Las Blancas Podcast: Bench mob saves Real Madrid’s performance vs. Villarreal

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kani Froh discuss:

• Real Madrid’s lineup selection ahead of El Clásico
• Real Madrid’s sluggish start to the game
• The Right back conundrum
• Real Madrid’s sloppy possession play in the first half
• Issues with set-piece defending
• Effective short corner routines
• The switch to a back 3 system and was it really necessary?
• Lack of offensive support with a narrow front 3 after formation switch
• Impact of the substitutions
• Weir’s impact with micro actions
• A case for Rocio in the team and her marked improvement in performances
• Teresa’s importance to the team on and off-the-ball
• Caroline Møller’s performance in a central role
• Nahikari’s revival this season
• Ainoa’s performances for Villarreal

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Hosts this week:

Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)

Kanita Froh (@KaniFroh)

Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)