On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast -- recorded just after Real Madrid demolished Deportivo at the Riazor -- Kiyan and Om took a deep dive into a plethora of questions surrounding Zidane's best XI. Topics discussed:

Real Madrid's slight defensive dysfunction without Modric and Kroos

The dynamism and commanding presence of Kovacic

Real Madrid's front six running havoc against a dazed Deportivo side

The team's ideal XI, and creating a hybrid lineup which works moving forward

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