On this Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Michael Caley (FiveThirtyEight / Double Pivot Pod) discuss:

- Explaining xG and how it’s calculated

- Atletico’s impressive performance in the Super cup, and some unexpected tactical wrinkles

- What are Real Madrid’s tactical concerns heading into next season?

- Replacing Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot volume

- Moving on from Zidane’s scheme

- What happened when Casemiro left the pitch against Atleti?

- Who would’ve been a low-key transfer possibility?

- And more.

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Hosts this week:

Michael Caley (@MC_of_A)

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)