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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Leveridge, and Euan McTear discuss:
What it’s like being a Canadian having to face Thibaut Courtois
Incredible Courtois PK stat
Canada vs Belgium xG
Eden Hazard’s performance vs Canada
Marco Asensio vs Costa Rica
Keylor Navas
Will Dani Antonio Rudiger vs Japan
Takefua Kubo vs Germany
Luka Modric vs Morocco
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Euan McTear (@emctear)
Sam Leveridge (@samleveridge)
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28 min
652
Saudi upset; Vinicius off the bench? Arribas go...
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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses:
Saudi Arabia upsetting Argentina
Why is Tite contemplating bringing Vinicius Jr off the bench for Brazil during the World Cup?
Sergio Arribas's latest performance and whether or not he should be in the first team
How would Jude Bellingham potentially fit in Real Madrid's midfield if he was signed?
Who is Kiyan supporting in the World Cup?
Real Madrid players in the World Cup
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
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37 min
653
Castilla Corner: Raul and Castilla turn a corner
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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Ruben Skjerping and Hridyam Arora discuss:
Castilla’s winning streak
How would Arribas perform at the World Cup?
Álvaro Rodríguez
What has Raúl done to improve the results?
Álvaro Martín’s impact
Carrillo and Peter allowing Raúl to shift formations during the game
Biabiany and Juanmi Callejón
Which Castilla players could be surprise additions to the first team in the future?
Different takes on the World Cup
Mariano’s monster season at Castilla
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Hosts this week:
Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)
Castilla Corner (@CastillaCorner)
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51 min
654
Las Blancas Podcast: Real Madrid labor past Spo...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s frustrating 1-0 win over Sporting Huelva.
Talking points:
Lineup selection and the choices given the circumstances
Real Madrid’s laborious buildup play and structural issues
Madrid’s deficiencies in possession
Lack of support in attacking third
Nahikari’s offside on the goal
The lack of synergy between Olga and Svava
Second half substitutions
Toletti’s rusty performances recently
Feller as the central striker and her future
Weir’s wizadry
Kenti’s nutmeg
Fouls and game management by the referee
Standout players from Sporting Huelva
Previewing Chelsea game
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Hosts this week:
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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77 min
655
Phil Kitro on Fede's rise, good World Cup bets,...
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Phil Kitro discuss:
What happened to Real Madrid TV?
How we feel about the upcoming World Cup
Phil’s Luis Enrique article
What if Sergio Ramos didn’t get injured in 2021?
Spain’s floor and ceiling
Phil’s love for Uruguay and Fede Valverde
Best betting odds for the World Cup
Biggest La Liga surprises
A typical day at La Liga TV
And more.
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38 min
656
Live Real Madrid Q&A: Bellingham, Vinicius, Ase...
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on:
Should Jude Bellingham be pursued?
Vinicius Jr getting targeted with physical aggression
Why is Vinicius getting so much scrutiny?
Marco Asensio as false 9
Dani Carvajal in 2022 vs Dani Carvajal in 2017
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
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33 min
657
Cadiz Post-game, Nov 10
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss:
Fali’s post-game quotes
Difference in refereeing between Premier League and La Liga
Vinicius Jr, referees, player protection
How Cadiz limited Real Madrid's chances in the first half
Real's defensive lapses
Performances of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni
Toni Kroos’s best season?
His uptick on defense
Ferland Mendy’s performance
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball)
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46 min
658
Rayo Post-game, Nov 8
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss:
The atmosphere at Vallecas
Why this was always going to be a tough game on the schedule
Rayo Vallecano's press
Fran Garcia's performance
Why Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema were sorely missed
Luka Modric's performance
Carlo Ancelotti's post-game quotes
Are players thinking about the World Cup?
Dani Carvajal's performance
Has Karim Benzema's absence impacted Vinicius?
The case for Sergio Arribas
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Euan McTear (@emctear)
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49 min
659
Las Blancas Podcast: How To Close The Gap Betwe...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind, Yash Thakur, and Kani Froh discuss Real Madrid’s 4-0 loss to Barcelona.
Talking points:
0:40: Big podcast announcement
5:05: Who should’ve started and who shouldn’t have
14:50: Why Ivana isn’t being selected
17:40: How Barcelona won the game in the opening minutes
22:15: Why our possession work matters for our defense vs. Barça
24:30: Why the Champions League Clásico in the Di Stéfano was different from this one
26:15: How Barcelona adapted their press to suffocate Real Madrid
30:55: Barcelona’s special press on goal kicks
40:15: Critiquing Madrid’s defending on the first two goals
46:15: How Las Blancas set up on corners
53:05: Dissecting Barcelona’s third goal
57:45: The case for Nahikari as a free-kick taker
1:03:55: Misa’s unreal performance
1:14:30: Misa’s strengths and weaknesses and her overall impact as a keeper
1:18:55: How much great box defense actually matters
1:30:00: Analyzing the fourth goal
1:22:15: The “Vilda quédate” chants from the crowd
1:30:00: The new ugliness introduced to this Clásico
1:32:25: Paños showing the middle finger to Madridistas
1:37:35: How Real Madrid can surpass Barcelona
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Om Arvind (@OmVAsports)
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kani Froh (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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106 min
660
Las Blancas Podcast: Bench mob saves Real Madri...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kani Froh discuss:
Real Madrid’s lineup selection ahead of El Clásico
Real Madrid’s sluggish start to the game
The Right back conundrum
Real Madrid’s sloppy possession play in the first half
Issues with set-piece defending
Effective short corner routines
The switch to a back 3 system and was it really necessary?
