Managing Madrid Podcast

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part 1 (Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormack joined by former Real Madrid Castilla player Chupe) How he signed for Real Madrid Fighting with Castilla manager Lopez Caro and meeting up with him in China How close he came to a Champions League medal in 2002  His international debut against Adebayor His league winners medal with Castilla i...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Matt Wiltse discuss: The insanely dirty football that went unpunished in the tie against Inter in '86 The versatility of all of the Quinta del Buitre players Weird things from 80s broadcast Hugo Sanchez's athletic ability, and overall 'completeness' as a striker Emilio Butragueño's genius with and without the ball You ca...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, former Real Madrid player Geremi joins Kiyan Sobhani to discuss: Geremi's first Clasico start, where he was one of the most important players in one of the best Clasicos of all time Tactical instructions from Del Bosque when he sent Geremi on the pitch at Old Trafford in the Champions League semi finals Stories and anecdotes about Raul Gonzalez and Z...

Link To Neville's GoFundMe Page This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Kiyan Sobhani, Alex Goldberg on Chelsea / Hazard / Kovacic / Podcasting): How does Alex get his guests? The story of getting Reece James and (almost) Mason Mount on The Byline Chelsea's dealings with the press Why Chelsea and Real Madrid are indirect allies Eden Hazard's best season Mateo Ko...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Matt Wiltse rewatch Real Madrid's 2 - 2 draw at the Camp Nou in 1999. Talking points: Clasico tension at its boiling point Real Madrid's 1999 - 2000 season John Toshak Starting lineups, and notable omissions Peak Luis Figo carving up Real Madrid Young Puyol one of Barcelona's only good defenders Raul's of-ball movement G...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss: Real Madrid's starting XI vs Real Zaragoza in 1994 The story of Raul's bus ride en route to La Romareda Luis Enrique playing at left-back Raul's performance: Finishing, off-ball movement, speed, passing, tenacity His connection with Ivan Zamorano Quique Sanchez Flores, fun attacking right back The te...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind take turns drafting their all-time team. House rules: No player can appear twice. Everyone has a different team. We're selecting the PEAK of each player, without focusing on longevity It's a snake draft Any position can be selected at any time. We're not drafting by position Managers are sele...

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping, Navid Molaaghaei) The Young Cules Twitter page and player interaction Barcelona B new stadium and training centre Barcelona B season so far Xavi" García Pimienta Hiring former players as coaches and the host of issues that come up Victor Valdes ill fate...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind break down Real Madrid's 3 - 1 loss to Juventus in Turin in the second leg of the 2003 Champions League semi-finals. Among the talking points: The context of Real Madrid's Champions League semi final appearance in 2003 Juventus's outstanding job at replacing the money they received for Zinedine Zidane (especi...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Zidane's starting lineup The in-game formations and scheme The subs The right-back situation breaking down Betis’s goals Karim Benzema’s form Zidane's reliance on Benzema, and how the team can function without him And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus sho...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Alex Kirkland, Euan McTear, and Eduardo Alvarez break down the Clasico and more: Immediate reaction to the game Post-game pressers Individual performances, and standout players The difference between the first and second halves The Mariano / Jovic / Benzema situation A ton more. Just enjoy this one. We did. Did you enjoy this podcast?...

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Manchester City Preview with Kiyan Sobhani and Nico Morales): Manchester City's win over Leicester What's the biggest hope for Real Madrid fans in this tie? How much of a difference does Aymeric Laporte make? Fernandinho at CB Should Zidane play a diamond or a 4-3-3, or something else? Benjamin Mendy Potential for Pep Guardi...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Om Arvind, and Rob Husby discuss: Breaking down both of Celta Vigo's goals -- what went wrong? What was wrong with the team's offense? Real Madrid's buildup The case for bringing in Luka Jovic for Gareth Bale Zidane's subs Eden Hazard's performance Marcelo's performance Real Madrid's press Fede Valverde's performance What'...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Phillip Hammer discuss: Osasuna's strong start and Real Madrid's defensive issues in the first 15 minutes Real Madrid taking the crowd out of the game The defensive performance Jonathan Barnett's quotes that got lost in his interview with AS Gareth Bale's performance Isco performance The performances of Dani Carvajal and F...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: The atmosphere at the Bernabeu and receptions for Marcos Llorente and Alvaro Morata The first half tactics and starting lineups Zidane's substitutions Post-game quotes Morata's injury Fede Valverde's performance The difference between Isco and Vinicius Jr Ferland Mendy's performance What's happening this season...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind discuss: Kobe Bryant's passing, and a tribute to one of the most iconic athletes ever Real Madrid's poor offense / great defense Ferland Mendy's performance The team's crossing tactics Rodrygo Goes's performance The offensive scheme Fede Valverde's absence in the starting lineup 18 different goal-scorers How worried should...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Julen Lopetegui's tactical setup The defending on both flanks cancelling each other out Sergio Reguilon vs Dani Carvajal The VAR calls Luka Jovic's performance Casemiro's performance Real Madrid's defense this season Eder Militao's performance Vinicius Jr's performance Lucas Vazquez's performance How we can get...

The episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One, SuperCopa post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse: Why did this lineup suffer more against Atletico than it did against Valencia? Dealing with Atletico's press Fede Valverde's performance Breaking down his unforgettable red card Luka Jovic's performance + patience required with him Thibaut Courtois's performance Toni Kro...

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two part. Part 1 (Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse): Martin Odegaard's performance vs Villarreal Takefusa Kubo's performance vs Granada Borja Mayoral's performance vs Atletico Madrid Oscar Rodriguez's performance vs Valladolid Lucas Zidane's performance vs Mirandes How do Real Madrid replace Sergio Ramos? What surprises could Zinedine Zidane throw at...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Matt Wiltse and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Thibaut Courtois best performance in a Real Madrid shirt  Why did Zidane go with the Luka Modric - Casemiro - Kroos midfield against a physical side like Getafe? Luka Modric’s decline Bale vs Nyom ; Carvajal vs Cucurella Gareth Bale: consistently inconsistent Isco’s inability to match Getafe’s physicality and...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Real Madrid's crossing, and overall offensive tactics Taking Iñaki out of the game Post-game pressers "A striker for Christmas" How much would things change if you swapped Vinicius for Hazard? Fede Valverde's performance Surprising Isco omission Gareth Bale's performance Mendy or Mundy? Injury updates Comparing...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Om Arvind discuss: The madness in the 95th minute Post-game quotes Zidane's starting lineup Real Madrid's opening 25 minutes from a tactical perspective Isco's role The quality of chances that Valencia created Gareth Bale's role on in Carlos Soler's goal Zidane's subs Breaking down the Courtois header Karim Benzema...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Espanyol's defensive shape Vinicius Jr's performance Karim Benzema's performance The interesting distinguishing factor between Vinicius and Rodrygo Goes in this particular game Fede Valverde's positioning on the right The diversity of goal-scorers so far this season Making sense of the mess that is Espanyol -- h...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Waking up to the news of all the injuries this morning Who is the team's best right winger right now? Real Madrid - Barcelona combined XI Is the 3-5-2 and option? Will Zidane risk Casemiro against Valencia? Why was Cristiano Ronaldo booed so much? Ditto Zinedine Zidane Why Gareth Bale's situation in getting...

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe Lezra discuss: Why this win was epic What the heck is this Group F? Isco's role against Alaves and overall performance A classic Sergio Ramos game Zinedine Zidane's post-game quotes Eden Hazard's absence Fede Valverde coming off the bench The performances of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Casemiro NBA stuff: How are the Toront...