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This episode comes in two parts.

Part one (Sevilla post-game with Kiyan and Matt):

Real Madrid's unrivalled ability to flip the switch

Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI

Eduardo Camavinga’s performance

The structure of the team and positioning of the midfielders

Explaining the tactical improvement when Rodrygo Goes got subbed in

Fede Valverde's best position

What’s the best way to play without Casemiro?

Breaking down the goals conceded

Vinicius Jr's 'moments' and overall performance

Refereeing decisions

What this game reminded us of

Rodrygo's performance off the bench

Who should play left back vs City?

Breaking down the goals scored

Is the league done?

Will rotations be an even bigger issue next season?

And more.

Part two -- 1:04:00 -- (Las Blancas vs Alaves post-game show with Grant and Yash):

- Real Madrid’s good start

- Alaves’s great reaction

- Missed chances

- Lack of chances created centrally,

- Alba and Miriam’s impressive performances

- Super sub Nahikari Garcia

- Optimizing Esther and Maite

- And a look toward the end of the season

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Grant Little (@grantlittle09)

Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)

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