This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Fairmont Dallas Hotel — proud sponsors for Managing Madrid’s pre-season USA Tour!

On this episode, Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan discuss:


What’s real and not real from Real Madrid’s pre-season?

Players we’ve been impressed with

What will the starting XI be on La Liga Matchday 1?

How to solve the team’s defensive issues

Carlo Ancelotti’s post game quotes

And more.


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