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Managing Madrid Podcast: Advantages and Disadvantages of a Thin Squad

Matt and Ruben discussed the potential consequences of Real Madrid’s transfer window.

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On this episode of the big picture podcast, Matt and Ruben discuss...

  • Jude Bellingham’s start to the season
  • Would drawn out transfer sagas for players like Bellingham and Guler change fans perspective of the summer window?
  • The inevitable drop off will come, but does it lead to other benefits?
  • Advantages and disadvantages to a thin squad over a long season
  • The five Castilla players on the fringes of the first team
  • Marvel vs Alvaro Carrillo
  • Under what scenario would a RM fan be OK with a trophy-less season?
  • Can Ancelotti proving the doubters wrong — tactically innovative and learning from mistakes
  • The new-look Santiago Bernabeu: noise and atmosphere

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Hosts this week:

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Ruben Skjerping (@RubenPMN)


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