Las Blancas Podcast: Building Blocks For Future Success Present In 5-2 Defeat To Barcelona

This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is brought to you by Moxy Hotel South Beach, who are proud sponsors of the Managing Madrid Podcast World Tour. On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Om Arvind and Barcelona analyst Borja discuss: Borja’s experience live at the Camp Nou on such a historic occasion Why it took some time for the stadium to fill up to full capacity Real Madrid players having to face a level of crowd animosity they’re not used to Both sides’ tactical approaches compared to the second half of the first leg Barcelona’s micro-adjustments vs. the high press and Madrid’s narrow wingers Barca’s improved high press Babs’ incredible box defense Las Blancas problem-solving late in the first half Why Real’s direct strategy didn’t work Reasons behind the crazy opening to the second half Zornoza’s unbelievable hit from distance Potential parallels between the second goals Madrid conceded in both legs Whether Misa was culpable on Claudia Pina’s speculative effort Whether Athenea made a mistake preceding Pina’s strike Alexia scouting Ivana and exploiting her tendencies on the fourth goal Misa’s poor day and how she will respond in future matches Rolfö being a nightmare 1v1 matchup for fullbacks Why Madridistas can take pride in these Champions League losses The strategy that works vs. Barcelona Olga’s and Lucía’s promising performances The juxtaposition between Gio Queiroz’s statement about facing abuse at Barcelona and the wonderful day at the Camp Nou [English translation of Gio’s statement] Barcelona’s weak response to Gio How a Culé processes this series of events Ex-Barca player Leire Landa supporting Gio Markel Zubizarreta’s response on radio The need to completely abandon tribalism on these issues and how Gio’s alleged situation reflects a deep-rooted problem present everywhere in women’s football Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us for more bonus content over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Book your tickets to these cities on the Managing Madrid Podcast world tour: Chicago, April Mumbai, May Toronto, May 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: Om Arvind (@OmVASports) Borja (@AnkaraHansen) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices