Las Blancas Podcast: Bruun on fire!

On this episode of Las Blancas Podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s dramatic 1-2 win over Sporting Club de Portugal in UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Lineup changes from Toril. Weir on the wings? Angeldahl #10? Toril’s use of fullbacks Angeldahl’s fit in the team Redondo’s start at Madrid - Is Bruun a better fit right now? Sporting’s changes in the second half Sporting’s buildup that disrupted Madrid’s press Madrid’s poor passing in the second half Leupolz’s last-minute winner Olga’s worrisome start to the season Player of the match Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: 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: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle go through the EAFC Ratings and discuss whether they're fair or not. LOTS of players discussed in this one: Kylian Mbappe Rodri Erling Haaland Vinicius Jr Jude Bellingham Lautaro Martinez Lionel Messi Luka Modric Cristiano Ronaldo Neymar Rodrygo Goes Antonio Rüdiger Virjil Van Dijk And more! Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us on Patreon for Wednesday night’s live Zoom call (El Clasico post-game podcast): 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 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 and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: What changed at half-time of Real Madrid's 3 - 1 win over Stuttgart? Dani Carvajal at CB Lucas Vazquez’s performance The way Stuttgart approached the game Thibaut COURTOIS!! Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance Real Madrid's tracking in midfield Jude Bellingham’s performance Is Bellingham going to be able to sustain covering this much ground? Real Madrid’s defensive structure. How can it be fixed? Some crazy reactionary takes The dominoes of the injuries Fede Valverde DM  Eduardo Camavinga’s absence 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 episode of the Castilla Corner podcast, Hridyam Arora and Sam Sharpe discuss: Real Madrid Castilla’s performance vs Real Betis B Was the draw a fair result? Chema’s performance, and his intent to make things happen — what is his ceiling? Chema vs Mario Martin What was Santiago Solari doing with Carlo Ancelotti at the Castilla game? Jesus Fortea — why is he not getting promoted? Joan Martinez’s contract extension And much more. 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: Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats) Hridyam Arora (@hridarora) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s second victory of the season. Talking points: Toril’s lineup changes Our impressive record against Betis A switch in formation to 4-3-3 Best midfield combination? Tere’s brilliant game Bruun’s excellent movements inside the box Bruun vs Redondo, who is a better fit? Oihane vs Sheila, who edges it currently? Maelle Lakrar’s impressive start to Madrid career Should Olga take our penalties Carla Camacho’s return to the field after ACL injury UWCL qualifiers coming up Maite’s departure Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: 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: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: Real Madrid's defensive structure The turnovers Ball progression woes The injuries and the bench Problems in midfield and where Guler / Fede / Modric were stationed Assessing Kylian Mbappe’s performances so far 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) Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Angelo Valdes (Mr Factous, Will), go through the entire Real Madrid squad and discuss who to keep, sell, and loan. Topics also include: Can Tchouameni and Camavinga co-exist? Bellingham / Mbappe Real Madrid legacis Should Endrick be loaned? 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: Angelo Valdes (@MrAngeloValdes) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez discuss: This is not the Real Sociedad we’re used to. What happened to them? How badly they miss Robin Le Normand and Mikel Merino Insane offensive inefficiency Mikel Oyarzabal Takefusa Kubo’s danger Carlo Ancelotti’s quotes this morning Real Madrid’s most likely XI Arda Güler’s defensive ability Real Sociedad’s box defending 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) Jose Perez (@jcperez_) 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 new Champions League format How the Champions League has changed in the past  A vague Super League announcement Is there too much football?  How the new league format will chance how teams approach each game Tricky parts in Real Madrid's schedule Carlo Ancelotti’s rotation challenges And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Join us on Patreon for Wednesday night’s live Zoom call (El Clasico post-game podcast): 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 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 Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s winning start to the 2024-25 league campaign. Talking points: Alberto Toril’s first starting XI of 2024/25 season Caroline Weir’s return to the starting lineup A brand new midfield three The CB partnership of Maria Mendez and Maelle Lakrar Ball playing ability of Mendez and Lakrar Concern around Olga’s defending Alba Redondo over Signe Bruun? Toril’s 4-2-4 aggressive approach off the ball Real Madrid’s switch and cross style of play Espanyol’s non-existent midfield Leupolz’s contribution in the midfield Weir’s World Redondo’s missed chances and movements Eva Navarro and Athenea being Toril’s type of wingers Maite and Tere’s performances off the bench Linda Caicedo’s return and fit in the team Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: 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: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices