This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in May. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: More press conference drama Surprises in the lineup Differences with Barcelona’s press Real Madrid’s new plan in possession The key to competing vs. Barca Revisiting whether Kaci is the right option for these games Madrid’s defensive tactics and similarities to the Manchester City tie Breaking down Real’s goal second-by-second Esther not releasing the ball quickly being a positive today The importance of having composure on the counter-attack Possible mind games from Toril Poor performances from individual Barcelona players Tere getting the better of Alexia Madrid outshooting Barca in the first half Toril’s ideas when Real went long Set-piece tricks Jonatan Giráldez’s smart sub & Claudia Pina’s impact Different views on the VAR penalty call The referee managing the game poorly from a general perspective Irene Paredes’ introduction being the true moment La Blaugrana took control Ivana’s comfort (or lack thereof) at LCB vs. pressure Maite’s class Lucía stepping up in place of Kenti The unfortunate nature of Barcelona’s second goal How Madrid should approach the leg in the Camp Nou Esther’s fight and spirit in these games All the other great individual performances from Las Blancas Toril coming up big, his Instagram game, and letting his emotions fly The controversy around Madrid not playing at the Bernabéu and the toxic reaction to Ella Masar’s tweet Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Whatever the incoherent plan was from Real Madrid The defensive structure The confusing and wild positions of the players The subs and 'tactical' changes at half-time Xavi and Barcelona Ronald Araujo's physicality The performances of the entire backline The qualities needed in Real Madrid's next coach And just a bunch of emotional rants Did you enjoy the podcast? Get all kinds of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Their fatalistic predictions in late 2021 Why Kaci and Asllani were missing Maite’s absence from the starting eleven in the two most important games of the season How UDG Tenerife set up tactically Madridistas not respecting Granadilla enough coming into this one Where Granadilla went wrong defensively Who Nahikari is as a striker This game (theoretically) being the perfect environment for Nahikari Ivana at right center-back agenda!!! Møller’s struggles on the right flank Esther as a false winger being an intriguing solution The weird ways in which Esther’s tendencies hurt and help her scalability Real Madrid’s best XI Maite’s impressive impact off the bench and our best ball-playing midfield Teresa Abelleira’s POTM performance Tere’s instincts in the press Making it over halfway through the month from hell Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Bisha Hotel Toronto, where you should book your stay when you come see us in Toronto in May. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Carlo Ancelotti starting XI Real Madrid's press -- comparing it now to earlier this season Can Carlo implement an elite high pressing scheme if he had a lot of time? The referee's decisions The injuries Are we worried about Vinicius Jr's health by 30 Casemiro’s role Rodrygo Goes's performance Some off-ball things from us that could’ve been better Ferland Mendy’s roulettes and lack of overloads A wild Marco Asensio stat Injury updates on Karim Benzema / Rodrygo Goes / Ferland Mendy  Takefusa Kubo’s role Eduardo Camavinga’s cameo The pitch for him as a CM And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider support us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Putting Barcelona’s dominance into perspective Whether Madridistas’ reactions to losing “only” 1-0 to Barca at home were over the top The poor logic behind dropping players vs. Atlético in preparation for this game The Atleti rivalry being much more important than the non-existent one vs. Barca right now Why qualifying for the UWCL is so incredibly vital for reasons we might not even realize Madrid’s marginal improvements on the ball vs. Barca Whether Kaci is the right type of midfielder for these encounters What good defending actually is A quick overview of Barcelona’s offensive structure and the structural contrasts between right and left Madrid’s disappointing breakdown on the second goal How to pronounce Sofie Svava’s name correctly What can be taken away from Maite playing in the double pivot instead of Kaci in the second half The scoreline not mattering in these games and how to productively assess our performances in Clásicos Giving Patri Guijarro her props Grant scaring the shit out of Om The Asllani-Nahikari pairing Deciding our priorities throughout the rest of March Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, Gabe Lezra, How Managing Madrid started Was Real Madrid's remontada vs PSG inevitable irrespective of Donnaruma's mistake? What happens if you put Kylian Mbappe in this current Real Madrid squad? What Real Madrid should've done against PSG *from the beginning* in hindsight PSG's staggering mental weakness Mauricio Pochettino's tactics Real Madrid's identity The mental barrier from 2002 - 2014 What happens if Sergio Ramos doesn't score La Decima header? Will 'destroyers' be relevant in modern football? Does it make sense to sign Erling Haaland? Which Real Madrid loanee is most likely to come back? The Eden Hazard signing in hindisght And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind & Yash Thakur discuss: Why Cardona wasn’t in the squad A number of key players being dropped What fixtures Toril might be prioritizing and whether his theoretical logic makes sense Why Maitane played at center-back Atlético’s intense tactics on offense and defense The differences between Atleti’s and Madrid’s 4-4-2’s and what can be learned from them What Real could’ve and should’ve done differently Whether Kaci is the right midfielder for these types of games Toril’s lack of halftime changes Møller’s best attributes being off-ball Misa’s legendary performance Our disbelief at keeping a clean sheet Madrid already scarring our city rivals this early in our history Babs’ immense box defending Atlético’s most underrated players Google placing Alexia Putellas’ face next to Bárbara Latorre Lessons we can learn from this lucky win The likely mental boosts from such a victory Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Real Sociedad post-game show with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse: A quick summary of all the good things we did that we desperately needed to happen in this game A wild xG chart Carlo Ancelotti's post-game quotes Did he indicate we’ll press again on Wedenseady vs PSG? Eduardo Camavinga’s performance A discussion on Isco Analyzing our press Dani Carvajal’s performance Rodrygo Goes's performance Marco Asensio  Karim Benzema’s performance Vinicius Jr's performance Luka Modric’s goal Performances of the backline Carlo’s subs Should we have made a play for Auba? And more. Part Two (1:10:3) Las Blancas with Om Arvind and Grant Little: INTERVIEW with Caroline Møller Hansen Lineup drama Maite on the right wing The pattern with how Real Madrid start games Esther’s style being more of a net positive today Athletic Bilbao’s tactical system What Madrid needed to exploit more deliberately Why Las Blancas got better to end the first half IVANA AT RIGHT CENTER-BACK!!! Athletic’s impressive mechanisms in possession Iraia Iturregi’s second-half adjustments What Athletic should’ve done differently Athenea’s incredible defensive tenacity Why Esther on the right wing worked The confidence in Nahikari’s chipped finish The month of hell only just beginning Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Madrid, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@Mattwiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discusses: “Real Madrid DNA” in the Copa de la Reina/del Rey Whether Toril should’ve called up more B-team products Alhama’s defensive tactics Las Blancas dribbling too much Problematic performances in the back line How Madrid created their best chances Tere’s brilliant assist Why Zornoza looked better in the second half Lorena impressing Sara Martín’s debut Rocío being subbed on for Nahikari Esther’s impact and the end of the debate Why Esther is more suited for the current version of Madrid than Nahikari The upcoming challenge of Athletic Bilbao The beauty of lower-division sides appreciating the moment vs. Madrid Cool, future content to look out for Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Real Madrid's consistency in the league from a results standpoint What was Real Madrid’s biggest issue in the first half vs Rayo Vallecano? The on-ball positioning Dealing with Rayo's press (and other teams in general, looking ahead to Barcelona and PSG) Thibau Courtois’s performance Luka Modric’s performance Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game quotes The Fede Valverde - Toni Kroos - Luka Modric lineup vs PSG as prophesied by Carlo himself Alternatively, a discussion on Fede on the RW. How are we supposed to turn on the high press magically by the time the 2nd leg starts? Is Carlo’s decision making based on job security? His quotes about ‘trying to press’ The performances of Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy Marco Asensio’s perfromance Carlo’s subs The brilliance of Real Madrid's goal And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Moxy Hotel South Beach, which is where you should be booking your stay when you come see us in Miami for the live podcast in January. Book your tickets here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: How uninspiring the performance was Alaves was Overarching problems the team has Realistic solutions to Real Madrid's problems, especially for the 2nd leg vs PSG The case for Toni Kroos being the team's #6 The unfair leash with Eduardo Camavinga Difference between first and 2nd halves Alaves's defensive shape Karim Benzema’s performance The big Marco Asensio mistake / what if moment of the game Om’s interview with Caroline Moller And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Kiyan Sobhani (@kiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Ben Hayward, and Kristofer McCormack discuss: Gareth Bale’s insertion into the starting line-up, and his overall performance Marcelo’s performance Real Madrid’s first half struggles What changed in the second half? The performances of Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and Marco Asensio Who should start against PSG? Particularly, at the left back position (if Mendy can’t play), and on the right wing. Under the radar back-up striker signings Jovic’s miss and overall performance off the bench And a TON more. Thanks for attending this podcast, and thanks for listening! PSG post-game podcast will be live on Zoom on Tuesday for Patrons. The link will be over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaCorner) Ben Hayward (@bghayward) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Carlo Ancelotti's surprise starting XI The performances of Militao, Asensio, Isco, Rodrygo, Marcelo, and more The impact of the substitutions Referee decisions What does this game mean for Eden Hazard moving forward? Eduardo Camavinga's role and bad luck Isco as false 9 The crossing conundrum And a lore more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Euan McTear (@emctear) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Grant Little discusses: - Familiar problems with the 4-2-3-1 - Offside, offside, offside - Rusty return for Zornoza - Estherminator continues her reign of terror - Ways Esther can become even better in this run of good form - Subbing in stoppage time - A look around the league - Establishing an identity to fall back on; individual brilliance isn't a tactic - A look toward Eibar on Feb. 13 Did you enjoy this episode? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: The weird history of Real Madrid-Real Sociedad matches Surprises in the eleven The way the early goal affected the rest of the game La Real’s awful broadcast Sofie Svava impressing defensively again Real Sociedad’s offensive tactics and why they didn’t work Madrid’s issues vs. the press Why Maite wasn’t very involved Svava as a set-piece taker Asllani’s immediate impact Possible mistakes: Cardona coming off and shifting Maite to the left Arroyo swinging momentum with her subs The poor defending on Real Sociedad’s goal Whether Ivana’s level has dropped this season How Toril uses certain players differently to Aznar Real Sociedad’s final gambit Toril correcting some errors by bringing on Olga and Athenea How the table looks now and Madrid’s path back to the Champions League And more 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 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, we discuss: The not-so-fun 1966 broadcast Miguel Muñoz's starting lineup The YeYe era How special this would’ve been to see live How this game puts the Alfredo di Stefano / Ferenc Puskas era into perspective Araquistain  Paco Gento and Amancio Amaro Importance of Fernando Serena’s winning goal Overreactions to the goals Tactics from both sides Partizan’s reactions after the game And more. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Why every game vs. Sevilla is so chaotic Early problems with the offense Møller’s skillset and whether that makes her suitable as a lone striker Olga’s struggles in interior zones The surprising thing about Svava’s debut Svava vs. Toni Payne Olga’s and Svava’s tactical compatibility or lack thereof Misa’s mistake on Sevilla’s goal The difference between Real Madrid under Toril vs. under Aznar Sevilla’s big defensive issues Zornoza’s goal, performance, and boom-or-bust tendencies The Møller penalty shout and the referee’s bizarre reaction How Cardona’s tactical intelligence changed the attacking dynamic Cardona’s hilarious reaction on the Athenea goal and her sky-high standards Asllani getting better as the talent around her improves and why that’s underrated Asllani-Athenea link-up Athenea’s dribbling getting supercharged on the left Maite as a #10 and what role/position best suits her Rayo Vallecano’s disgraceful decision to hire Carlos Santiso as coach (CW/TW: rape) 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 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, we discuss: Were we happy with the performance? Eden Hazard’s performance  Lucas Vazquez’s prformance Vinicius Jr - Karim Benzema connection Vinicius's performance Isco / Even Hazard false vs Luka Jovic Jovic’s performance Ferland Mendy’s prformance Defensive sequences on both goals conceded Eder Militao’s performance Carlo Ancelotti's subs 4-2-3-1 CaseHero moments of the day Can we fix the issue of injury time? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: All the ways in which the RFEF messed up the scheduling of the Spanish Super Cup Real Madrid’s unique stat vs. Barcelona Madrid’s ‘moral victory’ Las Blancas getting accustomed to facing Barca How Madrid stopped Barcelona from playing through the middle The positional discipline of Kaci and Zornoza Alexia’s tactical adjustments The interesting thing about how Barca created all of their first half chances The hardest thing to do vs. Barcelona The effects of Jonatan Giráldez’s tactical shift at halftime Funky Leila-Alexia rotations Madrid’s three micro-achievements Whether Zornoza should’ve passed the ball on the shot that hit the post Why Toril’s weird subs worked Om possibly underrating Maite’s performance Misa saving Madrid The only mistake Misa made A penalty shout for Real? Athenea’s decision making Olga’s two big mistakes The defensive breakdown on the goal Madrid’s tough upcoming schedule The pressure of playing in front of 85k in the Camp Nou for the first time How Barcelona find and use motivation Future press conference updates 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 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you Moxy South Beach Hotel, where you should be booking your stay when you come see us for our live podcast in Miami in January. Tickets to the event can be purchased here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Euan McTear, and Om Arvind discuss: The gap between Real Madrid and Athletic Club Comparing this game to the last two previous matchups between these two teams Are we surprised Real Madrid didn't play deeper? Ferland Mendy's performance The lack of synergy between Mendy and Vinicius Luka Modric and Toni Kroos Should Marcelino have started Nico Williams and Raul Garcia? Mendy, the demoralizer Athletic's press Should Rodrygo be the #1 right winger? Athletic's flurry in the final 20 minutes Going over the referee's decision Post-game celebrations and shenangians Why do we have a connection with Rangers? Will the SuperCopa be played in other countries in the future? The Saudia Arabia experience And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please join our Real Madrid army for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Euan McTear (@emctear) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you Moxy South Beach Hotel, where you should be booking your stay when you come see us for our live podcast in Miami in January. Tickets to the event can be purchased here. On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Valencia's shocking performance Marco Asensio's performance What's his role exactly? Best player comp? Luka Modric's performance How to juggle Modric and Karim Benzema's contracts to end their careers Toni Kroos's performance Best way to defeat Real Madrid David Alaba and Eder Militao Vinicius Jr's performance Ferland Mendy's performance Casemiro's performance Was it a penalty? The greatness of Vinicius's first goal Where does Vinicius rank among the most entertaining Real Madrid players of the past 30 years? Carlo Ancelotti's subs Eduardo Camavinga's role as the 6 Dani Ceballos's cameo And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. — proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Alcoyano's press The performances of Casemiro, Marcelo, Fede Valverde, Eden Hazard The burden on Eduardo Camavinga Should we have seen Antonio Blanco, Sergio Arribas, Peter? Should Isco / Ceballos have started? Andriy Lunin's performance Carlo Ancelotti's post-game quotes The hilariousness of the last two goals And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. -- proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour! This episode comes in two parts. Part One, Getafe Post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse Listing all the factors that contributed to Real Madrid's loss to Getafe Where there any good standout players? Casemiro's performance Luka Modric's performance Carlo Ancelotti's subs Eder Militao's mistake What could Carlo have done differently? Marcelo's impact Would Dani Ceballos have been a good fit in this game? Peter Thoughts on Rudiger's salary demands And a ton more Part two (1:00:00), Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe with Kristofer McCormack The season so far Peter Federico’s debut with the first team Was it merited? His future. Reinier Jesus Will Raul leave at the end of the season Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani answered these questions: Will Zidane coach Real Madrid again? Would Jonathan David be a good back-up Real Madrid striker? How would Mbappe - Benzema - Vinicius - Haaland fit together? Are teams learning how to defend Vinicius? Favourite vacation destinations BBC vs KCM if only one trio could be chosen Why are we putting out a podcast over the Holidays? Pressing vs counter-pressing And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: New York, December Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Royal Sonesta Washington DC, where you should be booking your stay when you come to the live show we’re doing in DC! Tickets here. This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Ahtletic Post-game, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Was this the best possible starting XI from Carlo Ancelotti? Eden Hazard’s performance The case for Peter Federico Ancelotti’s post-game quotes about Hazard Benzema’s goals The Toni Kroos, Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga midfield Camavinga’s perforamnce The lack of Luka Modric The Eder Militao / Nacho pairing What went wrong after Benzema’s goals? Subs and last minute chaos And more. Part Two (52:43): Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss: Contrasts between the first and second halves Real Madrid’s tendency to start games slowly The need to swap Babs and Ivana The strange spacing between the wide center-backs and Madrid’s transitional build-up structure Sporting Huelva’s key tactical mistake Revisiting the Esther discourse The proper context behind Nahikari’s struggles Why it’s so hard to argue that Esther is a net negative How Kenti’s positioning changed things for Madrid in the second half Athenea as the key difference maker Why the Esther-Nahikari partnership looked better after the break The advantages of utilizing Maite in an advanced role The performances of the subs Whether Madrid can realistically make a push for Champions League football Derbi Madrileño And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices