Real Madrid Femenino 3 - 1 Valencia Managing Madrid Podcast

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 watch the history of the women’s side unfold in real time

Real Madrid Femenino being a source of genuine joy in a tough time for Madridistas

The significance of Asllani’s unbelievable hat-trick

The negatives of Ivana’s ‘defensive playmaking’ on Valencia’s consolation goal

Just good vibes

And much more


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