Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-4 loss to Barcelona. Talking points: Toril’s weird lineup selection Angeldahl at the wings with two wingers on the bench? Formation change in big games Lack of cohesion in the side Inability to defend set-pieces and have a coherent press 0 out of three wins in big games this season Inability to deal with B...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by special guest Michael Sartain to talk about the greatness of Luka Doncic, how his career has panned out so far, the future of sports media, and a ton 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. Man...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s 7-0 goleada against FC Twente in UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Another six lineup changes from Toril Best attacking quartet in the squad right now? Two early goals from Real Madrid changing the game FC Twente’s young squad FC Twente’s impressive player-to-player marking scheme How Twent...

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Real Madrid Castilla scored five goals in a match! How was the performance? Gonzalo Garcia’s importance to the team Chema Andres — how good is he? Raul Asencio’s cameo for the first team The honest truth about his talent Is it time for Jesus Fortea to get some minutes for the first team? And much more. Join our R...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss the best and most realistic center-back options for Real Madrid. Also: 3 very under-the-radar options The best center-back in the world and how much he'd cost Why didn't Real Madrid go for Sergio Ramos? The top-5 center-back options that are realistic And much...

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid's 1-3 win over Levante Badalona in Liga F. Talking points: How predictable have Toril’s lineups become? Conceding from a set piece...again Lack of presence from Eva Navarro and the effect of the passive right flank Antonia’s first start How the introduction of Feller in the second half changed the game A...

While Xabi Alonso’s success at Bayer Leverkusen has created a compelling narrative about his potential return to the Bernabéu, the tactical reality might tell a different story. Alonso’s 2nd full season at Leverkusen has started off rough with the German outfit experiencing 5 draws and a loss in their first 10 Bundesliga games. New central midfield signing Aleix García has, as of November 11th, be...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Leveridge, and Mehedi Hassan discuss Real Madrid's 4 - 0 win over Osasuna: The devastating injuries to Eder Militao, Rodrygo Goes, and Lucas Vazquez An oral history of successful Castilla players in Real Madrid history Raul Asencio's La Liga debut Will Real Madrid sign someone thi...

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora, Sam Sharpe and OkDiario’s Ben Fernandes discuss: The draw with Atletico Madrid B Was it a better performance than usual? What was good about it? A debate on whether Raul Ascencio is good enough for Real Madrid Castilla or not Jesus Fortea — why is he still with Juvenil A? The experience these days of covering Castilla games And much, m...

On this episode of the Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro talk about the victory against Madrid CFF and the October international break. Talking points: Big podcast announcement Toril continues with heavy rotation Kamilla Melgård’s domination over Las Blancas Bruun’s performance for Denmark - a brace against South Africa The distribution of minutes among Spanish Madridistas La...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss all of Real Madrid's issues against AC Milan (as well as last season), who is to blame for all of the problems, Carlo Ancelotti's future, possible replacements, Real Madrid's defensive line, lack of signings, individual performances, Ancelotti's post-gam...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Eye opening 2nd half stats from El Clasico Kylian Mbappe’s disinterest in playing defence How Dani Olmo destroyed Real Madrid off the bench Luka Modric’s presence in midfield and what it means for the team defensively Should Jude Bellingham play in an advanced...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss the top 30 players in the Ballon D’or, their ranking within it, and whether they should actually be in it (and who wrongfully missed out). Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus conten...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar hosts Mazin Mukhtar discuss Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical struggles in the 2024/25 season so far. This episode is an update on an initial one earlier in the season when we first discussed the need for Ancelotti to coach more fine tuned details and patterns into this team in the absence of Toni Kroos, which obviously hasn’t happened s...

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Another draw, this time to Algeciras Where were Real Madrid Castilla this time last season? Alvaro Arbeloa as a coach next season The desperate need for an influx of talent Jesus Fortea Why do Real Madrid always get ex-players as academy / Castilla coaches? Our opinion on the most recent Clasico And much more. Jo...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss the best and most realistic right-back options for Real Madrid. Also: Why it’s insane that Real Madrid are not signing a defender Is Trent Alexander-Arnold the best / most realistic option? Juvenile A candidates Under-the-radar right backs And a ton more. Did y...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: His reaction to Rodri winning the 2024 Ballon D’or A chronological recap of the Ballon D’or noise and Vinicius Jr getting robbed Real Madrid’s stance on the issue And more. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Andreas Laudrup live from Real Madrid City to discuss: Barcelona’s strengths and weaknesses How Real Madrid can exploit Hansi Flick’s high line Probable XI Defending Barca’s front three And much more. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did...

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Real Madrid Castilla’s loss to Sevilla II Castilla’s draw with Yeclano Castilla’s most recent game — a loss to Alcorcon Raul’s potential departure Arbeloa — how good / bad is he? Castilla’s relegation battle — it is not looking good for Raul’s side Do Castilla have any right backs ready for the first team? And mu...

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Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Graham Hunter directly from the Bernabeu to discuss: The contrast in the two halves The transcendence of Vinicius Jr Thibaut Courtois! The performances of Antonio Rüdiger, Eder Militao, Jude Bellingham, and Fede Valverde How to fix the slow start A look ahead to Clasico An...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani shares his reflections from Valdebebas: How the German media view Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund Nuri Sahin skipping the early trip to Madrid Carlo Ancelotti's quotes from his pre-game press conference The things Real Madrid needs to improve on And much more. Join our Real Madrid Di...

Link to Toronto event: https://tinyurl.com/bdr54xdw On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes discuss all things Arda Güler: his current situation, his ceiling, and whether or not he’s a future Ballon D’or contendor. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Celtic FC in the second matchday of UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Elena Sadiku and Celtic’s story so far First UWCL win since December 2022 Toril makes another five changes in the lineup The striker situation and it’s impact on the team The consistent rotation of the backline Ut...

Link to Toronto event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-madrid-podcast-pick-up-footy-in-toronto-raising-money-for-sick-kids-in-toronto-tickets-1044072427737?aff=oddtdtcreator On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddhratth Ramsundar discuss: The 3 at the back and Aurelien Tchouameni’s positioning Fran Garcia’s performance Defensive issues and over-reliance on Thib...