About this episode
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita are joined by Athletic Club and Spanish women’s football expert, Isa, to discuss Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Athletic Club in Liga F. Talking points: Team selection and curveball in lineups Insights into Athletic Club season so far Nervy opening 10 minutes and lack of control Real Madrid’s 3+1 buildup scheme and Svava’s aggressive positioning Pressing structure and effectiveness with Esther and Weir Athletic Club’s reluctance to press in the first 45 minutes Toletti’s return to form and her performance as a box-to-box midfielder Esther’s striker movements in the box Weir’s ridiculous technical level Maite’s introduction and impact of Esther’s substitution Feller’s goal and Weir’s incredible vision Athletic club’s immediate response and momentum swing Jone Amezaga ascending to another stratosphere Paula Arana’s introduction and dynamic with Clara Pinedo Athletic Club’s press in the second half The left side of Nerea Nevado and Jone Amezaga Lack of synergy between Teresa and Toletti Real Madrid’s drop in press effectiveness with Feller up top Nahikari for the final five minutes Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid 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 its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita (@KaniFroh) Isa (@Orozismo) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices