Real Madrid vs Manchester City, Final Pre-game Thoughts

On his episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Mehedi Hassan discuss: 2-2: Fair scoreline? Bayern Munich's initial surge, different game states, Real Madrid growing back Tributes to Vinicius Jr and Toni Kroos Why Kroos was so good Kim’s nightmare Harry Kane’s performance A "refreshing champions league encounter" Lucas Vazquez’s performance Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala’s danger Why Bayern are more dangerous than Manchester City Top-five Real Madrid players this season Rodrygo Geos's performance Is Real Madrid out on Alphonso Davies? Kroos: at the very peak of his powers? Aurelien Tchouameni’s vertical passing and the post-Kroos era Brahim Diaz's form  Should Arda Güler be loaned? * 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) Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling) Mehedi Hassan (@MhassanFootball) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring on analyst @dharnishiqbal for a preview of the highly anticipated Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich! @tacticalfouling and Dharnish break down the tactics of the two teams, injuries and potential lineups. Find us on X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok at @realdealpods for more takes and banter between episodes on our Managing Madrid Spotify feed! 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: Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) Dharnish Iqbal (@dharnishiqbal) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Rayyan Ali Khan discuss: Pre-game press conference quotes Bayern’s full squad health updates Are Bayern as bad as their league table suggests? Why Thomas Tuchel has struggled  Does Real Madrid have the highest ceiling in the world? * How will Bayern approach the game tactically? * What is going on with Davies? * How much will he play against Real Madrid?  The Bernabeu grass — what the hell is going on?* Real Madrid and Bayern channeling their play on the left side * De Ligt and Dier’s 1v1 abilities Uli Hoeneß vs Thomas Tuchel And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. 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) Rayyan Ali Khan (@BFWCyler) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Real Madrid Castilla’s recent form Alvaro Rodriguez’s season so far — is it better than last season? Xabi Alonso’s immortality The need for the next Nacho / Vazquez, and the hopeful replacements for them The weird case of Jeremy De Leon Sam’s experience at Castilla vs Alcoyano and his thoughts on the new Bernabeu And much 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22) Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Florentino Perez' Texas tour Who will partner Antonio Rudiger vs Bayern Munich? How to mark Harry Kane How he differs as a threat to Erling Haaland How good are Bayern Munich?  Is their domestic form deceiving? Their strengths and weaknesses Thomas Tuchel’s adaptive tactics Joshua Kimmic’s positioning The Uli Hoeness - Thomas Tuchel drama How much of a threat is Leroy Sane? The Alphonso Davies situation — the latest Incredible Ferland Mendy stats Crazy Davies numbers Is it better to sign Davies now or wait until next summer and get him for free? Leny Yoro Will Davies start against Real Madrid? Crazy advanced stats in limited Arda Güler minutes 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) Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s live Zoom podcast that goes up at least once per week exclusively for Managing Madrid Patrons, Kiyan Sobhani, Yash Thakur, Sam Leveridge, and Hridyam Arora spent an entire episode discussing the aftermath of the Clasico, as well as Javier Tebas’s “vision” for La Liga. Topics this week included: Xavi staying at Barcelona, pros and cons of having La Liga games in the USA, Javier Tebas’s political power, line-ups vs Bayern Munich and more. The clip we’ve uploaded for free this week is about whether or not it actually makes for there to be La Liga games in the USA The full episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7r5dfz Enjoy, subscribe, and comment, and let us know your thoughts on the above video. Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3tJ6qY9 Subscribe to the Managing Madrid Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/364lzLx Join the Patreon army for a ton on bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and discuss: - Carlo Ancelotti'rotations - Arda Güler goal and Aurelien Tchouameni's insane pass - Performances of Kepa, Modric, Ceballos, Militao, Nacho - Should Eder Militao start vs Bayern Munich? - What's Mendy's health like, will he start vs. Bayern? 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) Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Reflecting back to the initial Champions League draw Barcelona’s meltdown post-Clasico Leah grilling Manchester City fans Excessive amounts of copium from Cules Stories about the City fans at the Etihad Explaining how amazing Real Madrid have been run in the past 15 years Lucas Vazquez greatness Xavi Hernandez and Joan Laporta’s comments after the Clasico Did the ball cross the line? Is Carlo Ancelotti going to surpass Zinedine Zidane's legacy? Early thoughts on Bayern Munich Alphonso Davies vs Real Madrid Ferland Mendy vs Davies Leah’s interview with Jude Bellingham And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively 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 its 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, Siddharth Ramsundar, Mehedi Hassan, and Yash Thakur discuss: Absolute MAYHEM during Jude Bellingham's game winner Lucas Vazquez masterclass The different game states Real Madrid’s defending on corners The controversy / goal - line tech Did the ball go over the line? Eduardo Camavinga’s performance  Luka Modric’s performance Aurelien Tchouameni and the defensive structure Xavi Hernandez's hilarious post-game quotes  The analytics from the game Jude Bellingham’s performance and incredible game winner How Real Madrid could’ve exploited Barcelona further Why is Fede Valverde taking goal kicks? Andriy Lunin’s performance Will Carlo Ancelotti rotate now? 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: Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling) Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kiyan, Sid, Lucas, Mehedi are here with pre-game thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices