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

- Zidane’s surprising decision to step down as Real Madrid manager

- The Frenchman’s legacy and what brought him to the decision

- Parallels to Pep Guardiola

- Our takes on the potential candidates to take the hot seat: Pochettino, Sarri, Lowe, Guti, Wenger, Solari, and Kloop

- The impact to Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo’s futures

- The club’s summer transfer policy

- Hipster’s choice: Big Sam in as the new boss with Andy Carroll and Peter Crouch leading the line for the new look Real Madrid

- And more

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Hosts this week:

Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah)

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)