Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior gestures during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF atRCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on May 3, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty ImagesAUDIO:View LinkVIDEO:On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan and Sam Sharpe discuss: Starting XIs for both teams Alvaro Arbeloas coaching trajectory Looking ahead to El Clasico Vinicius Jrs goals Franco Mastantuonos future And more.Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid.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:Mehedi Hassan (@MhassanFootball)Sam Sharpe (@CastillaStats)