About this episode
On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, Yash Thakur and Kani Froh discuss Real Madrid’s 2-0 loss vs Chelsea in the third matchday of this season’s UWCL group stage. Talking points: surprises in the Real Madrid line-up and the pattern that is being created how Chelsea’s pressing pushed Real Madrid into their own box for a while Real Madrid’s defensive response to the pressing the only two chances of the first half Kathellen’s defensive errors that raise a lot of concerns Freja’s ability in possession Feller’s performance including her defensive role the Svava-Feller substitution, the logic behind it, and how it impacted the game breakdown of both of Chelsea’s goals Svava’s role in the second goal 80th minute formation change; Nahikari and Rocío on for Freja and Olga -> 3-5-2 system The case of Nahikari and Rocío - problems in the existence of a hierarchy Kathellen’s goal line clearance Real Madrid individual performances: Ivana, Kenti; the Zornoza debate Chelsea individual performances: James, Cuthbert, Buchanan late substitution at 85’: Toletti and Møller on for Esther and Zornoza Toril’s comments in the press conference the fanbase reacting to these comments 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) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices