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

- Initial reactions upon hearing the Julen Lopetegui news

- The thought-process behind Rubiales’s decision

- Lopetegui’s loyalty

- What could Real Madrid have done differently?

- Lopetegui’s ‘lose-lose’

- What would’ve been the reaction had this been a club other than Real Madrid involved?

- Fernando Hierro’s ability to make tactical adjustments throughout the tournament

- Spain’s World Cup chances now

- Julen’s tactics with Real Madrid

- Who thrives under Lopetegui?

- Does Lopetegui bring anyone with him?

- Lopetegui pros and cons

- And more.

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Eduardo Alvarez (@Alvarez)