On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Valerenga in the first leg of their UWCL qualifiers.
Talking points:
Lineup changes from Toril and what is our preferred lineup
Valerenga’s 5-4-1 approach away from home
Center-back partnership and the problems with Rocio-Sousa duo
Why is Ivana not pla ... Show More
Jan 2022
Reasons for Optimism! Ansu's intangibles and Xavi has depth, but Barça fall to Real Madrid
On episode 319, Dan and Rik Sharma of Siempre Positivo discuss Barcelona's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. They talk Ansu Fati's intangibles, Xavi's newfound depth, questions in the midfield, and much more!Running Order:What are the positives in the loss?How did ... Show More
51m 22s
Aug 2021
First Test! Athletic Club takes points from Barça, plus Atleti, Real Madrid, and the La Liga title race
On episode 281, Dan is joined by Sam Leveridge to discuss an eventful weekend of games around La Liga. They talk Athletic Club putting the pressure on Barcelona, Atleti starting their title defense by defending against Elche, Real Madrid getting caught against Levante, and much m ... Show More
47m 7s
Mar 2022
Statement Win! Barça thrash Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clásico with total team effort
On episode 338, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Madrid. They talk about how Xavi did it, who raised their game to get the result, the question of sustainability, and much more!Running Order:Are Barcelona "back"?Who was the Man of the Match?How did Barça bre ... Show More
49m 49s
Mar 2022
Barça Belief! Europa League Draw, Pedri against Galatasaray, and El Clásico Preview
On episode 337, Dan and Isaiah from the Barcelona Football Blog discuss Barcelona's 2-1 comeback win over Galatasaray. They talk about the Europa League draw, what Pedri has in common with Iniesta, the potential line-up for El Clásico, and much more!Running Order:How will Barça h ... Show More
48m 48s
Oct 2021
Just Enough! Barcelona sneak past Dynamo Kiev and El Clásico Preview
On episode 298, Dan and Rafa Aldamuy of Més Que Un Podcast discuss the 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev and preview El Clásico. They talk Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba's positive outings, Ansu Fati's contract renewal, the ups and downs of Real Madrid, and much more!Running Order:Who was th ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2021
El Clásico Misfire! Barcelona play better but lose to Real Madrid
On episode 299, Dan and Emile discuss Barcelona's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico. They talk big picture, Koeman's decisions, Dest and Garcia mistakes, and much more!Running Order:Why did Barcelona play better and lose?Why did the Dest miss change the match?What did Koeman ... Show More
43m 36s
Aug 2022
Two-Horse Race? Barça's Routine Win Over Valladolid and La Liga's Search for Stars
On episode 386, Dan and Alan Feehely discuss Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Valladolid and how it's starting to look like a two-horse race. They talk about the backline rotation, the forward hierarchy, La Liga's inability to market their stars, and much more!Running Order:Is Xavi ... Show More
58m 51s
May 2022
Who Stays, Who Goes? Barcelona's 2022-23 Roster Predictions, Femení fall in UWCL, and Mbappe Ramifications
On episode 356, Dan and Eric Vidal of Penya Blaugrana Los Angeles discuss Barcelona's 2-0 loss to Villarreal and the end of the season. They go through the full squad from the season, the Femení's loss in the Champions League final, what Mbappe staying at PSG means for the club, ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2023
Title Boost! Pedri and de Jong Return to Beat Atlético Madrid
On episode 459, Dan and Levon discuss how Frenkie de Jong and Pedri returned to propel Barcelona past Atlético Madrid. They talk about Araujo's improvement on the ball, Lewandowski's touches, Lamine Yamal on the bench, and much more!Running Order:Is this team Champions League cal ... Show More
50m 28s
Jan 2022
Umtiti's New Deal! Barça's late game woes against Granada and Supercopa Clásico Preview
On episode 318, Dan and Emile discuss the effects of Samuel Umtiti's new deal and what his renewal does for Barça's finances. They talk Luuk de Jong's good form, Barça's issues in late games, the stakes of El Clásico in the Spanish Super Cup, and much more!Running Order:What does ... Show More
56m 50s