Managing Madrid
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed match analysis and candid argument make Real Madrid's tactical choices, squad tensions and difficult results easier to understand.
Managing Madrid Podcast turns Real Madrid's matches and squad decisions into direct, searching conversation. Kian Sobhani and rotating contributors work through post-game reactions, tactical questions, injuries and selection problems, often testing one interpretation against…
Albacete gets a coping laugh; Madrid's bigger problems get your full attention.
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A sharp Madrid post-match discussion that resists easy conclusions and keeps the focus on what the game actually showed.
This special Managing Madrid episode brings Graham Hunter in to sort through Real Madrid vs Manchester City without pretending the night settled anything for good.
A blunt look at Madrid's leadership gap and squad balance.
This episode treats Real Madrid's squad building as a question of leadership first and talent second. It keeps coming back to who is actually steadying the group, and that focus lands because it stays close to leadership, perspective, and the sense that the roster is not fully…
A raw Madrid reaction that treats the Bernabeu backlash as part of the match, not background noise.
Real Madrid's result matters, but the louder story is the Bernabeu reaction and the halftime backlash that followed. The review stays blunt about an ugly first half, a cleaner second half, and a crowd that seemed ready to make its feelings known.
A blunt post-game autopsy that treats the loss as a control problem, not a scapegoat hunt.
Real Madrid's Super Cup final loss is framed as a problem of control, not a search for a single culprit. The discussion starts with the lineup and the Mbappe question, then moves through the spells where Madrid sat deep, struggled to play out, and had trouble getting the ball…
A blunt post-Alonso Madrid listen that makes Arbeloa feel like a real tactical question.
This episode opens with the Alonso dismissal and moves quickly to what Arbeloa could look like as a coach. The useful part is how fast it gets past the obvious reaction and into squad fit, youth minutes, pressing habits, and whether there is a real plan B.
A live Madrid discussion that moves from Valverde to Rodrygo and returns to the question of where Valverde fits best.
The discussion begins with Fede Valverde, then quickly widens when Rodrygo's ACL tear and the broader right-side picture enter the frame. What works best is the way it treats Valverde as something more specific than a generic midfielder, asking where his running, carrying, and…
A blunt Madrid conversation that widens from one match into racism, courage, and club identity.
Managing Madrid stays centered on Madridiana while moving from match discussion into a harder look at racism, courage, and what it means for players to speak plainly.
Mbappe's injury opens onto a wider argument about Madrid's planning, spending, and priorities.
This mailbag opens with Mbappe's injury and then moves into the bigger Madrid questions around whether he should have played, what the club does next in the market, and how much of the situation traces back to squad planning.
Football history, patiently reconstructed.
The hosts go live on YouTube to talk through where Real Madrid stands this season.
Gonzalo seized his chance with Mbappe out and was absolutely lights out against Betis
Managing Madrid Podcast breaks down Real Madrid’s Jan.
The episode opens on a very busy day.
It starts with Real Madrid's win over Manchester City.
The show opens its first 2026 mailbag with Mbappe's injury at the center of the conversation.
The hosts open on Barca vs the team in the Classico final and go straight to the lineup.
Sara Poraria joins the show for a Real Madrid-heavy conversation.
Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV says Benfica are “basically out” of the Champions League, even though a thin mathematical path still exists under the new format.
Managing Madrid Podcast: Osasuna Post-game, Feb 21 centers on Kian Sobhani and Sam Sharp dissecting a preventable loss in Osasuna and tying it to Real Madrid’s substitution choices.
Managing Madrid Podcast's "Sevilla Post-game, Dec 20" centers on a 2-0 Real Madrid win that the host says was ugly enough to leave him wanting the calendar year to end.
Managing Madrid Podcast discusses Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League knockout phase, but the night is dominated by the second-half abuse directed at Vinicius.
Kian Sobhani uses a Patreon-and-YouTube mailbag on Managing Madrid Podcast to answer questions about Real Madrid's current form, with repeated references to Osasuna, Benfica, and the club's tactical balance.
Kian Sobhani critically analyzes Real Madrid's unconvincing win over Rayo Vallecano, highlighting player positioning issues, Jude Bellingham's injury, and squad redundancies.
Alvarez is that good, he just needs to wake up
Managing Madrid opens with a bit of housekeeping for the community and a reminder about an upcoming Zoom call for listeners.
Managing Madrid podcast post-match analysis covers Real Madrid's dominant 6-1 victory over Monaco at Santiago Bernabeu.
Managing Madrid podcast discusses Real Madrid's devastating 3-3 draw against Albacete (17th in Spanish second division) in Copa del Rey.
Managing Madrid Podcast previews Real Madrid vs Manchester City with an extended argument that Manchester City are favored to win at the Bernabeu despite Madrid's home advantage.
Managing Madrid Podcast centers this episode on Don Amancio's article, 'The Coming of Age of Arda Güler,' and his claim that the 20-year-old's numbers already contradict the lazy-defender label.
Managing Madrid Podcast’s “Real Madrid's Squad Construction Has Gone Wayward” centers on Matt Wiltsie’s article, “The Hidden Costs of the Baby Galacticos Project,” and the hosts’ view that Real Madrid’s youth-heavy roster strategy has created more problems than it solved.
Deep-dive tactical analysis of Real Madrid's injury crisis (Rodrigo ACL, Mbappe out) and Fede Valverde's emerging form.
The host analyzes Real Madrid's 1-0 loss to Getafe, criticizing their offensive inefficiency, injury woes, and tactical flaws.
The hosts react to Real Madrid beating Levante while the Bernabéu booed Vinicius, Bellingham, and Fede Valverde, and they say Mbappé mostly escaped whistles.
Real Madrid fan Q&A discussing the aftermath of the Benfica match, focusing on the racial incident involving Vinicius and Benfica player #25, institutional responses, and implications for UEFA action.
Managing Madrid Podcast’s “What’s Changed Since Xabi Alonso Left Real Madrid?” centers on Mehedi Hassan’s article comparing Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso through crosses, long balls, defensive line height, and pass-reception maps.
Reflection on Real Madrid's Champions League elimination by Bayern Munich, discussing tactics and season outlook.
A preview episode recorded from the press conference room before a Champions League match, discussing player interviews and the venue.
A post-match analysis of Real Madrid's draw against Girona, discussing the team's inconsistent performance and the implications for the La Liga title race.
Daily podcast analyzing Real Madrid matches, tactics, transfers, and club news with press access.
Host welcomes a special guest from Global Madrid YouTube channel to discuss Real Madrid's recent performances and offers a Patreon membership deal.
Hosts Kian Sobhani and Leah Ravel preview and predict the Champions League bracket matchups for the remainder of the European season.
A daily podcast covering Real Madrid football club with tactics, analytics, and match previews/reviews.
A Q&A session with the host discussing Real Madrid's Club World Cup campaign and the Xabi Alonso era.
A preview episode for the Club World Cup semi-final, with announcements about a live event and sponsor mentions.
A daily podcast covering Real Madrid football club with tactics, analytics, and game analysis.