On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
Why did Jose Mourinho prioritize Denzel Dumfries over Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Can Fede Valverde be the best right-back in the world?
Can Real Madrid beat teams like Arsenal and PSG?
The three biggest changes Mourinho has made?
How Yan Diomande has unlocked the best of Kylian Mbappe and everyone else
Is Trent disconnected from the team?
Evaluating Ibrahima Konate’s performances this season
Who was Real Madrid's best player in the 2022 Champions League run?
Best possible line-up if Bernardo Silva can’t play.
Should Nico Paz return next season?
How about Jacobo Ramon?
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM)
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Nov 3
1 hr 1 min
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
WE FINALLY HAVE AN ONCE DE GALA!
Yan Diomande + Kylian Mbappe just works better
Marc Cucurella + Dean Huijsen
What happens when Vinicius Jr comes back?
Breaking down Real Madrid’s incredible second goal
Incredible Arda Güler stats
What happened in the second half?
The referee decisions
Shockingly good squad health
And more.
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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:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM)
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Nov 1
54 min
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss:
Post-Clasico “consequences”
Jose Mourinho turning a page
Tactical shifts in the past week
Mourinho got virtually everything perfect against Barcelona
Bernardo Silva’s importance
The noticeable drop off from Fede Valverde to Denzel Dumfries
Eduardo Camavinga’s impact
Unbelievable Kylian Mbappe Clasico stats
Jude Bellingham’s unbelievable performance
Yan Diomande’s performance
Marc Cucurella vs Lamine Yamal
Thoughts on Ballon D’or results
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Don Amancio (@DonShelby__)
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Oct 27
55 min
El Clásico Preview: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid travel to Camp Nou for the first Clásico of the 2026-27 season. In this episode we break down the training session, get line-up thoughts from Kiyan Sobhani, Alex Ashmore and Guillermo Rai, and dive into the tactical matchups that could decide the game.
Training session observations from Real Madrid
Line-up predictions and discussion with Alex Ashmore and Guillermo Rai
Tactical preview: high line, key matchups, and reasons for hope and concern
José Mourinho's Clasico record
Barcelona's home form
Barcelona's high line and injuries and how to exploit it.
Key matchups and tactical battles.
Tchouaméni and Camavinga double pivot?
And much more.
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Oct 24
45 min
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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sara Poraria discuss:
- Pedri vs Arda Güler
- El Clasico Predictions
- Has there been a momentum shift for both teams this past week?- Barcelona's dominant run this season
- And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Sara Poraria (@SaraPoraria)
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Oct 23
28 min
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts on Real Madrid's win over RB Leipzig directly from the Bernabeu, including:
- Why Fede Valverde thrives at right-back
- Yan Diomande's instant impact
- Why Vinicius's suspension helps Real Madrid
- Bernardo Silva's performance
- Jose Mourinho's post-game quotes
- A small look ahead to Clasico
- And more.
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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.
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Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
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Oct 21
24 min
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss Real Madrid's 4 - 1 win over Sevilla, including:
Jose Mourinho’s starting XI
How better equipped this lineup is to deal with pressure
The Yan Diomande experience
Endrick’s performance
Arda Güler in the double pivot
Is this line-up better suited for Kylian Mbappe?
Fede at right-back
Mourinho’s post-game quotes
And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Mehedi Hassan (@MhassanFootball)
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Oct 19
55 min
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe break down Real Madrid's win over Roma, including:
- Jose Mourinho's line-up and the problems that came with it
- The game-changing players off the bench
- Mourinho's post-game quotes
- Real Madrid's lack of ball progression
- An extreme line-up that should never be repeated again
- Endrick and Espi
- The Fede - Tchouameni double pivot
- And a ton more.
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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.
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)
Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats)
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Oct 14
1 hr 12 min
Reacting to José Mourinho’s press conference ahead of Real Madrid vs Roma, plus an in-depth look at whether the “Real Madrid run the least” narrative is actually their biggest problem.
The running stats look bad on the surface, but the data tells a different story.
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss Real Madrid's running stats and why they are misleading, and a lot more, including a live reaction to Aurelien Tchouameni and Jose Mourinho's press conference quotes in the Roma vs Real Madrid pre-game presser.
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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.
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)
Don Amancio (@DonShelby__)
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Oct 13
1 hr 16 min
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Steven Sciavillo from Chiesa di Totti's Across the Romaverse look ahead to AS Roma vs Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday: Jose Mourinho's return, Gasperini's high-flying tactics, starting XIs, and more.
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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.
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:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Steven Sciavillo (@ssciavilloCdT)
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Oct 13
24 min
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