas's passion - What are the Real Madrid changes this summer? - Should Zinedine Zidane have total control? - Toni Kroos extension - Comparing the transfer strategies of Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City - Rewinding the mood to September - The unpredictability of football - 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: - The exodus at Atletico Madrid - The atmosphere at the Bernabeu since March - Contract renewals for Real's core - First signings, and the status of Eden Hazard and Luka Jovic - Frankfurt's demands - Rodri Hernandez's release clause - Why Atletico should go for Mauro Icardi - Who replaces Antoine Griezmann? - The future of Atletico's defense - 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: - La Liga's wonky scheduling - Pros and cons of getting Vinicius Jr in the Segunda B playoffs - Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy if he doesn't win a Champions League with Juventus - What Juventus should do in the off-season - Real Madrid and Barcelona's policy with regards to coaching appointments - Zinedine Zidane's quotes about quitting if he doesn't have control over squad building - The arguments for waiting until the season was over before appointing Zidane - Everyone's role within the club, and what is lacking in the organizational structure - Raul de Tomas 'vs' Mariano - Kawhi Leonard's shot - Top-three Real Madrid jerseys from the last decade - Barcelona's signings this summer - Most urgent positions Real need an upgrade in - How to fit the best attacking players on the pitch without sacrificing transition defense - Generational footballers - 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 Eduardo Alvarez discuss: - What it means to let Zinedine Zidane build his own Real Madrid - Is he still going to get that freedom? Why the feeling has changed - Certain journalists in Madrid on Florentino's strings - The fate of certain players depending on the manager - Who should actually make the decisions on signings? - Missing a Jorge Valdano figure - How much power should the coach actually have? - Raul Gonzalez's impact on our fandom - 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: - What to take away from these final games - The performances of Marcelo, Jesus Vallejo, and Toni Kroos - Villarreal's awful performance and tactical shape, for context - Brahim Diaz assessment, and how Zinedine Zidane views him - What to do with Marco Asensio - The misuse of Mariano Diaz - Paul Pogba's wage - Sergio Ramos as a potential coach - Wan Bissaka - 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 Alex Goldberg discuss: - The links between Chelsea and Real Madrid - Mateo Kovacic assessment, and how it's changed since the beginning of the season - His weaknesses and best role - The competition with Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek - His relationship with Jorginho - Luka Jovic, and what he brings to the table for Real Madrid if he signs - What makes Eden Hazard so special - How Vinicius Jr and Hazard can coexist - Hazard's best role - His potential connection with Karim Benzema - Some Thibaut Courtois banter - How Chelsea can plan for a post-Hazard era - 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 is a special episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, as we record our first ever episode in front of a live audience. Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Christian Paredes and Kenneth Jamora to have an intimate conversation with Peña members and Patrons on the direction of the team, and Florentino Perez's presidency. 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, Kiyan Sobhani and Alan Smith: - Paul Pogba to Real Madrid rumours -- his mentality, how he would potentially fit, etc - The closes player comp in modern football to Alan - Alan's strike partnership with Gary Lineker - His phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson in 1987 - Separating fandom from commentary - The art of FIFA commentating - What it's like working with Martin Tyler - His most famous FIFA line - What's changed in football since Alan's playing days - Leicester winning the title - Jamie Vardy deciding to stay in Leicester rather than signing with Arsenal - What happened to Lucas Perez? - Shkodran Mustafi's regression - What's next for Arsenal? - The Aaron Ramsey Situation - Alan's predictionsL EPL 4th place, EPL winner, Liverpool vs Barcelona Part Two (51:13) Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormack: It’s time for podcast number two of my (Sam Sharpe) hopefully ten part series! If you need a recap, then you can listen to the first episode with Barcelona B expert Navid Molaaghaei here! Irishman Kristofer McCormack is a fresh addition to the ManagingMadrid team, and he possess a large amount of Castilla knowledge. Because of this, it was easy to get lost discussing everything from buy-back clauses, to Javier Belman to Martin Ødegaard and everything in-between. Two recent pieces that you have to read include a briefing on Raúl, the manager - and an article on the history of Real Madrid Castilla. Thanks for Kris for coming on, and to all of you who asked questions and contributed to the podcast, now relax and enjoy! Look out for Kristofer’s next piece dropping on ManagingMadrid in the next few days. I have some juicy guests in the works for the next few shows. Who would you like to see on the podcast