Managing Madrid Podcast

By Managing Madrid

We attend every Real Madrid game as press, and release an episode near-daily. Tactics, analytics, formations, transfers, history, Castilla, Femenino. Join the largest Real Madrid podcast on the planet... more

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Managing Madrid Podcast episodes:

February 05, 2026Debunking Myths About Arda Güler With Data
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio discuss:
Arda Güler's insane chance creation / assist analytics

Debunking false narratives about him

His defence — underrated?

Insane pressing numbers

His corner stats

The “he’s not good enough for Real Madrid” narrative

How can him and Jude Bellingham co-exist?

Real Madrid underperforming their xG for nearly 2 years

And more.

Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over 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:
Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Don Amancio (@DonShelby__)

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49min
February 04, 2026Real Madrid's Squad Construction Has Gone Wayward
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:
Real Madrid’s squad building over the past few years

Where did it go wrong?

Where has Real Madrid’s ruthlessness gone?

Making tough decisions this summer

The sample size of 2 years of what works and what doesn’t

Under the radar signings

Real Madrid’s culture

Lack of leadership in the squad and on the field

Handcuffing yourself to contracts

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:
Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)
Matt Wiltse (⁠⁠@Matt_MM⁠⁠)

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44min
February 01, 2026 Rayo Post-game, Feb 1
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga at the Bernabeu. Discussed: Bellingham's injury, players out of position, Real Madrid's problems, and more.
Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠)
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)

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20min
January 29, 2026 Benfica Post-game: A disastrous night
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to ⁠Real Madrid’s loss away to Benfica in the final Champions League group stage match. Discussed: Vinicius, Mastantuono, Güler, Arbeloa, Bellingham, and a ton more.
Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid (or ⁠⁠YouTube membership⁠⁠)
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)

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22min
January 26, 2026 Benfica vs Real Madrid Preview
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV to help us preview Benfica vs Real Madrid this Wednesday.
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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)
Adrian Sousa (@Rabona_TV)

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32min
January 24, 2026Villarreal Post-game, Jan 24
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss:
Real Madrid's game management vs Villarreal

Camavinga as the 6 vs Camavinga as LB

Alvaro Carreras's defense

Franco Mastantuono's lung

We’ve finally decided Bellingham is a midfielder

Arbeloa’s subs

Rodrygo or Franco for the RW?

And more.

Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.
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)
Leah Revelle (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahrevelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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48min
January 20, 2026Real Madrid Obliterate Monaco. Post-game Reaction
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Sam Sharpe, and Sam Leveridge discuss:
Bernabeu atmosphere in Real Madrid's 6 - 1 win over Monaco

Eduardo Camavinga left-back

Alvaro Arbeloa’s approach with Vinicius is working

Some negatives in this game before diving into what was good

The Arda-Bellingham double 8

Mastantuono energy

Kylian Mbappe interviews and work rate

What happens when Rodrygo Goes returns?

When Trent / Carvajal return, where does Fede go?

And more.

Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.
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)
Sam Sharpe (⁠⁠⁠@CastillaStats⁠⁠⁠)
Sam Leveridge (@Samleveridge)

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49min
January 18, 2026Real Madrid beat Levante as whistles rain down. Post-game reaction
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:
Bernabeu’s reaction to the players and president

The first half performance vs Levante

Alvaro Arbeloa’s in-game adjustments

Arda Güler quietly just one assist shy of leading the league in assists

Is Arbeloa afraid of Vinicius Jr / Florentino Perez?

A conversation about Eduardo Camavinga

Grada fans are too tied to the club

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)
Lucas Navarrete (⁠⁠@LucasNavarreteM⁠⁠)

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53min
January 15, 2026Embarrassing. Real Madrid Lose To Albacete. Post-game Reaction
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, Sam Sharpe, and Hridyam Arora discuss:
Raw emotional reaction to a rock-bottom night

The disappointing demeanour of the veterans

Get ready for a deafening experience at the Bernabeu

Alvaro Arbeloa's post-game quotes, starting XI, and overall tall task

Vinicius Jr's performance and future at the club

Why Real Madrid have deterred future great coaches from coming

And much more.

Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.
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)
Sam Sharpe (⁠⁠@CastillaStats⁠⁠)
Mehedi Hassan (@MhassanFootball)
Hridyam Arora (@hridarora22)

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1h 31min
January 13, 2026Saying Goodbye To Alonso And Previewing Arbeloa's Tactics
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss:
Why the board deserves a lot of blame

The toxic culture at the club

The very important differences between Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso

Raul Gonzalez kicking himself

Alvaro Arbeloa’s tactical philosophy

Is he versatile?

The way he deals with players

Which youth team players will Arbeloa use?

Cestero, Pitarch, Cesar, Jimenez, Aguado, Valdepenas, Joan Martinez, Gabri Valero

And more.

Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.

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)
Sam Sharpe (⁠@CastillaStats⁠)

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1h 3min

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