Las Blancas Podcast: Real Madrid Battle Back vs. Levante

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Yash Thakur discuss Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Levante.

Talking points:

• The absence of Weir
• Athenea not in the starting lineup
• Levante’s somewhat surprising tactics in possession
• The quality of Alba Redondo
• Real Madrid’s early defensive adjustments
• Levante’s impressive midfield
• The pros and cons to Levante’s pressing structure
• What Levante could’ve done better in the first 20 minutes despite playing well
• Levante going into a different gear after conceding
• Misa’s performance
• Madrid’s poor set-piece defending
• Mayra Ramírez taking over the match
• How Alberto Toril’s subs saved his team
• Maite’s Jekyll and Hyde outing
• Nahikari’s impact off the bench
• And more

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Hosts this week:

Om Arvind (@OmVAsports)

Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)

Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)