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 different Champions League outcomes depending on how things play out this next week, and to discuss how much the Premier League schedule will...

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 this season Underlying analytics that make Athletic scary The height of their defensive line Who starts in attack? Will Eder Militao get...

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-quality shots Constant changes in lineups between games Barcelona and high-quality chances in the game Difference in performance and numbers...

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, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join...

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: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course,...

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 Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses,...

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 leg And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free on YouTube this week is about the greatness of Toni Kroos and Fede Valverde: The full...

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, we illustrate how raw athletic talent has propelled some of the game’s biggest stars to the top. From the blistering pace of Vinicius Jr. and Mo...

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 club does Phil support? How will Rodrygo Goes be affected by Kylian Mbappe’s arrival And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a...

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 Bellingham and Vinicius Jr Is Arda Güler a future star? His player comp and contributions in limited minutes Thibaut Courtois injury —...

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 time at Real Madrid, and reveal his best stories from in and around Valdebebas. Listen below for the full podcast with Sam Sharpe and Hridyam...

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 Manchester City game? What's the most realistic scenario? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on...

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 card concerns What went wrong at the Etihad last season ? Can we avoid the mistakes of last season? Upcoming schedule for both...

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 / Toni Kroos profile to replace them one day? Rodrygo’s form / game DANIE CEBALLOS - ARDA GULER beef squashed OWN GOAL RANT Rodrygo as the...

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 Rodrygo, and break down intriguing sides like Girona. We also have some rapid-fire trivia to see who’s eye test abilities reign supreme. Plus,...

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 Valvderde's change in position. What actually changed at half-time? How we’ve dealt with high pressing teams Ancelotti’s subs  The...

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 game… Incoming? Carlo Ancelotti’s formation changes throughout the season And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus...

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 Brahim Diaz? The tactical problems on offense and why we weren’t able to create enough chances Should Joselu have come in sooner?  RFEF...

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: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course,...

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 an MMA fighter? UFC at the Bernabeu? The greatness of the country of Spain And more. Join our Real Madrid Discord...

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 subs The Lucas Vazquez disallowed goal Vinicius Jr's performance Toni Kroos’s performance The title race The impending Valencia shit...

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 Ramos and Bade’s aerial ability Joselu’s absence  Squad health update Antonio Rudiger vs Sergio Ramos Vinicius Jr vs Jesus Navas &...

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 next summer? And much more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is a question asking us to give our thoughts on the Luka Modric...

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 way the midfield line-up and functioned Fran Garcia’s performance Aurelien Tchouameni vs other CB signings in the winter market The lack...

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 yet. In this clip, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan react to the Kylian Mbappe news as it happened in real time on Thursday, and Kiyan also provided...