Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan go live on YouTube after Spain defeat England in the Nations League to discuss: How both teams approached this game tactically Starting XIs Jude Bellingham masterclass Some great Jude Bellingham stats Harry Kane’s performances Anthony Gordon’s performance Elliott Anderson -- how good is he? Will Manchester City actually have a firesafe? Quansah over Trent Alexander-Arnold…. The momentum shift after Kane’s penalty miss Kylian Mbappe’s injury / performance  Mbappe’s LW performance Arda Güler masterclass Zinedine Zidane’s managerial debut And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani goes live on YouTube to discuss: Spain U-21's performance vs Finland Manchester City's 114 charges / dominoes Kylian Mbappe left wing? Denzel Dumfries's performance vs Germany Why Mbappe and Vinicius Jr can't play together Why Real Madrid isn't a systems-based club Do coaches lack power at Real Madrid? And more, The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Where do we see Vinicius Jr in 3 years? Ibrahima Konaté’s injury Eder Militao + Rodrygo's return NBA + Euro league? What are the odds Jose Mourinho survives the season? What if 5 subs existed during the Galacticos era? Real Madrid’s lack of leadership Revisiting the summer signings Real Madrid’s running stats And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Mehedi Hassan break down Real Madrid's 2 - 1 loss to Atletico Madrid, including: Jose Mourinho's starting XI and in-game management, the performances of EVERYONE, the big changes that need to be make, Mourinho's post-game quotes, Dean Huijsen's red card, some shocking referee decisions, and much more. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jeremy Beren discuss: Real Madrid’s horrendous record at the Metropolitano Atletico Madrid's new recruitment strategy Kang-in Lee — a revelation The Julian Alvarez saga Atletico’s weaknesses to be exploited Atletico also have 2nd half struggles Reminiscing on the 5-2 loss to Atletico last season Diego Simeone’s tactical changes this season Alex Baena’s new role  And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠Real Madrid⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠@KiyanSo⁠) Jeremy Beren (⁠@JBBeren⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: CARLOS ESPI Vinicius Jr's shooting / confidence levels Another Arda Güler masterclass What is happenning in these 2nd halves? Real Madrid’s defense Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance Aurelien Tchouameni’s return as a starter and the function of the double pivot vs Elche Yan Diomande’s performance Vinicius’s performance / form And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Really interesting pressing data from Real Madrid vs Inter Milan Did people mis-analyze that game? Some jarring stats regarding missed chances Underperforming xG Breaking down some brilliant pressing sequences vs Inter Jose Mourinho’s rotation challenges Vinicius Jr's dribbling stats An incredible stat from Real Madrid vs Inter not discussed And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: How do we measure greatness? As assessment of Barcelona so far An assessment of Vinicius Jr's defense hustle + offensive struggles Trent Alexander-Arnold needs continuity Wild xG underperformance Will Jose Mourinho rotate Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe? Mbappe’s Ballon D’or campaign Our best and worst takes ever Will Real Madrid sign anyone in the winter transfer window? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: What went wrong for Real Madrid vs Inter Milan (despite the win)? The glass half full outlook on this team Kylian Mbappe’s quotes before the Inter game The Ibrahima Konate - Dean Huijsen partnership Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham one-two punch  Yan Diomande’s slow integration Dean Huijsen — no longer a chill guy Vinicius Jr's work rate and final end product Jose Mourinho’s press Trent Alexander-Arnold Denzel Dumfries’s season so far Why it’s bittersweet having Carlos Espi A conversation about Vinicius….  Football identities and pressing And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠@Matt_MM⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDYIyyNh52lvU4rCJkInA/join On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani goes live after Real Madrid's 1 - 0 loss to Real Betis to discuss: - A wasteful game from Vinicius and Mbappe - An Arda Güler masterclass - Dean Huijsen! - Failing to exploit Real Betis's full-backs - Jose Mourinho's post-game quotes - A bizarre end to the game - The referee decisions - Double pivot struggles - The subs - Carlos Espi and the elephant(s) in the room - And more. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, live from the Bernabeu, breaks down Real Madrid's 4 - 0 win over Malaga, including: Real Madrid's starting XI, Jose Mourinho's rotations, and subs. Jude Bellingham's performance Kylian Mbappe's performance Eduardo Camavinga's performance Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to the starting XI Marc Cucurella, already a fan favourite Vinicius Jr's decision making in transition Dean Huijsen, back to his best? Antonio Rüdiger's cameo. Real Madrid's out-of-possession struggles could be punished by a better team And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing Madrid Experience, last chance: https://devlopmint.com/products/managing-madrid On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Real Madrid's XI vs Malaga When will be Yan Diomande be incorporated into the starting XI What went wrong in the 2014 - 2015 season? Should Real Madrid have a feeder club? What should happen with Endrick? Once de Gala An believably identical scenario from 1995 with respect to the win against Real Sociedad Jose Mourinho’s RW / RB combos And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for the Managing Madrid Experience: https://devlopmint.com/products/managing-madrid On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani -- live from the Bernabeu! -- goes live to break down Real Madrid's 4 - 1 win over Espanyol, including: The performances of Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe Fede Valverde's performance in the double pivot Bernardo Silva's defense The Ibrahima Konaté - Dean Huijsen partnership Marc Cucurella Denzel Dumfries struggles And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠Real Madrid⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠@KiyanSo⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing Madrid Experience form: https://form.typeform.com/to/bCxFrAI2 On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses the incredible work Real Madrid did to raise 200m+ from academy players this summer. He also gave a grade to these signings: Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Trent Alexander-Arnold + Ibrahima Konate partnership Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham Schalke’s high line Vinicius Jr's pre-season form and shape Espy talk!  Future scenarios this season And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠@Matt_MM⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Ryan O'Hanlon (ESPNFC) discuss: Rodri’s season last season -- why did he underperform? Finding the plan B, is there a player actually worth it for Real Madrid to sign? Does Martin Zubimendi make sense for Real Madrid? What is Arsenal’s plan after signing Bruno Guimaraes? Adam Wharton? Trent Alexander-Arnold's important in the upcoming season Can Ibrahima Konate get back to his best? His connection with Trent Bouaddi, Stiller, Locatelli, Kimmich And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Ryan O’Hanlon (@Rwohan) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes go through every single player in the Real Madrid squad and discuss their place. Who gets into the starting XI? Who comes off the bench? Who should be sold? Who should be loaned? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Angelo Valdes (@MrAngeloValdes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss Real Madrid's 2 - 1 win over Ferencvaros, including: Arda Güler MOTM Will he make Jose Mourinho's starting XI? Alexis Ciria The issues in the defensive line And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s the Managing Madrid Experience Form: ⁠https://form.typeform.com/to/bCxFrAI2⁠? On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: A new perspective on losing Rodri Yan Diomande scouting report Assessing the risk of Rodri Why can’t Arda Güler be the DLP?  Which player would make sense to sign now? Fede Valverde’s best position Ibrahima Konate Eduardo Camavinga’s development An assessment of Vinicius Jr's last 2 seasons Vinicius’s contract renewal The Arda / Jude debate And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's the Managing Madrid Experience Form: https://form.typeform.com/to/bCxFrAI2? On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Why did Real Madrid lose Rodri? Did Florentino Perez ever actually want Rodri from the beginning? The widened midfield gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona Yan Diomande's transfer fee and contract Live reaction to Vinicius renewal A make-or-break season upcoming Rodri is gone, now what? Next steps And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join an unforgettable experience in Madrid with us at the games. Fill out this form: https://form.typeform.com/to/bCxFrAI2 On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: Most likely scenario with Vinicius Jr's contract renewal Yan Diomande's price tag and tactical fit Can Vinicius - Mbappe - Diomande work as a trio? Rodri -- worth the money for his age / injuries? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss Real Madrid's 2 - 2 draw against Fiorentina, including: The Denzel Dumfries + Trent Alexander-Arnold combo Endrick’s performance + future Alexis Ciria Mario Rivas - Joan Martinez and a discussion on centre-backs as a whole Things that would’ve driven Jose Mourinho nuts in the 2nd half A discussion about Eduardo Camavinga And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: The incredible business model of the Real Madrid academy How the Gonzalo Garcia deal works: the rights, future scenarios, etc Cesar Palacios Carlos Espi -- a very specialized player And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusive on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani hops on Zoom to answer questions like: WHAT IF: Real Madrid have a third bad season in a row? What positive changes are we expecting from Jose Mourinho? How to get the best out of Arda Güler - Jude Bellingham - Kylian Mbappe together? Live reaction to Rodri inching closer to Real Madrid How will the Fede Valverde - Mourinho relationship work? Will Mourinho use Gonzalo Garcia more? The incredible work of signing Marc Cucurella before the World Cup Rodri and midfield rotation And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusive on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this jam-packed episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Musa Okwonga, Phil Kitro, Siavoush Fallahi, Ahmet Bob Torgut, and Matt Wiltse to discuss: Jude Bellingham's World Cup and the ridiculous narratives surrounding him Marc Cucurella domination Denzel Dumfries and how he fits at Real Madrid Arda Güler's Turkey -- what went wrong? Winners and losers: Real Madrid's players in the World Cup And a TON more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠@Matt_MM⁠) Musa Okwonga (@Okwonga) Phil Kitro (@PhilKitro) Siavoush Fellahi (@SiavoushF) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle reaction to Spain's 2 - 0 win over France in the World Cup semi finals, including: How bad France were Why did Spain dominate? Didier Deschamps Marc Cucurella Can England or Argentina beat Spain? Mbappe, Touchameni Rodri And more. Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (⁠@LeahRevelle⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to France beating Morocco 2 - 0 in the World Cup quarter finals, including: - The penalty call - The eternal VAR review - Kylian Mbappe's penalty + his inevitable golazo - A reflection on Morocco's run, specifically Bonou, Brahim, and Bouaddi - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: World Cup parity Argentina’s path to the final Multiple countries hosting World Cups. Thoughts? Incredible Harry Kane and Michael Olise stats Will Didier Deschamps be a future Real Madrid manager? Olise’s potential fit with Real Madrid The Vinicius contract renewal What’s the market for Vini? The benefit of Konate Was Bernardo Silva a good signing? Was the Nico Paz deal actually good for Real Madrid? Fran Garcia’s sale Cucurella And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to Portugal getting eliminated from the 2026 World Cup against Spain. Also: - Robert Martinez's cowardly tactics - Jude Bellingham's greatness - And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts to Brazil's elimination against Norway in the World Cup. Also: - Vinicius Jr's performance - Carlo Ancelotti's football - Endrick - Casemiro - Neymar - Erling Haaland - The xG from this game... - Brahim Diaz's performance vs Canada - Kylian Mbappe vs Paraguay and his World Cup legacy - Are Portugal saving their best performance for Spain? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani goes live to give his reaction Portugal's 2 - 1 win over Croatia, with special emphasis on: The emotional roller coaster Madridistas experienced during this match Portugal's tactical struggles Can they beat Spain? Croatia's heart-breaking loss The controversial end The greatness of Luka Modric And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, and Hridyam Arora discuss Vinicius Jr's performance in Brazil's 3 - 0 win over Scotland in World Cup 2026 group stage action. Also discussed: Enzo Fernandez -- at what cost would he come? Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (@LeahRevelle) Hridyam Arora (⁠⁠⁠@HridArora⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Hridyam Arora discuss Marc Cucurella's performance vs Saudi Arabia, as well as other things, like, the Nico Paz situation, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Hridyam Arora (⁠⁠@hridarora22⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and Hridyam Arora discuss: England's monstrous 2nd half vs Croatia Jude Bellingham's all-around performance The nonsensical discourse surrounding Bellingham Thomas Tuchel's subs Portugal's issues And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats) Hridyam Arora (⁠@hridarora22⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Kylian Mbappe's goals and performance vs Senegal Michael Olise greatness Aurelien Tchouameni's performance Marc Cucurella Mourinho making moves Real Madrid's Center-back depth Hydration breaks and new World Cup rules Does Real Madrid need to sign a right winger? Vibes in Canada And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (@LeahRevelle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses Real Madrid's two latest signings -- Bernard Silva, Marc Cucurella -- and also talks about the future of Vinicius Jr, the attack with Kylian Mbappe, where everyone plays in midfield, and a ton more in a fast-paced Q&A in New York City with Managing Madrid fans. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Hridyam Arora reaction to Brazil vs Morocco, including: Vinicius Jr vs Achraf Hakimi Ayyoub Bouaddi Brahim Diaz's performance How far can Brazil go? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠⁠) Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse react to Bernardo Silva going to Real Madrid: How does he fit, what problems does he solve, and much, much more! Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠@Matt_MM⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhan and Faysal discuss: - Is Julian Alvarez worth 150m? How many players actually are? - Should that money be invested towards players like Gvardiol or Calafiori? - How will Jose Mourinho get a long with Vinicius and Mbappe? - Does Mbappe actually prefer the left wing? - Should Bellingham or Güler play the 10? - How likely is it that Real Madrid split with one of Vinicius / Mbappe? - Can Mbappe become the greatest player in World Cup history? - Mourinho's scouting record - Would Bernardo Silva suit Real Madrid? - Should Real Madrid have kept Modric? And a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Faysal (@elfayz_) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Florentino Perez vs Enrique Riquelme, final thoughts before the voting begins Was the Erling Haaland announcement counter-productive to Riquelme's campaign? Michael Olise, Vitinha, Joao Neves — which one makes the most sense and would either Bayern / PSG actually sell? Arda Güler's greatness Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacio’s development Josko Gvardiol? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez discuss: What is the election process on Sunday? How does the voting work? The concerns about Florentino Perez’s proposed ownership model The sentiment among socios Enrique Riquelme’s policies, are they good? Does he have connections to the Ultra Sur? Raul Gonzalez's decision to enter the race against Florentino The Erling Haaland announcement and why it didn’t invoke excitement Voting stories from the past And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Eduardo Alvarez (@Alvarez) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⁠⁠⁠RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠⁠⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Is Enrique Riquelme starting to win over socios? Did Florentino Perez expect Riquelme to oppose him? Riquelme's policies The gap in mentality between this team and previous generations Will / can Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde co-exist in the future at Real Madrid? Jose Mourinho's eye for under-the-radar talent Why asking Mbappe to play on the right wing doesn't make sense The striker dilemma if Vinicius and Mbappe remain in the starting XI together Three immediate changes Real Madrid must make What to do with Nico Paz? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⁠⁠RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani went live on YouTube to take questions about Kylian Mbappe's pressing numbers, how Jose Mourinho will line-up his midfield, Nico Paz, Dean Huijsen's omission from the Spanish National Team, Antonio Rüdiger's renewal, presidential elections, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⁠RSVP IN NEW YORK⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast⁠, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Bernabeu after Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 4 - 2 Discussed: The atmosphere in the last game of the season, tributes to Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, Enrique Riquelme, and much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and The Global Madridista discuss: Real Madrid's (possible?) upcoming presidential election A reflection on Florentino Perez's press conference Enrique Riquelme The bank guarantee -- should it be removed as a stipulation? A discussion on Jose Mourinho A 'softer' generation Jose Mourinho's staff Where does this Real Madrid season rank among the worst? Can Mourinho fix Real Madrid's pressing? Should Antonio Rüdiger be re-signed? Arda Güler's leaps And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) The Global Madridista (@GlbalMadridista) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete react, live in real time, to a very bizarre, emergency press conference held by Florentino Perez, where he came out guns blazing, argued with journalists, and kept taking question well after the scheduled end time. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RSVP in NYC!⁠ On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Which players we'd be "ok with selling" A lifeless, souless, embarrassing performance in the Camp Nou Reflection on last summer's transfers Kylian Mbappe's social media activity Are players in the dressing room turning on Fede Valverde? Arda Güler or Jude Bellingham as 10? Eduardo Camavinga's development Vinicius vs Xabi Alonso Fede losing his tactical freedom Jose Mourinho's challenges next season And much, much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RSVP in NYC! On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: What's about to happen in the upcoming Clasico... The details of Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni's fight Problematic player agents and family members What originates the division in the locker-room? How Florentino Perez enabled the players' behaviours The fine Valverde and Tchouameni received from the clu Jose Mourinho and Raul And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and Sam Sharpe discuss: - Starting XIs for both teams- Alvaro Arbeloa's coaching trajectory- Looking ahead to El Clasico- Vinicius Jr's goals- Franco Mastantuono's future - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (⁠@CastillaStats⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: - How likely is it that Florentino Perez will realize his mistakes and rectify them with the correct decisions? - What would Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho ask for? - Toni Kroos as a sporting director? - Jurgen Klopp -- is he a realistic candidate? - Why a sporting director at Real Madrid doesn't work - Incoming third season from hell? - Can Canada get out of the group stage of the World Cup? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: PSG's decision-making in transition compared to Real Madrid's The Toni Kroos void Who are the best possible (realistic) replacements the club can sign to fill the Kroos void? Also: Elliott Anderson, Vitinha, Enzo, Stiller, Rodri Which midfielder loses minutes next season? Is Jose Mourinho still 'that guy'? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: - A depressing Bernabeu - Holding both Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe accountable - The difference between Mbappe and Benzema - The challenges of the next coach - If Florentino Perez won't split up Vinicius and Mbappe... - UEFA Youth League discussion, in particular: Javi Navarro, Yañez, Aguado, Martinez - And more. Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠⁠@MhassanFootball⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Predictable problems in Munich Andriy Lunin’s command on set pieces How much of a difference would it have made had Real Madrid had Thiabut Courtois and Aurelien Tchouameni? The terrifying realization that this is a potentially perpetual problem for the next 5 years The refereeing in La Liga vs refereeing in UCL Albaro Arbeloa’s decision to start Antonio Rudiger and Brahim Diaz And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this ⁠episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Allianz Arena after Real Madrid’s training session and press conferences. Discussed: What Arbeloa said to him about improvements from the first leg, Mendy / Camavinga in the starting XI? And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: The different phases of play in the first leg Was the scoreline a fair of reflection of what happened on the field? How Bayern forced Real Madrid into mistakes Realistic ways Real Madrid can win the 2nd leg Trent and Carreras’s performances The concern about Camavinga Who will be the centre-back pairing in the 2nd leg? Will Mendy start the 2nd leg? Jude's return The things Real Madrid need to improve on in the 2nd leg Mbappe’s performance Vinicius’s giveaways  And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusviely on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠⁠@DonShelby__⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Manuel Veth of The Gegenpressing Podcast to discuss: Bayern Munich's season Vincent Kompany's tactics Harry Kane's role / health Trent Alexander-Arnold vs Luis Diaz Vinicius and Mbappe in transition The threat of Olise And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly after Real Madrid lose 2 - 1 to Mallorca away from hom. Discussed: Why Real Madrid were so bad in this game, the subs, player performances, defensive structure, and a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Has Florentino Perez been vindicated for his decisions in the coaching / player market? Alvaro Arbeloa’s belief in the academy players What happens now that Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe are back? Arbeloa’s tactical philosophy in the past four games and what it means moving forward And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠⁠⁠@Matt_MM⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Miguel Barron (The Global Madridista) joins Kiyan Sobhani to discuss: How Real Madrid will function with the return of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham Real Madrid's medical staff and story of Mbappe's knee How the Bernabeu's atmosphere has changed over the decades Florentino Perez's proposed ownership structure What should Real Madrid do in the transfer market this summer? Arbeloa's style 'feels like Real Madrid' And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle give their Champions League predictions: PSG vs Liverpool Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Sporting vs Arsenal And beyond! Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (@LeahRevelle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Sara Poraria of Sporty TV to discuss: - Real Madrid's chances of winning the Champions League - Are they among the elite this season? - What happens now that Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are back? - Can Vinicius and Mbappe gel? - The new Champions League format - Is there too much football? - A discussion about VAR and poor officiating - AFCON ruling - La Liga resurgence? - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠) Sara Poraria (@SaraPoraria) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this ⁠episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast⁠, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts ahead of Real Madrid's game in the Etihad vs Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League round-of-16. Discussed: Fede Valverde's role, line-up decisions for both teams, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠). Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Graham Hunter joins Kiyan Sobhani to discuss: - How Real Madrid surprised everyone - Fede Valverde masterclass - Pep Guardiola's gamble - Alvaro Arbeloa, the 'player whisperer' - Thiago Pitarch brilliance - The Bernabeu's grass issues - And more. Check out Graham Hunter's channel: Revista de la Liga Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Graham Hunter (@BumperGraham) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani previews Real Madrid's 1st leg matchup with Manchester City. Topics: - Who is the favourite? - Starting XIs - Key matchups - Alvaro Arbeloa's tactical approach - And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss: The differences between Xabi-ball and Arbeloa-ball Real Madrid’s football identity over the past few years The amount of injuries right now What’s going to happy vs Manchester City? Kylian Mbappe’s situation The TWO things Real Madrid don’t have vs City this year Real Madrid's inability to be adaptable Vinicius Jr and Fede Valverde's uptick in form Would Lionel Scaloni be a good fit for Real Madrid? How about Jurgen Klopp? High hopes for Thiago Pitarch And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (⁠@MhassanFootball⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss: Rodrygo Goes's ACL injury Some impressive Fede Valverde numbers  His minutes / mileage and the amount of ground he covers Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defence Fede’s unstoppable ball carrying  The main issue with Franco Mastantuono The Pintus effect Thiago Pitcarch  Eder Militao’s absence And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠@DonShelby__⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani breaks down Real Madrid’s loss against Getafe: Aimless offense, frantic defense, Arbeloa’s subs, player performances, Thiago Pitarch’s debut, Kylian Mbappe’s injury, and much more more from a disastrous performance and night at the Bernabeu. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Adrian Sousa discuss: - Benfica's disappointing reaction to everything that happened in the first leg against Real Madrid - Jose Mourinho skipping the pre-game press conference - The path to Real Madrid getting eliminated - The key Benfica's attack - And more. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠Real Madrid⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠@KiyanSo⁠) Adrian Sousa (⁠@Rabona_TV⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions about: Raul, Bale, Benzema -- RANKED Why Vinicius, Mbappe, and Bellingham struggle to play together Arda Güler's struggles The state of the Real Madrid fanbase Brahim Diaz redundancy Kylian Mbappe's fitness And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss: Alvaro Arbeloa’s biggest problem The subs against Osasuna Untouchable players Gonzalo Garcia's positioning The decision to start Dani Carvajal Victor Muñoz Kylian Mbappe's zone of operation Vinicius Jr and Fede Valverde's performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (⁠⁠⁠⁠@CastillaStats⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Madridistas live on Zoom to take questions about everything Real Madrid: Benfica, Vinicius, Arbeloa, post-Kroos era, tactics, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 His partnership with Mbappe Mbappe’s staggering key passes stat Jarring stats from Real Madrid’s big games in the past two seasons Real Madrid’s goal conversion struggles Reasons for optimism And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (⁠@DonShelby__⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Faysal (@elfayz_) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don Amancio (@DonShelby__) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Handcuffing yourself to contracts And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠⁠@Matt_MM⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Adrian Sousa (@Rabona_TV) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rodrygo Goes returns? When Trent / Carvajal return, where does Fede go? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (⁠⁠⁠@CastillaStats⁠⁠⁠) Sam Leveridge (@Samleveridge) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 club And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 future great coaches from coming And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (⁠⁠@CastillaStats⁠⁠) Mehedi Hassan (@MhassanFootball) Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Cesar, Jimenez, Aguado, Valdepenas, Joan Martinez, Gabri Valero And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (⁠@CastillaStats⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 next? What can Xabi be blamed for and what the things are not in his control? How much is Florentino Perez to blame? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats) Matt Wiltse (@MattW_MM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠Real Madrid⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠@KiyanSo⁠) Jeremy Beren (⁠@JBBeren⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Vinicius Jr's performance Is there hope for Real Madrid in the Super Cup Fede’s performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠⁠@Matt_MM⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 renewal And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 vlog from Real Madrid vs Manchester City, filmed from the perspective of a journalist covering the game. It captures moments with fans, media interactions, and the general chaos and energy that surrounds one of the biggest fixtures in European football. This isn’t meant to replace analysis or reporting. It’s an experiment — a way to show what a matchday actually feels like from inside the stadium and media environment, rather than just describing it afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: The worst 10-15 minutes of the season? Real Madrid’s starting XI vs Talavera Our defense isn’t good enough to sustain the lack of goal production.. Will Xabi Alonso last the season? Winter transfer market And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Real Madrid’s starting XI Valdepeñas Jude Bellingham’s positioning Kylian Mbappe’s performance Vinicius Jr's performance Xabi’s in-game management Why do Real Madrid stop playing football after they score? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his pre-game thoughts the day before Real Madrid take on Manchester City in a pivotal Champions League group stage game. Discussed: Xabi Alonso’s job security, line-ups, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s brutal two-goal loss at home against Celta Vigo. A “hall of shame” night where no one can hold their head high. Kiyan was at the Bernabeu and recounts what happened. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Real Madrid’s starting line-up vs Athletic Club 4-3-1-2 mid block Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr chemistry Jude Bellingham’s performance Injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eduardo Camavinga Fede Valverde's performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices