Las Blancas Podcast: A lesson in using the substitutions

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-1 loss against Barcelona in the Liga F.

Talking points:

• Toril’s lineup choices and selection of wingers
• Maite and Linda Caicedo vs Olga and Athenea as wingers
• Control with the wingers
• Early pressing triggers and high turnovers
• Lack of a runner in behind in the attack
• Esther’s movements
• Need for Naomie Feller in the second half alongside Esther
• How Barcelona’s substitutions changed the game
• Athenea’s battle against Rolfo
• Refereeing decision and need for improvement
• Defensive performance from the backline
• In-game management a let down again
• Sandie Toletti’s excellent performance
• Levante catching up in the league
• Poor run of results and a need for change

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Hosts this week:

Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)

Kanita (@KaniFroh)

Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)