Las Blancas Podcast: European adventure begins

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Valerenga in the first leg of their UWCL qualifiers.

Talking points:

• Lineup changes from Toril and what is our preferred lineup
• Valerenga’s 5-4-1 approach away from home
• Center-back partnership and the problems with Rocio-Sousa duo
• Why is Ivana not playing?
• Linda Caicedo’s brilliant game and how she is on a different level
• Toletti’s dynamism throughout the game
• Maite or Zornoza for the #10 role?
• Feller’s impact and problems gelling with the team in second half
• Is a back three our plan B?
• Misa’s performance and problems in the game
• Rogic’s performance against Real Madrid Femenino
• Thea Bjelde in midfield for the Norwegian side
• Is this approach sustainable in the long term?

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Hosts this week:

Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)

Kanita (@KaniFroh)

Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)