About this episode
In our latest Managing Madrid Podcast, Lucas Navarrete, who is on duty as press for Managing Madrid at Wembley, was joined by Kiyan Sobhani, Siddharth Ramsundar, and Hridyam Arora to provide an in-depth preview of the highly anticipated Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Here are the key takeaways from the episode: The Vibes in Real Madrid’s Locker Room from Wembley Lucas Navarrete shared exclusive insights from inside the Real Madrid camp. How Will Borussia Dortmund Approach the Champions League Final? The panel delved into Borussia Dortmund’s potential strategies. The consensus is that Dortmund will look to exploit Real Madrid’s weaknesses, particularly through quick transitions and set-pieces. The team’s tactical flexibility could pose challenges for Los Blancos. Sabitzer’s Role The discussion highlighted the importance of Marcel Sabitzer in Dortmund’s setup. Mats Hummels Having the Season of His Life Mats Hummels is experiencing a career renaissance, leading the tournament in tackles, interceptions, and clearances. His defensive prowess will be crucial in keeping Real Madrid’s attackers at bay. Gregor Kobel, the Miracle Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has been nothing short of miraculous between the posts. His exceptional shot-stopping ability and consistent performances have been a cornerstone of Dortmund’s Champions League campaign. How Dortmund Can Punish Real Madrid The panel discussed various ways Dortmund could exploit Real Madrid’s vulnerabilities. Quick counter-attacks, exploiting set-piece opportunities, and maintaining a solid defensive structure were among the key points. Strange Happenings in the Press Room Lucas shared some intriguing behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the press room. Takeaways from Today’s Press Conferences The podcast also covered significant quotes from today’s pre-game press conferences: Luka Modric emphasized the importance of not underestimating Dortmund, highlighting that the match is closer to a 50-50 battle. Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the need for clear tactical instructions and managing emotions effectively. Edin Terzic expressed confidence in Dortmund’s defensive solidity and their readiness to exploit Real Madrid’s weaknesses. And More The episode also included various other insights and analyses, making it a comprehensive preview of tomorrow’s big game. This podcast is available on Spotify , Apple , and YouTube . Additionally, the Managing Madrid crew will be going live on YouTube 1 hour before the game tomorrow with more pre-game thoughts, as well as right after the final whistle. Make sure you’re subscribed to the YouTube channel to catch all the live action and insights. Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani ( @KiyanSo ) Siddharth Ramsundar ( @tacticalfouling ) Hridyam Arora ( @hridarora22 ) Lucas Navarrete ( @LucasNavarreteM ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices