Managing Madrid Podcast

Managing Madrid
Managing Madrid Podcast

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Las Blancas Podcast: Some things done right and wrong

    On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita Tafro discuss Real Madrid’s first away win in six games in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Talking points: Alberto Toril makes another five changes The best attacking quartet at Madrid? Madrid’s poor form away from home in the UWCL Can Real Madrid ever defend set-pieces? FC Twente’s brilliant press again An evenly contested first half Linda Caicedo’s threat from ball carries Caicedo’s brilliant performance Is Alba Redondo best utilized as an impact sub Amanda Andradottir causing problems from the left Maelle Lakrar voted as the Player of the Month in October Lakrar’s exceptional defensive game Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: 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: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min
  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Real Deal Pods: Upgrading The Madrid Machine

    When extreme success breeds complacency, even giants need updating. We dive deep into Real Madrid’s organizational structure and why it’s due for an overhaul. From medical modernization to youth development, from recruitment processes to power dynamics - everything’s on the table. We explore why Real Madrid needs system-wide updates: LA FABRICA AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: La Fabrica needs to successfully produce role players for the first team at a much better rate, which would give the first team better injury insurance Why did Raul Asencio not have any prominence at the club until his assist for the first team? Did nobody notice that he was good? Building a true development pipeline requires investing in world-class youth coaches The current pay grade for youth team leads surely isn’t attracting top talents Creating a consistent playing philosophy from academy to first team would help, but is not required MEDICAL AND PERFORMANCE: Modern football demands a complete medical overhaul Why paying top dollar for medical leadership is as crucial as signing stars: players and coaches won’t take a medical guy seriously because their own jobs are on the line. Increasing pay gives the medical leadership more legitimacy and authority. The outdated approach to player health and recovery HUMAN-CENTRIC APPROACH: The unsustainability of having Valverde, Jude and others cover defensive duties for everyone Why burning out your most versatile players isn’t a long-term solution Creating balanced tactical systems that don’t overstress certain players The need for collective defensive responsibility LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION: Florentino’s increasing perfectionism with age How the pursuit of perfection can paradoxically block innovation by making you stick to your old systems The challenge of introducing new paradigms to established leadership Why self-preservation politics grows stronger in aging organizations, and is particularly prevalent at sports teams where everyone is worried about getting fired INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATION: Why sports teams lag behind Fortune 500s in innovation The mismatch between available resources and institutional innovation is large in sports Owners of sports teams typically permit worser standards of execution across the board at the sports team than they do at their own successful companies Innovation happens out of necessity, and usually comes with copying others: rare for a team to adopt an approach purely out of a desire to be ahead unless they copy it from the next team Successful innovation models: Kansas City Chiefs, Golden State Warriors Managing superstar egos while implementing systematic changes The need for a biology-centric leader to innovate going forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 24m
  3. NOV 19

    Las Blancas Podcast: Is progress in the room with us?

    On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-4 loss to Barcelona. Talking points: Toril’s weird lineup selection Angeldahl at the wings with two wingers on the bench? Formation change in big games Lack of cohesion in the side Inability to defend set-pieces and have a coherent press 0 out of three wins in big games this season Inability to deal with Barcelona’s press Has there been any improvements over the years under Toril? How second half subs helped us play Linda Caicedo and Toletti’s impact in second half Impact of these consistent big game losses? Is it time for a change? Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: 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: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita Tafro (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m
4.7
out of 5
35 Ratings

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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.

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