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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
Why were Real Madrid so bad to start the game?
What were Espanyol doing well?
Breaking down Joselu’s goal.
A breakdown of Vinicius Jr's goal
How the game changed tactically after Joselu scored
The pros and cons of Eduardo Camavinga at LB
Eder Militao’s performance and season *
Will Mendy make it for Liverpool?
Starting XI vs Liverpool
Rodrygo Goes's performance
Should he take all the free kicks?
Carlo Ancelotti's constant comments about Aurelien Tchouameni
The Alvaro Rodriguez usage rate
What do the numbers say about our offense this year compared to last year?
Our thoughts on the new documentary
BarcaGate
And more.
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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:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)
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53 min
577
Las Blancas Podcast: Linda Caicedo show begins!
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s Copa de la Reina quarter-final win over Villarreal.
Talking points:
Team news and returnees from injury
Toril’s lineup selection and choice of center-backs
Real Madrid’s long ball approach against Villarreal’s 5-4-1 block
Las Blancas’ short corner routine and its effectiveness
Villarreal’s approach with the long balls
Esther’s goal and awareness inside the box
Impact of substitutions on the game
Change of dynamics and increase in fluidity
Ivana’s unfortunate own goal and overall criticism surrounding her
Claudia Florentino’s poor execution at times
Deep rooted racism in the commentary during the game
Maite and Nahikari’s game changing introduction
Developing synergy between Linda Caicedo and Nahikari
Caicedo first goal for Real Madrid
Champagne football in the second half of AET
Weir’s overall game and cheeky nutmeg
Nahikari and Florentino’s birthday
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Hosts this week:
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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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 included: Real Madrid’s transfer strategy, the likelihood of signing the necessary reinforcements, and a ton more.
The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTube this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on how we would build Real Madrid’s this summer if we were handed the keys: Transfers, departures, loans, promotions, coaching changes, etc. There’s also a bonus Churros clip at the end.
Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video.
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29 min
579
Castilla Corner: Back to back defeats
In this quick fire episode of Castilla Corner, Kris and Hridyam discuss:
A 2-1 defeat to Rayo Majadahonda
Noel Lopez
Missing Alvaro Rodriguez
What would we do if Real Madrid lost 7-0
and more!
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Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaConer)
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)
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22 min
580
Is it time to start resting our stars in La Liga?
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Is it better for Real Madrid to stop playing their best players in La Liga?
Making the case to bench Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr, and Dani Carvajal against Espanyol (and more)
Which Castilla players should be given a look?
Will Barcelona actually get punished for the Negreira case?
Whose to blame for Real Madrid’s struggles?
Antonio Rudiger — underrated?
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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33 min
581
Real Betis Post-game, March 5
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
Real Madrid's struggles in attack
Karim Benzema’s form
Diagnosing some of the offensive problems
Eduardo Camavinga’s performance vs Real Betis
Is there a case for Camavinga to be the permanent LB?
Referee decisions
What’s wrong with Aurelien Tchouameni?
Carlo Ancelotti's hierarchy
Did winning last season mask our problems?
Fede Valverde’s performance
Carlo’s post-game quotes
What could he have done differently?
What is Carlo’s Once de Gala?
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)
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54 min
582
Las Blancas Podcast: The girls are back!
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid 1-5 win over Alhama in the Liga F.
Talking points:
Team news returning from international break
The new defensive partnership and the lack of synergy
Alhama’s pressing in the opening minutes
Weir’s excellent run and Zornoza’s great pass on the first goal
Real Madrid’s sloppy passing and transition based offense
Maite magic on the second goal
Misa’s poor ball collection and Alhama’s goal
Goalkeeping howler and Real Madrid’s third goal
Alhama’s strong response in the second half
Alhama’s interesting corner routines
Claudia Florentino’s performance, skillset and deficiencies
Esther’s 21st goal of the season and excellent linkup play
Linda Caicedo’s fun cameo and player profile
Las Blancas’ fun 15 minutes
Møller’s involvement in the 5th goal
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Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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89 min
583
El Clasico Takeaways
This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game live Zoom podcast (Real Madrid 0 - 1 Barcelona) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, around one hour and 40 minutes long, discussed the performances of Vinicius Jr, Camavinga, Rodrygo, and a ton more, including video break down and a Q&A at the end.
We’ve cut out a free video clip for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics, lineups, subs, and post-game quotes, and more:
The full episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3kSBqEF
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26 min
584
Pre-Clasico thoughts: Starting XIs, X’s and O’s
This was a small clip from this weekend’s Managing Madrid preview podcast (Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Copa del Rey, 2nd leg) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, 30 minutes, discussed key matchups, squad updates, tactics from both sides, and more.
We’ve cut out a free video clip for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss what Real Madrid can learn from Manchester United’s approach vs Barcelona, how aggressive Carlo Ancelotti will be, freeing space for Vinicius Jr, and more.
The full episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3YcRU8m
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15 min
585
Castilla Corner: The unbeaten run ends
In this episode of Castilla Corner, the dastardly trio discuss:
The defeat to San Fernando
The crazy goals Castilla conceded
Alvaro Rodriguez vs Atletico Madrid
His promotion to the senior side
Can he deputise Benzema?
and more
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Hosts this week:
Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaConer)
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)
Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)
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46 min
586
Alaba. The Best. Hurting Barca.
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
David Alaba — everything about the vote, his explanation, and the abuse he received
All the flaws with these award ceremonies and how it can be fixed
Pre-Clasico thoughts
How Real Madrid can batter Barcelona’s confidence on Thursday
Why Real Madrid should aim for 5 and not take it easy at all
And a ton more.
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The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going.
Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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28 min
587
Atletico Madrid Post-game, Feb 25
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Euan McTear, and Sam Leveridge discuss:
A 'decaffeinated derby'
Atletico's defensive strucutre
Carlo Ancelotti's explanation of what went wrong
The performances of Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, Marco Asensio, and more.
An entire Alvaro Rodriguez segment
The Reinildo injury
Eduardo Camavinga's performance off the bench
The title race.....
Ancelotti's starting XI and subs
The atmosphere at the Bernabeu
The greatness of Amancio Amaro
The new press area
Tactical wrinkles from both side
And a ton more.
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Hosts this week:
Euan McTear (@Emctear)
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge)
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55 min
588
Derby Preview, Feb 24
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jeremy Beren discuss:
Are things trending up for Atletico Madrid?
Atleti’s defense
Jan Oblak’s form
Mario Hermoso’s form
Joao Felix — what went wrong?
How Atletico’s transfer strategy works
Is Antoine Griezmann at his peak?
Pablo Barios
Atletico's injuries and starting XI
Key matchup
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren)
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26 min
589
Castilla Corner: Top of the league
In this episode of Castilla Corner, Kristofer McCormack and Hridyam Arora discuss:
The win over Linares Deportivo
Top of the league
InSport TV
Alvaro Rodriguez
Vinicius Tobias injury
and much more
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Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaConer)
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)
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28 min
590
Post Liverpool Q&A after leaving Anfield
This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game live Zoom podcast (Liverpool 2 - 5 Real Madrid) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, over two hours long, discussed the amazing atmosphere for Madridistas at Anfield, Klopp’s analysis of Nacho to Kiyan, and a ton more, including a full video breakdown of all the goals scored and conceded.
We’ve cut out a free clip for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss how Eduardo Camavinga’s best position, what happens when Aurelien Tchouameni returns, Carlo Ancelotti’s subs, and a ton more:
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41 min
591
Liverpool vs Real Madrid preview: Is Klopp’s pr...
This was a small clip from this weekend’s Managing Madrid preview podcast (Liverpool vs Real Madrid, Champions League round-of-16 first leg) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, nearly 30 minutes, discussed key matchups, squad updates, Jurgen Klopp’s tactics, and more.
We’ve cut out a free clip for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Josh Sexton of The Anfield Wrap discuss Liverpool’s momentum of late after a mostly poor season, and whether or not their press is as effective as it used to be.
The full episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Eth6R0
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11 min
592
Osasuna Post-game, Feb 18
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Matt Wiltse discuss:
The battle at El Sadar
How the Real Madrid's starting XI functioned
Osasuna’s tactics
Carlo Ancelotti's first half tactics — what was wrong?
Rodrygo Goes's role
Will Real Madrid play like this vs Liverpool?
Vinicius Jr's performance and everything surrounding him.
Eder Militao's long diagonals getting better
What changed in the 2nd half?
Performances of Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga
What is the starting midfield vs Liverpool?
Alvaro Rodriguez's performance
Should he be getting Mariano Diaz's minutes?
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)
Jose Perez (@jcperez_)
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42 min
593
Elche Takeaways
This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game live Zoom podcast (Real Madrid 4 - 0 Elche) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, around 1.25 hours long, discussed the performances of Nacho, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Benzema, Ceballos, and a ton more, including video break down and a Q&A at the end.
We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez and Euan McTear discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI, the difference between Rodrygo and Vinicius, Dani Ceballos’s ball progression, and more:
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30 min
594
Castilla Corner: 17 games unbeaten, Iker Bravo ...
On this episode of Castilla Corner, Kristofer McCormack and Hridyam Arora break down:
The 2-1 win over Cordoba
Cordoba being quite bad
Nico Paz’s performance
Sergio Arribas’s goal at the Club World Cup
Should Real Madrid buy Iker Bravo?
A potential title challenge
and more
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Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaConer)
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)
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30 min
595
Hope for Real Madrid -- the UCL seas are parting
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Ali Elfakharany of StatsBomb discuss:
Examining the process: How Real Madrid have fared in their performances since the Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid’s percentage of winning the League and Champions League
How Barcelona's run may not be sustainable
Is there a lack of a clear favourite to win the UEFA Champions League?
Reflecting on the decision to reject Joao Cancelo
Should Real Madrid be as ruthless as Barcelona with moving contracts?
Dani Ceballos playing the best football of his career
Should he be renewed ?
Eduardo Camavinga at LB
What is Real Madrid's starting midfield in the future?
Why did it take so long for Ceballos to break through?
Champions League odds
Napoli, City, Benfica
And a ton more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling)
Ali Elfakharany (@alifakharany)
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56 min
596
Las Blancas Podcast: Don’t judge a game by its ...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 win against Sporting Huelva.
Talking points:
Lineups and the need of developing synergy
Real Madrid’s total dominance in terms of underlying numbers
Sporting Huelva’s 4-4-2 approach
Las Blancas playing around Huelva’s block
Crossing and some more crossing
Set patterns of chance creation
The rise and rise of Toletti
Athenea and Olga dynamic on the left
Importance of synergy in the squad
Esther to Maite sub changing the dynamics of the lineup
Weir through the middle
Late runs from midfielders in the box
Regathenea
Møller’s central presence and the ability to optimize squad usage
Game management and assessing a game beyond the results
Standout rivals
International break
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Hosts this week:
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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78 min
597
Richarlison or Vlahovic?
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Was the Club World Cup ultimately a positive thing for Real Madrid's season
Biggest takeaways from the past two games
Dusan Vlahovic or Richarlison? Pros and cons to both, and which would be a better signing?
Toni Kroos’s quotes — how should they be interpreted?
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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35 min
598
Should Castilla players be prioritized over pla...
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 included: Will Jude Bellingham be deterred by the way Vinicius Jr is being treated in Spain? Plus: Marco Asensio contract negotiations, 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 should prioritize the development of Castilla player over signing young players from Brazil.
The full episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3YtCRrL
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11 min
599
Al Hilal Post-game; 2023 Club World Cup Champions!
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Matt Wiltse discusses:
A wild game with poor defending and a nightmare from Andriy Lunin on his 24th birthday
Breakdown of each goal: Vinicius and Valverde in the first half, followed by Benzema, Vinicius, and Valverde in the second half
Training exercise for opening 20-30 minutes?
Toni Kroos long diagonal passes to exploit the weakside space
Karim Benzema’s positive numbers, but still signs of rust
Fede Valverde rounding into form
Fede Valverde’s off-field positive news
Vinicius Junior’s back to back MOTM performances and Golden Ball award
Dani Ceballos impact off the bench
Carlo’s substitutions and the miss from Marega to nearly make it 5-4 at the end of the game
Hosts: @MattWiltse4
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Las Blancas Podcast: Don’t fix what is not broken!
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Granadilla Tenerife.
Talking points:
Lineup choices and problems with the changes
Las Blancas’ struggle in buildup
Granadilla’s setup against the ball
Real Madrid’s crashing the box tactic
Granadilla’s duel based approach and dominance
Real Madrid’s long ball problem
Esther’s role in progression and chance creation
Granadilla’s second ball fight
How substitutions changed the game
Feller’s defensive work rate
Weir’s World
Toletti’s turnaround and impact
Nahikari’s wide role
Upcoming international break
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Hosts this week:
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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