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Episode 127 - Atlético Beat Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso’s Derby Mistakes
On this episode of Transfer Flow, Patrick and Neel break down the Madrid Derby and explore where Xabi Alonso’s setup went wrong. From defensive struggles to vulnerabilities against crosses, we analyse exactly how Real Madrid was exposed and why their rivals capitalised.
They also dive into the Premier League, looking at the relegation battle and discussing whether Sunderland are safe, how Villa can respond, and what Nuno can do to fix West Ham’s misaligned squad. Tottenham’s open play issues, Arsenal’s stylistic shift, and Liverpool’s shaky defence also get a tactical review.
Whether you’re following La Liga, the Premier League, or just love in-depth football analysis, this episode gives you the insights and breakdowns you need.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Intro
00:28 Neel Stepping in for Ted
01:07 Episode Intro Summary
01:24 Madrid Derby
02:07 Fun Facts about Atlético de Madrid
04:28 Real Madrid This Season
05:08 Possession Split vs Atlético de Madrid
05:42 Xabi Alonso Plan
06:56 Real Madrid Weaknesses
08:20 Jude Bellingham's Return
09:26 Team and tactic analysis
10:43 Real Madrid Struggling to Defend Crosses
13:03 Real Madrid vs. Opponents on Set Pieces
15:31 Jude Bellingham's Return and Long Term Impact for Real Madrid
17:00 No team looks Unstoppable in La Liga
17:08 Elche Game Analysis (Recap from Last Episode)
17:26 Frankfurt Game Analysis (Recap from Last Episode)
17:45 Bundesliga YouTube Highlight Package
18:43 Relegation battle
19:23 Leeds and Sunderland
20:13 Leeds Team Analysis and Progression Chances
23:26 Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland Defending Well
23:50 Sunderland Team Analysis and Progression Chances
27:20 Patrick's Thoughts on Burnley
28:44 Neel's Thoughts on Burnley
30:45 Aston Villa Analysis
30:54 Ollie Watkins Player Analysis
31:16 Aston Villa Poor Defence and Need for a Managerial Change
31:48 Thoughts on Why Aston Villa Playing Poorly and Need for Tactical Improvement
34:57 West Ham and Wolves
35:19 Nottingham Forest Analysis
37:42 West Ham
40:14 Can Wolves Find a Way Back?
42:00 Neel’s Thoughts on Wolves
43:35 Have Neel's Team Predictions Changed Now?
46:14 Patrick’s Thoughts on Nottingham Forest
48:26 Fulham Team Analysis
51:56 Fulham Needs a Wake-Up Call
52:45 Manchester United Team Analysis and Struggles
55:46 Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal Recap
56:16 Analysing Spurs' Recent Performance
1:00:52 Liverpool’s Tactical Flexibility
1:06:10 Arsenal’s Defensive Strengths
1:06:58 The Balance of Defence and Attack
1:09:38 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights
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On this episode of Transfer Flow, Patrick and Neel break down the Madrid Derby and explore where Xabi Alonso’s setup went wrong. From defensive struggles to vulnerabilities against crosses, we analyse exactly how Real Madrid was exposed and why their rivals capitalised.
They also dive into the Premier League, looking at the relegation battle and discussing whether Sunderland are safe, how Villa can respond, and what Nuno can do to fix West Ham’s misaligned squad. Tottenham’s open play issues, Arsenal’s stylistic shift, and Liverpool’s shaky defence also get a tactical review.
Whether you’re following La Liga, the Premier League, or just love in-depth football analysis, this episode gives you the insights and breakdowns you need.
Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe
Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade
Follow us on our Socials:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q
X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast
Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Intro
00:28 Neel Stepping in for Ted
01:07 Episode Intro Summary
01:24 Madrid Derby
02:07 Fun Facts about Atlético de Madrid
04:28 Real Madrid This Season
05:08 Possession Split vs Atlético de Madrid
05:42 Xabi Alonso Plan
06:56 Real Madrid Weaknesses
08:20 Jude Bellingham's Return
09:26 Team and tactic analysis
10:43 Real Madrid Struggling to Defend Crosses
13:03 Real Madrid vs. Opponents on Set Pieces
15:31 Jude Bellingham's Return and Long Term Impact for Real Madrid
17:00 No team looks Unstoppable in La Liga
17:08 Elche Game Analysis (Recap from Last Episode)
17:26 Frankfurt Game Analysis (Recap from Last Episode)
17:45 Bundesliga YouTube Highlight Package
18:43 Relegation battle
19:23 Leeds and Sunderland
20:13 Leeds Team Analysis and Progression Chances
23:26 Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland Defending Well
23:50 Sunderland Team Analysis and Progression Chances
27:20 Patrick's Thoughts on Burnley
28:44 Neel's Thoughts on Burnley
30:45 Aston Villa Analysis
30:54 Ollie Watkins Player Analysis
31:16 Aston Villa Poor Defence and Need for a Managerial Change
31:48 Thoughts on Why Aston Villa Playing Poorly and Need for Tactical Improvement
34:57 West Ham and Wolves
35:19 Nottingham Forest Analysis
37:42 West Ham
40:14 Can Wolves Find a Way Back?
42:00 Neel’s Thoughts on Wolves
43:35 Have Neel's Team Predictions Changed Now?
46:14 Patrick’s Thoughts on Nottingham Forest
48:26 Fulham Team Analysis
51:56 Fulham Needs a Wake-Up Call
52:45 Manchester United Team Analysis and Struggles
55:46 Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal Recap
56:16 Analysing Spurs' Recent Performance
1:00:52 Liverpool’s Tactical Flexibility
1:06:10 Arsenal’s Defensive Strengths
1:06:58 The Balance of Defence and Attack
1:09:38 Closing Thoughts and Future Insights
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