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Managing Madrid Podcast Managing Madrid

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    • 4.7 • 35 Ratings

We attend every Real Madrid game as press, and release an episode near-daily. Tactics, analytics, formations, transfers, history, Castilla, Femenino. Join the largest Real Madrid podcast on the planet.

    Madrid v Bayern Tactical Preview

    Madrid v Bayern Tactical Preview

    We bring on analyst @dharnishiqbal for a preview of the highly anticipated Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich!
    @tacticalfouling and Dharnish break down the tactics of the two teams, injuries and potential lineups.



    Find us on X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok at @realdealpods for more takes and banter between episodes on our Managing Madrid Spotify feed!

    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:
    Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling)
    Dharnish Iqbal (@dharnishiqbal)
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    • 44 min
    Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, 1st leg, PREVIEW

    Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, 1st leg, PREVIEW

    On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Rayyan Ali Khan discuss:


    Pre-game press conference quotes

    Bayern’s full squad health updates

    Are Bayern as bad as their league table suggests?

    Why Thomas Tuchel has struggled 

    Does Real Madrid have the highest ceiling in the world? *

    How will Bayern approach the game tactically? *

    What is going on with Davies? *

    How much will he play against Real Madrid? 

    The Bernabeu grass — what the hell is going on?*

    Real Madrid and Bayern channeling their play on the left side *

    De Ligt and Dier’s 1v1 abilities

    Uli Hoeneß vs Thomas Tuchel

    And more.


    Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.

    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)
    Rayyan Ali Khan (@BFWCyler)
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    • 57 min
    Castilla Corner: Two impressive wins in a row

    Castilla Corner: Two impressive wins in a row

    On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss:


    Real Madrid Castilla’s recent form

    Alvaro Rodriguez’s season so far — is it better than last season?

    Xabi Alonso’s immortality

    The need for the next Nacho / Vazquez, and the hopeful replacements for them

    The weird case of Jeremy De Leon

    Sam’s experience at Castilla vs Alcoyano and his thoughts on the new Bernabeu

    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:
    Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)
    Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats)


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    • 48 min
    How Real Madrid Can Stop Harry Kane's Bayern Munich

    How Real Madrid Can Stop Harry Kane's Bayern Munich

    On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss:


    Florentino Perez' Texas tour

    Who will partner Antonio Rudiger vs Bayern Munich?

    How to mark Harry Kane

    How he differs as a threat to Erling Haaland

    How good are Bayern Munich? 

    Is their domestic form deceiving?

    Their strengths and weaknesses

    Thomas Tuchel’s adaptive tactics

    Joshua Kimmic’s positioning

    The Uli Hoeness - Thomas Tuchel drama

    How much of a threat is Leroy Sane?

    The Alphonso Davies situation — the latest

    Incredible Ferland Mendy stats

    Crazy Davies numbers

    Is it better to sign Davies now or wait until next summer and get him for free?

    Leny Yoro

    Will Davies start against Real Madrid?

    Crazy advanced stats in limited Arda Güler minutes

    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)
    Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling)
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    La Liga Games In The USA -- Good Or Bad Idea? (Members Clip)

    La Liga Games In The USA -- Good Or Bad Idea? (Members Clip)

    On this week’s live Zoom podcast that goes up at least once per week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani, Yash Thakur, Sam Leveridge, and Hridyam Arora spent an entire episode discussing the aftermath of the Clasico, as well as Javier Tebas’s “vision” for La Liga. Topics this week included: Xavi staying at Barcelona, pros and cons of having La Liga games in the USA, Javier Tebas’s political power, line-ups vs Bayern Munich and more.
    The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is about whether or not it actually makes for there to be La Liga games in the USA



    The full episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7r5dfz
    Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video.
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    • 28 min
    Arda Güler game-winner! Real Sociedad post-game

    Arda Güler game-winner! Real Sociedad post-game

    On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and discuss:

    - Carlo Ancelotti'rotations
    - Arda Güler goal and Aurelien Tchouameni's insane pass
    - Performances of Kepa, Modric, Ceballos, Militao, Nacho
    - Should Eder Militao start vs Bayern Munich?
    - What's Mendy's health like, will he start vs. Bayern?
    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)
    Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball)
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    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

phabriss ,

amazing podcast for madridistas

i love how kiyan breaks down the team’s performance and the insights he provides. keep up the good work!

12VR6 ,

Been listening for over 5 years!

Amazing podcast. Everyone on the line up is amazing, including Sidd(one of my favorites).

Thank you for the great coverage. Prexena!

R.N. 97 ,

Best Real Madrid coverage there is!

Great for Madridistas! Knowledge on top by the hosta!

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