next? Remember feedback is always appreciated and I’d love to know what you guys are thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reminder: LIVE Managing Madrid Podcast happening in San Francisco on April 28th! On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Gabe Lezra discuss: - Real Madrid standouts against Athletic Bilbao - Jesus Vallejo's performance - Real Madrid's center-backs next season - The difference between the first and second halves - Marco Asensio's best position - The accurate long balls and impressive cross-field switching from Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Raphael Varane - Iago Herrerin disasterclass - Karim Benzema's hat-trick, the myth that Cristiano Ronaldo held him back, and telling stats about this season - Casemiro's place in the this team - Discrepancies in opinion about Benzema - And more. Did you enjoy this show? 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

Purchase Managing Madrid swag here: https://teespring.com/stores/managingmadridswag On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - A very long end to the season - Where to find solace - Zinedine Zidane's pre-game comments about Marcos Llorente - Nervousness about who Zidane chooses for next season - Marcelo and Isco's performances, and place next season - Mariano and Sergio Reguilon situations - Where the team's poison lies - In defense of Marco Asensio - The team missing Vinicius's flair - The team's slow attack - Jorge Valdano wisdom - Casemiro's performance - Breaking down the goal conceded, and also the Martin Braithwaite chance - Answering a question about Reguilon's future - What is Casemiro's market value? - 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 Eduardo Alvarez discuss: - Ed's article on ending Barcelona's domestic dominance - Real Madrid's priorities - Common traits in the seasons Real Madrid do well in La Liga - How can Zinedine Zidane turn the team around - Raul Gonzalez and Xabi Alonso getting promoted in the youth ranks - Paul Pogba's fit - The goalkeeping situation next season - 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 Mike Goodman discuss: - xG and xGA among the top 4 leagues, and what they can tell us - La Liga's low attacking numbers - Premier League's strength - The money distribution in La Liga - Depth of the Premier League - Which stat is football lacking? - OPPDA stat - Examples of bad stats taken out of context - The efficiency of crossing, and particularly in the context of Zidane's tactics - Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandzukic pairing at Juventus - How to break low blocks - Manchester City's incredible knack of scoring the same type of goal over and over again - xGA for goalkeepers - A hypothetical Spanish + French Real Madrid XI (for the future) - 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, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Brendan Powers discuss: - Zidane's line-up - Luca Zidane's performance - Nacho's performance (and season, and future) - An assessment of Brahim Diaz - Alvaro Odriozola's performance - Was Gareth Bale really that bad? - Marcos Llorente's return - Zidane's press - How to adjust tactically when losing 'height' after Ronaldo's departure - Mariano Diaz's situation - What Eden Hazard's role would be with Real Madrid - 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: - Revisiting the Santiago Solari stint - The Best players in Castilla currently - An update on Aleix Febas, Alvaro Tejero, and Luismi Quezada - Pedro Ruiz, the striker compared to Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Why some of the team's best players aren't playing regularly - Brahim Diaz - Sergio Lopez situation - Cristo Gonzalez's next stop - The next Castilla coach - An update on Raul Gonzalez and Xabi Alonso - The identity of the academy - How does Castilla compare to other academies? - Which players Real should hold on to - Javi Sanchez - 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 Matt Wiltse discuss: - Real Madrid's win over Celta and all it's wrinkles - Contextualizing the match -- sample size, opponent -- while discussing the encouraging signs - Zidane's line-up selection - The performances of Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio on the flanks - The crosses compared to the season average this season, both home and away, and why Zidane likes to rely on them (and explaining a crossing scheme in general, and why it can and can't work) - Isco's return - Ditto Marcelo - Bale's role, historically, under Zidane - Odriozola's physical traits - Zidane's subs - And much 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 Tiago Estêvão discuss: - The sample size for Eder Militao's strong play - His best position - Is his versatility overstated? - His play since Pepe's arrival - His mindset and off-field distractions - How would he cope with more defensive tests? - Player comps, and parallels to Sergio Ramos - 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 Matt Wiltse discuss: - A strange start to the match in Valladolid - Real Madrid's problems in the first half hour of the game - Lack of coverage on the flanks - The mental state of the team during Valladolid's goal - Real Madrid's turning point: Varane's goal - Alvaro Odriozola's performance - Marco Asensio's performance - When to sack Santiago Solari - 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

Quick bonus podcast for you all. We'll record a more thorough podcast for our Patrons tonight. 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 Eduardo Alvarez discuss: - The regression from the team from the Copa match, and Barcelona's adjustments - Real Madrid making Barcelona uncomfortable in the second half, but not having enough firepower in attack - Santiago Solari's subs, and the performances of Fede Valverde and Isco - The performance of Vinicius Jr - The performance of Gareth Bale - Real's transition year, and post-game hints of a changing of the guard this summer - The coaching debate (What Solari will want to implement long term, the team's identity, who they need this summer, etc) - Revisiting Ronaldo'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, Gabe Lezra, and Brendan Powers discuss: - Miscellaneous Real Madrid talk to prolong talking about this match - Real Madrid's poor passing, as well as their defensive issues - Nacho's regression this season - Vinicius's and Casemiro's performances - Solari's rotations this month, and we'll see in the upcoming games - Atletico Madrid's post-game tweet, and Carvajal's response - Bad club social media accounts in general - Casemiro's penalty, and new slow-mo replays - A discussion on VAR - Gareth Bale's celebration - Lucas Vazquez's starting role - Why has the team regressed since the Clasico and Derby? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Also, please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNLOCKED! Hosts Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah) and Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) talk all the newest Bale and Marcelo gossip on this unlocked patron-only podcast, before diving into the four Real Madrid-less Champions League matches. Also plenty of Spanish media criticism! They suck, folks! They break down the tactics in Barcelona 0-0 Lyon (and why Lyon actually has a shot at the Nou Camp, despite their performance), and Atletico Madrid 2-0 Juventus--and why Juve are really on the brink after coming out in a semi-cowardly tactical position. Some other topics: *Bale's "integration" problems and why it's just a complete slander concocted by the Spanish press. *The wide-ranging campaign against Marcelo that has nothing to do with his current poor form. *Why Bayern, despite a declining squad, managed to go into Anfield and execute a strong gameplan. *Barcelona's Valverde obsession, and why they might have a point in criticizing a very strong coach. *Barcelona fans pretentiousness as they approach the "correct" way to play *a sport*. *Juventus' tactical failures in the Wanda and how exactly Allegri failed. *Simeone's vintage performance and Diego Costa's return. *The Spanish media's enduring crusade against any foreign-born star that is "keeping out" a promising young Spaniard--and some classic examples. *Why Gabe stans Chiringuito de Jugones. 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: Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah) Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) 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 discusses: - The difference between Real Madrid's first half and second half - The Vinicius Jr / Karim Benzema connection; and how it compares to the Cristiano Ronaldo / Benzema dyad - Mauricio Pochettino's ability to create an identity (not randomly thrown in after a loss -- just an answer to a question) - Vinicius's positioning - Mariano Diaz playing time and what he brings to the table if he plays more - Sergio Ramos longevity - Can Casemiro become a consistently press-resistant player? - Marcelo's defending - Were Solari's issues fatigue related? (And answer to this question before discussing the real problems against Girona) - Ramos suspension update - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Also, please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. 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 Kristian Jack discuss: - TSN losing Champions League rights, and how that affects Canadian soccer - Kristian's new football podcast - Barcelona's weaknesses, and how Real Madrid exploited them - Gerard Pique's body language and connection with Semedo in El Clasico - How will Barca's game hold up against Europe's best team in the Champions League? - Looking ahead to an interesting Manchester United vs PSG tie - Eden Hazard's comments: Are they necessary? Has he outgrown Chelsea? What is the likelihood Real signs him? - Sarriball issues - Assessment of Mateo Kovacic's season - Mauricio Pochettino's lack of trophies -- a fair criticism? - Marcelo's defensive liability, where Sergio Reguilon fits in big games, etc - Analyzing the perplexing Solari / Isco situation - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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 Matt Wiltse discuss: - Real Madrid's front-three: an assessment - Karim Benzema's hot form, and some context to go with it - Gareth Bale's passivity, and, does he get a start in the Camp Nou? - Why Vinicius Jr's performances and defending have been exemplary - Can Karim Benzema sustain this streak, and can the team find a second goalscorer to help him? - The performance of the midfield - Did Alaves deserve anything from this game? - Not as much energy throughout the 90, but finally capitalizing on Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropping points - Mauricio Pochettino's comments about trophies not being important - Isco's brief cameo - Who start in the upcoming Clasico? - Can Gareth Bale recover his form? - How we became Madridistas - The upcoming schedule, balancing rotations - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Also, please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Managing Madrid Swag. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - How real / sustainable is this Real Madrid resurgence? - Karim Benzema masterclass - Real Madrid's continued intensity - Explaining the rollercoaster of this match - Sergio Reguilon's performance - Progression under Solari --> giving him credit for what he's accomplished in these past few games - Raphael Varane's red card -- assessing the call, and the dominoes that ensued - Solari's 'Marcelo for Modric' sub - What happens when Benzema doesn't score, then? - Diversified attacking - Modric playing in an advance role - Real Madrid's defense to end the game - Marcelo benched - Going over the Isco situation again - Debate: Marcelo, Theo, Reguilon, Achraf - Kevin De Bruyne (theoretical fit) - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Also, please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. 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 Managing Madrid Swag. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: - Real Madrid's high intensity to start both halves - Impressive off-ball movement - The team's energy, and the crowd feeding into it - Reguilon, Ramos, and Ceballos taking out Sevilla's right flank - The team's defensive solidity - Shot volume -- how much does it solve the team's offensive problems? - Luka Modric's performance - A discussion on Solari and team morale - How low are our expectations? - Sustaining good form against different defensive schemes. Would we have looked as good if Sevilla had pressed? - Would we take Jose Mourinho back? - And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the first podcast I (Sam) have ever hosted, and depending on how it goes it may well be the first of many. For this reason I needed to start big, and get a guest of the highest quality in to talk to. We needed to enter rival territory to get the right man for the job. And who better than perhaps the Barcelona version of myself? Navid Molaaghaei (@NavidJaaan) from the YoungCules Twitter account was kind enough to miss the first half of the Barcelona-Levante game to come and speak to us. The topics included: We spoke about Nav, and the work he does and how he got into it all the way from Denmark!We talked about Castilla and Barcelona B and how they are both faring in Segunda B this season, as well as what they’ve been up to during the past few years. We took some questions from you guys! We tried to answer all of them, but I read them directly from Twitter due to being a complete amateur, and may have got some confused or forgot to read out names! We compared and contrasted the best Barca B and Castilla teams of all time. Of course note that this section completely opinionated , and was meant for a bit of light hearted fun (Translation: please don’t slay me for putting in Casemiro ahead of Del Bosque!!). Who would make your team? The scores from this game were as so:Castilla/Barca B Iker Casillas✔/Víctor Valdés❌ Dani Carvajal✔/Albert Ferrer❌ Manolo Sanchís❌/Carles Puyol✔ Nacho Fernández✔/Marc Bartra❌ José Antonio Camacho✔/Sergi Barjuán❌ Casemiro❌/Sergio Busquets✔ Guti❓/Pep Guardiola❓ Juan Mata❌/Xavi Hernández✔ Jesé Rodríguez❌/Lionel Messi✔ Míchel❌/Andrés Iniesta✔ Raúl González✔/Pedro Rodríguez❌ So, 5-5 with one point to go (Thanks to Nav refusing to let Raúl leave without a point), it is now down to you guys to decide who wins... Just who was better, Guti or Guardiola? This was seriously fun to make, and I am certainly open minded to the idea of making more. I learned a lot simply from talking to Nav about the goings on at Barcelona, and I hope you guys find it all as insightful as I did. If you wan’t this to become a regular thing with a range of different guests coming on to talk football, then please don’t hesitate to leave some feedback on how you found it! Make sure to follow Nav (@NavidJaan), and the YoungCules account as it is seriously insightful even for non-Barca fans like ourselves! Once again a big thank you to Nav, and also to you guys who made hosting any type of show possible. I can’t wait to hear some of your thoughts! Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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, Gabe Lezra, and Om Arvind discuss: - Thoughts on the 3-5-2, especially in the context of this game - Solari's high press - Setien's adjustments going into this match - Real Madrid's inability to escape any pressing this season - How Isco and Marcelo would've helped - Will we see this formation again? - Why did Madrid regress in the second half? - The Benzema -> Cristo drop off - Ceballos's free-kick, the wall, and Pau Lopez's positioning - Casemiro's performance - Vinicius's performance - Fede's performance - VAR's ruling on Canales goal - Isco - What could Flo have done better last summer? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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 Phil Ball (Author of Morbo, and columnist at LigaFever.com) discuss: - What is 'Morbo'? - Which rivalries have Morbo? - Most shocking Morbo examples - The Sevilla - Betis schism - Tamudazo - Sociedad, Bilbao, and Basque policies - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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, Gabe Lezra and Om Arvind are here to discuss: - How Solari's Madrid has actually gotten worse since he took over from Lopetegui - Solari's (lack of) offensive tactics and what that means for the team moving forward - Why bringing inn new players won't actually fix the problems with this squad - Everyone looks worse--which is actually a perversely good thing - Did Madrid actually "deserve" to win this match? - More Isco chicanery - And talk about what it means to "reinvent" the squad, and why that's not what we're calling for - And more. SPECIAL NOTE: This is Gabe. So sorry this is dropping late. I was supposed to upload it last night and I was honestly really under the weather and just passed out. SO here you go. I'll do an extra free episode this week as penance. Love you all and I hope you enjoy (as much as you can, given everything) the show. 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: Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah) Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) 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, Allen Dodsen of Villarreal USA): - Villarreal's struggles this season - Possibilities of them getting relegated - Coaching issues, and lack of identity - Will Villarreal play more defensive against us? - Villarreal team news - Iborra's potential signing - Predictions (Kiyan goofed, and talked about the game being at the Bernabeu, when it's not -- didn't realize until after the recording) Part Two (Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse): - Should we overpay for a player? - Do we overrate players from the current era? Where do Marcelo and Ramos rank all time? - Why have Real Madrid not opened up an academy in India (among other places)? - Why haven't Real Madrid signed another young center back? - Bold predictions for 2019 - Why Valladolid should be a place where Real Madrid players go on loan - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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 Matt Wiltse discuss: - CWC threepeat! - Standout players from the final - Should've been a more emphatic scoreline, given the decision-making in the final third - Al Ain's 'weapons' -- set-pieces and Caito - Llorente's progression offensively - His dedication off the field, praise from Solari, and extreme diet and fitness regime - Who starts as the team's DM in 2019? - The Isco situation - Upcoming schedule - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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, hosts Gabe Lezra, Om Arvind and Kiyan Sobhani discuss: - Real Madrid's struggles against a completely neutered Rayo Vallecano - Diving into some of the advanced statistics - Is this the real Real Madrid, or is there something else going on? - What's going on with Isco? - Is Real Madrid's attacking problem systemic? Or is it luck? -Om gives us a deep dive into the Lopetegui vs. Solari debate, including advanced statistics - How does Solari actually want his team to play, and can that jive with Isco? 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: Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) 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, Gabe Lezra, and Om Arvind discuss: SuperClasico thoughtsThe woeful offensive stats against HuescaSolari's schematic rigidityBright spots: Courtois, Bale, and Llorente (with extra Kiyan-monologue-sauce on the laste one)Quick notes from the Melilla matchSolari's lack of adjustmentsIsco's positioningReal Madrid's midfield options next summerIsco's instagram postAnd more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadri 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 David Garrido discuss: Valencia's slow start to the game, and issues on the pitch (and also their issues this season)Dani Carvajal's return to form, and him and Vazquez teaming up to take Gaya / Guedes out of the gameReal Madrid's excellent pressReal Madrid looking in control, but in reality, the chances were evenRamos, Ceballos, and Modric's performancesThe Isco situationMarcos Llorente, thorough reviewAnd more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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, Gabe Lezra, and Om Arvind discuss: Ceballos as defensive midfielderReal Madrid's transition defense.. Were there any positives?Why aren't we seeing Marcos Llorente or Fede Valverde?10 offsidesBuild-up issues stemming from the backBale's no-showIncoherent, emotional ranting from all 3 membersLack of leadershipDopingBrahim Diaz rumoursPerpetual Liverpool saltIsco taking a backseat under SolariVarane falling asleep on Eibar's third goalOdrizola's touchAnd a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Also, 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 answers your questions. Topics discussed: Comparing Mbappe and Asensio's leadership qualitiesSolari benching certain playersDifferent potential formations, and looking at th 3-5-2 and 4-2-3-1Tite's comments about Rodrgyo Goes being more mature than Vinicius JrSpending money on transfers, and it's correlation with stadium costsIs Luis Figo underrated?And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a 5-star rating on iTunes, and also 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