Listen "Mailbag: Why Have Real Madrid Regressed? What Happened? Will Xabi Alonso Succeed?"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani answers questions on:
The questions that Xabi Alonso is being asked in the press conferences, and the way he answers them
Which players to sell next season
Has team actually progressed overall from last season if you factor in the good and the bad of this season?
Explaining Lucas's view about Xabi Alonso's lack of punishment for Vinicius Jr after El Clasico
Is Xabi Alonso choosing "peace with the players" over doing what's best for the team?
Can Gonzalo Garcia play on the wing?
Should Fede Valverde be starting?
And more.
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s draw against Girona away from home. What are the recurring issues? Why is the team not defending well? Also: Real Madrid’s press this game, Xabi Alonso’s subs, and a ton more.
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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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The questions that Xabi Alonso is being asked in the press conferences, and the way he answers them
Which players to sell next season
Has team actually progressed overall from last season if you factor in the good and the bad of this season?
Explaining Lucas's view about Xabi Alonso's lack of punishment for Vinicius Jr after El Clasico
Is Xabi Alonso choosing "peace with the players" over doing what's best for the team?
Can Gonzalo Garcia play on the wing?
Should Fede Valverde be starting?
And more.
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his reaction to Real Madrid’s draw against Girona away from home. What are the recurring issues? Why is the team not defending well? Also: Real Madrid’s press this game, Xabi Alonso’s subs, 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)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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