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Managing Madrid Podcast: What is Madrid’s best midfield? Can Kubo and Arribas sustain their good form?

Matt and Ruben return on the big picture podcast to zoom out on early season form in La Liga and Europe.

Real Madrid CF v Real Sociedad - LaLiga Santander Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Ruben Skjerping and Matt Wiltse discuss:

  • The rankings of midfielders in their team and whether certain players should be starters in important games.
  • The strong performances of Sergio Arribas and Take Kubo, praising their goal-scoring abilities. Does Arda Guler have to prove he is better than these two?
  • Brahim’s role — predictions for remainder of the season
  • Where do we sit on the Rodrygo debate? Is he Real Madrid starting material?
  • The bizarre career of Jese Rodriguez
  • EAFC24 impact on female players
  • And more

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Hosts this week:

Matt Wiltse (@MattW_MM)

Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)

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