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

- Real Madrid’s efficient first half

- The ‘b-team’ reminding us of last season’s understudies

- Lucas Vazquez and Mateo Kovacic’s standout performances

- Zidane’s subs, and what Real Madrid should do with Ceballos and Llorente at this point to reverse their developmental pitfall

- Bad themes in prior games: Lack of vertical and horizontal compactness, and how to rectify the issues

- Gareth Bale conspiracy

- Sergio Ramos: Collecting cards and bullying Bale

- Casemiro’s role high up the pitch

- 4-2-3-1

- And more!

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah)