Real Madrid's Squad Construction Has Gone Wayward

Managing Madrid Podcast · Feb 4, 2026 · 43m

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss:

Real Madrid’s squad building over the past few years

Where did it go wrong?

Where has Real Madrid’s ruthlessness gone?

Making tough decisions this summer

The sample size of 2 years of what works and what doesn’t

Under the radar signings

Real Madrid’s culture

Lack of leadership in the squad and on the field

Handcuffing yourself to contracts

And more.

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