Managing Madrid Podcast

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

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Caroline Weir’s injury and what it means for Real Madrid and wish the Scot a speedy recovery. Talking points: Caroline Weir out for the season with ACL Losing last season’s three top goal scorers in a snap What is the plan B for Toril now? Where will the goals come from? Maite’s role in absence of Weir Big opportunity for Athenea and Linda Caicedo How does this impact Signe Bruun Problems with the press and defense now Cross and inshallah to be our go to? Games coming thick and fast Svava’s role with Denmark during the international break Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by

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

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 0-2 win over Valencia in the first Liga F matchday of the season. Talking points: Resolution of the strike by the players union Toril’s lineup selection against Valencia Tere-Toletti-Weir, is this our best midfield? Switcharoo between the centerbacks The dynamics between Bruun and Weir Bruun, Oihane and Raso’s debut Toletti’s performance and influence Claudia Florentino’s performance for Valencia in this game The clash againt Valeranga in UWCL qualifiers next month Understanding UEFA Nations League and it’s importance for Olympics and Euros Understanding the situation with the Spanish NT and its impact Athenea’s stance on the situation Zornoza’s international retirement Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for

This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game podcast (Real Madrid 1 - 0 Union Berlin) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, one hour long, discussed the performances of several players, tactical set-ups of both teams, and a ton more. We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss the importance of Jude Bellingham (outside of his clutch goals), why Real Madrid get better in the second half, and more. The full episode can be found here: Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/mrynnzbr YouTube Membership: https://tinyurl.com/5edu22wp Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video. Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3tJ6qY9 Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/364lzLx Join the Patreon army for a ton on bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad c

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss: The GOAT debate Ronaldo fanboys vs Messi fanboys Mariano Diaz  Lionel Messi’s 05 - 06 UCL title Cristiano Ronaldo's European Championship Rodrygo Goes's impressive underlying analytics Do Real Madrid have enough in this squad to beat Manchester City this season? Toni Kroos’s 2022 - 2023 season How Manchester City are run Angelo’s drama with Sergio Aguero And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or YouTube membership) 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 tirelessl

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Real Sociedad’s dominance to start the game Real Madrid’s track record to start games Takefua Kubo's first half masterclass His leadership Should he have come back? What is his clause exactly? Tale of 2 halves What happened on Barrenetxa’s goal? The problems on defense Fran Garcia and Toni Kroos vs Kubo Gluten-free Dani Carvajal Fran Garcia’s performance Who gets benched when Vinicius comes back? Rodrygo’s form Ancelotti’s subs Brahim’s playing time. Bellingham’s ability to get on the end of chances And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or YouTube membership) 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

Purchase Net Gains: inside the Beautiful Game's Analytics Revolution On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Ryan O'Hanlon discuss: Why you need to know who Charles Reep is. Why you need to know who Luke Bornn is. Why there is a challenge for top clubs to use advanced analytics Are Real Madrid using analytics? The case that signings younger players is the right way to go Is Real Madrid mentally superior to other teams of the past 15 years? Measuring psychological differences between Real Madrid and their UCL opponents Who is Javier Fernandez? Ralf Ragnick’s football philosophy And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or YouTube membership) 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 produ

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Has the first four games given us some optimism? Real Madrid has three of the best dribblers in the world -- how important is that? Will Real Madrid scored ‘buckets of goals’ this season? Will Real Madrid create more chances than last season? Rodrygo’s analytics — is he underrated? Can Real Madrid play a 4-2-3-1? The case that Jude Bellingham will somewhat sustain his scoring Can the front three combine for 60 goals? How aggressive have Real Madrid’s press been this season How Aurelien Tchouameni can help us score goals And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or YouTube membership) 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 produc

On this episode of Castilla Corner, Ruben, Hridyam and Sam discuss: Castilla’s first loss of the season Missing players because of international duty Was the club right not to sign any players for Castilla? Raúl vs Xabi Alonso The longest serving Castilla coaches Struggles of watching games as kids And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: (@CastillaCorner) Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN) Hridyam Arora (@hrida

On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics last week included: Can Real Madrid sign Alphonso Davies next summer? Is Bellingham actually similar to Zidane? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTube this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not Toni Kroos has surpassed Franz Beckenbauer as the greatest Germany footballer of all time: The full episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/43n8fuwz Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video. Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3tJ6qY9 Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/364lzLx Join the Patreon army for a ton on bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 3-2 loss against Club America in the preseason friendly. Talking points: Toril’s lineup changes from previous game Midfield choices and problems with Maite-Zornoza double pivot Is this out best attacking quartet going into the season? Problems with a front two press and lack of synergy between the front two Las Blancas showing lack of adaptability in game Defensive problems and lapse of concentration in the backline Feller’s role in the squad for the upcoming season Goalkeeping situation and Chavas’ start to life at Madrid Lack of defensive reinforcements: was it down to lack of initiative or options in market? Rating the transfer window and the current squad Caroline Weir’s incredible season and lack of recognition Olga’s rise to fame and multiple nomination for individual award Ballon d’Or nomination and the problem with individual award Strike situation in Liga F Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for m

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Lucas’s USA trip Transfer deadline reflection Joselu How much will Real Madrid cope without Vinicius Jr in the next 5-6 weeks? When will Vinicius be back? Is Ferland Mendy as good as he used to be? Should we be worried about Fran Garcia? Will Ancelotti play Alaba at left back more? What Fran needs to improve on Aurelien Tchouameni’s form to start the season The hilarious celebrations  Getafe’s antics Is Jude Bellingham one of the most likeable superstars Real Madrid have ever had? Bellingham’s simplistic flashiness How sustainable is Bellingham’s scoring? The tackle Endrick suffered New Bernabeu reviews. And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts.

Hosts Yash and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 1-3 win against Tigres UANL in the preseason friendly. Talking points: Women’s World Cup and it’s impact on Real Madrid’s squad Situation with the Spanish national team Toril’s lineup selection and same old 4-2-3-1 Water logged pitch Carla Camacho and Moller on the flanks and why it didn’t work Bruun’s impressive debut and overall showcase Maite’s performance and role in the side next season Right back problems and Kenti’s future Mylene Chavas’ debut and shortcomings in the game Olaya’s impressive performance and role in the squad Svava as the fourth choice centerback going forward A strike on the opening two matchdays of the league Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the t

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: Jude Bellingham: over / under 15 goals? Real Madrid’s starting XI and subs vs Getafe Getafe’s terrorist football Real Madrid’s struggles against this low block Latasa and Mayoral  What happened on Getafe’s goal? Fran Garcia’s performance Rodrygo’s performance / confidence Did Carlo Ancelotti mishandle the penalty situation? The Bellingham PK shouts The referee decisions in this game and La Liga in general Joselu — put some respect on his name! Toni Kroos’s masterclass off the bench Real's midfield depth  Bellingham’s subtle genius Performances of Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez The wild celebrations from Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba Brahim Diaz's cameo Real Madrid’s schedule after the international break And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: Formations and lineups without Vinicius Jr over the next six weeks, Jude Bellingham’s ability to sustain the scoring load, and more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTube this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not it was wise for Real Madrid to miss out on Harry Kane because they wanted to wait for Kylian Mbappe: The full episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/599kburb Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video. Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3tJ6qY9 Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/364lzLx Join the Patreon army for a ton on bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Castilla Corner, Ruben and Hridyam discuss: Where to watch Castilla in the coming year? The quality of Castilla’s lineup Should we be concerned about the club signing no players from outside? How good will the new players be in a year from now? The importance of Gonzalo García Can Nico Paz replace Sergio Arribas? The lack of depth in the full-back positions The Iker Bravo situation Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcas

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI vs Celta Vigo Kepa’s performance The disallowed goal Kepa's distribution Vinicius Jr’s injury The decision to bring on Joselu for Vini Mingueza causing troubl The Fran Garcia vs Camavinga wing combo Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance The ball progression without Toni Kroos Celta’s plan to stop Jude Bellingham Bellingham’s gravitational pull Rodrygo's performance Performances of Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba The Kroos and Modric subs Rodrygo’s penalty and the confusion of who should take it. Carlo Ancelotti’s anger Some wild stats this century Joselu’s importance in the goal And more. Thanks for being a Patron. We hope you enjoy 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 y

On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: Vinicius Jr’s adaptation to the diamon, Jude Bellingham’s best player comps, Gabriel Veiga’s Saudi move, and more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTube this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on whether or not Real Madrid is in trouble financially, and if they’ll ever become a private company. There’s also a bonus segment about Jurgen Klopp potentially managing Real Madrid one day. The full episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4nyymevm Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video. Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3tJ6qY9 Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/364lzLx Join the Patreon army for a ton on bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more a

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Sergio Arribas’ debut for Almeria Rafa Marin’s debut for Alaves Marvel’s contract extension How underrated Carrillo truly is - does he deserve a first team call-up more than Marvel? Iker Bravo’s weight and commitment And a lot more Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: (@CastillaCorner) Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22) Sam Sharpe