Lack of offensive support with a narrow front 3 after formation switch
Impact of the substitutions
Weir’s impact with micro actions
A case for Rocio in the team and her marked improvement in performances
Teresa’s importance to the team on and off-the-ball
Caroline Møller’s performance in a central role
Nahikari’s revival this season
Ainoa’s performances for Villarreal
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Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita Froh (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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88 min
661
Ancelotti’s possible suspension; referee things
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Real Madrid’s public response to the referee controversies from Sunday night
Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game comments and possible suspension
Why there are no conspiracies
The Marco Asensio - Eduardo Camavinga sub
Girona’s attacking threats
Margin of error and title race
Barcelona's schedule
Upcoming Celtic game
Are players taking it easy before the World Cup?
Will Camavinga be called up to the French National Team?
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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32 min
662
Real Madrid 1 - 1 Girona Post-game, Oct 30
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss:
Real Madrid’s starting XI
How the midfield functioned
Eduardo Camavinga’s performance
Girona’s set up
Our backline and transition defense
Real Madrid’s offense
The roles of Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal
Antonio Rudiger’s performance
Toni Kroos’s performance
The referee controversies
Miguel Gutierrez vs Fede Valverde
What does this mean for the league title race?
And more.
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58 min
663
Las Blancas Podcast: Lessons To Take From Real ...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with PSG.
Talking points:
5:30: Freja’s inclusion in the XI
10:50 PSG’s superiority in the opening minutes
12:25: PSG’s set-up on our goal kicks
17:00: The issues with Real Madrid’s defense in PSG’s half
22:00: Madrid’s excellent defense in their own third & Rocío’s performance
25:40: Olga’s battle with Diani
28:50: PSG’s high press
31:45: Las Blancas’ flaws in possession
34:20: Freja’s press resistance
39:45: Kathellen’s poor day on the ball
44:20: Why Freja plays conservative in possession
47:50: Weir’s crazy backheel
52:25: What the hosts’ first-half changes would’ve been
59:15: Real Madrid’s successful defensive adjustments in the second half
1:03:50: Why the subs were so late
1:05:05: Toril seemingly being ok with the draw
1:06:45: Madrid ending the game as the better side
1:09:10: The players who stood out for PSG
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Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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81 min
664
Asensio, Brahim, Arribas
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Injuries from the Real Madrid vs Sevilla game
Can the team build bigger scoreline cushions?
Carlo Ancelotti's Rotations
Aurelien Tchouameni's season
Starting XI tomorrow vs RB Leipzig
Marco Asensio’s role this season
Have Real Madrid offered him an extension?
Brahim Diaz and Sergio Arribas
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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29 min
665
Las Blancas Podcast: Real Madrid Battle Back vs...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Levante.
Talking points:
The absence of Weir
Athenea not in the starting lineup
Levante’s somewhat surprising tactics in possession
The quality of Alba Redondo
Real Madrid’s early defensive adjustments
Levante’s impressive midfield
The pros and cons to Levante’s pressing structure
What Levante could’ve done better in the first 20 minutes despite playing well
Levante going into a different gear after conceding
Misa’s performance
Madrid’s poor set-piece defending
Mayra Ramírez taking over the match
How Alberto Toril’s subs saved his team
Maite’s Jekyll and Hyde outing
Nahikari’s impact off the bench
And more
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Om Arvind (@OmVAsports)
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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55 min
666
Sevilla Post-game, Oct 22: Fede Valverde transc...
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss:
Iker Casillas, Luka Modric, and Zinedine Zidane handing out awards to Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema
Lineups for both teams
Sevilla’s defensive shape
The press
The pitch
Analysis of opening frame of the game
Modric’s role
The fluidity of the offense
Real Madrid’s ability to defend when they need to and score when they need to
Vinicius Jr's season
A common trait he has with peak Cristiano Ronaldo
Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos
Fede Valverde's performance and knock and INSANE leap
Carlo Ancelotti's post-game quotes
Erik Lamela’s goal
The subs
Dani Carvajal’s performance
And more.
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Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball)
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53 min
667
Sevilla Preview, Oct 21
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss:
Sevilla’s insanely turmoil-filled season
Did Julen Lopetegui deserve to be sacked?
Their drop off in centre-backs
Lack of replacements and recruiting
What are Sevilla’s tactical issues?
Has Jorge Sampaoli changed anything?
Oliver Torres
Isco’s season
Will Karim Benzema start?
What kind of block will Sampaoli deploy?
Sevilla’s current squad health
Sevilla’s starting XI
Key matchups
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Jose Perez (@jcperez_)
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27 min
668
Las Blancas Podcast: Zornoza Runs The Show vs. ...
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Vllaznia in the Champions League.
Talking points:
Why Weir was removed from the squad
Questions about Toletti starting
Vllaznia’s conservative defensive tactics and execution
Set-pieces and Kathellen’s threat
Vllaznia’s standout individual performers
Real Madrid’s tactical problems in the first half
Toletti’s struggles
How Maite solved a lot of issues
Zornoza’s impressive performance on her birthday
The beauty of the first goal
Weir being indispensable
The evolution of Esther’s off-ball positioning
Nahikari’s bright cameo off the bench
Warning about Levante’s offensive potential
PSG looking bad
Chelsea’s imbalances
How competitive should Madrid be vs. their next UWCL opponents?
Some info on Roma and Wolfsburg
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Om Arvind (@OmVAsports)
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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54 min
669
Elche Post-game, Oct 19
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss:
Real Madrid’s avoidance of the banana peel
The starting lineup
Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game quotes
Why we should analyze offside goals
Karim Benzema clicking into gear
The passing sequences and higher defensive line
Andriy Lunin’s performance.
Fede Valverde's goal and overall performance
His positioning
Wild Guti stat
xG and Field Tilt
Toni Kroos and his new defense
Elche opening up in the 2nd half
Lucas Boye
Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance off the bench *
Benzema saving a life (literally)
And more.
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32 min
670
Reflecting on the Toni Kroos Masterclass
On this Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Toni Kroos’s masterclass vs Barcelona
Dani Carvajal’s performance
Eder Militao
The defensive job Real Madrid did on Raphinha, Dembele, and Lewandowski
Could this really have been a 'goleada'?
Tactical identities
“intensity”
Thibaut Courtois's health
Is this team better than it was last season?
Aurelien Tchouameni
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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33 min
671
Las Blancas Podcast: Real Madrid Obliterate Alavés
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss Real Madrid’s 7-1 win over Alavés.
Talking points:
International break effects
Real Madrid’s surprisingly fast start
Alavés’ tactics and style of play
Poor set-piece defending
What Madrid got wrong after conceding
Where there is still room for growth
Las Blancas’ intense high press
Alavés’ key failure in build-up
Caroline Weir turning it up from nowhere
Alavés’ abysmal defending and weakness on the right flank
Esther’s hat-trick off the bench and new record
Tere’s great display
Møller looking good in a central role again
Weir’s greatness and Ballon d’Or prospects
Nahikari’s performance
Looking ahead to the UWCL and a blockbuster game vs. Levante
And more
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Om Arvind (@OmVAsports)
Grant Little (@grantlittle09)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)
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46 min
672
El Clasico Post-game, Oct 16
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss:
The magical atmosphere at the Bernabeu
Peculiar post-game quotes from Xavi Hernandez
Carlo Ancelotti's analysis of the game
Toni Kroos masterclass
Starting XIs for both Real Madrid and Barcelona
Tactics from both sides
The performances of Vinicius Jr, Eder Militao, Andriy Lunin, and more
Rodrygo Goes stepping up
Controversies
Joan Laporta hitting up the referee's locker room
And a ton more.
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Euan McTear (@emctear)
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62 min
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Iker Bravo's Winning Mentality
On this Castilla Corner episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kristofer McCormack and Ruben Skjerping discuss:
Unusual atmosphere
A warning after not getting into the Getafe game
Dotor’s impact
Mario de Luís securing his spot
Should we expect more from Peter?
Iker Bravo’s winning mentality
Another red card
And more
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Hosts this week:
Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)
Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaCorner)
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27 min
674
What makes Benzema great
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Reflections from Real Madrid’s performance vs Getafe
Barcelona not being able to rotate vs Inter Milan
What rotations will Carlo Ancelotti make vs Shakhtar Donestk?
Should Karim Benzema start mid-week?
Who sits on the bench for El Clasico?
Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr's minutes
Karim Benzema’s Balon D’or
His career, and ‘fight’ against other strikers in Real Madrid's history
How much has Benzema shot up the all time Real Madrid rankings?
What makes him so great
His form this season.
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarrete)
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44 min
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Getafe Post-game, Oct 8
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss:
How uneventful this game was
Real Madrid's horrid shooting in the last two games
The way we deal with low blocks
Can we open the floodgates before Clasico?
How the front three of Vinicius Jr, Rodyrgo Goes, and Fede Valverde functioned
Was Real Madrid’s performance vs Getafe really that bad?
Could we have gotten more from our midfield and defense?
Eder Militao’s goal
Is the rotation system good right now?
Some crazy numbers from the last two games
Performances of the backline
Happy Thanksgiving
And more
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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.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball)
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