On this Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:

• Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI vs Villarreal
• Real Madrid’s press
• The individual defensive step ups and mistakes
• What changed at half time?
• Dani Ceballos’s performance
• Alternative lineups that could help you press better
• Aurelien Tchoumani’s absence
• Rodrygo’s performance
• Ancelotti / Rodrygo scuffle
• Marco Asensio’s cameo
• Ancelotti’s explanation to Lucas Navarrete on why Eduardo Camavinga didn’t get subbed
• Antonio Rudiger’s form
• Karim Benzema’s performance
• Should Asensio be renewed?
• Tchouameni at the NBA game
• Rapid-fire tapas
• And more.

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)