The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast

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• Cucurella, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Huijsen & Spain-Real Madrid Relationship, World Cup RO32 Reaction 03.07.2026 1時間

  Ruri Barlow joins Siddharth Ramsundar for this World Cup RO32 reaction and big picture episode. How are Spain and Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella doing at the World Cup? What about Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena? Are Spain biased for not selecting Dean Huijsen, and how has the relationship been in the past? On Tuchel and England's visit to the Azteca, the Jude-Kane duo, Ronaldo and Portugal, Ancelotti's Brazil, England's evolution over the years and more.
• Nico Paz Sale, Real Madrid Transfers 30.06.2026 35分

  Jarod Hector and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss the sale of Nico Paz. Is moving off him coming from Mourinho, the club, or both? Who else should be signed to complete the squad? How could Bernardo Silva be platformed right now to help you control games? How will next season look under Mourinho?
• Real Madrid Stars At The World Cup 29.06.2026 38分

  Jarod Hector and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss the state of Real Madrid's stars at the World Cup. Arda Guler eliminated. Vinicius, Jude and Mbappe performing at their best. Rudiger for Germany. Who can stop France? Will Argentina stop winning penalties? Why are Portugal so disappointing?
• Camavinga's Real Madrid Future 27.06.2026 31分

  Cerebrone joins Siddharth Ramsundar (Agarthasid) to discuss Eduardo Camavinga. Could being left at home for the World Cup be the lightbulb moment that helps him look in the mirror and turn his career around? Has he been lazy with the details even outside his injuries? Should Real Madrid sell Tchouameni or Federico Valverde?
• Kylian Mbappe's Trajectory: Real Madrid, France, World Cups, Mourinho 26.06.2026 51分

  Cerebrone joins Siddharth Ramsundar (AgarthaSid) to talk Kylian Mbappe's past, present and future. Why he joined Real Madrid at the wrong time, why he was frustrated this past season, the chip on his shoulder at the World Cup with France, why Olise fits him so well, and how his parents have managed his career going back to Monaco days. Cerebrone predicts that he will have his best season yet under Mourinho, who will restore hierarchy to the team.
• Vinicius To Arsenal? Real Madrid, Barcelona Transfer Talk With StatsBomb's Ali Elfakharany 25.06.2026 1時間 35分

  Ali Elfakharany joins Siddharth Ramsundar (Agarthasid) to discuss Arsenal's transfer strategy this summer, Cucurella being among the most expensive older defenders to be transferred, how Real Madrid need to stay competitive without the best purchasing power in the sport, breakout players of the World Cup and more.
• Olise, Vinicius Contract, Enzo Fernandez, Real Madrid Signings 24.06.2026 30分

  Siddharth Ramsundar (Agarthasid) discusses how Real Madrid would shape up with Olise on the team, preferred midfield targets going forward, concerns with the backline, and takes mailbag questions from members.
• Knicks Win The NBA Finals 18.06.2026 55分

  Jarod Hector and Siddharth Ramsundar (Agarthasid) react to the Knicks winning the NBA title. Why Sid was hype on this team before Vegas odds caught up. Brunson's clutch performance, the importance of spacing. Can Luka Doncic win in the same situation? How's NYC reacting to the win from Jarod's bird's eye view? Will the Spurs or Thunder be back soon?
• Early World Cup Reactions: Ancelotti's Brazil, Dull Spain, Pochettino's USA, Deschamps' France 17.06.2026 39分

  Jarod Hector and Siddharth Ramsundar (AgarthaSid) react to the initial set of World Cup Fixtures. How were Carlo's Brazil in their first outing? Were Spain and Turkey as bad as people suggested? Is this the best Team USA ever? And looking through the statistics as Deschamps' France turn it around after a slow first half.
• Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and A Mourinho Summer 16.06.2026 33分

  Sid discusses and grades Real Madrid's Mourinho driven signings of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva and Denzel Dumfries.
• Why Arsenal Plays Like an NFL Team | OKC, PSG & The Future of Football 09.06.2026 1時間 2分

  Jarod Hector and Siddharth Ramsundar dive into a big picture episode about the Champions League Final, the aesthetics of Arsenal and OKC as adopters of ultra-physical play in their sports, legislating those things out of the game, how PSG have gamed the footballing calendar, processing speed and decision making in sports, why early season results are more misleading than ever, why Luka Doncic and Lamine Yamal may be the best players at their sports, and more.
• Real Madrid's Strange Elections 08.06.2026 34分

  Jarod Hector and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss Real Madrid's elections, the announcements of signings by both parties, Florentino Perez's strategy with the election, the pushback against the sale of part of the club, the flaws in Riquelme's campaign, why all the big names feel like a distraction tactic, the potential upsides to Perez's signings, and the risks with Jose Mourinho going forward. We also review the numbers from the election and discuss why overall it is a positive for open dialogue.
• The State of Real Madrid 05.06.2026 1時間 4分

  Sid and Jarod Hector return after a hiatus to discuss the state of Real Madrid. Florentino, Riquelme and elections? Jose Mourinho returning? Is there any hope going forward? Plus some updates on the new show.
• Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano Postgame Reaction: Horrid Performance Bailed Out By Rayo 01.02.2026 55分

  Jarod Hector and Sid react to the win against Vallecano at the Bernabeu.
• Vinícius Contract, Guler Sub Controversy, Endrick’s Rise, Perez Losing It? Real Madrid Roundup 29.01.2026 30分

  Sid and Xavier dive into the growing tension inside Real Madrid.We discuss Enzo Alves signing his first professional contract, Endrick exploding on loan in Lyon, and why his form is forcing uncomfortable questions about Madrid’s attacking hierarchy. From there, the conversation turns serious: Vinícius Jr.’s contract standoff, declining influence on the pitch, and how player power is beginning to fracture the locker room.We also break down:Why Vinícius’ demands no longer match his outputHow Arda Güler’s public frustration fits into a bigger patternArbeloa’s role as a caretaker and why authority feels absentThe Trent Alexander-Arnold rumors and how misinformation spreadsFlorentino Pérez’s shift from ruthless operator in the Ronaldo era to the current "club de amigos" vibes
• Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction: Mourinho Beats Arbeloa, Real Madrid In Crisis 28.01.2026 33分

  Sid reacts to Real Madrid's Champions League loss against Jose Mourinho's Benfica. How we saw this coming, etc. 
• Villarreal 0-2 Real Madrid Postgame Reaction 24.01.2026 42分

  Jarod Hector and Taalib react to the Villarreal game.
• Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco Postgame Reaction: Vinicius Unleashed 21.01.2026 1時間 16分

  Sid and Xavier review the win over Monaco, Vinicius' dominant performance and more.
• Accessing Real Madrid's Inner Circle 18.01.2026 21分

  Jarod Hector and Sid R. discuss the world of influencers and how clubs 'launder influence' by finding people who need their sourcing or paying them to push their messaging. Florentino Perez maintains an iron grip around information around Real Madrid. We discuss how we intend on building sources near Real Madrid, and the inherent limitations of press credentials because they often only go out to people who ask 'approved' questions. What does getting real insider information in sports entail? Why is Real Madrid's narrative control so strong? Why hasn't Fabrizio Romano disclosed the payments he receives from football clubs to post things?
• Real Madrid 2-0 Levante Postgame Breakdown: Arda Guler Saves The Day 17.01.2026 54分

  Sid and Taalib break down the win over Levante, the whistles at the Bernabeu, the poor 1st half, the Guler impact substitution, what we're seeing from Arbeloa, and more.