The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast

Jarod Hector, Loconte, and Taalib break down Madrid's 2-1 win over Mallorca ahead of the international break.

Amidst Nico Paz cooking for Cesc Fabregas' Como and the news about Tottenham's bid for him, Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss what they like from him at Como, and what they expect the club to do with him going forward.

Loconte & Jarod Hector and a new guest are back to break down Xabi Alonso's tactics and Real Madrid's win over Oviedo in La Liga.

Jarod Hector and Loconte discuss major talking points around Real Madrid this week, including Xabi Alonso's defensive approach in his first game in charge, attacking dynamics, the importance of the international break for Real Madrid's health, and more.

Loconte and Siddharth review Real Madrid's win over Osasuna. We discuss Xabi Alonso's new system, Mbappe's dribbling, Rodrygo's absence, Franco off the bench, and more.

Loconte, Jarod and Siddharth are here to discuss expectations for Real Madrid 2025/26. Which injuries are the biggest bottlenecks? Will Mbappe and Vinicius coexist? What if Militao or Gonzalo Garcia get hurt? How will Xabi Alonso approach big games? What trophies can we win?

Loconte is joined by Cerebrone to discuss Eduardo Camavinga: his time in Ligue 1, his career trajectory, and his injury issues at Real Madrid. What will his future at Real Madrid look like? Will he ever get to the point of being a starter? Does Real Madrid now need more midfield depth given his injuries?

Loconte & Jarod Hector hop on to discuss the recent comments by Gavi and Olmo about summer transfers and squad strength, and generally break down FC Barcelona's overall obsession with Real Madrid.

Siddharth is joined by Ruri Barlow the editor of Football Espana to predict and project the best teams in La Liga. Who will win the league? How do Atletico Madrid and Barcelona look? What about Betis, Celta Vigo, Valencia and Sociedad? Tune into hear Ruri's fantastic insight!

Loconte is joined by first time guest Cerebrone to discuss how Xabi Alonso will utilize Kylian Mbappe. What are Mbappe's preferences, what will Alonso need for the team, and how can he synergize best with Vinicius?

Jarod Hector and Loconte are here to discuss the heated controversial subject of Vinicius Junior's next contract. How much is he worth? Is he using Saudi Arabia as leverage? What's his trajectory like as a winger, a position that traditionally peaks young? What should Florentiono Perez do? How much would we renew him for? Where would you be comfortable selling him if it came down to it?

TrueHoop creator Henry Abbott joins Jarod Hector to dig into the science behind the club’s never-ending fitness setbacks. From ACL blows to soft-tissue strains, we look at what’s happening inside Valdebebas, why so many players go down at the worst possible time, the evolution of this space from Henry's book "Ballistic" and what the data says Real Madrid must change going forward.

Loconte is joined by Mazin to review Real Madrid's status after the Club World Cup. What can we takeaway from what we saw at the tournament, versus what was just a result of the heat and circumstances in which the games were played? What major points of emphasis should Xabi Alonso have going forward and what profiles were missing?

Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss the Vinicius-Mbappe dynamics, which were put in the spotlight once again during the loss to PSG at the Club World Cup. Is their lack of defensive execution overplayed? Will they coexist offensively?

Joel Adejola joins Siddharth to talk about Alvaro Carreras' time at Manchester United. We project his time at Real Madrid, discuss the politics behind his time at Manchester United the Rashford-Barcelona situation, and more.

Jarod Hector, Loconte and Sid react to PSG's victory over Real Madrid. What are the long term concerns for this team after a game like this?

Jarod Hector and Loconte preview the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal clash between the two most talented squads in world football: Real Madrid & PSG.

Jarod Hector, Siddharth and Taalib break down Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup Quarterfinals.

Loconte and Jarod Hector grade Real Madrid's squad under Xabi Alonso through 4 games.

Siddharth is joined by Damii of the White House Podcast to break down Real Madrid's win over Juventus at the Club World Cup.

Loconte and Jarod Hector talk about the upcoming Club World Cup matchup between Real Madrid & Juventus. Tactics, strategy, personnel, Xabi Alonso's adjustments, Jude's new role and more.

Jarod Hector and Siddharth break down Real Madrid's dominant win over Salzburg at the Club World Cup.

Jarod Hector and Loconte breakdown Real Madrid vs. Pachuca match at the Club World Cup

Siddharth is joined by Yerr to discuss football twitter, fan communities, the evolution of streaming, where people get their opinions, the culture of regurgitating takes, the decline of Real Madrid analysis online since the passing of Om Arvind, and more.

Jarod Hector, Loconte and Siddharth discuss the tactical dynamics of the Real Madrid - Al Hilal match, the initial ideas we saw from Xabi Alonso, Simone Inzaghi's counterattacking gameplan, and more on this postgame show.