Managing Madrid Podcast
We attend every Real Madrid game as press, and release an episode near-daily. Tactics, analytics, formations, transfers, history, Castilla, Femenino. Join the largest Real Madrid podcast on the planet.
Episodes
May 4, 2024 • 35 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Leveridge discuss:
Describing what it was like being at the Bernabeu tonight
Arda Güler’s performance
The way Real Madrid players operated in tight spaces against Cadiz’s low block
Eder Militao’s performance
Thibaut Courtois’s return!
Brahim Diaz's performance
Luka Modric’s performance
Should Eduardo Camavinga start over Nacho against Bayern?
Fran Garci...
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April 30, 2024 • 101 mins
On his episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Mehedi Hassan discuss:
2-2: Fair scoreline?
Bayern Munich's initial surge, different game states, Real Madrid growing back
Tributes to Vinicius Jr and Toni Kroos
Why Kroos was so good
Kim’s nightmare
Harry Kane’s performance
A "refreshing champions league encounter"
Lucas Vazquez’s performance
Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala’s danger
Why ...
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April 30, 2024 • 44 mins
We bring on analyst @dharnishiqbal for a preview of the highly anticipated Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich!
@tacticalfouling and Dharnish break down the tactics of the two teams, injuries and potential lineups.
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April 29, 2024 • 57 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Rayyan Ali Khan discuss:
Pre-game press conference quotes
Bayern’s full squad health updates
Are Bayern as bad as their league table suggests?
Why Thomas Tuchel has struggled
Does Real Madrid have the highest ceiling in the world? *
How will Bayern approach the game tactically? *
What is going on with Davies? *
How much will he play against Real Madrid?
T...
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April 28, 2024 • 48 mins
On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss:
Real Madrid Castilla’s recent form
Alvaro Rodriguez’s season so far — is it better than last season?
Xabi Alonso’s immortality
The need for the next Nacho / Vazquez, and the hopeful replacements for them
The weird case of Jeremy De Leon
Sam’s experience at Castilla vs Alcoyano and his thoughts on the new Bernabeu
And much more.
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April 28, 2024 • 84 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss:
Florentino Perez' Texas tour
Who will partner Antonio Rudiger vs Bayern Munich?
How to mark Harry Kane
How he differs as a threat to Erling Haaland
How good are Bayern Munich?
Is their domestic form deceiving?
Their strengths and weaknesses
Thomas Tuchel’s adaptive tactics
Joshua Kimmic’s positioning
The Uli Hoeness - Thomas T...
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April 27, 2024 • 28 mins
On this week’s live Zoom podcast that goes up at least once per week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani, Yash Thakur, Sam Leveridge, and Hridyam Arora spent an entire episode discussing the aftermath of the Clasico, as well as Javier Tebas’s “vision” for La Liga. Topics this week included: Xavi staying at Barcelona, pros and cons of having La Liga games in the USA, Javier Tebas’s political power, line-ups vs Bay...
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April 27, 2024 • 28 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and discuss:
- Carlo Ancelotti'rotations
- Arda Güler goal and Aurelien Tchouameni's insane pass
- Performances of Kepa, Modric, Ceballos, Militao, Nacho
- Should Eder Militao start vs Bayern Munich?
- What's Mendy's health like, will he start vs. Bayern?
And more.
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April 23, 2024 • 89 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss:
Reflecting back to the initial Champions League draw
Barcelona’s meltdown post-Clasico
Leah grilling Manchester City fans
Excessive amounts of copium from Cules
Stories about the City fans at the Etihad
Explaining how amazing Real Madrid have been run in the past 15 years
Lucas Vazquez greatness
Xavi Hernandez and Joan Laporta’s comment...
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April 22, 2024 • 68 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, Mehedi Hassan, and Yash Thakur discuss:
Absolute MAYHEM during Jude Bellingham's game winner
Lucas Vazquez masterclass
The different game states
Real Madrid’s defending on corners
The controversy / goal - line tech
Did the ball go over the line?
Eduardo Camavinga’s performance
Luka Modric’s performance
Aurelien Tchouameni and the defensiv...
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April 21, 2024 • 35 mins
Kiyan, Sid, Lucas, Mehedi are here with pre-game thoughts.
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April 21, 2024 • 81 mins
Join us as we welcome Dom @DKostanjsak and Dev of @BarcaFutbolLive to talk about FC Barcelona this season and preview the biggest fixture in football: El Clasico
Barca faced a tough week, crashing out of the Champions League and potentially facing a trophy-less season. Will their morale affect their performance in the upcoming Clasico? Historically, form tends to go out the window in this fixture. On the other hand, while riding hi...
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April 20, 2024 • 52 mins
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Alberto Toril’s proactiveness against Granada.
Talking points:
Toril’s lineup selection
Consistency in the backline and the result of it
Four cleansheets in last five games
A dynamic front four of Feller, Moller, Linda and Athenea
A complete dominant performance from start to finish
High quality chances and consistent threat from the attack throughou...
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April 18, 2024 • 75 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss:
An epic end to the Manchester City trilogy
The different phases of the game
Real Madrid’s great start to the game
What happened after the Rodrygo goal and why did it happen?
How good was our defensive structure, actually? Was it luck or heroic defending?
How were we feeling heading into the penalty shootout?
Nacho’s performance
A...
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April 17, 2024 • 32 mins
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April 16, 2024 • 36 mins
On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss:
Real Madrid Castilla’s form — one win in the last five games
Raul’s decision-making on and off the pitch
Xabi Alonso’s incredible rise
Whether Castilla can actually get relegated, and what it would mean for the club
Castilla’s schedule
And a lot more.
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April 16, 2024 • 81 mins
We’re back with Manchester City analyst @4lex_mcfc to go over all the key matchups, storylines and notable things to look out for in the big Champions League game on Wednesday.
We comprehensively discuss: Manchester City’s return to the top of the Premier League table, the tactics and vibes around the first leg, both managers’ post-game comments, potential tactical changes between legs, the physical outlook of both teams including ...
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April 13, 2024 • 34 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
How important was Real Madrid's win over Mallorca
A heavily rotated squad
Nacho to start vs Manchester City?
Jude Bellingham’s performance vs Mallorca
Why did Real Madrid struggle in the first half?
Performances of Andriy Lunin, Ferland Mendy, Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz
Vinicius Jr and Eduardo Camavinga’s cameos off the bench
Camavinga R...
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April 10, 2024 • 63 mins
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal and discuss the upcoming international break
Talking points:
Lineup selection and rotation
Low stakes in the remainder of the season
A 4-4-2 approach on and off the ball by Toril
Dominant performance all round
Caroline Moller Hansen in a front two
Naomie Feller’s brace and her qualities
Feller’s fit in the side ...
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April 9, 2024 • 66 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss:
Real Madrid’s approach and press vs Manchester City
The disastrous start
A dominant Antonio Rudifer
Diagnosing City’s weak points in this game and how we can maximize those in the 2nd leg
Performances of the midfielders
Toni Kroos / Eduardo Camavinga / Fede Valverde masterclass
Carlo Ancelotti's subs
Carlo Ancelotti's post-game ...
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