Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: League table updates Ranting about Marta Corredera as a left-winger Why isn’t Chioma Ubogagu being used? Analyzing Sporting Huelva’s press What modern great teams have that Real Madrid Femenino lack The fundamental problem with Las Blancas’ build-up Why was the game so chaotic? Om decides to talk forever Why formations aren’t really “tactics” Grant explains what Om was trying to say in five seconds Misa saving us Ball don’t lie! Mayra Ramírez’s epic performance David Aznar probably feeling that his lineup decisions were justified by the goal Where were the substitutions? Why Madrid had more control in the second half Grant being naive Boiling down what makes a good manager to the basics The most disappointing thing about Sporting’s goal from the All White’s perspective Corner kick frustration Frustrations boiling over with Aznar Grant forgets the result smh Is Marta Cardona getting back to her best? The Brazi

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Zinedine Zidane's starting XI and rotations The Casemiro - Blanco double-pivot The role of the front-four Our collective defensive performance Antonio Blanco's performance Eden Hazard's performance Will he start vs Chelsea? Eder Militao is a complete weapon in the box Marco Asensio's performance Marcelo's performance Ranking this year's secret weapons If we win the Champions League given the circumstance, where does it rank? "Next man up" Short corners Isco's performance Miguel Gutierrez's performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us this Tuesday over on Patreon for a mega Chelsea preview podcast: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts. Part One: Chelsea preview with Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez Why tomorrow's game is historic Chelsea's defense Why both teams are similar Chelsea's strengths How will Thomas Tuchel approach this game? How to defend Chelsea better than Manchester City did How to stop Chelsea in transition Chelsea's weaknesses Will Vinicius have space vs Cesar Azpilicueta? What do Chelsea miss without Mateo Kovacic? How much will Real Madrid press? The physicality of Chelsea Options without Ferland Mendy Predicted lineups for both teams And more. Part Two (39:20): Las Blancas with Om Arvind and Grant Little Good vibes! The state of the league table and race for UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification Thoughts on David Aznar’s big brain lineup What changed that allowed Real Madrid Femenino to start better than they did in the Copa de la Reina quarter-finals? Kosovare Asllani deciding to carry from minute one How much the tactics actual

This Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One: Real Betis post-game with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind Matt's chipped tooth and Om's broken laptop Zinedine Zidane's starting XI Marco Asensio and Rodrygo Goes on the wings Isco's role The visible absence of Toni Kroos and Fede Valverde Luka Modric's fatigue Real Betis's performance Real Madrid's bad press Bad transition defense Karim Benzema's performance What happened to our defense in the 2nd half? Who is Eder Militao's best defensive partner? Zidane's ubs Eden Hazard's performance Different xG models / flaws Vinicius Jr's performance Mini Chelsea preview And more. Part Two (1:11:11): Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormack Original takes on the Superleague and more.  Castilla and the Superleague  Perez The start to the promotion phase of Segunda B Antonio Blanco in the first team Castilla products in the first team And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please c

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (European Super League talk with Kiyan Sobhani and Om Arvind): Latest Super League updates at the time of recording How similar would it be to an American sports league? Would it kill football? The irony of UEFA and FIFA opposing it Fluff quotes from owners Real Madrid and Champions league divorce And more. Part Two -- 38:20 -- (Post-game podcast with Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear): Zinedine Zidane's starting XI vs Getafe The decision to rest Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos The tactical plan, and issues that came with it Getafe's physicality Vinicius's performance Mariano Diaz's performance Rodrygo Goes's role Isco's role and performance Marco Asensio's performance Thibaut Courtois's heroics Eder Militao's performance Why didn't Takefusa Kubo get on the field? Isco's physical state Luka Modric's performance Can Alvaro Odriozola have a good career somewhere? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Jose Perez discusses: -      Summarizing Getafe’s issues in numbers -      Pressing struggles during pandemic ball -      Goalscoring problems with Getafe’s strikers -      The integration of Kubo and Aleña -      Bordalás formation experiments -      Kubo’s end product issues -      Getafe’s expected 4-2-3-1 lineup -      Starting Kubo or Nyom at right wing -      Real’s expected lineup -      No starting defensive line -      Replacing Casemiro -      Militão and Chust in the air -      Defending Getafe in the box -      Benzema and Vinicius vs Getafe’s high line Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Real Madrid's starting XI in Clasico The team's defensive issues Fede Valverde's role Barcelona's vertical outlets Zinedine Zidane's decisions Curveballs out of Zidane's control (Lucas Vazquez's injury, the weather) Karim Benzema vs inexperienced center-backs The performances of Casemiro, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric Vinicius Jr's performance Alvaro Odriozola's performance Antoine Griezmann's role off the bench Zidane's subs And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content, including the Liverpool 2nd leg post-game podcast live on Zoom: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This free episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Ryan O'Hanlon to discuss: Liverpool hitting form Have they just been unlucky this season? Facing Liverpool's press without Sergio Ramos La Liga's tactical struggles Should Jurgen Klopp play Naby Keita / Georginio Wijnaldum? How will Liverpool lineup? The effect of Ozan Kabak Who will win the midfield battle? James Milner or Wijnaldum Kabak and Nathan Phillips vs Karim Benzema and Casemiro in the box What should worry Real Madrid fans most about Liverpool? What should worry Liverpool fans most about Real Madrid? Liverpool's pace And more. Par Two, Om Arvind is joined by Josh Williams: Overview of Jürgen Klopp’s general offensive and defensive tactics How much of Liverpool’s defensive woes can be put down to injuries? The reasons behind Liverpool’s offensive struggles Liverpool and Real Madrid being better suited for the Champions League The underrated importance of offensive set-pie

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: How Real Madrid dealt with Eibar's press Luka Modric's role The roles of Marcelo and Lucas Vazquez Marco Asensio's performance Isco's performance Should we go with three at the back vs Liverpool and Barcelona? Managing Madrid, 50 years from now Eibar's low quality chances Zinedine Zidane's subs Sergio Arribas and Vinicius Jr's cameos off the bench Should Eden Hazard play during hell week? What is it like playing in a thunder storm? Karim Benzema's performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for lots of bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Las Blancas with Om Arvind and Grant Little) Quick recap of Barcelona-Sevilla The current outlook of the race for the UEFA Women’s Champions League spots Is the “every game is a final” talk becoming cheap? How to balance rotations Real Madrid Femenino forgetting how to control proceedings Depor’s brave start to the game Explaining why Marta Corredera’s performance can be so drastically different from one minute to the next The Depor players that impressed Thoughts on Olga Carmona coming on for Jessica Martínez Breaking down the first and second goals Is Kosovare Asllani fit? Teresa Abelleira and Olga as bright spots in the match Grant’s Corredera agenda The Las Blancas players we stan Marta Cardona’s ironclad case for Real Madrid Femenino MVP Transfer rumors Saturday’s WSL games Tottenham’s old coach (now Real Betis’ current coach) taking shots at his old team on twitter The — and maybe soon to be diminished — authe

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: The current state of the race for the UEFA Women’s Champions League spots The injuries that affected both starting lineups The chaos and frenetic pace of the opening 20 minutes Analyzing Levante’s press How Real Madrid Femenino regained control of the half Levante’s struggles against Madrid’s high press The inefficiencies in Las Blancas’ possession circuit The high-risk high-reward style of Levante’s build-up The importance of Madrid’s press in creating the opening goal Was Marta Cardona’s spinning backheel pass intentional? The irony of Levante’s equalizer Could Claudia Florentino have done better to stop Esther González from scoring? Whether Esther is the best striker in Spain or not The reasons behind Madrid’s inability to control the second half Thoughts on David Aznar taking Maite Oroz and Teresa Abelleira off for Kosovare Asllani and Thaisa Breaking down the critical mistakes Real Madrid made on the goal in the 9

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Real Madrid's starting XI vs Celta Vigo Fede Valverde's role Real's pressing structure Luka Modric's press-resistancy Celta Vigo's press Vinicius Jr's performance Is Toni Kroos and underrated dribbler? Celta Vigo's defense Our performance on the wings 4-3-3 vs 4-4-2 Vinicius's 'chest' chance Breaking down both of Karim Benzema's goals Why was Santi Mina unmarked on his goal? Marco Asensio's performance A discussion on longevity and sports science And more Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Las Blancas post-game with Grant Little and Om Arvind): The current state of the quest to qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League Thoughts on Real Madrid Femenino’s and Atlético Madrid’s lineups Some kinks with Real’s high press Olga Carmona being sent off Ludmila’s game-changing ability as an athlete Why Atléti seemed to struggle more against ten players Was Maite Oroz the right player to take off? Debating Maite’s and Teresa Abelleira’s defensive abilities vs. Aurélie Kaci’s and Thaisa’s Why keeping Jessica Martínez on was the right decision Should Laia Alexandri have gotten a direct red for her foul on Jessica? The tactical issues with Atlético Madrid’s left-hand side The impact of José Luis Sánchez Vera’s half-time subs Jessica’s warrior-like display Breaking down the winning goal Sofia Jakobsson’s brilliant finish Praising Marta Corredera Ivana Andrés’ and Claudio Florentino’s performances Deyna Castellano

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Elche Post-game with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind) Deja deja vu vu The timing of Casemiro's onslaught Apparent lack of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos Fede Valverde and Isco's performances Runs we didn't take advantage of Karim Benzema's missed chance and his overall performance Real Madrid's press What were the needed adjustments at half-time? Eden Hazard's performance Weird sequence of events leading to Elche's goal Raphael Varane's defense Funny Casemiro things Karim Benzema's two goals Formation change in the second half Rodrygo's cameo and what he brings to the table Karim Benzema's numbers Theoretical Ronaldo - Haaland - Benzema attacking trio And more Part Two -- 1:07:33 -- (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe and Kristofer McCormack) What Castilla have left to get to the promotion phase Raul's season  The MiPs from this season  Arribas and Park's first team minutes  The pessimistic outlook for can

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Atletico post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear) How Atletico Madrid let it slip Is "a tale of two halves" actually accurate Diego Simeone's subs Fede Valverde's impact Marco Asensio and Rodrygo Goes's performances on the wings The return of Kieran Trippier and Yannick Carrasco The gap in hunger between Real and Atleti A breakdown of Atleti's goal Atleti's masterful defensive sequences Isco's omission And more. Part Two -- 56:38 -- (Real Madrid Femenino vs Espanyol post-game with Om Arvind and Grant Little) The current state of the race for Champions League qualification Thoughts on David Aznar's "interesting" starting eleven How the formation hindered Real Madrid's 1st half performance Why "good" vs. "bad" is too reductive when discussing on-ball quality Thaisa and Aurélie Kaci not being the ideal pairing to control the game Describing the first and second goals Jessica Martínez's aerial prowess The third goal The

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: Will Atletico Madrid go 6-3-1 or 4-4-2? Kieran Tripper and Yannick Carrasco -- how important is their return? Is the 6-3-1 actually a good idea? What adjustments will Diego Simeone make from the last Madrid Derby? When will Marcos Llorente's goal-to-xG ratio normalize? How to break Atletico Madrid's low block The important of Toni Kroos The defects of Simeone's scheme Which formation would we rather face as Real Madrid fans? Will Joao Felix start? Real Madrid's starting XI What Fede Valverde brings to the table Holes we can exploit Ferland Mendy vs Marcos Llorente And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts. Part One (Real Madrid 1 - 1 Real Sociedad post-game with Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, Om Arvind) Our enjoyment of the game Zinedine Zidane's starting XI Our first half tactics Toni Kroos and Isco Immanol Alguacil's post-game quotes Pressing from both teams Defensive shape of both teams The 'Isco is lazy' narrative Isco's performance Casemiro's role in the 2nd half, and Zidane's explanation for it Casemiro's profile Breaking down Portu's goal Zidane's subs Lucas Vazquez's performance Marco Asensio's performance and best role Luka Modric's performance And more. Part Two — 1:55:00 — (Las Blancas Post-game with Om Arvind and Grant Little) The current shape of the race for the Champions League spots Does Thaisa really add that much more defensively than Teresa Abelleira? How Thaisa in the pivot role instead of Maite Oroz affected Real Madrid Femenino’s build-up The Marta Cardona wonder-goal Om’s spiel on Real Sociedad’s build

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Om Arvind, and Matt Wiltse discuss: Hay Liga?! Atletico Madrid's upcoming schedule How can we improve our offensive output? Offensive set-pieces Casemiro's performance Vinicius Jr's performance, decision-making, and efficiency The void of Rodrygo Goes An analysis of the first half Mariano Diaz's performance Valladolid's press Luka Modric's off-ball movement Real Madrid's defense Toni Kroos's statline Ferland Mendy's performance Zinedine Zidane's subs Raphael Varane's performance Would Julian Nagelsmann be a good fit? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear discuss: Why were Valencia so bad? Post-game quotes Ferland Mendy's performance Should Dani Carvajal have started? Should we be worried about him? Toni Kroos's masterclass Should the Casemiro - Kroos - Modric midfield rest more? Luka Modric's fitness The difference between Marco Asensio and Vinicius Jr during this game Karim Benzema's performance Zinedine Zidane's subs Isco's situation And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Summing up the Saturday Primera Iberdrola action and how it’s affected the race for the Champions League spots Thoughts on the starting lineup and 4-4-2 diamond formation Real Madrid Femenino’s bright start to the half How the 4-4-2 diamond helped Madrid’s ball progression and high pressing Why Marta Cardona and Marta Corredera limited the effectiveness of the team in the first half Is the diamond the long-term solution for Las Blancas? Maite Oroz’s performance as a #10 Reactions to David Aznar’s substitutions and change to a flat 4-4-2 Why the double pivot made it harder for Madrid to resist the press How Real’s high press caused their first goal Kosovare Asllani and Cristiano Ronaldo on free kicks Ivana Andrés’ ‘defensive playmaking’ on the second goal Asllani going into the Avatar state How Aznar’s adjustments directly created the third goal Why Asllani is best as a #10/second striker On what it means to wat