The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast

Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig Postgame Reaction & Analysis

Real Madrid head into El Clásico with a convincing win over RB Leipzig, but José Mourinho still has some big decisions to make. Sid and Loconte break down Madrid's perfo

Real Madrid's Big Questions Before Leipzig & Barcelona | News Roundup

José Mourinho has plenty of decisions to make as Real Madrid prepare for a massive week against RB Leipzig and Barcelona. With questions surrounding Vinícius Jr.'s place

Real Madrid 4-1 Sevilla Postgame Reaction & Analysis

Real Madrid delivered one of their most convincing performances of the season against Sevilla, and the biggest talking point was how much better the attack looked without

Real Madrid's Tricky Path Forward | Tebas, Bellingham Renewal, Vinicius Suspension

Real Madrid face a difficult stretch of the season, with Vinícius Jr. suspended, El Clásico approaching, and growing questions about José Mourinho's ability to get the be

Roma 3-4 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction

Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat AS Roma 4-3 away from home in a remarkable Champions League comeback. But José Mourinho's terrible starting lineup and Madrid's dre

Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal Postgame Reaction

Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, but the same tactical problems continue to haunt José Mourinho's side. Sid and Jarod Hector break down an ugly victory that saw Yan Diom

Man City Scandal, Negreira & Mourinho

Manchester City's financial case, Barcelona's Negreira scandal, and José Mourinho's problems at Real Madrid raise a bigger question: how much accountability can football'

The Stats Exposing Real Madrid

Real Madrid's underlying numbers look surprisingly strong this season. So why does the football feel so far behind Europe's best teams? Sid (@agarthasid) is joined by Aa

Mbappé, Mourinho & Real Madrid’s International Crisis | News Roundup

Real Madrid went into the international break looking for a reset. Instead, the noise around the club has only gotten louder. Sid (@agarthasid) and Loconte (@Loconteee)

Real Madrid Are Wasting Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold knowing exactly what kind of player he was. So why have they built a team that barely takes advantage of what makes him special?

Barcelona, Negreira & UEFA: What Happens Next?

Sid is joined by Jitesh the founder of Peña Madridista Bombay for a deep discussion on the Negreira case, Barcelona and what Real Madrid should actually be pushing for as

Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal: Is This the End?

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team camp after a bizarre few days involving Jorge Jesus, his role in the team and questions about whether this is finall

Will Flick Break Mourinho's Records?

Barcelona’s start to the season has put one of Real Madrid’s great teams back in the conversation. Sid is joined by Dom from Dom’s Tactics Lab to compare Hansi Flick’s c

Real Madrid Are Building Around the Wrong Players

Jude Bellingham continues to produce dominant performances for England. Arda Güler continues to look like one of the most talented young playmakers in the world. So why

Can Vinicius Jr Evolve?

Vinicius Jr.’s struggles are becoming increasingly difficult for Real Madrid to ignore. Jarod Hector (@JarodHector) and Loconte (@Loconteee) break down Vini’s declining

How Mourinho Transformed the Mbappé-Bellingham Partnership

Is Real Madrid being built around Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham? Sid (@agarthasid) and Loconte (@Loconteee) break down how José Mourinho has changed the Mbappé-Belli

Why Real Madrid Lost to Atlético Madrid: Postgame Reaction

Real Madrid lose 2-1 to Atlético Madrid in the derby, and Jarod Hector (@jshector), Loconte (@Loconteee) and Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling) break down why it happ

Madrid Derby Preview: What To Expect?

The Madrid Derby is here, and Real Madrid are walking into the Metropolitano with more questions than anyone expected this early in the season. Jarod Hector, Loconte and

The Truth About Vinicius Junior

Vinícius Jr. has entered the season looking heavier, slower and far less dangerous one-on-one. After another difficult performance, the question is getting harder for Rea

Elche 2-3 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction

Real Madrid escaped Elche with a 3–2 win, but the performance raised more questions about José Mourinho’s team ahead of the Madrid Derby.Sid and Loconte break down anothe