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Real Madrid CF: Formations and Tactics

VIDEO: Ancelotti’s simple tactics and the ‘dark years’

Also discussed: How can Real Madrid maximize their best line-up?

Managing Madrid Podcast: Veiga; Reece; renewals; Ancelotti’s tactics

Kiyan answers questions from Patrons on a live call

Retro visual analysis: Remember Cristiano?

A look at how Cristiano Ronaldo’s game changed over the years at Real Madrid while maintaining a very high level of performance.

VIDEO: Real Madrid’s next coach

A compilation of clips to kickstart your weekend

Managing Madrid Podcast: Best next coach, best starting XI, Rodrygo vs Kvara

Two-part episode hosted by Kiyan, Sid, and Matt

Managing Madrid Podcast: Will Ceballos Renew? Will Real Madrid win the next Clasico?

Kiyan and Lucas reflect on the Clasico and also discuss Ceballos’s big interview today

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Moral victories will only doom the team further — there are many downfalls that need to be recognized urgently

Real Madrid have failed their league campaign, and to rescue Copa and UCL, Ancelotti has to learn from previous mistakes

Managing Madrid Podcast: Barcelona 2 - 1 Real Madrid Post-game, La Liga 2022 - 2023

Kiyan and Matt break down a disappointing loss

El Clásico: A preview through visual analysis

The passing tendencies, defensive schemes, and impact of key players of the two eternal rivals.

Nacho extracted Salah’s soul over two legs

Also in here: notes on Camavinga and Fede

VIDEO: Takeaways from Real Madrid’s 1 - 0 win over Liverpool

Kiyan and Euan talk about Rudiger, Carvajal, Nacho, Benzema, Camavinga, and more.

Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 3 - 1 Espanyol, La Liga 2022 - 2023 (Post-game)

Kiyan and Matt break down Real Madrid’s and also discuss the new documentary, BarcaGate, and more.

Has Camavinga been one of Real Madrid’s best players? Is Vinicius Tobias ready?

On one of Real Madrid’s pillars, and an unlikely understudy to an ageing Carvajal

Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Betis 0 - 0 Real Madrid Post-game, La Liga 2022 - 2023

Kiyan and Matt break down yet another disappointing game

Managing Madrid Podcast: Post-Clasico Mailbag: Benzema, Ancelotti, Tactics, 2nd Leg Vinicius, Rodrygo

Kiyan and Lucas go through a set of Real Madrid questions sent in by fans

Churros y Tácticas Podcast: Possession vs Low Block (Clasico Reaction)

Kiyan and Diego discuss a surprising Clasico affair

VIDEO: El Clasico Takeaways

Kiyan and Euan discuss Ancelotti’s tactics, subs, post-game quotes, and more.

Managing Madrid Podcast: Clasico Post-game (1st leg, Copa del Rey semi-finals)

Kiyan and Euan break down a strange Clasico

VIDEO: Pre-Clasico thoughts: Starting XIs, X’s and O’s

Kiyan and Jose discuss some of the tactical wrinkles for tonight

Managing Madrid Podcast: El Clasico Preview (1st Leg, Copa)

Kiyan and Jose look at the X’s and O’s of tomorrow’s game

The redemption arc of Dani Ceballos

Looking at two aspects that signify Dani Ceballos's rise back to an essential role at Real Madrid.

Xavi will not change how he plays; Ancelotti has plenty of options to punish Barcelona

Real Madrid have the ammo they need to not only beat Barca, but to give them heavy psychological damage

It’s time to make Barcelona uncomfortable

Exploiting Barca; and a look at danger-man Vinicius and the ever-good Camavinga

Managing Madrid Podcast: Atletico Madrid Post-game, Feb 25

Kiyan, Euan, and Sam break down Real Madrid’s draw at the Bernabeu

Managing Madrid Podcast: Derby Preview

Kiyan is joined by Jeremy of Into the Calderon

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: A visual and analytical breakdown (Part 1)

Stats, vizzes, and details from an incredible win at Anfield

Managing Madrid Podcast: How to deal with Kroos’s contract? Plus: Bellingham, Firmino, and more

Kiyan and Lucas answer questions from Real Madrid fans

Managing Madrid Podcast: Liverpool 2 - 5 Real Madrid, Champions League 2022 - 2023

Kiyan and Sid break down and epic night at Anfield

VIDEO: Liverpool vs Real Madrid preview: Is Klopp’s press still great?

Kiyan is joined by The Anfield Wrap’s Josh Sexton

Rafa Benitez: “Madrid will try to take advantage of Vinicius’s speed behind Alexander-Arnold.”

The former Real Madrid man also revealed some things from his time at the club, and said that Cristiano wasn’t happy

Managing Madrid Podcast: Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview, 1st leg, Champions League 2022 - 2023

Kiyan is joined by Josh from The Anfield Wrap

The tension around Vinicius; Rodrygo’s left-wing role; and the give-and-take of Kroos

3 talking points from the last few games

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