Managing Madrid Podcast

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jeremy Beren discuss: What’s changed since the 5 - 2? Pablo Barrios’s injury Julian Alvarez’s form The emergency of Marc Public Where Real Madrid can hurt Atletico And more. 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) Jeremy Beren (⁠@JBBeren⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Just an entire Gonzalo Garcia swoon session Can Gonzalo and Mbappe coexist? Should GG start? Xabi talking about rushing Mbappe back Xabi Alonso deciding Jude Bellingham needs to start over Arda Güler  Why do Real Madrid lose momentum after they score? Real Madrid’s inability to bait the press Xabi Alonso’s subs Vinicius Jr's performance Is there hope for Real Madrid in the Super Cup Fede’s performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠⁠@Matt_MM⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on: Kylian Mbappe's injury: Should he have played the Copa del Rey game? Who steps up without Mbappe now? The path to winning without Mbappe Kees Smit -- a good signing? Chema Andres and Jacobo Ramon Real Madrid's 'market opportunities' strategy now haunting them Why has Real Madrid's defense been so bad? Brahim Diaz's renewal And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s 2 - 0 win over Sevilla in the last game of 2025. Discussed: The team’s defensive issues, player performances, and much much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, Managing Madrid has focused on analysis, reporting, and perspective — what happens on the pitch and what it means after. But matchdays are also shaped by everything happening around the game: the fans, the media, the buildup, and the atmosphere that never quite makes it into the written word. For the first time, we decided to document that side of the experience. The video embedded below is a behind-the-scenes matchday vlog from Real Madrid vs Manchester City, filmed from the perspective of a journalist covering the game. It captures moments with fans, media interactions, and the general chaos and energy that surrounds one of the biggest fixtures in European football. This isn’t meant to replace analysis or reporting. It’s an experiment — a way to show what a matchday actually feels like from inside the stadium and media environment, rather than just describing it afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: The worst 10-15 minutes of the season? Real Madrid’s starting XI vs Talavera Our defense isn’t good enough to sustain the lack of goal production.. Will Xabi Alonso last the season? Winter transfer market And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Real Madrid’s starting XI Valdepeñas Jude Bellingham’s positioning Kylian Mbappe’s performance Vinicius Jr's performance Xabi’s in-game management Why do Real Madrid stop playing football after they score? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his pre-game thoughts the day before Real Madrid take on Manchester City in a pivotal Champions League group stage game. Discussed: Xabi Alonso’s job security, line-ups, and more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s brutal two-goal loss at home against Celta Vigo. A “hall of shame” night where no one can hold their head high. Kiyan was at the Bernabeu and recounts what happened. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Real Madrid’s starting line-up vs Athletic Club 4-3-1-2 mid block Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr chemistry Jude Bellingham’s performance Injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eduardo Camavinga Fede Valverde's performance And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on: The questions that Xabi Alonso is being asked in the press conferences, and the way he answers them Which players to sell next season Has team actually progressed overall from last season if you factor in the good and the bad of this season? Explaining Lucas's view about Xabi Alonso's lack of punishment for Vinicius Jr after El Clasico Is Xabi Alonso choosing "peace with the players" over doing what's best for the team? Can Gonzalo Garcia play on the wing? Should Fede Valverde be starting? And more. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s draw against Girona away from home. What are the recurring issues? Why is the team not defending well? Also: Real Madrid’s press this game, Xabi Alonso’s subs, and a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s draw against Girona away from home. What are the recurring issues? Why is the team not defending well? Also: Real Madrid’s press this game, Xabi Alonso’s subs, and a ton more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s win over Olympiakos away from home. This was a wild one. On one hand, incredible performances from Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andriy Lunin; on the other hand, the defending was terrible and the team still is not where it needs to be. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, and Matt Wiltse discuss: Are the political issues in the team exaggerated? The film sessions What is true and what is not Lack of leadership ROC Nation Xabi Alonso weaknesses Players smelling blood in his personality The falling out after the Clasico sub Vinicius Jr's apology Xabi’s press conference quotes And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠@Matt_MM⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Xabi Alonso's weird line-up vs Elche How Elche exploited Real Madrid Why Fran Garcia on the left wing? How dynamics changed after Gonzalo Garcia sub Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to the starting line-up And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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) Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: What are the improved numbers from last season to this season? Real Madrid need to approach the tough away games much differently How Gonzalo Garcia solves multiple problems How should the minutes be re-distributed? Best right wing option(s) Arda Güler and the criticism of his big game performances Nico Paz vs Arda Güler Alvaro Arbeloa’s comments on Joan Martinez Jude Bellingham getting hate for no reason And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (⁠@Matt_MM⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast was recorded in front of a live Madridistas audience in Toronto. The discussion, hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan, touched on the future of the Xabi Alonso - Real Madrid marriage, his relationship with Vinicius, Nico Paz, formations, and much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content over on 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠@KiyanSo⁠) Mehedi Hassan (@MhassanFootball) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TORONTO EVENT: SIGN UP HERE. On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Lucas Navarrete discuss: Has there been regression at Real Madrid since the beginning of the season? Vinicius Jr's performance Why has Real Madrid abandoned some of the stuff that was working earlier? WHERE IS GONZALO GARCIA?!?! Set pieces How to play without a pure 9 Can Kylian Mbappe play RW? And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on 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 it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠) Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠) Matt Wiltse (@Matt_MM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TORONTO EVENT CLICK HERE On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani jumps live on YouTube to interact with fans and answer questions, which touched on all things ⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠ and their current state. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠) 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete recaps Real Madrid's discouraging loss to Liverpool. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Join our ⁠⁠Real Madrid⁠⁠ Discord Channel: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f⁠⁠ 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: Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices