On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss:
A twist in Real Madrid’s lineup!
How the 4-2-3-1 functioned tactically vs Granada
Carlo Ancelotti praise
How Fede Valverde has made this system work so efficiently
Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes stepping up
Jude Bellingham’s performance
Toni Kroos insane stats
Wil ... Show More
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
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
Feb 2022
Good Crazy! Chaos from Dani Alves and Jordi Alba lead Barcelona past Atletico Madrid
On episode 326, Dan is joined by Kevin Williams to discuss Barcelona's 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid. They talk Barça's chaotic full-backs, the rise of Frenkie de Jong and the fall of Busquets, the impact of Adama Traore, and much more!Running Order:Do the pros outweigh the co ... Show More
53m 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
Sep 2021
Last chance for Koeman? Tactics mess against Granada, Araújo glory, and potential replacements
On episode 289, Dan and Emile discuss the frustrations of Barça's 1-1 draw with Granada and what that means for Koeman's future. They talk Barça's tactics (or lack thereof), silver linings of Ronald Araújo and Alejandro Balde, Koeman replacement candidates, and much more!Running ... Show More
54m 21s
Feb 2021
Will MESSI be enough to beat PSG? Plus Puig, Pedri, Umtiti, La Masia
On episode 243, Dan and Francesc discuss how Barcelona's 5-1 win over Deportivo Alavés might have helped prepare them for the Champions League. They talk Riqui Puig with 90 minutes, Ilaix Moriba's La Liga debut, potential weaknesses of PSG, and much more!Running Order:Did Barcelo ... Show More
52m 43s
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
Feb 2023
Short-Handed Squad! Barça lose to Almeria and Real Madrid Preview
On episode 442, Dan and Emile discuss the awful match against Almería and preview the Copa del Rey El Clásico. They talk about the team without Pedri, a lack of excuses in La Liga, the line-up against Real Madrid, and much more!Running Order:Why was this the worst match of the se ... Show More
46m 35s
Mar 2023
No Possession, No Problem! Barça beat Real Madrid 1-0 in Copa
On episode 443, Dan and Domagoj Kostanjšak discuss Barcelona's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. They talk about why Barcelona failed in possession, how the defense got it so right, what happened to Torres and Raphinha up top, and much more!Running Order:Does it matte ... Show More
53m 16s