In this special Managing Madrid Podcast - Let's Fix Football crossover episode, Gabe Lezra and Evan Mateer interview their friend and FCPA specialist Ernesto Alvarado about the recent PSG corruption allegations surrounding president Al Khalaifi, the crisis in Catalunya and its impact on the future of European football, and the Spanish league's corruption investigation surroungin the President Villar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Gabe, Om, and Kiyan discussed: Real Madrid's worst performance of the season: Mental miscues, misplaced passes, and discomfort in dealing with Girona's pressLa Liga title race: Chances or climbing back up, and the response against TottenhamStandouts: Isco and VaraneAchraf......Zidane's wonky subs: The insistance on Lucas, and the weird left flankDani Ceballos potentially being a huge help in this gameNot picking up Maffeo leading to Girona's (offside) winning goalThe diamond -- why are we struggling with it all of a sudden?And a ton, ton more.. Want a guaranteed response to your questions (among many other things)? Join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Spanish football journalist Sid Lowe (The Guardian, ESPNFC) joined Kiyan Sobhani to discuss:   Real Madrid's upcoming Copa del Rey match: What it means to Fuenlabrada, how the players reacted, and how bumpin' Estadio Fernando Torres will be on ThursdayFernando Torres's connection with the clubFernando Morientes's brief stint as head coach of FuenlabradaCastilla, SolariCopa del Rey schedule this weekValencia's strict diet regime under MarcelinoAnd more! If you enjoyed this podcast, and want more bonus content, join our army on Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Gabe, Om (making his official Sunday debut!), and Kiyan discussed: The tactical kinks that were manifested by Real Madrid, and weren't punished by a subpar EibarIndividual performances (specificially: Ceballos, Benzema, Marcelo, Theo, Varane, Casemiro)Furthermore: Casemiro's very good and very bad moments in this game, Varane's dominance, Ceballos's contrast to Kroos, Theo's pace, and Marcelo's abnormal roleZidane's substitutionsBarcelona's first goal against Malaga, and the urgent need for VARTheo's steep competition in both the Spanish and French national teamsAnd much more If you like us, Patronize us: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. I mean it not, leave us a rating at least. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe Lezra discussed: The starting line-up against Getafe -- the upsides, the downsides, and positives, and the negativesThe context needed for Llorente's performanceAchraf looking goodCristiano Ronaldo putting the team on his backKarim Benzema's link-up play lolololololololA ton, ton more. If you enjoyed this pod, consider becoming a Patron over at Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. If you can't do that, give us a rating on iTunes, yeah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discussed:   The internationabl break, and updates on the situations of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane, Luka Modric, and Mateo Kovacic in particularReal Madrid's lack of efficiency with set-pieces this seasonPlaying time for Marcos Llorente and Dani CeballosKarim Benzema's best seasons as a footballerInjury updates: Karim Benzema, Dani Carvajal, Mateo Kovacic, Theo Hernandez, Marcelo, Gareth BaleThe swapping of Ronaldo and Isco in Zinedine Zidane's schemeHow we become MadridistaMichel Salgado vs Dani CarvajalAnd more! Did you enjoy this podcast? Become a Patron, and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (Please also rate us on iTunes and subscribe) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Managing Madrid Podcast - Let's Fix Football crossover episode, Gabe Lezra and Evan Mateer interview their friend James Rushton to break down Italian football, and discuss the intersection of sport and politics. James, who runs SBNation's AC Milan site the AC Milan Offside, and SBNation's Aston Villa site 7500 to Holte, breaks down the crisis at Milan for the guys before getting into the more serious subject--the intersection between politics and sport. The guys discuss James' recent article on politics and sport, before diving into the Catalan referendum and FC Barcelona's involvement, and the comments by the US President about the NFL and the US's historical dislike for politics and sport.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Gabe Lezra and Kiyan Sobhani discussed: Real Madrid's win over Espanyol: the good, the bad, etc..Questions about Asensio's 'selfishness'Cristiano Ronaldo's contributions despite not scoringIsco's MOTM performanceAchraf Hakimi's debut!The most important players of the season thus farWho the heck to start in a do-or-die game if everyone is healthyKeylor Navas's formAnd more! Did you enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on iTunes, subscribe, and become a Patron: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Gabe Lezra and Kiyan Sobhani discuss: The win over Alaves at Mendizzoroza: Ceballos's great start, Llorente's ovation, defensive miscues, lack of incisiveness in the final third, and much moreHow to set up against a blizing Borussa Dortmund sideDani Ceballos's celebrationAchraf Hakimi's role in the squadLeague title chancesHow to zip up the defense without sacrifing offenseLooking back on losing Morata, James, and PepeAnd more! Did you enjoy this podcast? Please take a moment to rate us on iTunes and subscribe. Also, if you really liked it, please consider becoming a Patron: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani was joined by Sam Sharpe to discuss:   The win in Anoeta, primarily.Theo Hernandez stepping up in his duel against Odriozola.Gareth Bale's much-need Balesque goal.Questions from Patrons about the 'conspiracy' of Isco and Asensio not passing the ball to Bale.Things to do in Madrid.The importance of versatility in modern football.Casemiro's improvement since his time with Castilla.Solari sack watch, and Castilla's progression this season. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on iTunes and subscribe! Also, if you really enjoyed it, please consider becoming a Patron: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices