Managing Madrid

Will Jose Mourinho Make Adjustments Ahead Of A Pivotal October Stretch? Feature by @KiyanSo : managingmadrid.com/kiyans-ob…

Managing Madrid Podcast: JJ Gabriel To Real Madrid? Plus: La Liga Title Race Check In... With A Culé?! Hosted by @KiyanSo & @DiegoLorijn Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3hN… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas… YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=MofDPuYN…

Ibrahima Konaté Isn’t Just Undribbled — He’s Dominating for Real Madrid Opta and FBref data show Konaté’s elite defensive form, including a 90.9% success rate in 1v1s for Real Madrid. ✏ @KiyanSo : managingmadrid.com/managing-…

"Since the Roma game, the team’s dynamics have steadily improved. This stems largely from the positional changes Mourinho has implemented, along with the contributions of players such as Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomandé, who have brought greater balance and control. Against Valencia, Real Madrid’s off-ball movements proved crucial in nearly every phase of possession. They allowed the team to progress the ball through the thirds, vacate spaces for teammates, and attack the areas behind Valencia’s defensive line." - @LamdarhriAchraf : managingmadrid.com/managing-…

"I trust every single person in the ‘Once de Gala’ right now. But since the attacking superstars already get a ton of love, I’d like to focus on the backline quartet of Fede Valverde, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, and Marc Cucurella. When those four play together, there is a certain baseline of defensive solidity that’s achieved. Cucurella has gone up a level with Yan Diomande in front of him helping defensively, and Fede is Fede. The Konaté - Huijsen partnership has been terrific. Konaté completed 11 of his 12 long balls — including one gorgeous, over the top looping ball to set Arda Güler on a breakaway. Huijsen cleaned up, over and over again, while being excellent on the ball. Valencia didn’t threaten much, but when they did, it was on his side. Valverde and Güler, as a result, didn’t have that much defensive work to do on their flank. Of course, you can’t speak about the backline without bringing up players like Yan Diomande who’ve put their life on the line to help defensively. The structure ahead of the back-four has improved immensely with the new lineup." - @KiyanSo : managingmadrid.com/kiyans-ob…

How Real Madrid’s Off-Ball Movements Secured the Win Over Valencia at Mestalla Tactical analysis from @LamdarhriAchraf about Mourinho’s side using intelligent runs and positioning to stretch Valencia and create chances: managingmadrid.com/managing-…

Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Win Over Valencia ✏️ @KiyanSo : managingmadrid.com/kiyans-ob…

Serious question: What is Fede Valverde's worst ever goal?

Just something so aesthetically-pleasing about the way he dropped his shoulder and dragged defenders around