Churros y Tácticas

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss, in real time, Xabi Alonso’s departure from Real Madrid: Was it fair? Should more patience have been shown? The Real Madrid board, Florentino Perez, and the way they treated him Did he really leave on his own or was it worded that way for PR purposes? What was Xabi Alonso responsible for and what was out of hi...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Will Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal? Atletico's form Gonzalo Garcia and the momentum from the win over Real Betis Barcelona vs Athletic Joan Garcia And much more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/Churr...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Real Madrid buying time with poor performances but good results Who are Real Madrid's three best players right now? How much patience is needed for this team? Raphinha’s return to Barca Barca - Osasuna Referee decisions over the weekend Joan Laporta’s court appearance Would Diego support Barca getting sold t...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: The truth behind Hansi Flick's dugout reaction Kiyan's crazy prediction for Real Madrid's next six games What the NFL spectacle did to Real Madrid's schedule Is Xabi Alonso's job actually on the line? Has Xabi lost control of the dressing room? Some underlying numbers from the Girona game that no one is talk...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Barca’s return to Camp Nou How much has the Camp Nou improved? What if Nico Williams had actually joined Barca? How worried should Real Madrid fans be? Rapid fire thoughts on: - Dean Huijsen - Rodrygo Goes - Dani Ceballos - Vinicius Jr vs Xabi Alonso And more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw vers...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Final thoughts heading into Anfield on the state of Liverpool / Real Madrid Best stadiums in the world  Barcelona mood — rock bottom? Elche possession stats Are Barcelona doomed this season? Elche’s squad Kounde, Ferran, Lamine Yamal's form Will Robert Lewandowski renew? Pubalgia Vinicius Jr's performance vs...

On this special, in person (!) episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn get together at a cafe with Churros and drinks to review Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clasico: How Xabi Alonso got it right over Hansi Flick, Real Madrid winning key matchups, the drama at the end, and much more: including the aftermath for both teams, and what it means for Xabi Alons...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Finally a referee taking action on Vinicius Jr getting abused The Nyom red card — some WILD takes The Getafe experience Has Xabi-ball been underwhelming? Flick-ball getting exposed? And more Enjoy the raw Churros, Campeones! Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on ⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Wha the hell is going on with Barca? Live and die by Hansi-ball Robert Lewandowski hop skip jump penalty Barca’s depth issues Ronald Araujo mentally checked out Are Real Madrid going to be on the level of the elite opposition? Kylian Mbappe buying into the press Real Madrid vs Villarreal analysis And more. E...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss five things that went wrong for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in the Derby, and also talk about Xabi Alonso's line-up, subs, "intensity", Jude Bellingham, Franco Mastantuono, Fede Valverde, Arda Güler, Alvaro Carreras, and more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: A strong Real Madrid and Barcelona? What are Real Madrid missing? Franco Mastantuono — how good is he? Vinicius Jr - Xabi Alonso elationship JUDE BELLINGHAM'S RETURN! Barca stepping up without Lamine Yamal Bordalas ball How Hansi Flick set up differently vs Getafe Criticisms of Barca’s defense vs Newcastle A...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Champions League opening night! Roberto De Zebri’s press conference How will Marseille approach the game against Real Madrid? Diego’s thoughts on Dean Huijsen’s red card DOGSO ZONE Barca vs Valencia reflection Barca - Newcastle And more Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclus...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Spain vs Turkey Jude Bellingham — is he a midfielder or not? Pedri vs Jude: A long debate. And more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on ⁠⁠Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas.⁠⁠ Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lori...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: How difficult it is to play in Vallecas The state of the pitch in Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Diagnosing Barcelona’s issues Real Madrid with a league-best defence! Who was Hansi Flick referring to when he spoke about egos?  The Spreadsheet, and Diego’s stance on the Lamine Yamal penalty Should the Rayo - Barc...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Tajon Buchanan hat-trick! Catching up on bad referee calls in La Liga Updating the referee spreadsheet Barca’s high line Vinicius getting abuse from Real Oviedo crowd And much more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas. Co-host and chief...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn: Diego’s thoughts on the refereee controversy in Barcelona vs Mallorca Barcelona’s performance Going through Barca’s favourable calls, on by one Jagoba Arrasata’e post-game quotes Is Franco Mastantuono hyped? Overhyped? What to expect from Xabi Alonso's style of play How to solve the referee issues in La Liga And mor...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Barca - Villarreal in Miami Real Madrid’s stance against it Iñigo Martinez departure Marcus Rashford’s pre-season performance Season predictions: Pichichi, most assists, breakout star Who will win La Liga Will Barcelona and Real Madrid improve from last year? Regress? Be stagnant? How much will Real Madrid i...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: ‘Chill guy’ Dean Huijsen  Pau Cubarsi benched Luis De la Fuente decisions World Cup favourites Cristiano Ronaldo, growing on Diego Lamine Yamal’s performance vs Portugal Franco Mastantuono Xabi Alonso’s first two training sessions Luis Diaz / Marcus Rashford at Barca? How Ballon D’or conversation has shifted...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Barca’s La Liga celebrations Would Nico Williams be a good fit for Barca? The case for and against Grimaldo to Real Madrid How good is Alvaro Carreras actually? And much, much more Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version, once per week, exclusively on Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas Co-host and chie...

On episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Reflections from the latest El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona The difference between Carlo Ancelotti and Hansi Flick Going through the referee controversial calls in Clasico And more. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Lig...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Real Madrid’s obsession with suffering Carlo Ancelotti needs to make some gambles against Barca Barca’s mileage against Inter Milan Barca’s injuries Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid: reaction And much more. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorjn discuss the Copa del Rey final (momentum swings, takeaways, etc), the direction of both Real Madrid and Barcelona after the match, the 24-hour fiasco leading up to the final, Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan, Jules Kounde’s heads-up play, Lamine Yamal’s quotes to the media, th...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Kiyan’s dream about the rest of Real Madrid's season Barcelona vs Celta Vigo analysis Lessons from Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club Looking ahead to Clasico Copa del Rey Final And more. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Li...

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Reasons for -- and against -- the remontada Why Carlo Ancelotti is having so much difficulty finding solutions this season Real Madrid’s full-back situation — worst it’s ever been? Inter vs Barca looming Barca’s performances over the past month or so And more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw vers...

In a recently released exclusive Patrons-only Churros y Tacticas podcast on Patreon, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discussed how much Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes have achieved at such a young age, whether or not Vinicius will / should accept the crazy offer from Saudi Arabia, what Real Madrid would do with that money, and more. For those eager to get a taste of the insightful conversation, Churr...