Managing Madrid Podcast: Espanyol Post-game; Castilla Corner

This episode of the Managing Madrid comes in two parts.

Part One, Espanyol post-game with Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse:

• Carlo Ancelotti’s back line
• How the Antonio Rudiger - Eder Militao partnership functioned
• Aurelien Tchouameni’s positioning
• Breaking down the opening goal, and the genius of both Tcohuameni and Vinicius Jr in that play
• And the goal conceded... Who was really to blame?
• Why we’re not worried about Karim Benzema
• Vinicius’s performance
• Should Fede Valverde be playing on the right side in games like this?
• More chest bumps, please
• Thibaut Courtois’s distribution
• Eduardo Camavinga and Rodygo Goes’s performances off the bench
• Which outfield player would play keeper for us in an emergency?
• Antonio Rudiger is non-negotiable
• Carlo’s subs
• Marco Asensio & Eden Hazard
• Sergio Reguilon to Atletico Madrid
• And more.

Part Two (53:30), Castilla Corner with Kristofer McCormack and Ruben Skjerping

• Where to watch Castilla this season
• Álvaro Rodríguez’ role after the departure of Latasa
• Why is Arribas still at Castilla?
• Will Real Madrid sign Vinícius Tobias on a permanent deal?
• The chances of getting promoted
• Iker Bravo
• Raúl’s attacking options
• Reguilón’s move to Atlético
• Kris’ deleted tweet, running tracks and our favorite stadiums

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Hosts this week:

Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaCorner)

Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)