On this bonus, Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Gabe Lezra discussed:

- Apoel Nicosia's horrific defense

- The notion that the team plays better without Isco

- The importance of building rhythm in the 'relaxed' immediate schedule after the Madrid derby

- Some of the unforced giveaways to start the match in Cyprus

- Champions League group standings, and looking ahead to the UCL draw

- The form of Grizzy, Benz, Suarez, and Ronaldo; as well as the improvement of La Liga (domestically, anyway)

- Florentino Perez / Zinedine Zidane / policies / youth continuity

- Dani Ceballos and Lucas Vazquez

- Benzema's form

- Kepa!

- And a ton more.

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