This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in three parts.

Part One (Achraf Hakimi Post-game show with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse)

• Borussia Dortmund’s use of their full-backs
• Dortmund’s help defense for Achraf Hakimi
• Will Achraf’s defense be better at Real Madrid?
• His goalscoring ability
• How will Zinedine Zidane use Achraf?
• His overall performance against Wolfsburg
• Dortmund’s defensive shape
• Jadon Sancho’s performance off the bench
• Erlin Haaland / Luka Jovic parallels
• The potential greatness of the young and upcoming Real Madrid generation
• How to keep both Achraf and Dani Carvajal happy
• How does Real Madrid use data and analytics?
• And more.

Part Two — 50:18 — (Castilla Corner with Sam Sharpe, Kristofer McCormack, Ruben Skjerping)

• Ruben’s appearance on Radio Marca
• The senior side playing at the Di Stefano
• Raul’s first season at Castilla
• Players who impressed/surprised us
• Disappointments
• The third goalkeeper
• Best moments

Part Three — 1:39:28 — (Journalism Corner): Kiyan gives tips to aspiring podcasters

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats)

Kristofer McCormack (@K_mc06)

Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)