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
February 18, 2026 • 59 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss:
Benfica’s stance on what happened last night
Kylian Mbappe’s leadership
Great to see a lot of ex-players standing up for Vinicius
Jose Mourinho’s post-game comments
Revisiting the ridiculous yellow card Vinicius received
Deceiving stats from the Benfica game
Video evidence UEFA can’t deny
Vinicius’s insane UCL KO stats...
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February 17, 2026 • 33 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani breaks down Real Madrid’s win over Benfica: Shameful racism, disgusting behaviour, and, though it was overshadowed, a very solid performance from Real Madrid.
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February 14, 2026 • 24 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani breaks down Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad: The Trent Alexander-Arnold masterclass, Trent + Fede combo on the right, Vinicius, Gonzalo, Huijsen, and much more.
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February 11, 2026 • 69 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Faysal discuss Real Madrid's ceiling this season, the importance of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid's midfield problems, the way Alvaro Arbeloa is using Gonzalo Garcia, and more -- including a couple hot takes.
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February 5, 2026 • 48 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss:
Arda Güler's insane chance creation / assist analytics
Debunking false narratives about him
His defence — underrated?
Insane pressing numbers
His corner stats
The “he’s not good enough for Real Madrid” narrative
How can him and Jude Bellingham co-exist?
Real Madrid underperforming their xG for nearly 2 years
And more....
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February 4, 2026 • 43 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
Real Madrid’s squad building over the past few years
Where did it go wrong?
Where has Real Madrid’s ruthlessness gone?
Making tough decisions this summer
The sample size of 2 years of what works and what doesn’t
Under the radar signings
Real Madrid’s culture
Lack of leadership in the squad and on the field
Handcuffin...
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February 1, 2026 • 19 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga at the Bernabeu. Discussed: Bellingham's injury, players out of position, Real Madrid's problems, and more.
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January 28, 2026 • 21 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s loss away to Benfica in the final Champions League group stage match. Discussed: Vinicius, Mastantuono, Güler, Arbeloa, Bellingham, and a ton more.
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January 26, 2026 • 31 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV to help us preview Benfica vs Real Madrid this Wednesday.
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January 24, 2026 • 47 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss:
Real Madrid's game management vs Villarreal
Camavinga as the 6 vs Camavinga as LB
Alvaro Carreras's defense
Franco Mastantuono's lung
We’ve finally decided Bellingham is a midfielder
Arbeloa’s subs
Rodrygo or Franco for the RW?
And more.
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January 20, 2026 • 48 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and Sam Leveridge discuss:
Bernabeu atmosphere in Real Madrid's 6 - 1 win over Monaco
Eduardo Camavinga left-back
Alvaro Arbeloa’s approach with Vinicius is working
Some negatives in this game before diving into what was good
The Arda-Bellingham double 8
Mastantuono energy
Kylian Mbappe interviews and work rate
What happens when ...
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January 17, 2026 • 52 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Bernabeu’s reaction to the players and president
The first half performance vs Levante
Alvaro Arbeloa’s in-game adjustments
Arda Güler quietly just one assist shy of leading the league in assists
Is Arbeloa afraid of Vinicius Jr / Florentino Perez?
A conversation about Eduardo Camavinga
Grada fans are too tied to the clu...
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January 14, 2026 • 90 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, Sam Sharpe, and Hridyam Arora discuss:
Raw emotional reaction to a rock-bottom night
The disappointing demeanour of the veterans
Get ready for a deafening experience at the Bernabeu
Alvaro Arbeloa's post-game quotes, starting XI, and overall tall task
Vinicius Jr's performance and future at the club
Why Real Madrid have deterred futur...
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January 13, 2026 • 62 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss:
Why the board deserves a lot of blame
The toxic culture at the club
The very important differences between Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso
Raul Gonzalez kicking himself
Alvaro Arbeloa’s tactical philosophy
Is he versatile?
The way he deals with players
Which youth team players will Arbeloa use?
Cestero, Pitarch, Ces...
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January 11, 2026 • 68 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Sam Sharpe, and Leah Revelle discuss:
Alvaro Carreras's performance
The different phases of play
Rodrygo’s performance
Vinicius Jr's performance
Xabi Alonso's subs
The lack of capable ball progressors in the team
The issues we were disappointed with the most
What are the MAIN reasons Real Madrid are struggling this season?
What n...
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January 7, 2026 • 26 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jeremy Beren discuss:
What’s changed since the 5 - 2?
Pablo Barrios’s injury
Julian Alvarez’s form
The emergency of Marc Public
Where Real Madrid can hurt Atletico
And more.
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January 4, 2026 • 45 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
Just an entire Gonzalo Garcia swoon session
Can Gonzalo and Mbappe coexist?
Should GG start?
Xabi talking about rushing Mbappe back
Xabi Alonso deciding Jude Bellingham needs to start over Arda Güler
Why do Real Madrid lose momentum after they score?
Real Madrid’s inability to bait the press
Xabi Alonso’s subs
Vini...
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January 2, 2026 • 68 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on:
Kylian Mbappe's injury: Should he have played the Copa del Rey game?
Who steps up without Mbappe now?
The path to winning without Mbappe
Kees Smit -- a good signing?
Chema Andres and Jacobo Ramon
Real Madrid's 'market opportunities' strategy now haunting them
Why has Real Madrid's defense been so bad?
Brahim Diaz's renew...
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December 20, 2025 • 32 mins
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s 2 - 0 win over Sevilla in the last game of 2025. Discussed: The team’s defensive issues, player performances, and much much more.
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December 18, 2025 • 36 mins
For years, Managing Madrid has focused on analysis, reporting, and perspective — what happens on the pitch and what it means after. But matchdays are also shaped by everything happening around the game: the fans, the media, the buildup, and the atmosphere that never quite makes it into the written word.
For the first time, we decided to document that side of the experience.
The video embedded below is a behind-the-scenes matchday...
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