Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: The incredible job Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have done this season David Alaba’s devastating injury Potential center-back signings in the winter What’s going on with Villarreal? The Fede Valverde - Baena thing Real Madrid’s pressing Jude Bellingham greatness Brahim Diaz’s performance tonight and all season...

On this episode we bring on an extremely intelligent guest in Clarissa Barcala to discuss the managerial styles of positionism (attacking via position-driven movements that require rehearsal and coordinated positioning) and relationism (attacking more spontaneously by allowing individual players’ actions to dictate how the team attacks space). Clarissa makes a compelling case for why Carlo Ancelot...

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against Paris FC in the third matchday of UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Lineup selection - discussion Bruun out of the squad after travelling with team Two early goals and gamestate effect Thiney bossing the midfield Zornoza on left flank with Olga and Sousa as cover Freja’s performa...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-3 loss to Sevilla in Liga F. Talking points: Toril’s lineup selection and injury problems What could be better in the starting lineup? Homecomings for Lucía and Olga A decent first half with not much threat Toni’s Payne’s role in the first goal Olga’s tendencies and how we failed to provide cover Poor defe...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Girona - Barcelona Should Miguel Gutierrez be brought back to Real Madrid? What’s the trust level for Fran Garcia right noq? Further reflections from the Real Betis game Endrick almost signing for Chelsea Lucas Vazquez and Dani Ceballos And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusi...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: ....Are fans angry at the right things? Real Madrid's fatigue Lucas Vazquez’s performance The phases of play and momentum shifts Brahim Diaz's performance and role Why Jude Bellingham is fatigued and why he is insane Rodrygo Goes's performance Andriy Lunin Aitor Ruibal Who was to blame on the goal conceded? Shou...

On this episode of the Real Deal, we sit down with Don Lucas Navarrete: the Madridista Mafia Boss. Tune into hear about his decade long rise from matchday reporter to Chief Editor of Managing Madrid. TIMESTAMPS: 4:00 - Becoming a Real Madrid fan in Valencia 9:45 - Growing Managing Madrid 22:33 - Covering La Decima and Real Madrid over the years 59:00 - Asking Managers Questions 1:07:10 - On Tactic...

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 5-2 win over Sporting Huelva and the international break fixtures. Talking points: Injury ridden lineup Moller as the number 10 What is Moller’s role in the team? Athenea’s celebration with Toril Fan reaction to Toril Marisa’s performance and first start  Comendador’s debut What is wrong with our defense? Tw...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Brahim Diaz stepping up to the plate Should Jude Bellingham have been taken off in the 2nd half vs Granada? Will Carlo Ancelotti go back to the usual formation next game? Dani Carvajal’s injury: timetable, lineups without him Antonio Rudiger’s minutes Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Lucas’s upcoming interview w...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: A twist in Real Madrid’s lineup! How the 4-2-3-1 functioned tactically vs Granada Carlo Ancelotti praise How Fede Valverde has made this system work so efficiently Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes stepping up Jude Bellingham’s performance Toni Kroos insane stats Will Kepa play vs Betis?  Rudiger’s performance The...

The latest episode of the Real Deal brings on the insightful Ali Fakharany, co-founder of StatsBomb for a deep dive analyzing the best teams in Europe. Tune into hear how we rank this year’s Champions League contenders and the best teams in Europe as a whole. Timestamps: 5:00 - Real Madrid 20:50 - Barcelona 34:18 - New look Atletico Madrid 39:48 - Are Girona a real title contender? 42:30 - The Man...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: A solid performance in a ‘trap game’ How Carlo Ancelotti shaped the team without all the injuries How the diamond against Cadiz was different from the usual diamond Fede Valverde’s performance Rodrygo Goes's resurgence Incredible Jude Bellingham performance Luka Modric’s roam-ability Andriy Lunin vs Kepa Arrizab...

In this episode of Las Blancas podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss against BK Häcken in the second matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Talking points: Injuries to Feller, Caicedo, Toletti and lack of depth Toril’s lineup selection and was it the best choice? Problem with Tere, Zornoza and Maite midfield Ivana’s presence as a defender and ball...

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 5-0 loss in the first clásico of the season. Talking points: Lineup selection and initial plan by Toril Barcelona’s incredible depth Dominant display from Barcelona from minute 1-90 No shots after minute 40 Defensive disasterclass  Athenea’s performances in big games Salma Paralluelo’s brilliant display Caroline Gr...

Join us on this insightful episode of the Real Deal show where we dive deep with Kiyan Sobhani, the lead journalist of Managing Madrid. Experience Kiyan as a guest: sharing anecdotes, letting loose, and freed from the pressure of covering day to day stories. From his humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in football media, Kiyan shares his personal journey and the lessons learned along...

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the first matchday of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage. Talking points: Alberto Toril and Emma Hayes’ lineup choices in the big game Ivana’s inclusion in the starting XI How game state influenced our playstyle Chelsea’s back three build-up and how it affected our press...

Long defined by small technicians like Xavi, Iniesta and Modric, Spanish football is seeing the emergence of a new generation of elite midfielders who bring a more physical presence. In this episode of the Real Deal, we analyze how the arrivals of Eduardo Camavinga at Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham’s emergence at Borussia Dortmund, along with Barca’s Gavi, signal a transition to a more athletic,...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita breakdown Real Madrid’s opponents in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stages. Talking points: The road to UWCL group stages Chelsea and Madrid cross roads again Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby’s threat up front Eve Perisset’s importance for Chelsea’s buildup Nusken and Macario’s arrival in the summer Emma Hayes’ last season with t...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 7-1 win against Natalia Arroyo’s Real Sociedad. Talking points: Toril’s gameplan to counter Arroyo’s tactics The wing duo of Athenea and Raso to pin La Real’s defence Arroyo’s shortcomings defensively and Etxezarreta’s poor outing The role of Tere-Toletti-Caicedo in playing out of opposition press The blosso...

On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: Is social media ruining football fandom? Is Alphonso Davies attainable? Is Miguel Gutierrez a good alternative? Is the new Bernabeu actually good? And much more. The clip...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discussL Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes COOKING Valencia How much do we read into this performance? Is this the turning point for the attack? A shocking stat about Real Madrid’s set piece defending Andriy Lunin! Brahim Diaz's role Dani Carvajal channeling his inner Bale An analysis on gluten Eduardo Camavinga’s per...

In this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Eibar. Talking points: Madridistas during international break Toril’s lineup selection Midfield dynamics between Toletti, Maite and Zornoza Kenti’s dynamics with the rest of the team in first half Linda’s strong start Eibar’s setup and how they tweaked it to neutralize Madrid after 20 minutes in...

On last week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics last week included: Can Jude Bellingham play as a 9? What’s the best way to cope without Aurelien Tchouameni for the next two months? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTub...

The race is on to choose Real Madrid’s next manager. In this episode of The Real Deal, we analyze two top candidates: familiar face Zidane who led three UCL triumphs, versus former legend Xabi Alonso, an intriguing option given his success at Bayer Leverkusen. We also discuss the slim possibility of current manager Carlo Ancelotti staying on. Comparing tactics, experience, leadership style, rappor...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Who is to blame for Real Madrid's lack of consistent offensive production? Reflecting on the decision to not sign a striker What’s been the biggest problem offensively? Rodrygo’s regression What happened to Brahim Diaz?! Missing out on Harry Kane, with hindsight What will be the formation / lineup without Be...