Episodes

  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:

    Irresistible Champions League narratives

    PSG’s brutal showing

    Barcelona’s style of play

    Luis Enrique vs Xavi Hernandez on and off the field 

    Xavi’s subs

    Mono Burgos’s comment about Lamine Yamal

    Engrained racism in Spain

    What’s the Barca - PSG combined XI?

    Best pubs to watch the games in Madrid

    Reason’s for Real Madrid fans to be optimistic about the 2nd leg

    Pep Guardiola and Ancelotti’s press conference misunderstandings

    And more.

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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga’s hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podacst, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Diego’s return to Barca Studios

    Pep Guardiola's quotes about the schedule

    Weekend review for Real and Barca

    What would happen in a Clasico Champions League final?

    Barcelona and Manchester City fans uniting together

    How does Diego feel about facing PSG?

    Crazy Raphina numbers

    Lamine Yamal at 17 vs Lionel Messi at 17

    Dani Carvajal’s quote about Barcelona’s youth academy

    A debate about La Masia vs La Fabrica

    And more


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn:


    Barcelona - Atletico: A reflection on the 'rivlary'

    Joao Felix — ultimate Atletico villain part 2

    Robert Lewandowski back to form

    Atletico — helpless if they play against Barca in the semis?

    Atletico’s pressing

    Ter Stegen

    Revisiting the history of Barca vs Atletico in the Champions League 

    Will Carlo Ancelotti get sacked if Manchester City destroy Real Madrid again? 

    Can Arda Güler crack the Real Madrid rotation next season?

    UCL predictions

    Kiyan vs Diego who is a better penalty taker?

    And much more. 


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Barca vs Napoli preview

    Who will Xavi start?

    The Montjuic atmosphere / attendance

    Rodrygo Goes and Eduardo Camavinga’s roles in the 2022 Champions League run

    Lamine Yamal’s age

    Is Cristiano Ronaldo the UCL GOAT

    Reflecting on the Vinicius / Hugo Duro incident from last season

    Did Lionel Messi deserve his 2010 WC?

    Diego’s return to Barca TV

    And more.



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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    The Mestalla shitshow

    Vinicius Jr vs Mestalla

    Diego Lorijn's verdict on the Gil Manzano call

    Barca’s brutal performance in San Mames

    The Frenkie / Pedri injuries

    Yamal

    The truth about the ‘expected points’ table that Xavi brought up

    How PSG is treating Mbappe

    Was Vinicius offside in his goal against Valencia?

    Lucho and the media

    Epic Eduardo Camavinga post game press conference

    Jude Bellingham's red card

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona back to form? 

    Modric ripping out Diego’s heart

    Frenkie, Raphina, Gundogan, Araujo

    Modric vs Xavi debate

    Are Real Madrid the 2nd most favourite team to win the Champions League?

    If Diego had to sell one of Pedri or Gavi….

    The CVC deal ruling

    Diego’s career cross-roads

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    La Liga's top-four shaking out.

    Kevin de Bruyne vs ... Nacho..

    Real madrid’s ‘power’, ‘aura’, ‘financial muscle’

    Eden Hazard’s most recent quotes

    Florentino Perez 2.0

    Another ‘PR’ debate

    Which Barcelona / Real Madrid players would get into Manchster City’s starting XI? 

    The Luis Suarez / Karim Benzema theoretical 2014 transfers

    Barca’s ffp problems

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Is the league actually over?

    Michel’s comments after the Girona vs Real Madrid game

    Barcelona’s defensive woes

    What’s in store for the rest of Barca’s season?

    Will they finish top 4?

    What is left of Barca studios to sell? 

    Romario’s list of players who he’s better than

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Antoine Griezmann’s cryptic tweet

    Was the Derby result ‘fair’?

    More controversial calls across the board

    La Liga’s entertainment value this season

    The state of Barca — worse than its ever been?

    Would Barca go the Bayern route?

    Should we let football dictate our happiness?

    And much more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Xavi’s resignation

    Why announce it now?

