Managing Madrid Podcast: Raul’s Debut; The Evolution Of Football Tactics

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Matt Wiltse, and Om Arvind discuss:

• Real Madrid’s starting XI vs Real Zaragoza in 1994
• The story of Raul’s bus ride en route to La Romareda
• Luis Enrique playing at left-back
• Raul’s performance: Finishing, off-ball movement, speed, passing, tenacity
• His connection with Ivan Zamorano
• Quique Sanchez Flores, fun attacking right back
• The team’s transition defense
• Michael Laudrup’s passing and season overall
• Fernando Redondo’s commanding presence
• Missing Martin Vazquez
• The complete evolution of football tactics
• What would Twitter say about this game?
• And more

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Om Arvind