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3 days ago | managingmadrid.com | Kiyan Sobhani

Four numbers that jumped out from my notebook following Sunday night’s win, albeit against a very non-urgent, watered-down Athletic side:4-4-2Is the 4-4-2 the way to go? Real Madrid generated 22 shots and an xG of 2.41 — their highest mark since January 19. It may not be much, and standards might be low — but Sunday night’s performance against Athletic felt much more like Real Madrid of 2023 - 2024. It was Vinicius’s best game in a while.

3 days ago | managingmadrid.com | Kiyan Sobhani

TORONTO PODCAST RSVPAUDIO:VIDEO:On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:Why didn’t Real Madrid use this formation more this season? Should Kylian Mbappe replace Rodrygo in this 4-4-2? Which lineup to play vs Barcelona? Standout performances vs Athletic Club5 transfer names. And much more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusive on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.

6 days ago | managingmadrid.com | Kiyan Sobhani |Lucas Navarrete

Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss:Who leaks info to the press and why? If we had to sell one player out of Mbappe Vinicius and Rodrygo.. Which coach do we choose and why? Jurgen Klopp vs Xabi AlonsoPlayers in and players outZubimendiIs it possible to move David Alaba’s contract? Hindsight: Should we have signed Harry Kane?

6 days ago | managingmadrid.com | Kiyan Sobhani

Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:Real Madrid losing their ‘aura’Unveiling their strugglesIs it possible for Barca to go trophyless? Is Real Madrid’s situation salvageable? Mbappe, PSG, and making it work with himIñigo MartinezIs Arsenal more talented than Real Madrid? Vinicius’s drop in formAnd more.

1 week ago | managingmadrid.com | Kiyan Sobhani |Lucas Navarrete

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Angelo Valdes, Lucas Navarrete, and Leah Revelle discuss:Holding Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Rodrygo Goes accountableWhich changes will be made and when will they be made? A left-back overhaulTactical changesJurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso, RaulIs the domestic season salvageable? Ancelotti not maximizing Bellingham and ValverdeMuch, much more.