Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: An incredible Kylian Mbappe performance In Real Madrid's 0 - 3 win against Real Valladolid Raul Asencio's right-back cameo Antonio Rüdiger's knee issues And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join our El Clasico Post-game show (MEMBERS-ONLY): Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Vik Sobti (a leading radiologist in the United States) discussed scientific explanations behind Real Madrid’s injury crisis from the past couple years. Who is to blame, and why have there been so many injuries? For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 37-minute clip from the 53m episode. FULL EPISODE HERE Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Real Deal (the analysis portion of the Managing Madrid podcast), we’re joined by Jarod Hector, a Madridista and podcaster for True Hoop, to go over player development at Real Madrid. For many years, the trend at Real Madrid has involved stockpiling generational talents and figuring out what to do with them later. The result is generational players getting greatly altered development and career trajectories that don’t fulfill their potential. Examples from previous years include guys like Isco, Ceballos, Kovacic, or even Odegaard: whether they were world class or not, they were not signed with specific developmental pathways in mind. They were allowed to sink or swim. The result is generational players who stagnate. One example is Aurelien Tchouameni. He has his flaws: he loses confidence quickly, and the team hasn’t been great with him at DM at full strength. However, he was a 99th percentile defender before he came. While he needs consistency to build confidence, he has the tools to be a plus offensive player. 2022-23 was supposed to be a down year, not beginning of a new trend with Tchouameni. He’s played well for France before too. But at Real Madrid, he gets very little direction in or out of possession, and he hasn’t been able to thrive in this environment. Another example of a player who has no clear developmental pathway is Arda Guler. Fine, he got 444 minutes in all competitions last season, and that has been bumped up healthily to 835 minutes this season just halfway in. But he needs a specific role: either as a generational creator or generational deep lying playmaker. Sometimes he comes on in a deeper playmaking role, sometimes he comes on in a more off ball Brahim Diaz/Rodrygo Goes role and the ball doesn’t flow through him. He needs ball dominant reps as the central playmaker. Everytime Eduardo Camavinga has a bad game in possession, it’s easy to remember how little consistency he’s had in his role too. He’s had great games in possession, and a semblance of consistency in role would’ve aided him a lot, although that’s been worsened by his own injuries. That leads us to a deeper question: can this pausa we want in possession even be coached? Whether the team can be better coached on the ball or not, a group of elite defensive talents should not be getting run over in midfield as often as they have been. Camavinga and Tchouameni should be in much better positions to win duels defensively, instead of plugging gaps due to a total lack of defensive cohesion. With Raul Asencio: if the club knows they need another center back, and unless the club sees something we don’t that scares them off him, there should be no time wasted giving him reps at center back as well. Previous episode with Jarod: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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: Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Jarod Hector (@jshector) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Real Madrid beating up on two bad opponents in a row: Las Palmas and RB Salzburg Offensive efficiency in the last two games Struggles in the first 20 minutes facing Salzburg's press Should Fede Valverde start at RB? Fran Garcia at LB? A dialogue about Ferland Mendy Dani Ceballos performance and importance to the team Kylian Mbappe and Rodyrgo Goes surging Champions League table And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join our El Clasico Post-game show (MEMBERS-ONLY): Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 0-1 loss against Eibar in Liga F. Talking points: A seasonal occurrence or a necessary wake-up call? Possible Liga F teams to watch out for Lineup and rotations ahead of Supercopa week The lack of connection on the right-hand side with Antonia as RB Redondo and Møller playing the same role - no target in the box Eibar’s low block Questionable substitutions Absence of Shei in the game that screamed for an offensive RB Update on Lakrar’s injury 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Real Madrid's defense to start this game The Lucas Vazquez situation Incredible performances from Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo goes Fran Garcia Ancelotti’s subs Raul Asencio Is Rodrygo - Mbappe chemistry better than Vinicius - Mbappe chemistry? Is Miguel Gutierrez a good plan b? Vazquez’s crossing Should Asensio play RB? And more Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed possible mid-season coaching changes, summer transfers, hot takes for Real Madrid’s future, and much more in the weekly mailbag for Members. For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 10-minute clip from the 48m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s fifth straight league win. Talking points: Toril’s rotation and changes in the backline The preferred attacking quartet? Conceding a goal from a set-piece situation again Sheila as the right back operating from the insides Oihane’s left back role How Oihane’s right footedness created problems as the LB How our left-hand side looked weaker than the right? Was Athenea isolated on the right? Who should be our penalty kick taker? Angeldahl’s good game off the bench Athenea’s 100th league game How has Athenea’s career progressed at Real Madrid 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Real Deal (the analysis segment of the Managing Madrid podcast) Siddharth Ramsundar is joined by Ruairidh Barlow, the editor of Football Espana, to go over the state of La Liga. Besides previewing the title race, this episode focuses on all the other teams in the league. Check it out for a more detailed look at teams outside the top 3: Are Atletico for real? Mallorca under Arrasate Osasuna without Arrasate Real Sociedad under Alguacil What’s going on with Nico Williams at Bilbao? Michel still doing a good job with Girona Marcelino back at Villarreal Getafe, Valencia, Rayo Vallecano and more. We also ponder whether La Liga matches up to the Premier League with the large gap in budgets, using Andoni Iraola’s time at Bournemouth as an example of what midtable Spanish coaches can do with more money. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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: Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle reveal five shocking predictions. No spoilers, but these are some of the figures / topics at hand: Trophies Transfers, both in and out Ballon D'or Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes Carlo Ancelotti Xabi Alonso Rodri Aurelien Tchouameni MUCH more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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) Leah Revelle (@leahrevelle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discussed all of the culprits from Real Madrid’s struggles this season: From the president, to the board, to the coach, to the players. But where does is actually all stem from? For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 9-minute clip from the 33m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recently released exclusive Members-only podcast on Patreon, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Siddharth Ramsundar, took a deep dive into Real Madrid’s 2 - 5 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup Final. They analyzed all of the X’s and O’s of the match. For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Managing Madrid has provided a free 11-minute clip from the 1h23m episode. The full episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/real-madrid-2-5-119871218 Join the Managing Madrid Community Listeners and watchers are encouraged to sign up as a Member on Patreon to ensure they don’t miss out on the bonus content that Managing Madrid posts multiple times per week. Membership provides access to exclusive podcasts, in-depth analyses, and other premium content that is not available elsewhere. To listen to the full episode, head over to Managing Madrid on Patreon. Stay connected and never miss an update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 6-0 thrashing of Levante in the postponed matchday 8 of Liga F. Talking points: Toril’s decision to rotate the lineup Three former Levante players starting Levante’s sad downfall over the last years and the reasons behind it Athenea back in goals with a brace Levante’s red card and how that changed the entire game Olga’s missed penalty Tere’s thunderbolt strike Bruun and Carla Camacho combining Angeldahl’s brilliant performance Why Angeldahl succeeded in this role? All four strikers getting a goal contribution Maelle Lakrar’s solid performance 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Real Madrid and their struggles with certain game-states Pablo Maffeo's behaviour Raul Asencio not backing down Real Madrid’s attacking flow in this game Real Madrid starting to hit their physical stride? El Clasico pre-game thoughts Hansi Flick's offside trap Lucas Vazquez vs Raphinha And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join our El Clasico Post-game show (MEMBERS-ONLY): Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 in the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid. Talking points: Real Madrid’s first derby win after six games Squad overhaul since the last win against Atletico Madrid Toril fielding the same lineup as against Chelsea What worked and what didn’t in this lineup? How much did the neutral game state affect the approaches Atletico Madrid’s passive approach Why did Madrid’s right-hand side look less effective? Linda Caicedo’s corner Caicedo and big moments The difference between Angeldahl and Weir in between lines Silvia Lloris’ brilliant performance Noise around Weir’s performance Breaking down Yasmim’s profile and fit in the squad 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: The performances of Lorenzo, Aguado, and Asencio in Real Madrid's win over Club Deportivo Minera Some WILD stats Arda Güler's performance Endrick Carlo Ancelotti's substitutions And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, immediately at the final whistle of Real Madrid's 1 - 2 win over Valencia at the Mestalla, breaks down: Problems with Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy Eduardo Camavinga Referee decisions Real Madrid's penalty takers Jude Bellingham Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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

HEY JUDE SHIRTS: https://kiyanso.creator-spring.com/ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions like: If Dani Carvajal comes back to his best, would he start of Trent Alexander-Arnold? Podcasting advice Which Real Madrid legend would fit best with this team if we were to bring them back? Is it possible Real Madrid don't a center-back in the next year? What if Lucas Navarrete appeared on Churros to debate with Diego Lorijn? How to get your kids to be Madridistas Xabi Alonso's 3-4-3: Would it work at Real Madrid with Trent and Alphonso Davies? The OG James - Isco debate The problem with Football Twitter How good was Gonzalo Higuain? AS's claim that Zubimendi can be Toni Kroos's replacement Will Kylian Mbappe still score 40+ goals this season? Revisiting pre-season predictions And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f 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

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 0-2 win over Villarreal in the round of 16 of Copa de la Reina and the Supercup draw. Talking points: Mental health PSA Lineup changes for the Copa de la Reina Olga getting a well deserved rest A new look attacking line A game to remember for Captain Tere Villarreal’s deep block Why this lineup struggled to break Villarreal’s back five? The porfiles of players in the front line How Weir and Caicedo would have fixed this situation? Antonia as the CB to close the game out Supercopa Femenina in January Upcoming UWCL draw Potential winter signing(s) 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices