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The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast

The Real Deal Podcast

A Real Madrid Podcast, Film room-themed shows breaking down the greatest football club in the history of the world. Going beyond the noise with tactics, strategy, and analytics.

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00:50:55

Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Sid and Jarod Hector discuss the loss to Manchester City. Is Xabi Alonso done at Real Madrid? We react to Endrick finally getting game time, Gonzalo Garcia, the lack of press resistance in the team outside Carreras, Vinicius up front, Rodrygo's goal and more.

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01:07:09

Real Madrid 0-2 Celta Vigo Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Jarod and Sid discuss the disappointing loss to Celta, Vini/Mbappe on defense, Tchouameni's lapse, Alonso's tactics and more.

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00:24:26

Futbol In America & The Death of Monoculture

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Jarod Hector and Sid discuss how the death of monoculture and pressure on corporations to grow profits has led to "crossover" style sports events related to America, a place where the game is not a traditional stronghold. We discuss the NFL at the Bernabeu, Ronaldo at the White House, Messi in the MLS, and how it all relates to new methods of audience capture. The Beautiful Game is embracing modern marketing

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00:55:54

The Crisis At Real Madrid

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Jarod Hector and Sid discuss Xabi Alonso's tactics, Florentino Perez and the dressing room, Arda Guler, Vinicius and more.

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00:40:32

Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/11/09

Loconte and Taalib break discuss the disappointing draw to Rayo, Alonso's lack of successful adjustments off the bench, the team's struggles in buildup play and more.

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00:46:38

Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid Preview

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/11/08

Loconte and Jarod Hector preview the Rayo Vallecano game with keys for Xabi Alonso's side and things to watch out for.

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00:49:53

Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid Postgame Breakdown

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Loconte and Sid breakdown Real Madrid's defeat at Anfield.

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00:48:31

Vinicius Jr, Xabi Alonso and Evolving Dynamics at...

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss the Vinicius situation, evolving dynamics at Real Madrid with Mbappe's arrival and changes to the team's playing style from the Carlo Ancelotti days, Vinicius' career trajectory and desire for the Ballon d'Or and more.

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00:44:51

Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Jarod Hector, Loconte and Taalib break down the win over Valencia, Real Madrid's goals, Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius, Endrick and more.

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00:42:48

Drama In Madrid? Alonso’s Squad Management + Mailbag

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Jarod Hector and Loconte discuss the Real Madrid news of the week and take mailbag questions.

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01:21:59

Real Madrid vs Valencia Preview

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Loconte and Cerebrone preview Real Madrid v Valencia: what to expect from Valencia, Mbappe, Xabi Alonso's tactics and more.

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01:09:41

Liverpool v Real Madrid Preview, Trent's Return To...

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Josh Williams (as seen on Anfield Wrap, LFC TV et al) joins Siddharth Ramsundar to discuss Liverpool v Real Madrid from a tactical perspective. What went wrong with Liverpool's rebuild after signing Wirtz, Isak, Kerkez and Frimpong? Was the 'galactico' approach from Michael Edwards, RIchard Hughes and FSG a bad fit for Liverpool? How much do Liverpool miss Trent and what about his shy start to life at Real Madrid? How has Xabi Alonso used Trent?

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00:23:31

Can Vinicius & Xabi Alonso Coexist? Apology Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Jarod Hector joins Siddharth to discuss VInicius' apologies and the contract situation. Can he and Xabi Alonso coexist?

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00:55:54

Inside Xabi Alonso's Tactical Upgrades

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss the tactical keys to Xabi Alonso overhauling Real Madrid so quickly without a preseason. After an El Clasico that was in complete contrast to the Atletico Madrid and PSG games earlier in the year, Alonso has clearly implemented many new wrinkles that are starting to come off.

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01:13:04

El Clasico Postgame Breakdown: Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/26

Loconte, Jarod Hector and Sid break down Real Madrid's win over Barcelona. Xabi Alonso's tactical masterclass, Bellingham's role, Carreras locking up Yamal, and the mid block and high press, and more.

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01:18:41

Mailbag, Endrick Situation, Xabi Alonso's Tactical Plans

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Loconte, Jarod Hector and Xavier discuss El Clasico from more of Real Madrid's perspective, the Endrick situation, Yamal's comments and more.Note: due to a temporary copyright issue, our intro music and reel will not be available on audio platforms. We are diligently working to fix this. Find us on YouTube if you want the complete experience in the meantime, we will update as soon as the situation changes here.

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01:18:29

El Clasico Preview: Real Madrid v Barcelona

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Ruri Barlow joins Sid to preview the biggest fixture in club football and discuss the first matchup between coaches Xabi Alonso and Hansi Flick.Barcelona have looked plenty vulnerable to start this season without Inigo Martinez. Lewandowski is injured. However, their style of play remains extremely potent against a Real Madrid team that has struggled to defend deep and prefers to defend with the ball. However, will Arda Guler be enough for Real Madrid to escape the press? We break down all that and

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00:40:37

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Sid and Loconte react to Real Madrid's win over Juventus. The slow first half, chemistry between Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, another dominant Arda Guler performance, Vinicius breaking the deadlock and the wasteful finishing.

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00:39:35

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Sid and Loconte react to Real Madrid's win over Juventus. The slow first half, chemistry between Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, another dominant Arda Guler performance, Vinicius breaking the deadlock and the wasteful finishing.Note: due to a temporary copyright issue, our intro music and reel will not be available on audio platforms. We are diligently working to fix this. Find us on YouTube if you want the complete experience in the meantime, we will update as soon as the

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00:35:29

Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Jarod Hector and Taalib (joined by Loconte briefly) discuss Real Madrid's victory over Getafe, Mbappe's goal, Rodrygo's performance, Tchouameni and Camavinga in midfield, and more.

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