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The Managing Madrid live show, hosted by Siddharth Ramsundar in collaboration with Peña Madridista Bombay, offered fans an immersive journey through Real Madrid’s past, present, and future. The event kicked off exploring Peña Madridista Bombay’s history, detailing how it became the pioneering official Real Madrid fan club in Southeast Asia. This segment highlighted the club’s influence in fostering a passionate Real Madrid community across the region, inspiring the formation of similar fan clubs, even including one in Bangladesh.
Moving to recent triumphs, Sid provided some analysis of Real Madrid’s latest Champions League victory. Sid broke down the team’s remarkable performance, using advanced metrics like expected goals (xG) to illustrate how Real Madrid defied statistical expectations. This analytical approach gave attendees a deeper appreciation of the team’s tactical and individual brilliance.
The discussion then shifted to the exciting developments in Real Madrid’s squad. The anticipated arrival of Kylian Mbappé was a hot topic, with Sid speculating on how his presence might reshape the team’s attacking dynamics. They also touched upon the upcoming addition of young defensive talent Leny Yoro, discussing his potential impact on the squad’s future. The bittersweet news of Toni Kroos’ retirement was also addressed, with reflections on his legacy and the challenges of filling his role.
The event culminated in a lively Q&A session, where fans engaged directly with the presenters. Questions ranged from tactical speculations about next season’s lineup to discussions on how the team might adapt to Kroos’ absence. The presenters offered insights into potential tactical shifts and player roles, creating an interactive and informative dialogue with the audience.
Throughout the show, the passion of Mumbai’s Real Madrid fans was palpable, creating an atmosphere of shared excitement and deep footballing discussion.
Thank You Note:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to AntiSocial Lower Parel for hosting this incredible event. As for Peña Madridista Bombay - words can’t capture our gratitude. You’ve gone above and beyond:

Sharing an electrifying Champions League final experience with hundreds of people and providing hospitality to Sid during the event

Organizing this live event that brought Madrid’s magic to Mumbai

Treating us to delicious post-show dinners and continued hospitality all week

Your dedication embodies the true spirit of Madridismo. From the bottom of our hearts, gracias. You’ve made Mumbai feel like a home away from home.
Looking Ahead:
“¡A por la 30!” Our shared dream echoes from the Bernabéu to Mumbai’s streets. We can’t wait to return to this vibrant city, watching it grow as rapidly as our trophy cabinet.
Real Madrid, it’s time to witness the passion here firsthand. Mumbai Madridistas’ unwavering passion sees them waking up around midnight, match after match, to support our beloved Real Madrid – their dedication is the stuff of legends. Mumbai’s Madridista heart beats stronger every day, ready to welcome you with open arms. Mumbai as a city is bigger than ever, and the new infrastructure coming up makes it a lovely experience to visit.
To Mumbai’s Madridistas: Your love for the club inspires us. As your city reaches new heights, so does your devotion to Real Madrid. We at Managing Madrid will be back to celebrate more victories together.
¡Hala Madrid y nada más!


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In this edition of the Managing Madrid podcast, Hridyam Arora and Football España’s Ruairidh Barlow discuss:

The importance of Castilla for Real Madrid off the pitch — we talk about Castilla’s importance financially and otherwise for Real Madrid outside of the football.

Jesus Fortea — a Castilla star in the making

What makes Real Madrid so good, and how would other teams in Spain and Europe compete next season, especially after the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Endrick, and possibly others?

What will Real Madrid look like in the post-Kroos era? What are the challenges they will face on the pitch against the biggest teams in Europe?

La Liga 2024-25 — what our top-six is going to look like next season — an exhaustingly early prediction.

Spain’s chances of winning the Euros, how do they look? How did they look in the group stage, and what are the challenges that this Spain squad will face against the bigger teams?

Kroos’ legacy - his performances for Germany so far — and how good he has been in general this season


FC Barcelona and Barcelona Atletic — why it matters to Castilla what Barca Atletic are doing this season

The best experience Ruairidh has had of covering Real Madrid from the Bernabeu.




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Hosts this week:
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora)
Ruairidh Barlow (@RuriBarlow)


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


Euro 2024 predictions

Ballon D'or predictions

HOTTEST take for the upcoming Real Madrid season

Is there a universe where Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid fails. And if so, what does it look like? What happens for it to go wrong?

BIG DISCUSSION on how people watching / analyze football in the social media era.

Ronaldo Nazario: "I think I love more tennis now than football. I cannot watch football matches. I think it's too boring."

How can Southgate improve England?

Bronny James

Drake vs Kendrick Lamar



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Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Faysal (@elfayz_)
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On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita review Real Madrid’s 2023-24 season and hand out awards for the season.
Talking points:

Long long season finally over

Verdict on the season?

Official departures and squad assessment

Any shocking departures?

Player of the season

Breakout star of the season

Underrated player of the season

Goal of the season

Fan questions

Busy summer ahead for Linda Caicedo

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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.
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Hosts this week:
Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)
Kanita (@KaniFroh)
Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)

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In this edition of the Castilla Corner podcast, hosted by Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe, we discuss key departures, hypothetical scenarios, and what an ideal transfer window for Real Madrid Castilla would look like. Here is a sneak peek of what we talk about:
Jeremy De Leon’s performances for Puerto Rico
We discuss Jeremy De Leon’s performances for his national team. We see the positives, explore the negatives and derive a conclusive ending to his performances and what they mean for Castilla next season.
Iker Bravo
A big discussion on Iker Bravo’s attitude problems, his overall stint at Castilla and his eventual but inevitable departure. We also talk about what it means for his future, and what he needs to work on.
Futures of Rafa Marin, Marvin Park, Vinicius Tobias
So many rumours and announcements: Rafa Marin’s links to Napoli, Marvin Park’s official permanent transfer to Las Palmas and another imminent departure in Vinicius Tobias — we also discuss why it is a good thing for all parties involved.
Who else should leave, and who should Castilla sign?
There is an entire article that Sam wrote for Managing Madrid earlier this month, and we talk about the importance of letting a few players go and heavily investing in Castilla again. We talk about Barcelona Atletic’s growth, and what it could mean for Castilla’s future.

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Hosts This Week:Hridyam Arora @hridarora
Sam Sharpe @CastillaStats
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