Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Castilla's win over Baleares Alvaro's performance Rafael Obrador and Gonzalo Garcia Another Xabi Alonso vs Raul hypothetical Raul's future as a coach in general And a lot more Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madrid...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did Real Madrid get unlucky vs Rayo Vallecano? What were the problems from this game? What could the team have actually done differently? Joselu Where is Brahim Diaz? Vinicius Jr's performance Jude’s frustration with his teammates Carlo Ancelotti’s subs  Dani Carvajal and Fede Valverde on the right side Fran Gar...

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 Rodrygo play as a 10? Who will be the team’s franchise player next season? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is a question asking us to give ou...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Is it a good omen that Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes haven’t gotten going yet? Have we learned now that Eduardo Camavinga is undroppable in big games? Is Camavinga the 6 now while Aurelien Tchouameni is gone? What does he have to improve in that position? Tchouameni’s injury and timeline Upcoming schedule wit...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: How did Sid and Mehedi become diehard Real Madrid fans? In this origin episode, they discuss their early football memories, the highs and lows of the heated Barcelona rivalry, favorite players growing up, and their journey into tactics and content creation. Join as they recount the standout moments that shaped their fando...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Castilla's stalemate vs Malaga Alvaro Rodriguez's form Who's been the most impressive Castilla player so far? Why do Castilla never produce talents like Messi, Iniesta and Xavi?  Gavi / Manuel Angel stylistic comparisons Where will Castilla finish this season? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Starting XIs for both Real Madrid and Barcelona in El Clasico Going through every single one of the first half issues What does Carlo Ancelotti need to be doing differently in Clasicos / big games? Is Jude Bellingham HeroBall masking the team's deficiencies? Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Jr's pe...

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 loss to Levante in matchday 6 of Liga F. Talking points: Weird lineup choices from Toril To play or not to play a right back? Problems in buildup due to lineup choices Struggles in finding midfielders in build-up The root cause of problems in pressing Levante’s success in disrupting our play Toletti’s influence in the game Zornoza’s role in th...

This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game podcast (Braga 1 - 2 Real Madrid) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode discussed the performances of several players, tactical set-ups of both teams, and a ton more. We’ve cut out a free clip for those who haven’t become Members yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss Rodrygo...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Reflecting on the performance of Real Madrid as well as the referee from the Sevilla game Sergio Ramos vs Real Madrid How concerned are we about Clasico? How will Carlo Ancelotti approach that game? A debate on Rodrygo’s form How patient can we be with him? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI vs Sevilla Real Madrid’s plan and initial hot start The brutal referee calls Playing against Sergio Ramos Antonio Rudiger’s performance Performance of Real Madrid’s attack.  Ferland Mendy’s How each of the midfielders performed Carlo Ancelotti's subs Dani Carvajal’s performance And...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Diego Simeone admitting David Beckham shouldn't have gotten a red card in World Cup 1998 The insane hate that David Beckham received after the red card How do English fans look at themselves now reflecting on their behaviour in '98? Mental health stigma now vs 1998 Beckham’s story of how much he practiced corner...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: How many news fans did David Beckham bring with him to Real Madrid?  Beckham’s marketing deals — a pioneer in the sport Sir Alex Ferguson's philosophies and disagreements with David Beckham Glen Hoddle vs Beckham  How successful was Beckham’s Real Madrid stint How his signing conflicted with Luis Figo Beckham’s...

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-5 win against Granada in matchday 5 of Liga F. Talking points: Constant lineup changes every game by Toril Esther Martin-Pozuelo’s return to Madrid again Granada’s good ideas and sustaining possession in final third What is Feller’s best role? Athenea’s brilliant start to the season Linda in the #10 role Toletti showcasing her overall play Bruun...

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: What’s the best Real Madrid + Barcelona combined XI? Is Kepa 2023 better than Casillas 2014? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is a question asking...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Valerenga in the first leg of their UWCL qualifiers. Talking points: Lineup changes from Toril and what is our preferred lineup Valerenga’s 5-4-1 approach away from home Center-back partnership and the problems with Rocio-Sousa duo Why is Ivana not playing? Linda Caicedo’s brilliant game and how...

This was a small clip from last week’s Managing Madrid live Zoom podcast which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, over one hour long, discussed whether or not Victor Osimhen would do well at Real Madrid, whether or not Xabi Alonso would change the system if he arrived next season, and more, including an interactive Q&A session. We’ve cut out a free video clip...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Antonio Rudiger’s yellow card situation Rodrygo Goes's tweet after the Osasuna game Eden Hazard's official retirement What happened with him? The unfortunate destiny of footballers who don't take their craft seriously Otero’s quotes about Kylian Mbappe .. And his ridiculous quote about Haalaand vs Mbappe* An...

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 win against Villarreal in the fourth matchday of Liga F. Talking points: Lineup selection and a front two of Bruun and Moller The mechanics of the Bruun-Moller and why it didn’t work The midfield combination and importance of Tere in it The back 3 during build-up and the viability of it Toletti’s runs from midfield and how it helps progression...

On this episode of Castilla Corner, Ruben, Hridyam and Sam discuss: What are the reasons behind Castilla’s struggles? The summer recruitment Is Nico Paz living up to the hype? Vinícius Tobias’ start to the season The state of Castilla’s defense Ancelotti starting Tchouameni over Carrillo or Marvel Which Castilla players are good enough for the first team? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get...

This was a small clip from last week’s Managing Madrid live Zoom podcast which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, over one hour long, discussed Fede Valverde’s new role this season, Real Madrid’s Once de Gala, and more, including an interactive Q&A session. We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons to join our weekly live ca...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Jude Bellingham: The best start to a Real Madrid career since Cristiano Ronaldo Aurelien Tchouameni's performance at center-back Does Eduardo Camavinga struggle at DM? Will he played left-back against Barcelona Vinicius's performance Antonio Rudiger's yellow card situation Fede Valverde -- playing the best footb...

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-2 win over UDCA Tenerife and the 5-1 win against Real Betis in the first home match of the season. Talking points: Maite’s scoring spree; is she the one to take Weir’s place in the line-up? The midfield discussion and coach’s preferences Linda’s impact and on how different it was between the two games The front three of Linda-Feller-Athenea and...

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: A shaky start! Thoughts on Real Madrid’s starting XI Eduardo Camavinga’s LB performance Is he the team’s best LB? The case for and against him staying there Joselu vs Rodrygo in the starting XI Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance and overall importance to the team Real Madrid’s build-up structure: Was it really a...