Saying Goodbye To Alonso And Previewing Arbeloa's Tactics

Managing Madrid Podcast · Jan 13, 2026 · 1h 2m

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss:

Why the board deserves a lot of blame

The toxic culture at the club

The very important differences between Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso

Raul Gonzalez kicking himself

Alvaro Arbeloa’s tactical philosophy

Is he versatile?

The way he deals with players

Which youth team players will Arbeloa use?

Cestero, Pitarch, Cesar, Jimenez, Aguado, Valdepenas, Joan Martinez, Gabri Valero

And more.

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