About this episode
Join us as we welcome Dom @DKostanjsak and Dev of @BarcaFutbolLive to talk about FC Barcelona this season and preview the biggest fixture in football: El Clasico Barca faced a tough week, crashing out of the Champions League and potentially facing a trophy-less season. Will their morale affect their performance in the upcoming Clasico? Historically, form tends to go out the window in this fixture. On the other hand, while riding high on euphoria, Real Madrid may be battling fatigue after a grueling game at the Etihad. The crew analyzes Barcelona’s struggles to control games under Xavi’s leadership and examines their approach over the last two months. We also shine a spotlight on the emerging talents of Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, while discussing Ronald Araujo’s recent mistakes. Furthermore, we explore how Barcelona may or may not adapt to the absence of Gavi in this crucial fixture. Tune in for an in-depth look at the tactics, players, and potential outcomes of this epic clash between two of the world’s most iconic football clubs. Find us on X , Instagram , YouTube and TikTok at @realdealpods for more takes and banter between episodes on our Managing Madrid Spotify feed! Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid . 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: Siddharth Ramsundar ( @TacticalFouling ) Mehedi Hassan ( @MHassanFootball ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices