On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Reflecting back to the initial Champions League draw Barcelona’s meltdown post-Clasico Leah grilling Manchester City fans Excessive amounts of copium from Cules Stories about the City fans at the Etihad Explaining how amazing Real Madrid have been run in the pas…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, Mehedi Hassan, and Yash Thakur discuss: Absolute MAYHEM during Jude Bellingham's game winner Lucas Vazquez masterclass The different game states Real Madrid’s defending on corners The controversy / goal - line tech Did the ball go over the line? Eduardo Camavinga’s …

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Join us as we welcome Dom @DKostanjsak and Dev of @BarcaFutbolLive to talk about FC Barcelona this season and preview the biggest fixture in football: El Clasico Barca faced a tough week, crashing out of the Champions League and potentially facing a trophy-less season. Will their morale affect their performance in the upcoming Clasico? Historically…

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Alberto Toril’s proactiveness against Granada. Talking points: Toril’s lineup selection Consistency in the backline and the result of it Four cleansheets in last five games A dynamic front four of Feller, Moller, Linda and Athenea A complete dominant performance from start…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: An epic end to the Manchester City trilogy The different phases of the game Real Madrid’s great start to the game What happened after the Rodrygo goal and why did it happen? How good was our defensive structure, actually? Was it luck or heroic defending? …

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On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Real Madrid Castilla’s form — one win in the last five games Raul’s decision-making on and off the pitch Xabi Alonso’s incredible rise Whether Castilla can actually get relegated, and what it would mean for the club Castilla’s schedule And a lot more. Did you enjo…

We’re back with Manchester City analyst @4lex_mcfc to go over all the key matchups, storylines and notable things to look out for in the big Champions League game on Wednesday. We comprehensively discuss: Manchester City’s return to the top of the Premier League table, the tactics and vibes around the first leg, both managers’ post-game comments, p…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: How important was Real Madrid's win over Mallorca A heavily rotated squad Nacho to start vs Manchester City? Jude Bellingham’s performance vs Mallorca Why did Real Madrid struggle in the first half? Performances of Andriy Lunin, Ferland Mendy, Luka Modric, Brahim…

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal and discuss the upcoming international break Talking points: Lineup selection and rotation Low stakes in the remainder of the season A 4-4-2 approach on and off the ball by Toril Dominant performance all round Caroline Moller Hansen in…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Real Madrid’s approach and press vs Manchester City The disastrous start A dominant Antonio Rudifer Diagnosing City’s weak points in this game and how we can maximize those in the 2nd leg Performances of the midfielders Toni Kroos / Eduardo Camavinga / Fe…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: The main takeaways from Manchester City’s past few games Stopping Rodri Sergio Busquets vs Rodri Why Rodri is so important to City Some jarring numbers from last season’s bloodbath at the Etihad Should Real Madrid be more proactive rather than reactive? R…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Rob Palmer discuss: "Do English pundits have a bias against Real Madrid?" Financial Fair Play, and the difference in salary caps between La Liga and and the Premier League Two epic / crazy moments in Real Madrid history that Rob has been in attendance for The greatness of Ronaldo Naz…

In this comprehensive mega-preview, we bring back returning guest and Manchester City analyst Alex to preview the upcoming heavyweight Champions League tie. We start with a deep dive into Manchester City’s Champions League journey, from their early struggles to their recent emergence as a European powerhouse. We examine the ups and downs of City’s …

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Nico Williams's absence and Athletic Club's overall performance The double pivot and different combinations Real Madrid’s defence and how their tactical set up affected their offense Rodrygo Goes: Is his issue with positioning or is it mental…

As the football season enters its decisive phase, the Champions League is set to deliver thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments. On this mega 2+ hour episode of the Real Deal we’re joined by returning guest Ali Elfakharany, co-founder of Statsbomb to preview the big Arsenal v Man City game, break down all the Champions League ties, forecast d…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Jose Perez discuss: Why this international break was the most unique in recent memory What makes Athletic Club so fun this season? Why are they so much better than last season? Athletic’s defensive line and ‘midfield renovation’ What Ernesto Valverde has done th…

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-3 loss to Barcelona and take a look at recent performances. Talking points: A look at the games against Sevilla and Eibar Back-to-back cleansheets for the first time in the season Rocio and Ivana’s blossoming partnership at CB Restricting teams to very low-…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses: The tactical gap between Spain and Brazil Brazil's current state The performances of Vinicius and Rodrygo Endrick -- the man of the moment and man of many more big moments to come Tension-filled friendly Eduardo Camavinga's injury Other international things: Dani Carvajal, Ton…

On this episode of the Castilla Corner Podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: The two losses on the trot for Castilla Why hasn’t Raul been playing his new signings? Sam’s article about La Fabrica’s dormancy Mink Peeters Next fixtures Endrick’s ceiling And a lot more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Pat…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani reacts live to Endrick's performance vs England, and also gives his thoughts on today's Corazon Classic, things to do in Madrid, historical Real Madrid matches, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our Real Madri…

On this week’s live Zoom podcast that goes up at least once per week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani, Yash Thakur, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Hridyam Arora spent an entire episode discussing the Manchester City tie, and much more. Topics this week included: Manchester City and Real Madrid’s respective schedules before the first…

In this edition of the Real Deal, we welcome guest Joel Adejola to dive deep into the often overlooked role of athleticism in football. We explore how physical attributes like speed, strength, and stamina can be game-changers on the pitch, and why they’re frequently underrated in player evaluations and projections. Through compelling case studies, …

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Phil Kitro discusses: Fede Valverde’s different role this season TSFP’s trip to Bilbao Athletic Club’s uniqueness Tactics Tuesdays Real Madrid’s set piece defending Best atmospheres in Spain How would Phil feel if he had to do the RMTV referee videos? Greek food vs Spanish food Which…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV discuss: The Canadian National Team Adrian’s football allegiance The Fabio Coentrao cult Thomas Gravesen The mistake of selling Esteban Cambiasso The improvement of Real Madrid’s transfer strategy and scouting Best three Real Madrid players outside of Jude B…

In late 2014, Mink Peeters was one of the biggest talents in world football, and Real Madrid signed him from Ajax to launch their now widely successful youth development policy. The first in a long line of talents brought to the club, the Dutchman now sits down with Castilla Corner to take a look at his newest adventure in Austria, breakdown at his…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Vinicius Jr's performance Fede Valvdere's hat-trick of assists Osasuna’s suicidal tactics Eduardo Camavinga -- dominant as the 6 Rodrygo’s performance Brahim Diaz Carlo Ancelotti’s post game quotes Andriy Lunin Militao — when will he be back for the Mancheste…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, Mehedi Hassan, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: The entire Champions League bracket Is PSG better than we thought? The rest of the matchups An analysis of Manchester City Has City regressed since last season? Are Real Madrid better equipped this season to face? The yellow ca…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Jose Perez discuss: Deciphering the positioning of the midfielders in the line-up vs Celta Vigo Eduardo Camavinga masterclass The Vinicius Jr yellow card Luka Modric’s performance BALD ANTONIO RUDIGER Lucas Vazquez’s performance Do we need to find a Luka Modric / To…

On this edition of the Real Deal, we welcome much-requested guest La Liga Systems @janufooty on to pit the eye test against analytics in a La Liga showdown! Join us as we put subjective viewing impressions up against the cold, hard numbers to evaluate Spain’s top clubs and players. We’ll assess team strength, identify over and underperformers like …

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Yash Thakur discuss: ALL of Real Madrid's tactical problems vs RB Leipzig Leipzig’s dominance yet inefficiency Carlo Ancelotti’s explanation of the bad performance The shocking defense despite having a defensive line-up How Dani Carvajal was affected by Fede Val…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Lucas Navarrete discuss: What do Real Madrid need to improve on from the the 1st leg against RB Leipzig? What will Real Madrid’s starting XI be? The threat of Dani Olmo and Xavi Simons How Bayern Munich punished Leipzig Vinicius vs Simakim Will Nacho start? Big Rodrygo g…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Making sense of the disallowed goal The heroic performance despite not playing very well Vinicius Jr performance Jude Bellingham’s red card There wasn’t enough injury time Is this corruption or incompetence? Who should start? Rodrygo Goes or…

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Real Madrid Castilla's big win over the weekend The six-game winless run prior to this win Realistic expectations for Castilla this season Raul outgrowing Castilla as a coach And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on: Pat…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Luke Thomas, Kiyan Sobhani, and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Ilia Topuria’s incredible run Luke’s journey from India to the USA How he got into Combat Sports Luke’s work with SB Nation How Luke became Madridista DURING Barca’s glory years What Luke told Kate Abdo Which Real Madrid player would succeed as …

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Leveridge, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: What was the Sergio Ramos reception like in person? How Sevilla made it difficult for Real Madrid Harsh criticism of Real Madrid's performance — over the top? The chances created for both sides Andriy Lunin masterclass Carlo Ancelotti’s su…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Leveridge discuss: The return of SERGIO RAMOS Is Sevilla better than 15th place? Carlo Ancelotti’s quote about Arda Güler’s minutes Does Ferland Mendy fit the Vinicius Jr / Kylian Mbappe left side better than Alphonso Davies? Sevilla’s underlying analytics Sergio R…

On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: What will Kylian Mbappe’s salary be next season season? Will Tuchel leaving Bayern Munich affect Xabi Alonso’s decision n…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Jose Perez, and Matt Wiltse discuss: Rayo Vallecano's season, coaching changes, struggles, etc. Real Madrid’s rotations today What happened after the first 20 minutes, from a tactical perspective? Rayo’s tactical shift Carlo Ancelotti’s explanation after the game of what went wrong The …

This was a 45 minute clip from this week’s Managing Madrid live Zoom podcast which went up exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The full episode, about 1.5 hours long, also discussed tactics, formations, some Real Madrid history, and much more. We’ve cut out a free clip for those who haven’t become Patrons to join our regular live calls …

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s derbies against Atletico Madrid Talking points: Elimination from the Copa de la Reina Toril’s ever changing midfield combination Atletico Madrid’s dangerous attack Two different performances in two derbies Set-piece defending fail again Derbies and controvers…

On this edition of The Real Deal podcast, we’re joined by Hridyam Arora to talk about Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen. We discuss Alonso’s tactical versatility, in-game adaptability, and revitalization of Leverkusen just months into the job. We examine how Xabi has implemented dynamic, possession-based football in his own visionary style while still…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Andriy Lunin masterclass Brahim Diaz's performance The crazy injury sequence Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance The defensive problems The disallowed goal Sesko and Openda Is it gonna be a struggle to keep Andriy Lunin long term? A BRAHIM MONOLOG Leipzig’s…

In this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 7-1 win over Valencia and 1-4 win over Real Betis in Liga F. Talking points: 11 goals scored against two of the bottom four teams Møller four goals in the two games and increased involvement in the whole Bruun’s return to the side and into the goals The Danis…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Kiyan’s question to Toni Kroos about his best season How are we feeling about Real Madrid’s chances against Leipzig? Who will be Nacho’s CB partner? Will Brahim Diaz start in Jude Bellingham's absence? Barcelona karma And more. Did you enjoy this Podcast? Get…

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Lucas Navarrete, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical set up without center-backs Reflecting on the decision to not sign a centre-back Update on Jude Bellingham's injury When will Antonio Rudiger be back? A breakdown of Vinicius and Bellingham’s transcenden…

On this week’s world famous Real Madrid mailbag that goes up every week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete spent an entire episode answering questions from fans. Topics this week included: What are the expectations from Kylian Mbappe if he arrives? Who will play center-back vs Girona? And much more. The clip …

On this episode of the Real Deal, we’re joined by data visualization specialist Chase (@FPL_Chase) to crunch the numbers on Europe’s top football clubs. Chase adjusts his metrics to account for opposition strength, capturing evolving trends over time. His insights reveal fascinating rises and falls across the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and Bu…

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One with Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes: King’s League Kylian Mbappe — more realistic than ever? The only Real Madrid reliable source worth knowing about A hypothetical 2024 mega summer The most realistic scenario with Mbappe in the starting XI And more Part Two with Kiyan Sobhan…