Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita are joined by Athletic Club and Spanish women’s football expert, Isa, to discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club in Liga F. Talking points: Team selection and curveball in lineups Insights into Athletic Club season so far Nervy opening 10 minutes and lack of control Real Madrid’s 3+1 buildup scheme and Svava’s aggressive...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Real Madrid's 0 - 0 draw with Real Sociedad Why this blueprint should be used more often despite it not resulting in a win last night Why Carlo Ancelotti made those two subs and what he could’ve done instead. Are Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga undroppable? Should Real Madrid have gotten involved in the...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: The new press area at the Bernabeu Should we be proud Real Madrid’s performance vs Real Sociedad? Going over Carlos Ancelotti’s tactics and post-game quotes How Real pressed high and limited chances The counter-press Dani Ceballos’s incredible ball progression and defense Ceballos and Dennis Rodman Are Toni Kroo...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 1-3 against Deportivo Alavés in matchday 16 of Liga F. Talking points: Lineups and team selection; benefits of 3-5-2 The excitement in the first 14 minutes Madrid’s aggressive defensive line Weir scores in 14’; the quality she brings Teresa’s incredible through pass; the best use of her abilities and the imp...

This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game podcast (Atletico Madrid, Copa del Rey quarter-finals) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, around 1.5 hours long, discussed the performances of Eder Militao, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camvinga (and others), Real Madrid’s defensive structure, and a ton more. We’ve cut out a free v...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani goes live on YouTube to answer comments coming in from fans which touch on a variety of subjects: Transfers, squad construction, contracts, tactics, lineups, and a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tac...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Carlo Ancelotti sharing his gum with a fan Real Madrid’s professional performance against Athletic Club Would it be smart for Dani Ceballos to renew? His playing time When will we know about the futures of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos? Why didn’t Real make a play for Ivan Fresneda and Malo Gusto who are on the...

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One: Athletic post-game hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse: Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI vs Athletic Club Eduardo Camavinga’s performance Was he the MOTM? What’s his best position? The difference between Camavinga and Dani Ceballos’s roles on the ball and off the ball. Explaining Real Madrid's defensive structure Nacho’s pe...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa España Femenina. Talking points: Lineup selection and change in formation by Toril Opening 20 minutes and Barcelona’s territorial domination Las Blancas’ disjointed press from the front Feller’s usage as the target up front and duel with Paredes Claudia Pina’s goal Frej...

This was a small clip from this week’s Managing Madrid Post-game podcast (Villarreal, Copa del Rey) which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, one hour long, discussed Real Madrid’s press vs Villarreal, what changed at half-time, Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game quotes and mini ‘scuffle’ with Rodrygo Goes, the performances of all the players, and a ton more. We’ve c...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Ali Elfakharany of StatsBomb discuss: Is this a full blown crisis? The Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal conundrum “Ball receives in space” -- a new stat Antonio Rudiger's acquisition and form The numbers behind Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema’s form Are Real Madrid fans overreacting? The defensive reliance on Thib...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast Yash Thakur and Kani Froh discuss Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Real Betis. Talking points: Line-ups and midfield selection - Zornoza as the deepest midfielder How Betis set up; Weir and Maite’s movements between the lines The throw-in saga(s); a couple of interesting recoveries by Esther and Ivana from Betis’ throw-ins GOAL (34’): Esther puts it away after bril...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Is the loss somehow underplayed? Was Carlo Ancelotti right when he said "calling it a humiliation is disrespectful"? Carlo’s predictability in his tactics The Eduardo Camavinga scapegoating Will Real Madrid react to this loss appropriately? Toni Kroos as the 6 Why the math is against Real Madrid The problem...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: ‘The 'Antonio Pintus Chart’ A list of ALL of Real Madrid's problems Vinicius Jr's performance Carlo Ancelotti’s post game quotes Eduardo Camavinga’s performance A breakdown of all three goals that Real Madrid conceded Dani Carvajal Toni Kroos as the lone pivot The performance of Karim Benzema Why is Fran Garcia’...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-6 win over Albacete. Talking points: Lineups and selection thoughts - lots of rotations Albacete’s set-up and general mood of the match up until the first goal; How Maite elevates the team’s overall play 32’: (0-1) goal by Nahikari in a pinball action 45’: (0-2) header goal by Rocío, assisted by Nahikari N...

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. This week’s topics included: Why it’s not ideal for Eduardo Camavinga to play left-back, long-term coaching options, four potential transfer targets that no one is talking about, and more. The clip...

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over cross-city rivals Madrid CFF. Talking points: Lineups and selection choices Midfield pivot and problems with transition Blistering start and Esther’s opening goal Game state effect and Madrid CFF’s hunt for an equalizer Rachel Kundananji’s exceptional performance Madrid CFF’s setup under Maria P...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Why Lucas was disappointed with the Ceramica experience Eder Militao’s performance at right back When was the last time Real Madrid didn’t have attacking full-backs on both wings? A Fabio Coentrao swoon segment Why it’s problematic to have both of your wing-backs not attacking. Should Fran Garcia be brought...

This was a small clip from this week’s ‘Tuesday Tapas’ which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode also touched on Real Madrid’s full-back situation for next season, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, and a ton more. We’ve cut out a free video clip (below) for those who haven’t become Patrons yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss three right-backs that...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: The first time in Real Madrid’s history where a Spaniard did not start The list of all of Real Madrid’s problems against Villarreal Juan Foyth vs Vinicius Jr The confusion between Eder MIlitao and Antonio Rudiger The lack of production from the right wing Going over Some of Real Madrid’s misses Carlo Ancelotti’s...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: The difference between Unai Emery and Quique Setien Villarreal’s injuries Their current form  A new interesting lineup from Setien? Rulli’s transfer Pepe Reina! Juan Foyth’s return and his battle vs Vinicius Jr Other key matchups Dani Carvajal’s absence Threats of Baena and Samu Real Madrid’s XI And more. Did you...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss: How disappointed we were in not having Castilla players get more prominent minutes The case for them to start over some of the other players The state of the pitch The offside calls Carlo Ancelotti’s post-game quotes Who were the standout performers? Rodrygo Goes's goal and performance 3 standout statistics An in...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Barcelona dropping points vs Espanyol Lahoz things Reflection on the Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid game Eduardo Camavinga: Should he start more games? The performances of Karim Benzema and Fede Valverde on Friday The case to start Sergio Arribas and Nico Paz vs Cacareño Starting XI tomorrow And more. Did yo...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Real Madrid’s starting XI vs Real Valladolid Karim Benzema’s performance Toni Kroos’s performance Fede Valverde’s performance  Lack of production from the right side Vinicius Jr's performance Real Madrid’s defensive line Valladolid’s press on our goal kicks The handball / controversy Eduardo Camavinga’s performa...

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. This week’s topics included: Jude Bellingham, the starting lineup vs Real Valladolid, Endrick, Luka Doncic, our favourite Karim Benzema goal from last season, and more. The clip we’ve uploaded for f...