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MerengueBites
by RMFB
Welcome to Real Madrid Football Blog's podcast - Merengue Bites. Listen to Mark, Rahul, Bassam and Kaushik dissect anything and everything about Real Madrid every week. Subscribe for your dose of news, opinion and some fun along the way.
Episodes
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Merengue Bites -- The Undecima Edition
Mark, Ryan & Kaushik gather to look back on La Undecima -- the game and the season -- and look forward to what lies ahead for Real Madrid's squad going forward.
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Merengue Bites -- La Liga Bridesmaids edition
Mark, Ryan and Rahul gather to look back on Real Madrid's league season and how it has been impacted by the mid-season coaching change. This episode saw us discuss a wide variety of issues including back-up striker options, the need (or not) for a midfield signing and the tough decision the club...
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Merengue Bites (May 10) - Final Stretch Preview
Mark, Ryan and Kaushik discuss Real Madrid's weirdly low-key semifinal vs Manchester City and narrow home victory over Valencia. The guys also address your questions about lesser lights Danilo and Kovacic, and discuss the talking points surrounding Alvaro Arbeloa's farewell. Hala Madrid!
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Episode 3, 2015-16
It's a full house on hand as Mark, Kaushik, Rahul and Ryan discuss the first two games of the Zinedine Zidane era. The guys discuss Zizou's early impact on the team, and what his appointment means for the squad and certain players. Also in today's episode, why Madridistas shouldn't be too anxious...
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Episode 2, 2015-16 -- Eibar, El Clasico and more
The two Rs of the Merengue Bites team Ryan & Rahul discuss Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Eibar and various talking points after what has been an eventful and traumatic period at Real Madrid. The guys get into the Kroos vs Casemiro debate, ponder the reasons behind the ineffectiveness of the BBC,...
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Season 3 Episode 1 - Merengue Bites is back!
Merengue Bites is back for Season 3 in a new format. Due to real life, messed up time zones and other factors, the podcast crew is unable to deliver weekly episodes but have still commited to a new style of once in 3-4 week-ish larger picture analysis and reviews of Real Madrid. In this episode,...
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Episode 33 -- Post-Mortem & Coaching Conundrum
Mark, Kaushik and Rahul sign off for the season by conducting a post-mortem of the 2014-15 campaign and discussing the performances and prospects of every single player in the Real Madrid squad. The guys also discuss the seemingly imminent departure of Carlo Ancelotti and his most likely...
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Episode 32 - The Champions League reign is over
On this episode of Merengue Bites - Mark, Ryan and Kaushik discuss the disappointing end to our Champions League campaign at the hands of the old lady Juventus and give their views of the match. In addition to this they take a pilot's view of how the season has been and ponder on the important...
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Episode 31 -- Sevilla Challenge Gives Way to Old Lady Clash
Mark, Rahul and Kaushik discuss Real Madrid's exciting 3-2 victory over Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan. The guys discuss Ramos' new midfield role, Bale's encouraging substitute appearance and ponder whether Casillas should've taken James Rodriguez's penalty kick-saving advice. The panel also talk...
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Episode 27 - Modric returns, Ramos returns, and we beat a team dressed in Blaugrana. Kinda.
Mark, Ryan and Kaushik bring you a pre-clasico edition of the podcast where they analyse the victory against a team in blaugrana (yes Levante wear the same colours. The crew is really excited about the fact that Modric and Ramos are back, and gives their opinion on the spoilt Bernabeu public…
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Episode 26 -- BBC Go Off Air Against Athletic Bilbao
Mark, Rahul and Ryan discuss Real Madrid's toothless performance in a 0-1 reverse at Athletic Bilbao and the implications of the result on the title race. The guys discuss the BBC's recent ineffectiveness and the impact of playing without Modric and James and look forward to Real Madrid's…
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Episode 25 -- Shifting up the gears with Schalke and Elche
Madridista Mac is back and has Kaushik and Ryan with him to review the Elche match in La Liga and Schalke from midweek. The crew discusses Lucas Silva's impressive integration to the team, Isco lovefest from everywhere, the impact of Pepe's return and other topics. Also, as always, listener...
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Episode 24 - Picking ourselves up after the Derbi debacle
Kaushik and Ryan review the Deportivo win which lifted the spirits of the squad and fans lightly after the derbi debacle. They focus on Bale's impressive performance, and Illarra's equally disappointing show. The crew also discusses Lucas Silva's debut and answers some excellent (as always)...
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Episode 23 -- Derbi Demolition Post-Mortem
Mark, Rahul and Ryan gather to discuss Real Madrid's 0-4 capitulation to Atletico Madrid in the worst performance under Carlo Ancelotti's tenure. The guys analyze Real Madrid's failures in every area of the pitch and discuss the perceived lack of desire and sacrifice from the players. The panel...
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Episode 22 -- The Jittery Start Edition
Mark, Rahul and Ryan discuss the talking points surrounding Real Madrid's 4-1 home victory over Real Sociedad, including yet another early goal concession, more missed sitters from Bale and more excellent play from Benzema. The guys also look forward to Real Madrid's possible line-up for the...
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Episode 21 -- Ronaldo Sees Red
This week, Mark, Kaushik, Rahul and Ryan address the talking points surrounding Real Madrid's disappointing performance against Cordoba, including Ronaldo's poor performance and behaviour and a questionable defensive display. We also look ahead to a tricky series of games and discuss how best to...
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Episode 20 - Back to Winning Ways
Kaushik returns to the podcast after his vacation, and has Mark explain to him just what he has missed in the last few weeks. The panel then discusses the Getafe victory - touching topics like Toni Kroos' fatigue, Gareth Bale's form, etc and also answers some great listener questions about…
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Episode 19 -- Mess at the Mestalla
Mark, Rahul and Ryan discuss a less-than-happy start to 2015 for Real Madrid, as Los Merengues end their winning streak just three victories short of a Guinness World Record. The guys discuss Gareth Bale's underwhelming performance and the team's general rustiness and plead for perspective and…
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Episode 18 - The Special Guest Edition
On a very special edition of Merengue Bites, the crew is joined by a very special guest - Phil Kitromiledes of Real Madrid Television of The Spanish Football Podcast Fame in part one where he answers a few of our questions. In part two, the panel takes a look back at an excellent half-season so…
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Episode 17 — 20 Wins On The Trot
Mark, Rahul and guest panelist Sushil discuss Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Almeria, which saw Los Merengues open up a 4-point lead atop the table while creeping closer to Curitiba's world record of 24 consecutive wins. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's possible Champions League Round of 16...
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Episode 16 -- Another Day, Another CR7 Hat-Trick
Mark, Kaushik and Rahul discuss Real Madrid's regulation 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo courtesy of a record-breaking hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo and an encouraging performance from Asier "Batman" Illarramendi. Also on the docket for episode 16 -- Real Madrid's midfield injuries, transfer…
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Episode 15 - Despatching Malaga and Debating Balon d'Or
The Merengue Bites crew is back to analyse the match against Malaga that took the win streak to 16 matches. Does this make this team better than the 2012-13 team? How long will the streak go? In part two the panel discusses the ever so debatable topic of Balon D'Or and other FIFA awards, puts...
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Episode 14 - Sergio Ramos vs. Stadium Cameras edition
Mark, Rahul, Kaushik & Ryan discuss Real Madrid's comfortable 4-0 win away to minnows Eibar and major talking points such as Luka Modric's injury, Isco's performance in central midfield, Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring target for the season and potential winter transfer window activity. The guys...
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Episode 13 - The Putting 5 Past Rayo Edition
Merengue Bites is back after a week's break and Madridista Mac has Ryan and Kaushik with him to discuss the victory against Rayo Vallecano, Ancelotti's renewal rumours and other topics. The crew also play a trivia game which you, the listener, can play as well. The panel also tries to name the…
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Episode 12 - Real Madrid Easily Romp Past Granada
Mark, Rahul, Kaushik & Ryan discuss Real Madrid's easy and super-impressive 4-0 away win at Granada. The panel also address Isco's future once Gareth Bale returns from injury, whether Real Madrid have well and truly moved on past Di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo's unbelievable evolution as a…
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Episode 11 - Clasico Victory!!
For the first time in history, we bring you a Merengue Bites podcast with the full roster of panelists -- Mark, Kaushik, Rahul, Bassam and Ryan exult in Real Madrid's excellent 3-1 comeback victory over Barcelona at home. We analyze the keys to the game, pick out five of the best individual...
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Episode 10 - Looking forward to Liverpool and Barcelona
Mark, Kaushik and Ryan meet again to take a brief look at the match at Levante and focus on Real Madrid's big week which features matches against Liverpool in the Champions League, and El Clasico against Barcelona. The crew discusses Bale's injury, improvement of James and Isco, tactical approach...
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Episode 9 - Rounding up Villarreal, Ludogorets and Athletic
Mark, Kaushik and Ryan return after nearly two weeks of a break to discuss the three matches that have taken place in the time frame, and how Real Madrid has progressed in that time. The crew also tackles Cristiano's evolution, Casillas' interview, Ancelotti's position in a manager's power...
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Merengue Bites Episode 8 - The goals they are a flowin' edition
In this week's Merengue Bites episode, Mark returns after a week out and discusses with Ryan and Kaushik, about the goal fest at the Riazor. The panel discusses the formation the team began with and finally ended with, along with voting for their favourite goal among the eight. In the second…
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Episode 7 – Derbi Defeat
Kaushik, Rahul and guest podcaster Albert review Real Madrid's disappointing derby reverse at home to Atletico Madrid. The panel scrutinizes individual player performances, surmises on tactical matters and look forward to Real Madrid's games against Basel in the Champions League and Villarreal in...
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Episode 6 - Champions League preview
From India, Singapore, Canada and France, your humble global Madridista podcasters Kaushik, Mark, Rahul and Ryan join forces to discuss the Champions League draw and implications not just for Real Madrid's campaign but that of other teams as well. We also discuss a wide variety of issues…
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Episode 5 - Anoeta Implosion
Mark, Kaushik and Ryan discuss Real Madrid's shocking defeat at the Anoeta after going 2-0 up, which players performed well and which ones disappointed as well as transfer goings-on, with Ryan claiming that Lionel Messi is on his way to the Bernabeu ;)
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Episode 4 - Supercopa Disappointment
Mark, Bassam, Kaushik and Ryan join forces to review the disappointing Supercopa defeat to Atletico Madrid and discuss the Alonso-Kroos-Modric midfield partership, James Rodriguez's best position and the Angel Di Maria situation. More importantly, the gang pow-wow over Real Madrid's rumoured...
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Episode 3 - La Liga Preview Edition
Bassam joins the crew after a long hiatus as him, Mark, Ryan and Kaushik preview the upcoming La Liga season from the view points of Barcelona, Atletico, and of course Real Madrid. The panel also tackles several tough listener questions, about whether Modric and Kroos can handle the midfield on...
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Episode 2 - The Zombie Apocalypse Edition
In this week's edition of Merengue Bites, Mark, Kaushik and Ryan get together to discuss the preseason so far, with special emphasis on the very messy Iker Casillas situation. The panel also answers some listener questions, especially some fun ones regarding Battle Royales and Zombie Apocalypses....
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Merengue Bites 2014-15 Preview Episode
Merengue Bites returns after its summer hiatus! Mark, Kaushik and Rahul discuss new signings Toni Kroos & James Rodriguez, tactical options for the new season and the goalkeeper position. Also, Mark and Kaushik ponder a 5-man basketball lineup comprising Real Madrid footballers... Hala Madrid!!
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Merengue Bites World Cup edition – Episode 2
Kaushik, Mark and Rahul discuss all things World Cup, and look back at the first few days of action. This episode was recorded on Sunday June 15, before the France-Honduras and Argentina-BiH games were played.
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Merengue Bites World Cup 2014 edition - Episode 1
Kaushik, Bassam and special guest Ryan preview international football's showpiece tournament, the World Cup in Brazil!
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Ep. 17, Merengue Bites - Post-Season Awards
In this special 'awards' edition of Merengue Bites, the panel put forward their nominees for MVP of the season, most disappointing player of the season, most memorable moment, favourite goal and several other categories. Hala Madrid!
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Ep. 16, Merengue Bites - Real Madrid break Altetico Madrid's hearts, win La Decima
There are ten exclamation marks in the episode title for a reason -- Real Madrid have finally, finally won La Decima! Mark, Rahul, Kaushik and special guest Ryan from France talk about how La Decima was won, what they felt and observed as the game progressed and discuss where the team goes from...
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Ep. 15, Merengue Bites — Atleti Win La Liga, Real Madrid Look Forward to La Decima
Mark, Bassam and Kaushik tip their hats to Atletico de Madrid for a historic and deserved La Liga conquest and share their thoughts about the epic La Liga ‘finale’ between Atletico and Barcelona. The guys also discuss Alvaro Morata’s season and whether a replacement striker needs to be brought…
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Ep. 14, Merengue Bites - Real Madrid burns Munich, Fizzles Out vs. Valencia
Mark and Rahul look back at the historic 4-0 drubbing of Bayern Munich, review Real Madrid's tepid 2-2 draw against Valencia and make a right mess of the math while discussing the La Liga title race permutations.
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Ep. 13 - Copa Del Rey final review and Champions League semi-final preview
Ep. 13 marks a historic Merengue Bites podcast, with all four panelists available! Mark, Kaushik, Rahul and Bassam discuss talking points from Real Madrid's Copa Del Rey championship victory over Barcelona, which will go down in history for Bale's incredible winner. The guys also look forward to…
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Ep. 12, Merengue Bites - Real Madrid 4-0 Almeria & Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid
Mark and Bassam discuss Real Madrid's comfortable 4-0 thrashing of Almeria and the nervy 0-2 defeat at Dortmund that preceded it. Also, a look-ahead to the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.
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Ep. 11 Merengue Bites - Real Sociedad 0-4 Real Madrid
Mark, Kaushik and Rahul review Real Madrid's surprisingly comfortable 4-0 away win at Real Sociedad and look forward to the upcoming 2nd leg of the Champions League quarterfinal versus Borussia Dortmund. The panel also discuss possible transfer activity for Real Madrid over the summer, the...
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Ep. 10 - Real Madrid 5-0 Rayo Vallecano
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Merengue Bites podcast. Mark and Rahul discuss Real Madrid's 5-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano and preview Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal first leg versus Borussia Dortmund.
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Merengue Bites - El Clasico (Real Madrid 3-4 Barcelona) Review
The Real Madrid Football Blog team review a gripping rollercoaster edition of El Clasico filled with great football and plenty of controversy. Mark, Kaushik and Rahul discuss the tactical talking points of the game, scrutinize the performances of individual players and ponder what tactical or...
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Ep. 8 Merengue Bites - Malaga review
Mark, Kaushik and Rahul review Real Madrid's not-so-convincing 1-0 away victory at Malaga. We also discuss who should replace Benzema if he is unable to recover in time for the Clasico, ponder Khedira's future at the club and dissect the advantages of short corners and freekicks over direct…
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Episode 7 - Real Madrid v Levante review
This week, the panel reviews Real Madrid's regulation 3-0 home win over Levante. We also discuss how best to handle the right-back situation what with Arbeloa being out injured and Carvajal picking up a knock, try to define Ancelottiy's tactical plan B and debate over whether Isco can play a...
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Episode 6 - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid review
Mark and Rahul look back on a frantic Madrid derby that resulted in a 2-2 draw and plenty of talking points and controversy. We also discuss how long Jese may find himself out of the starting XI, the Morata-Arsenal rumours and our realistic expectations for the season after the high of league...
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Welcome to Real Madrid Football Blog's podcast - Merengue Bites. Listen to Mark, Rahul, Bassam and Kaushik dissect anything and everything about Real Madrid every week. Subscribe for your dose of news, opinion and some fun along the way.
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