On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - The Sergio Ramos effect - Why did this midfield perform better than against PSG? - What the team did well defensively - The team's pressing - Eden Hazard's performance - Zinedine Zidane's tactics - What we can and can't criticize zidane for - His big game performances - Casemiro's performance - Ferland Mendy's performance - James Rodriguez's performance - Karim Benzema's performance - Who to rest against Osasuna before the Atleti game? - Toni Kroos's 'intensity' - What happens when Luka Modric, Isco, and Marcelo come back? - CLEAN SHEET! - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez discuss: - All the individual mistakes in the game, but also the systemic issues that fed it - Does a change in personnel today actually change things? - Lack of answers for PSG's solid defensive scheme and incisive offense - The clear lack of depth in midfield - James Rodriguez's role - Guti planting seeds  - What could've been done differently? - Toni Kroos's effort on defense - The Dani Carvajal problem - Imposing your tactics vs being reactive to your opponent - Some...... Positives... ? - Thibaut Courtois / Keylor Navas discussion - Best places in Madrid to watch the game if you're not going to the stadium - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - The insane coverage Managing Madrid is doing right now - The contrasting halves of football against Levante - Zidane's subs - Formations we saw throughout - The outcry about the starting line-up - Everyone's roles, and standout performers - Carvajal and Casemiro as the engines in the first half - Upcoming schedule - An entire James Rodriguez swoon segment - Our lineup against PSG - The healthy competition (in certain positions) in the squad right now - Vinicius Jr's performance - Eden Hazard's performance - Lucas Vazquez's sample size as a right-back - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is in two parts. Part One, 1960 European Cup Final (Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, Matt Wiltse): - The significance of the broadcast that night. The world finally saw the greatness of Real Madrid - Alex Ferguson's comments about the game, as he was in attendance - Formations in the final - Di Stefano's role -- false 9 before it was cool - An entire Di Stefano segment about his greatness - Gento's legacy - This team was perfect - Miguel Munoz's man-management, and also being ahead of his time with his tactics - Will Di Stefano's role ever exist again? - Ferenc Puskas shooting on site - Canario tribute - Epic Puskas quote - And more Part Two, Mailbag (Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarette) - Marcelo vs Mendy - How much fault does the medical staff have? - Florentino and Raiola relationship - Which young talents would we like to sign? - Have our predictions changed at all? - Lineups against Levante and PSG - A question about taking cards (you'll understand when you listen) - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part one, on the Champions League final against Valencia in 2000 (Kiyan Sobhani, Eduardo Alvarez, Matt Wiltse) - Link to watch the game - The atmosphere in Paris for the Champions League final - The context of that game - Claudio Lopez: Barca killer - A bonkers lineup and formation from Del Bosque - Tactical wrinkles of that chaotic system - Roberto Carlos was an absolute freak that Valencia had no answer for - Raul and Macca as central midfielders - Macca's performance - The first goal of the game, and Roberto Carlos's long-range free kick - The TEKA shirt -- controversial, apparently - Symbolic cameos from Manolo Sanchis and Fernando Hierro - Baby Casillas - Nicolas Anelka's weird legacy - Ivan Helguera's massive performance, and how underrated he was in his peak - Ivan Campo - Fernando Redondo masterclass - And more Part two, mailbag (Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarette) - Injury updates - Revisiting Ramos's mistake against Villarreal - Potential lineup against Levante - Can we relax? Or do we have good reason to be worried? - Why do we loan players to teams that don't play them? - Keylor Navas's legacy - If the midfield trio done? - The unfair criticism Varane gets - The art of giving out the right contracts without overpaying older players - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: - The infinite BeIn ads - Zidane and Casemiro's post-game quotes - What the xG told us - The team's tactics, and crossing game-plan - Casemiro's role - Gareth Bale's performance - The variety of schemes we've already seen in the opening three games - Toni Kroos's role and performance - Ferland Mendy's perforamnce - Which loanees we could've used in the squad - Zidane's tactics compared to that of other elite managers - And more.  Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarette discuss: - Bruno Fernandes - Isco's injury - Real Madrid's midfield depth - How we'd like the team to lineup - Not closing out games - Casemiro's legacy in the club's history, and his ranking among the club's best ever DMs - The Benzema / Jovic debate - Neymar's off-field issues - Would we take Jose Mourinho back> - The Bernabeu crowd, and how much it really affects players - 4-2-3-1 - And more Did you enjoy this Podcast? Please consider supporting us on Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe Lezra discuss: - Real Madrid's first half, and the standouts among the team - Schematic changes, and the dominoes of Zidane's formation shift in the second half - What happened when James and Isco left the pitch - The case for Jovic coming in much earlier  - Vinicius Jr's performance - Breaking down Valladolid's goal - Real Madrid's xG - The Carvajal criticism - More Jovic talk, and why the team needs a goalscoring presence like him on the pitch - An assessment of James Rodriguez - How to achieve peak Zidane-ball - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Kiyan Sobhani, Eduardo Alvarez) - Real Madrid 5 - 0 Barcelona, 1995. Link to watch the game. - The context and build-up (stemming for three years) to the game - Four players who played for both teams appeared that night - Barcelona's offense completely shrivelling. They were paralyzed. - The decline of Johan Cruyff's dream - Laudrup, absolute patridazo - Jorge Valdano's pressing scheme - An assessment of Raul's first season - The frenetic pace of the game - The Hierro - Sanchis dyad - Luis Milla vs Fernando Redondo (a huge discussion at the time) - Amavisva! - Bam Bam! A monster game and season from Ivan Zamorano - The fans' reaction to Stoichkov's red card just before half time. - Martin Vazquez's role - The importance of an attacker's ability to defend - The Bernabeu's demands, but also their appreciation - Sergio Busquets's dad was a terrible goalkeeper - And more. Part Two (Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarette) - Takefusa Kubo's loan move to Mallorca - The latest Keylor Navas update - Who would Courtois's backup be? - How true is the report of Real Madrid's mega offer to PSG? - Fabrica XI from the past 30 years - Javier Portillo - Martin Odegaard / Guti player comp - Odegaard vs Kubo this weekend - An evaluation of Lassana Diarra's Real Madrid career - Will we see Xabi Alonso manage Real Madrid? - Raul's ability as a coach - System-specific players - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: - Thoughts on the starting XI - Modric's red card somehow being the turning point - Celta Vigo were right there until the Kroos golazo - The brilliance of all three Real Madrid goals - The tactics throughout the game - Gareth Bale's performance - Vinicius Jr's performance - Van de Beek update + the final Real Madrid squad - Will we see James and Isco together? - Any lowkey DMs on the market? - Predictions: MVP, top goalscorer, most assists, unsung heroes, trophies - Lack of a tactical identity: A strength or a weakness? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Ben Hayward discuss: - The Neymar saga, thoroughly - What was it about PSG that Neymar wants to leave now? - How much do Barcelona need Neymar? - How does having all four of Griezmann, Neymar, Suarez, and Messi affect Barcelona's tactics? - Comparing them to the Galacticos - How does that theoretical Barcelona team fare against Europe's elite? - How badly is Neymar needed at Real Madrid? - How would Rodrygo and Vinicius cope with taking a backseat to Neymar? - How realistic is Real Madrid as a landing spot - Florentino's drive to sign Neymar - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: - Another assessment of the 3-5-2 - How much will we see it this season? - Should Jesus Vallejo been kept? - An alternate explanation of Zidane's use of this formation - Concerns abotu Real Madrid's offense - The team's brilliance but lack of consistency - The performances of the substitutes - Kiyan and Om's altering views on whether Neymar is needed or not -- a back and forth - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - The 3-5-2 - Marcelo the big winner of this formation - Thoughts on the Benzema - Isco - Hazard trio - Eder Militao's performance - What happened in the second half? What changed? - Fede Valverde's performance - How often will we see the 3-5-2 - Takefusa Kubo to Valladolid - Neymar rumours: The reported deal, would we take him? Why or why not? - Pros and cons of going to the USA or Asia for preseason - Which three unattainable players would we sign? - Isco's performance against Salzburg - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - Our thoughts on the win over Fenerbahce - The disorganized press - Defense on the flanks - Mariano Diaz's cameo - Donny Van de Beek: How does he fit? Does his signing affect the pursuit of Paul Pogba? How does this affect Isco? Does he start? - Upside: Brahim Diaz vs Marco Asensio - Barcelona kicking themselves over Takefuso Kubo - How much does Casemiro's return actually solve? - Can Eden Hazard become a leader? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess Houwen and Emilee Woods join Gabe Lezra to discuss the origins and backstory of the team that will become Real Madrid CF, and what the future holds.  So, who is Tacón? And why are they the team Real Madrid chose? And what's going on with all of this?  Let's look back and enjoy a fantastic World Cup this summer, which has kickstarted European women's game.  But let's to the future and talk about everything we've seen up until now--and who Florentino might bring in as his first Galácticas.  So, from Jess, Gabe and Emilee--enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast was recorded in New York City, in front of a live audience at the Playwright Irish Pub. We discussed what it was like to be at the 7 - 3 loss at Metlife, what's happening with James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale, Zinedine Zidane's connection with certain players, how to 'solve' some of the team's problems, and so much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Link to buy tickets to our live podcast in New York This episode is brought to you by Hotel Riu New York Times Square On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Travis King discuss: - Arsenal vs Real Madrid in 2007 - Where does Dani Ceballos fit at Arsenal? - What to expect from Arsenal in tonight's preseason match - Ozil's first game against Real Madrid since his departure - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Link to purchase tickets to our live Managing Madrid Podcast in New York on July 28th On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Gabe Lezra discuss: - The pros and cons of both the first and second half lineups against Bayern Munich - The struggles of the young line-up in the second half - Performances of several players, including: Takefusa Kubo and Eden Hazard - The Zinedine Zidane bomb: His post-game quote about the club looking to sell Bale quickly - Key points from the quote, and the underlying message - His overall relationship with Gareth Bale - Jonathan Barnett burning bridges - The perspectives of both Zidane and Bale respectively - Minute distribution of Vinicius Jr, Isco, and Marco Asensio next season - Alberto Soro - Which players will be at the club long term? - Why does everyone want Fede Valverde as the team's back-up DM? - A discussion on Gareth Bale as a #9 - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Florentino is in Canada! To talk to....everyone he wants out? Can that really be true? And is that #actually the right play here, given the professional concerns? Gabe Lezra and Om Arvind are here to break this down--and to sip all the other Real Madrid transfer tea. Some of that good #gos discussed:   - James to Atleti? What?   - Ceballos to Milan and Fede as the main midfield backup?   - Greizmann to Barcelona is somehow still funny as hell   - Did Kovacic just love it at Chelsea?   - Lots of suitors for Pogba   - Is Qatar backing out of sports because, essentially, none of its moves are helping their actual country?   - Hazard doesn't want number 7, but he does want..... 23? Is that cool, though? We do stan Becks in this house.... Want more of this? Toss us a few bucks on Patreon--you'll get access to bonus content, and numerous other rewards! Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Gabe Lezra Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Purchase tickets for our live podcast in New York here. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: - Atletico Madrid's off-season - Eder Militao's presentation, and what it was like being there for his presser - Should Florentino go for Neymar? - What does Real Madrid's starting XI look like next season if Paul Pogba arrives? - How do you trim this squad down before the season starts? - What would happen if Luka Modric and Toni Kroos switched sides? - And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: - Our excitement for pre-season - Transfers in and out of central midfield, and the depth chart next season - What happens to Isco - Best Martin Odegaard destination - Would we see more galacticos if the market wasn't inflated - Milinkovic-Savic's regression, and a discussion on small sample sizes when investing on players - Is Kylian Mbappe attainable right now? - How safe is Zinedine Zidane if things go south next season? - How can we be more consistent in La Liga? - How important will Sergio Ramos be next season? - Historical segment: Real Madrid vs Valencia in the 2008 SuperCopa - Robinho out the door after the game - Valencia, on paper, were ridiculous - Guti with a stinker - The center back situation - Gabriel Heinze locking down David Villa - Miguel Torres, allergic to attacking - Royston Drenthe's career nose-diving - Arjen Robben masterclass, and the what-ifs had he stayed for the Cristiano Ronaldo era - A tribute to Ruben de la Red - The nightmare of the Lassana Diarra - Gago double pivot - Sergio Ramos as a right-back - Gonzalo Higuain's breakout year - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabe Lezra and Jess Houwen talk Real Madrid's new women's side and recap the USWNT's thrilling 2-1 victory over France.  Some of the topics included: --Real Madrid comparisons to players on the various teams--The United States' decision to cede possession to France--France's domination of the ball and its tactical issues--Rapinoe's set pieces and Ellis's tactical masterclass--Real Madrid targets in the match--How to build a Real Madrid women's superteam--and where to start--Dunn-Diani matchup and defending via catastrophe Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Gabe Lezra  Jess Houwen (@jesshuh15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Andres Cordero discuss: - How much does 'character' matter when signing players - Parallels between Ronaldinho and Neymar - Isco's future - Does Real Madrid actually need another midfielder, or should they just keep Dani Ceballos and / or James Rodriguez? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices