Guillermo Rai

Dermot Corrigan, a La Liga correspondent, alongside Guillermo Rai, a dedicated Real Madrid writer, and Seb Stafford-Bloor, a Bundesliga correspondent, dissect the chaos enveloping Real Madrid after a recent crushing defeat. They explore the team's defensive woes, individual talents like Mbappe, and the stark contrast with Barcelona's cohesive performance. The trio debates whether Xabi Alonso can revitalize the squad, navigating his successful Leverkusen tenure and the immense pressures of managing a club with lofty expectations.

Colin Millar, a tactical expert on Real Madrid, and Guillermo Rai, a dedicated correspondent, discuss the contrasting paths of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after Madrid's recent victory in the Champions League. They dive into Mbappe's emerging leadership role and his scoring prowess while Vinicius finds himself benched. The podcast also explores Vinicius' contract situation, the impact of recent injuries, and Real Madrid's future transfer strategies, all while addressing ongoing disputes over officiating in football.

Join Pol Ballús, a Barcelona writer, José Antonio Espina, who covered the Figo transfer, and Guillermo Rai, a Real Madrid expert, as they dissect Luís Figo's shocking switch from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000. They explore the immediate fan outrage and political turmoil within both clubs. The discussion reveals how Figo's move was a catalyst for Real Madrid's Galacticos era, transforming the landscape of football rivalries. Dive into the emotional backlash and lasting legacy of this infamous transfer!