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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Matt Wiltse and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss:

• The give-and-take nature of the 4-2-3-1 formation
• Chukwueze’s performance AKA prime Arjen Robben on the night and Nacho’s struggles
• Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to rotate heavily in midfield
• Marco Asensio’s performance
• Vinicius Junior’s performance
• Re-framing Vinicius’ season and the obstacles he has had to overcome vs last year
• Is this Real Madrid team better than last year?
• Best game-state for Camavinga at left back, should he play there against Chelsea?
• Forget the title race, battle for 2nd and 3rd with high-flying Atleti
• Referee mistakes
• Is Villarreal better than Chelsea?
• A season filled with La Liga controversy on and off the field
• Fede Valverde and Alex Baena post-game bust-up
• And more.

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Hosts this week:

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling)