Managing Madrid Podcast: Racism, Ancelotti / CWC Hysteria, Euros, Doncic Game 2 Reaction

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Part 1: Kiyan’s Segment

Part 2: Sid’s Doncic Reaction

The latest episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast is a two-parter.

In part one, Kiyan Sobhani dives deep into several pressing topics surrounding Real Madrid. Streamed live on YouTube, Kiyan provided in-depth analysis and his expert opinion on matters both on and off the pitch. If you missed the live session, you can catch the full podcast here. Here are the highlights from the discussion:

1. Valencia Fans Sentenced for Racial Abuse of Vinicius Jr. at Mestalla

Kiyan opened the podcast by addressing the sentencing of three Valencia fans who were found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Jr. during a match at Mestalla. He expressed his thoughts on the significance of the sentence and the message it sends about combating racism in football.

2. Vinicius Jr.’s Statement on Social Media After the Verdict

Following the verdict, Vinicius Jr. took to social media to share his thoughts. Kiyan analyzed Vinicius’s statement, discussing the player’s perspective on the ruling and its implications for his career and personal life.

3. Carlo Ancelotti’s Confusing Quote about the Club World Cup

In a somewhat baffling twist, Carlo Ancelotti made a statement about Real Madrid’s participation in the Club World Cup that sparked confusion. Kiyan dissected Ancelotti’s comments and the subsequent official denial from the club, exploring the potential miscommunication and what it means for the team’s future engagements.

4. Best Outcome for Real Madrid Players in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024

Looking ahead to the upcoming international tournaments, Kiyan shared his insights on the best possible outcomes for Real Madrid players participating in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024.

5. Ashley Cole’s Remarks on the Best Left-Back

This fun little exercise also discussed Roberto Carlo and Marcelo’s legacies.

6. Luka Doncic and Game 2 of the NBA Finals (featuring Sid)

Switching gears to basketball, Kiyan offered an analysis of Luka Doncic’s performance and Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

7. Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid?

The rumor mill is buzzing with talks of Florian Wirtz potentially joining Real Madrid. Kiyan discussed the likelihood of this transfer, the young talent’s fit within the team, and what his addition could mean for the future of the squad.

Part 2: Luka Doncic Reaction

Part 2 features Sid’s more detailed analysis of game 2 of the NBA Finals. In Game 2, Luka Doncic continued to showcase his offensive prowess, cooking the Celtics’ defense, and this time adding double digit assists after being held to 1 assist in game 1, while his teammate Kyrie Irving struggled to find his rhythm against his former team.

Some notes:

• We draw parallels between Kyrie Irving’s current challenges and his experiences in the 2016 and 2017 Finals with the Cavaliers. Irving started both those series shooting poorly from the field, only to blow up starting game 3 onwards. Irving has been remembered as being stellar throughout those finals, even though he was killed after the first 2 games. If there’s anyone on Dallas who knows how to turn a series around against a juggernaut while playing a contrasting style next to a ball dominant superstar, it’s him.

• This series has also shown Doncic’s defensive limitations on the perimeter compared to LeBron James’ ability to guard and close out effectively in those finals. Doncic has repeatedly been blown by on drives, and while he can bump players at times and handle them in the post, he seriously struggles to turn his hips and chase them into the paint when they get by him. As legendary a player as he’s already become, Doncic needs to be quicker and lighter on his feet.

• While the Celtics went cold from 3, the Mavericks’ defensive adjustments, particularly in closing out on shooters, did help even out the math battle.
• PJ Washington’s aggressive play against closeouts was impressive, as he exploited his matchup with the shorter Derrick White to get 17 points on 13 shots.
• Dallas’ poor free throw shooting was costly.
• Daniel Gafford got going in the 2nd half, but Maxi Kleber and Derek Lively did not.

Join us as we break down these key storylines and more in our reflections on NBA Finals Game 2.

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling)