The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast

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1. Villarreal v Real Madrid Preview, Valverde Drama

   3 Oct 2025 · 1 h 35 min

   Loconte and Xavier hang out and discuss the Villarreal game, the fans being toxic to a tired Federico Valverde, and more.

2. Kairat Almaty 0-5 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction

   30 Sep 2025 · 49 min

   Loconte & Siddharth break down the win over Kairat. Alonso's selections, Ceballos and Alaba in buildup, Asencio and Fran and Courtois' pains on the ball, Mbappe's devastating performance, and more.

3. Carvajal Injury + Derby Aftermath

   28 Sep 2025 · 54 min

   Loconte and Jarod Hector break down the implications of Dani Carvajal's injury and more in the aftermath of the defeat to Atletico Madrid.

4. Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid Postgame Breakdown

   27 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min

   Siddharth and Jarod Hector break down Atletico Madrid's dominant win over Real Madrid. Simeone outclassing Xabi Alonso, tactical mistakes, the decision to start Jude Bellingham, what this says about Real Madrid's floor…

5. Madrid Derby Preview: Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid

   26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 01 min

   Loconte, Jarod Hector and new guest Xavier are here to preview the Madrid derby and Diego Simeone vs Xabi Alonso. We also take mailbag questions.

6. Real Madrid 4-1 Levante Postgame Reaction

   23 Sep 2025 · 52 min

   Loconte and Siddharth react to Real Madrid's win over Levante: Alonso's rotations, Carreras at center back, Asencio at right back, Franco's performance, Vini's performance, rumors about the Alonso-Vinicius rift and more.

7. Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol Postgame Reaction

   20 Sep 2025 · 47 min

   Loconte, Jarod Hector & Taalib react to Real Madrid's comfortable win over Espanyol. On our chosen attacking dynamics with Gonzalo Garcia joining Vinicius & Mbappe, counterpressing changes to preserve energy and more.

8. This Week In Real Madrid: Mailbag, Injuries & Suspensions

   20 Sep 2025 · 1 h 26 min

   Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss the Real Madrid news of the week including Huijsen and Carvajal's suspensions, Trent's injury, tensions between Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Jr, then take mailbag questions.

9. Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille Postgame Reaction

   17 Sep 2025 · 34 min

   Loconte and Sid break down the win over Marseille: Vinicius' benching, dealing with De Zerbi's tactics, and more.

10. Champions League Contenders Ranked With StatsBomb's Ali Elfakharany

    14 Sep 2025 · 1 h 46 min

    Ali Elfakharany of StatsBomb joins Siddharth to rank the Champions League Contenders this season.

11. Real Madrid 2-1 Real Sociedad Postgame Reaction

    13 Sep 2025 · 59 min

    Loconte, Jarod Hector and Taalib break down Real Madrid's win over Real Sociedad: Mbappe's performance, Xabi Alonso's lineup and defensive substitutions, the terrible referee showing, and more.

12. Rudiger Injury & Real Madrid Concerns After International Break

    13 Sep 2025 · 1 h 06 min

    Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss the Real Madrid news of the week, Antonio Rudiger's injury, major concerns after the international break, and what to expect from Xabi Alonso's boys tactically, physically and mentally…

13. Toni Kroos' Career In Review

    7 Sep 2025 · 2 h 07 min

    During this international break we bring to you a special throwback edition of the Real Deal. This was Jarod Hector and Siddharth's first episode recording together on the Real Deal on May 21st, 2024, back before the…

14. Real Madrid 2-1 Mallorca Postgame Reaction

    31 Aug 2025 · 1 h 19 min

    Jarod Hector, Loconte, and Taalib break down Madrid's 2-1 win over Mallorca ahead of the international break.

15. Nico Paz's Real Madrid Future

    25 Aug 2025 · 55 min

    Amidst Nico Paz cooking for Cesc Fabregas' Como and the news about Tottenham's bid for him, Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss what they like from him at Como, and what they expect the club to do with him going forward.

16. Real Madrid 3-0 Oviedo Postgame Analysis

    25 Aug 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Loconte & Jarod Hector and a new guest are back to break down Xabi Alonso's tactics and Real Madrid's win over Oviedo in La Liga.

17. Why Xabi Alonso Is Choosing Defense First

    22 Aug 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    Jarod Hector and Loconte discuss major talking points around Real Madrid this week, including Xabi Alonso's defensive approach in his first game in charge, attacking dynamics, the importance of the international break…

18. Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna Postgame Reaction

    19 Aug 2025 · 51 min

    Loconte and Siddharth review Real Madrid's win over Osasuna. We discuss Xabi Alonso's new system, Mbappe's dribbling, Rodrygo's absence, Franco off the bench, and more.

19. Realistic Real Madrid Expectations 2025/26

    18 Aug 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Loconte, Jarod and Siddharth are here to discuss expectations for Real Madrid 2025/26. Which injuries are the biggest bottlenecks? Will Mbappe and Vinicius coexist? What if Militao or Gonzalo Garcia get hurt? How will…

20. Is Camavinga's Career In Trouble?

    12 Aug 2025 · 1 h 45 min

    Loconte is joined by Cerebrone to discuss Eduardo Camavinga: his time in Ligue 1, his career trajectory, and his injury issues at Real Madrid. What will his future at Real Madrid look like? Will he ever get to the…

21. Barcelona's Obsession With Real Madrid

    10 Aug 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    Loconte & Jarod Hector hop on to discuss the recent comments by Gavi and Olmo about summer transfers and squad strength, and generally break down FC Barcelona's overall obsession with Real Madrid.

22. Who Will Win La Liga? Ft. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico

    7 Aug 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    Siddharth is joined by Ruri Barlow the editor of Football Espana to predict and project the best teams in La Liga. Who will win the league? How do Atletico Madrid and Barcelona look? What about Betis, Celta Vigo,…

23. How Will Xabi Alonso Use Kylian Mbappe?

    3 Aug 2025 · 1 h 24 min

    Loconte is joined by first time guest Cerebrone to discuss how Xabi Alonso will utilize Kylian Mbappe. What are Mbappe's preferences, what will Alonso need for the team, and how can he synergize best with Vinicius?

24. Vinícius Jr Contract Drama

    24 Jul 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    Jarod Hector and Loconte are here to discuss the heated controversial subject of Vinicius Junior's next contract. How much is he worth? Is he using Saudi Arabia as leverage? What's his trajectory like as a winger, a…

25. Is Real Madrid Doing Its Best To Prevent Injuries? Ft. Ballistic Author Henry Abbott

    21 Jul 2025 · 56 min

    TrueHoop creator Henry Abbott joins Jarod Hector to dig into the science behind the club’s never-ending fitness setbacks. From ACL blows to soft-tissue strains, we look at what’s happening inside Valdebebas, why so…

26. Real Madrid's Summer Trajectory

    18 Jul 2025 · 1 h 00 min

    Loconte is joined by Mazin to review Real Madrid's status after the Club World Cup. What can we takeaway from what we saw at the tournament, versus what was just a result of the heat and circumstances in which the…

27. Can Mbappe & Vinicius Coexist?

    15 Jul 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    Loconte and Jarod Hector discuss the Vinicius-Mbappe dynamics, which were put in the spotlight once again during the loss to PSG at the Club World Cup. Is their lack of defensive execution overplayed? Will they coexist…

28. Alvaro Carreras' Journey Back to Real Madrid

    12 Jul 2025 · 52 min

    Joel Adejola joins Siddharth to talk about Alvaro Carreras' time at Manchester United. We project his time at Real Madrid, discuss the politics behind his time at Manchester United the Rashford-Barcelona situation, and…

29. Real Madrid 0-4 PSG Postgame Reaction

    9 Jul 2025 · 1 h 31 min

    Jarod Hector, Loconte and Sid react to PSG's victory over Real Madrid. What are the long term concerns for this team after a game like this?

30. Real Madrid v PSG Match Preview

    8 Jul 2025 · 52 min

    Jarod Hector and Loconte preview the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal clash between the two most talented squads in world football: Real Madrid & PSG.

31. Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund Postgame Reaction

    5 Jul 2025 · 55 min

    Jarod Hector, Siddharth and Taalib break down Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup Quarterfinals.

32. Early Real Madrid Player Grades

    3 Jul 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Loconte and Jarod Hector grade Real Madrid's squad under Xabi Alonso through 4 games.

33. Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus Postgame Reaction

    2 Jul 2025 · 38 min

    Siddharth is joined by Damii of the White House Podcast to break down Real Madrid's win over Juventus at the Club World Cup.

34. Real Madrid v Juventus Club World Cup Preview

    30 Jun 2025 · 40 min

    Loconte and Jarod Hector talk about the upcoming Club World Cup matchup between Real Madrid & Juventus. Tactics, strategy, personnel, Xabi Alonso's adjustments, Jude's new role and more.

35. Real Madrid 3-0 Salzburg Postgame Reaction

    27 Jun 2025 · 55 min

    Jarod Hector and Siddharth break down Real Madrid's dominant win over Salzburg at the Club World Cup.

36. Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca Postgame Reaction

    23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 07 min

    Jarod Hector and Loconte breakdown Real Madrid vs. Pachuca match at the Club World Cup

37. The Decline of Real Madrid Analysis

    20 Jun 2025 · 1 h 21 min

    Siddharth is joined by Yerr to discuss football twitter, fan communities, the evolution of streaming, where people get their opinions, the culture of regurgitating takes, the decline of Real Madrid analysis online…

38. Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal Tactical Review

    18 Jun 2025 · 55 min

    Jarod Hector, Loconte and Siddharth discuss the tactical dynamics of the Real Madrid - Al Hilal match, the initial ideas we saw from Xabi Alonso, Simone Inzaghi's counterattacking gameplan, and more on this postgame…

39. Club World Cup Preview

    18 Jun 2025 · 1 h 08 min

    Jarod Hector and Siddharth talk about what to expect at the Club World Cup, Xabi's amazing quotes, Carreras' performance for Benfica, Franco's performance for River Plate, and more.

40. Are Real Madrid Players Overrated or Underrated?

    14 Jun 2025 · 1 h 45 min

    Jarod and Loconte talk latest Real Madrid news and whether Los Blancos players are overrated or underrated by football media.

41. Alonso's First Day As Real Madrid Coach + Club World Cup Breakdown

    10 Jun 2025 · 42 min

    Loconte discusses Xabi Alonso's first day as coach, the left back situation with Carreras stalling, reports on Arda Guler in midfield, whether Alonso will treat the Club World Cup as a preseason, Franco Mastantuono,…

42. Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes Deny Lamine Yamal the Ballon d'OR

    8 Jun 2025 · 17 min

    Sid reacts to Portugal's stunning victory in the Nations League Final and discusses Lamine's surprisingly weak statistical case for Ballon d'Or.

43. Spain v France Postgame Review

    5 Jun 2025 · 49 min

    Loconte and Sid review the offense-heavy Nations League semifinal, and go over the performances of individuals relevant to Real Madrid: Mbappe, Huijsen, Dembele, Deschamps, Nico Williams, and more.

44. Are PSG A Threat To Future Real Madrid Champions League Dominance?

    4 Jun 2025 · 1 h 17 min

    Jarod joins Sid to discuss PSG's dominant Champions League win, their organizational strategy and whether they are a threat to Real Madrid's Champions League dominance going forward, whether PSG got better without…

45. Perfect Summer Transfers For Real Madrid | Real Deal Live: Friday, May 30th 2025

    30 May 2025 · 55 min

    Loconte is here to discuss his ideal summer of transfers for Real Madrid: Stiller, Nico Williams, Nico Paz, Muriqi, Budimir, Rodrygo, Ceballos, Fran Garcia and more.

46. Huijsen, Carreras, Trent Evolving Real Madrid Buildup

    29 May 2025 · 56 min

    Jarod Hector and Sid discuss how our new defensive signings can take on a large role in buildup play and mitigate the need for another midfield signing. The net total 'problem solving' capabilities of Trent, Huijsen…

47. Too Much Pressure On Xabi Alonso? | Real Deal Live: Tuesday, May 27th 2025

    27 May 2025 · 52 min

    Loconte reacts to Xabi Alonso's appointment as new Real Madrid manager. Real Deal Live will soon be a recurring fixed segment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

48. How Alonso Can Develop Real Madrid's Attackers

    22 May 2025 · 1 h 19 min

    Jarod Hector joins Sid to discuss developmental and performance goals for Alonso to set for our squad next season in attack. How did they fare this last season, and what needs to change?

49. Real Madrid's Defense Under Xabi Alonso

    19 May 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Jarod Hector joins Sid to discuss how Xabi Alonso will impact the individual impact of all our players on defense on a player-by-player basis: Bellingham, Mbappe, Rudiger, Valverde, Vinicius, and co. We grade their…

50. How Trent Alexander-Arnold Will Revolutionize Real Madrid

    17 May 2025 · 31 min

    Loconte and Sid discuss Trent Alexander Arnold's fit at Real Madrid. In particular: how much Madrid will benefit from him, and how much he will benefit from the talent around him like Fede Valverde. How he…