    His quote that the decision was made at the beginning of the season

    How the players reacted to Xavi’s announcement

    Possible candidates

    Thiago Motta

    Xavi’s “live and die” by Barcelona’s style

    The way Real Madrid and Barcelona have built their squads post-Cristiano / Messi

    Were the levers worth it?

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    A debate about referees in La Liga: Is there corruption in favour of Real Madrid?

    Were the calls at the Bernabeu correct? Were Almeria "robbed"?

    Barcelona vs Real Betis breakdown

    Our chat with Cadiz co-owner Ben Harburg

    Real Madrid’s Copa del rey elimination

    Athletic Club vs Barca preview

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    CLASICO BLOODBATH!!!!

    A reality check for Barcelona

    Referee blowing the mercy whistle at minute 90

    Madridistas thirsting for more than four goals

    The tactical battle between Carlo Ancelotti and Xavi Hernandez

    Barcelona’s collective and individual collapse

    Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo Goes cooking

    Barcelona’s lack of offside trap, pressing triggers, and efficient press

    Real Madrid’s superiority in positioning and physicality

    Barca’s lack of dribblers

    Barca’s future outlook

    The contrast in depth between both teams

    Does Xavi lack self-awareness of the problems Barca are having?

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Barcelona's heroics vs Las Palmas

    Their overall form and season struggles

    The way the Catalan media treats Barcelona

    Vitor Roque analysis

    A reflection on Carlo Ancelotti’s renewal

    The way the press treats Ancelotti differently

    Kiyan’s change of opinion on Ancelotti

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • What's Next for LaLiga sides? Diego reacts to the Uefa Champions League Draw Round-of-16 draw. Also: A disheartening draw for Barcelona over the weekend vs Valencia while Real Madrid Picks up three more points to widen the gap!
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    The most shocking part of this weekend in La Liga

    Looking at Barcelona’s advanced analytics

    Barca’s lack of offensive firepower coupled with the fact that they have defensive issues

    Raphinha

    Robert Lewandowski

    Vitor Roque -- saviour?

    Joao Felix burning bridges — not looking so great now

    Xavi Hernandez's press conference after the game

    How exactly are Barca “under construction”?

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Diego Simeone’s track record against Barcelona

    Joao Felix burning bridges at Atletico Madrid

    What will be his fate? Who has the leverage in negotiations?

    How much would he cost Barcelona?

    Which Premier League club would spend big money for him? 

    Ter Stegen and Inaki Pena

    A Jude Bellingham monologue — what makes him so special?

    And much more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • With LaLiga going in the wrong direction, Diego Lorijn's focus for Barça now shifts back to the UEFA Champions League where Barça need a win vs Porto to keep the fan base and media at bay…

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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Our epic last podcast with Andrea Orlandi

    The Gavi vs Dani Ceballos rivalry

    Michael Jordan vs Scottie Pippen 

    The criticism involved in football analysis

    Xavi Hernandez's quotes after Barca’s win over Alaves where he blamed the media for the team’s performance

    Fede Valverde’s article in the Player’s Tribune

    How fans and media ignore the human side of players and coaches

    Are Barcelona's problems exaggerated?

    What do Real Madrid need to improve on?

    Joao Felix negotiation process 

    Will Joao Cancelo come back?

    Luis Rubiales’s latest video

    And more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Barcelona's ‘ugly wins’

    How much do Clasicos affect the outcome of the season?

    Reflecting on two years of Xavi

    Did Real Sociedad deserve to beat Barca?

    Where is Zinedine Zidane going next?

    And much more.


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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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  • On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss:


    Did Barcelona really deserve to win El Clasico the way so many of their fans (and Xavi) claimed?

    Ilkay Gundogan’s statement after the game

    Gavi’s peformance vs Real Madrid

    Where is Barca’s self criticism of their 2nd half performance?

    Barca’s injury excuse: A debate on how valid it is considering

    Barca’s meltdown job and Real Madrid’s 2nd half momentum with the subs 

    Does Messi deserve the Balon D’or?

    And much more.



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    Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football.
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