Las Blancas Podcast: And then there were 8!

On this episode of Las Blancas podcast, hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-6 win over Albacete. Talking points: Lineups and selection thoughts - lots of rotations Albacete’s set-up and general mood of the match up until the first goal; How Maite elevates the team’s overall play 32’: (0-1) goal by Nahikari in a pinball action 45’: (0-2) header goal by Rocío, assisted by Nahikari Nahikari’s performance, what Nahikari does differently than Esther for the team and this game being the perfect example of it HT substitution: Zornoza, Camacho <-> Freja, Møller. Another 45 minutes for Carla About Møller’s 45-minute feature, her best suited role Carla Bautista’s second yellow at the start of the 2nd half for a tackle on Olga and how it ruined all of Albacete’s plans 64’: (0-3) Nahikari wins a penalty and shoots, but that’s only the start of the drama Substitution (69’): Weir, Partido <-> Maite, Athenea. Was Weir really needed here? 78’: (0-4) brace by Rocío centered perfectly by Weir Substitution (79’): Svava <-> Olga 82’: (0-5) goal by Zornoza, brilliant play Weir-Nahikari-Weir-Zornoza 86’: (0-6) Paula Partido gets her second goal for the first team, Weir bags a hattrick of assists in 17 minutes Partido’s performance; from the goal to her crosses and connection with the midfield Copa de la Reina drama revolving Barcelona’s possible disqualification and Real Madrid’s chances for the first official trophy Did you enjoy this podcast? Please consider supporting us through Patreon for more bonus content: Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for Real Madrid fans to connect and discuss the team. We would like your support so that we can continue to produce podcasts for you. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and its podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite) Kanita (@KaniFroh) Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices