Cádiz Post-Game; Las Blancas’ Epic Comeback vs. Madrid CFF

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by The Guild. Use code ManagingMadrid for at 15% discount upon checkout! This episode comes in two parts. Part One: Cadiz Post-game, hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse Real Madrid's struggles vs low blocks Issues in the first half -- what were we doing wrong? The symmetrical 4-3-3 with Hazard on the right Ferland Mendy's role Why was Hazard better in the 2nd half? Carlo Ancelotti's pre-game quotes about Hazard Would Carlo have started Luka Modric if he was healthy? Casemiro's tackle which resulted in a yellow card Thoughts on VAR Lineup vs Athletic Club on Wednesday A midfield trio of Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Tonit Kroos Lucas Vazquez's crosses Luka Jovic's cameo off the bench And more. Part Two (54:00): Las Blancas Podcast, Om Arvind and Grant Little discuss: Grant correctly predicting how most of the game would play out Toril’s change in offensive approach vs. Madrid CFF What kind of effect the turf pitch actually had The historic problem that Toril needs to solve The contradictions between the ideal personnel and ideal tactical system How to manage Cardona’s minutes as she plays her way back into form 15-year-old Vicky cooking our defense Zornoza’s defensive weaknesses showing up on the conceded goal Møller’s performance out wide vs. in the middle Teresa’s excellence How Olga’s injury changed the formation Whether the challenge on Olga should’ve resulted in a card Maite as a #10 The 5-2-1-2/3-4-1-2 structure altering everything in Real Madrid’s favor Esther’s impressive season so far The subtle magic of Maite to create the winner Athenea’s endearing cockiness Esther’s crazy finish on the third goal The long-term implications of Olga’s potentially serious injury Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Miami, January London, February Washington DC, March Chicago, April Mumbai, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVAsports) Grant Little (@grantlittle09) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices