Copa del Rey

We've got potential title deciders in England and Germany, a grudge match in Portugal, and the Copa del Rey final: Julien Laurens previews the weekend and makes his predictions.

Which of the USA's World Cup hopefuls are trending up and down ahead of yet another busy slate of club matches?

In the last 24 hours, there has been much focus on Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as Real Madrid manager, following the club’s Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Wednesday. It’s been taken for granted that Arbeloa will not be kept on, having failed to deliver a trophy since taking over from Xabi […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa given hope of staying on as Real Madrid manager despite Champions League exit appeared first on Football España.

After being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Kylian Mbappe made a reassuring message to the fans that Real Madrid "will start winning again and very soon." Kylian Mbappe’s dream of capturing a UEFA Champions League title has been deferred for at least another season following a quarterfinal exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. In the midst of what has been a frustrating campaign for Real Madrid, Mbappe delivered a defiant message to the fanbase, promising that the club “will start winning again soon.“ Wednesday’s elimination via a 6-4 aggregate scoreline served as a crushing blow for a Real Madrid side that had pinned its primary championship hopes on Europe, with Barcelona currently the heavy favorites to secure La Liga. Despite Mbappe netting the third goal for the Spanish giants, he was unable to stave off elimination in what was statistically his most prolific individual scoring campaign in the competition’s history. In his first public comments following the defeat, Mbappe took to Instagram to offer a candid self-assessment of the team’s current form: “We tried until the very end, but it wasn’t enough. It’s disappointing to be eliminated from such an important competition, but we have to look ahead. We need to take a hard look at ourselves to avoid this kind of disappointment again.“ After that wake-up call to his teammates, the French striker made it clear that the club expects to be back in the trophy hunt sooner than later. “We will never give up!!! In Madrid, failure has never been and never will be an option. But I promise you one thing: we will start winning again and very soon,” Mbappe concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe) Mbappe’s individual impact during the 2025-26 Champions League campaign was undeniable, as he racked up 15 goals in just 11 appearances. While he reached the 70-goal milestone for his UCL career, his individual brilliance couldn’t mask the team’s lack of cohesion, a process hindered by significant organizational turmoil, including the dismissal of head coach Xabi Alonso back in January. Real Madrid and a 2025-26 season to forget With 40 goals and six assists across 39 games so far, Kylian Mbappe has indisputably been the lone bright spot for Real Madrid this season. However, questions regarding the squad’s over-reliance on the star striker have intensified, casting a spotlight on the fact that despite a roster full of superstars, this iteration of Los Blancos has failed to gel as a collective unit. The 2024-25 season, the final chapter of the Carlo Ancelotti era, saw the club lift the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup while falling short of major domestic and European honors. While the appointment of Xabi Alonso initially sparked hope during the FIFA Club World Cup, a crushing defeat in the Spanish Super Cup proved to be the tipping point that led to his midseason exit. Real Madrid Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa stepped in to lead the first team but has struggled to stabilize the ship. Under his watch, the club suffered a shock Copa del Rey exit to second-tier Albacete and the recent Champions League heartbreak against Bayern. Currently, La Liga is being dominated by Barcelona, sitting at the top with 79 points in 31 games and a 9-point difference to second-placed Real Madrid. With just seven games remaining, Los Merengues are on the verge of their first trophyless season since 2020-21, the final hallmark of a campaign the club would rather forget.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola return with a deeper dive into the fallout from Matt Crocker’s sudden exit as U.S. Soccer sporting director, moving beyond the breaking news to unpack what the role actually demands, why progress on youth development has stalled, and whether anyone can truly fix one of American soccer’s most persistent problems (03:08). From there, the guys discuss the U.S. Open Cup's chaotic and cupset-filled Round of 32 (31:40), a historic night in Mexico as Nashville became the first MLS side to win at the Estadio Azteca, and whether LAFC are now the team to beat in the Concacaf Champions Cup (40:32). Plus, shockwaves in South Florida as Javier Mascherano exits Inter Miami - what’s really going on behind the scenes (49:04)? where Americans take center stage in the Copa del Rey final: can Pellegrino Matarazzo lead Real Sociedad to glory, or will Johnny Cardoso’s Atletico Madrid cap off an incredible week after booking their place in the Champions League semifinals (1:00:37)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has said that he is not concerned about his future at the club beyond the summer. He is expected to be in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season, yet with it looking likely that Real Madrid will finish the season without silverware, the expectation is […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa addresses Real Madrid future – ‘I’m not worried about it at all’ appeared first on Football España.

Verdict: Both teams to score Best Odds: 19/20 Bookmaker: Luckster With the 2026 Copa del Rey trophy up for grabs on Saturday night, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad will meet at the Estadio de La Cartuja. Atletico Madrid Starting with Atletico Madrid, while Diego Simeone’s men might have eventually fallen to a second-leg 2-1 loss […] The post Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

REAL MADRID are 'very likely' to sack boss Alvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season, according to reports. Wednesday night's Champions League exit has left Real staring down the barrel of a second consecutive trophyless campaign. They were shocked by second-tier Albacete in the Copa del Rey in Arbeloa's first game and sit a...

After a successful week of Champions League betting, The Soccer Sharps turn their attention to the upcoming weekend in European football. On this soccer betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview some of the biggest matches taking place in the Premier League, Copa del Rey, Bundesliga, and Serie A. Devin and Jordan share their unique insights and expert analysis for each selected match before offering their best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Manchester City vs Arsenal 08:48 Everton vs Liverpool 13:25 Chelsea vs Manchester United 18:09 Copa del Rey Final - Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad 23:31 Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig 26:36 Roma vs Atalanta 30:15 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winning weekend! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! Thank you for watching! Watch more of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04dcA68PAo0QtneXnoogiLdO Check out our Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04f-V5elJBnNloFzpFG4f2hp ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ #soccer #betting #premierleague

France legend Thierry Henry offered help to Antoine Griezmann as he prepares for his next chapter in Major League Soccer with Orlando City. Antoine Griezmann will bring his time at Atletico Madrid to an end this summer and will try his luck in Major League Soccer with Orlando City. Months ahead of that move, France legend Thierry Henry offered his help as the forward looks to adapt to soccer in the United States. In the moments following the match against Barcelona — in which Los Colchoneros secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League semifinals — Griezmann gave an interview to CBS Sports, where Henry works as an analyst. That led to a rare on-air exchange between the two French icons. “Antoine, Antoine, I have something to tell you: thank you for everything you have done for French soccer, the national team, and the game in general. You have given me a lot. I wish you all the best,” Henry began, recognizing the career Griezmann has put together. But the 1998 World Cup champion did not only praise the 35-year-old forward for his past, he also turned his attention to the challenges ahead. “I hope you finish your time at Atletico Madrid well, and good luck in Orlando,” Thierry added. “I know MLS very well — anything you need regarding your time there, I’ll be happy to help.” Thierry Henry played for New York Red Bulls between 2010 and 2014. Henry made his mark in MLS The current state of MLS — with an increasing number of high-profile, world-renowned players — was built on the gradual arrival of stars over the past decades. One of the first major names to move to the United States was Thierry Henry, who joined New York Red Bulls in 2010. At the time, the French forward was 33 years old and arrived directly from Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, giving the New York side a marquee addition. Henry spent five seasons there (with a brief loan spell at Arsenal in between), making 135 appearances, scoring 52 goals, and winning one Supporters’ Shield trophy along with two Eastern Conference titles. Griezmann still has major challenges before MLS move While Orlando City and MLS are surely already on Antoine Griezmann’s mind, he still has significant challenges ahead with Atletico Madrid that could provide a perfect ending to his time at the club. This Saturday, Atletico Madrid will play the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad, aiming to win a title that has eluded the side since 2013. And as if that were not enough, the Champions League also awaits: Los Colchoneros will face Arsenal in the semifinals.

If Real Sociedad win Saturday's Copa del Rey final, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be the first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in one of Europe's top five leagues. It has been quite a journey.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has told the press that his side showed personality in order to be able to get back into the game against Barcelona, having gone two goals down in the first half. Ademola Lookman’s goal put Los Colchoneros back in front on aggregate, and they won out 3-2 eventually. Simeone was […] The post Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone – ‘We attack better than we defend, goals are the difference’ appeared first on Football España.

It’s no secret that focusing on just one competition can be beneficial to a team when it comes to the cut-throat run-in to any given season. That’s simply common sense. Fewer games mean star players can sit out games of lesser importance in order to be in tip-top condition for those that matter. Never has […] The post Can Atletico Madrid Follow in the Footsteps of These Two Teams That Famously Solely Focused on the Champions League? appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Barcelona star Raphinha has not held back after his side exited the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Los Colchoneros eliminated Barcelona from a second cup competition in the space of two months, after making it to the Copa del Rey final too. Raphinha played no part in their Champions League encounter following […] The post VIDEO: Barcelona star Raphinha enrages Atletico Madrid fans after Champions League exit appeared first on Football España.

Johnny Cardoso made his return for Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, helping Diego Simeone’s men advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Cardoso made a late cameo as Atletico edged La Liga rivals Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in quarterfinal second leg action. Despite losing the second leg 2-1 at home, Atletico punched its ticket to ... Read more

Lamine Yamal is looking to LeBron James for some inspiration as he tries to lead Barcelona to a Champions League comeback.

Barcelona have reportedly made an offer to Robert Lewandowski, who is also being closely monitored by AC Milan and Chicago Fire. Robert Lewandowski’s future has been the subject of speculation for some time, with reported interest from AC Milan and Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. In that context, Barcelona have reportedly submitted a formal offer. “Robert Lewandowski (37 years old) already knows FC Barcelona’s offer,” Mundo Deportivo reported this Saturday. “His agent, Pini Zahavi, was in the Catalan capital this week to meet with club representatives and learn the details of the proposal.” This update aligns with comments Joan Laporta made during his presidential campaign, when he stated his intention to keep the Polish striker for next season. However, that possibility is tied to the club’s financial limitations and the player’s advancing age. Lewandowski will turn 38 before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, and it is clear that his peak years are behind him. In fact, his role at Barcelona has gradually diminished, with more minutes increasingly going to Ferran Torres at the center forward position. Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Considering all these factors, reports indicate that Barcelona’s formal offer includes a significant salary reduction from his current deal, which is worth around $24 million per year. “The Pole’s priority was to remain at Barcelona, prioritizing the comfortable and happy life he has with his wife and two daughters in the Catalan capital, even if it means turning down more lucrative offers,” Mundo Deportivo added. Lewandowski’s other options The one-year renewal offer from Barcelona is not the only attractive option currently available to Lewandowski. In fact, earlier this week, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the striker expressed interest to AC Milan in a potential move this summer as a free agent. Other alternatives include destinations outside Europe, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. On one hand, Chicago Fire have been linked for months with a potential marquee signing in MLS, while reports from the Saudi Pro League indicate that several clubs are interested in the striker—likely involving significantly higher salary offers than elsewhere. Lewandowski’s numbers this season Even at 37 and past his prime, Lewandowski is still producing numbers this season that justify the interest from multiple clubs. Across La Liga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, and UEFA Champions League, he has recorded 17 goals in 39 appearances, along with 3 assists. That amounts to an average of more than 0.50 goal contributions per game.

English forward has been the perfect loan signing. And yet, there is an ‘and yet’, absurd though that can seem At the end of Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Atlético Madrid on Saturday night, as the players stood celebrating before the small pocket of supporters applauding them from high in the north-west corner of the Metropolitano, Diego Simeone approached Hansi Flick, shook his hand and reminded him of something: “You’ve got to come back.” It came as an invitation, born of admiration, and also a warning. This was only the start of a trilogy in which they face each other three times in 10 days, and the concluding chapter there would be different. A different competition, for a start. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski, the latter on 89 minutes, had virtually secured Barcelona the league title but it was going to get bigger and mean more. Atlético, already adrift, had rested players; the last time Barcelona had been there – in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg – they had beaten them 4-0; and the next time the Catalan club came it would be the Champions League quarter-final, second leg. And, back in the Metropolitano, that really would be a battle: tougher than this and, it turns out, tougher than anyone had imagined.

Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow. Someone from the great state of New Jersey will be crowned a Copa del Rey champion when Pellegrino Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad face Johnny Cardoso and Atlético Madrid in the final! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome Spanish soccer expert Phil Kitromilides to break down the all-American showdown, the secret behind Matarazzo’s instant impact in San Sebastián, and whether Cardoso’s club form can translate to the USMNT. The crew debates expectations for Josh Sargent after his big-money move to Toronto FC - what would success actually look like for both player and club? Then, attention turns to two players making their case for March call-ups: Alex Zendejas and Yunus Musah. After midweek goals, could they catch the eye of Mauricio Pochettino ahead of friendlies against Belgium and Portugal? And if Portugal come without Cristiano Ronaldo… would that actually make the challenge easier or harder? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We kick off the show discussing the Milan Derby coming this weekend and if Christian Pulisic and AC Milan can save their season before giving Yunus Musah some props for goals in back-to-back games for Atalanta. We then go to Spain where Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad booked their spots in the Copa Del Rey final before diving into the latest rumors surrounding Tyler Adams, who is being linked to Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. We run through some midweek action in the Premier League where Arsenal secured all three points while City drew and preview the weekend’s FA Cup action including Wrexham squaring off with Chelsea. In #AskAlexi, we debate who the greatest pure goal scorer is in USMNT history and in One For The Road, Alexi has some thoughts about the corner kick controversy surrounding the game right now. Presented by Zillow #Zillow A Milan Derby to decide Serie A? (2:48)The Copa Del Rey final is set (11:22)Tyler Adams’ next club (17:40)MLS weekend preview (28:29)#AskAlexi (36:48)One for the Road (43:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trent Alexander-Arnold starred for Real Madrid as he made his return from injury in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu, a win that saw them go top of La Liga at least temporarily. Gary and Alex look at whether he is finally finding his feet in Madrid, the praise he's getting from Alvaro Arbeloa and what that could mean for his chances of making the world cup squad. Atletico Madrid continue to put their fans through it as they followed up a stunning 4-0 win over Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey by meekly surrendering to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a 3-0 defeat. Diego Simeone and Jan Oblak were at loggerheads after the game, so we check in on Atleti and look at why their season is so continually up and down. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Italian football expert Max Callegari alongside him as we gear up for a midweek of tantalising European semi-final ties. PSG warmed up for their trip to the Emirates with a surprise 3-1 defeat by Nice on Friday night - which ended their hopes of an unprecedented unbeaten Ligue 1 season. So, is Luis Enrique’s side ready to bounce back against an Arsenal team that beat them back in October? It’s not going much better for Inter Milan ahead of their visit to Barcelona, succumbing to a third straight defeat in the space of a week to see their hopes of a treble well and truly dashed. Can they get back on track against a Barca team basking in the glory of victory against their biggest rivals Real on Saturday night? Back on domestic shores, Marseille’s Roman holiday seems to be paying off! And there’s chaos, carnage and ice at the Copa del Rey final! And Scott McTominay can’t stop scoring! And Harry Kane could finally be about to win his first major silverware - but he won’t be on the pitch! Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45) • PART 2: Arsenal v PSG preview & Ligue 1 chatter after shock defeat to Nice (06.15) • PART 3: Barcelona v Inter preview & Copa del Rey carnage (14.25) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Inter’s week from hell as Napoli lead (29.55) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Dortmund’s resurgence with Bayern on the brink (50.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a blockbuster weekend of soccer action! Starting with the Americans abroad, Christian Pulisic stayed red-hot, scoring his 16th goal of the season to lift AC Milan past Venezia. Meanwhile, Napoli tightened the Serie A title race as Inter Milan stumbled against Roma. Chris Richards and Matt Turner advanced past Aston Villa in the FA Cup semifinals, with chance to lift the iconic trophy. Also this weekend Barcelona took home the Copa Del Rey crown in a 5-goal thriller. Barcelona takes on Inter Milan next in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Big news rocked Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti looks set for a sensational move to coach Brazil. Meanwhile, in MLS, Diego Luna continued his electric run of form, and Vancouver surged to the top of the Western Conference. The Whitecaps also seized a 2-0 advantage in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals behind Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter, with leg 2 looming on Thursday.To wrap up, the guys dive into draft day stories, celebrate Wrexham's historic promotion to the Championship, and react to the growing influence of the club across America. USMNT Abroad: Pulisic's 16th goal (5:23) Liverpool clinches EPL title (15:48) Copa Del Rey Final & UCL Preview (20:05) MLS Recap & CONCACAF Champions Cup (33:15) #AskAlexi: Draft day stories (44:19) One for the Road: Wrexham's impact (52:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Liverpool clinching their 20th English league title, tied for the most of all-time. How did Arne Slot get it all so right in his first season at the helm? Christian and Alexis chat with CBS Sports’ Lisa Carlin about NWSL adding a 2nd division and why it might not be a good idea. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Wrexham’s third promotion in a row.

It was a very big weekend in football, so Musa and Ryan begin with Liverpool clinching the Premier League title, their 20th top flight title in history and their first in front of fans in 35 years (02:28). They also include a lot of praise for Arne Slot in his debut season at the club. There’s also some FA Cup semifinal chat (17:06) before moving onto a wildly chaotic Copa del Rey final, which was preceded with, contained, and followed by controversy, but saw Barcelona victorious after extra time (22:04). There are also some shoutouts for Napoli going top of Serie A, the UWCL semifinals, and much more. For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool are champions of England! The boys discuss a truly dominant performance to cap off a truly dominant season. We also analyze their seamless transition from Klopp to Slot, compare this title-winning team to the 2019-2020 bunch and look ahead at how they're shaping up in the years to come. Plus: we break down a memorable Copa Del Rey Final, wonder if the FA Cup is the biggest thing that a club like Crystal Palace can possibly win and try to determine if Andrew embarrassed himself while he was at the NFL Draft. If you're looking for even more Caught Offside content, our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ where we have the Bingo t-shirts as well as our awesome new beannies! --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will we see a period of dominance for Liverpool over the next few seasons? Would it be a successful season for Man City if they win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League? Or will we see Crystal Palace win their first ever major trophy? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss an incredible El Clásico final, as Barcelona won the Copa Del Rey in extra time and Real Madrid tempers boiled over. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action. Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement. Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the Uruguayan's future? Bernardo Silva says that he will miss having Kevin de Bruyne around but calls him Manchester City's greatest ever. We have all the build up ahead of Friday's League of Ireland games, as you will hear from Pico Lopes, Keith Buckley and Mason Melia. And finally, there is team news from Spain as one star returns but one misses out for Barcelona as they take on Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

It's felt like an eternity has passed since The Soccer Sharps last released an episode, but it's only been a week! That's how quickly things can move at the business end of the European soccer season. The Sharps now look to close out the month of April in profit, and they hope their Official Plays for this weekend will go a long way towards that goal. Devin and Jordan deliver 5 Official Plays from four matches taking place across Europe at the weekend. Matches discussed: Barcelona v Real Madrid Crystal Palace v Aston Villa Nottingham Forest v Manchester City Inter v Roma Thank you for listening and watching! JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoccersharps VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLLOW US: X: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of the Hooligan Soccer Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Milan’s brilliant 3-0 win over Inter in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal at San Siro, extending their unbeaten run in the derby to six games (01:45). They discuss the wins for Barcelona (09:58) and Real Madrid ahead of this weekend’s Copa del Rey final, and more. In part two, there’s some chat from Wrighty’s House (18:50), during which Ian, Musa, and Ryan discuss Arsenal and Palace’s 2-2 draw, Man City’s late win over Aston Villa, as well as possible destinations for Marcus Rashford and whether Villa might be able to keep him. For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Italian expert Max Callegari alongside him to recap all the latest action from across the continent. Fresh off the back of last week’s thrilling Champions League quarterfinals - it’s back to domestic matters - but with a nod to the small matter of Arsenal v PSG and Barcelona v Inter just around the corner… Back in Serie A, Napoli moved level on points with Inter at the top of the table after the Nerazzurri were beaten 1-0 by a stunning goal from substitute Riccardo Orsolini. So, could we be heading towards a play-off to decide who takes the Scudetto?! In Spain, Barcelona and Real Madrid scored dramatic stoppage-time winners to keep the La Liga title race alive ahead of Saturday’s Copa del Rey final between the two. No such luck for Atleti though, who saw their slim title hopes dashed courtesy of a late defeat at the hands of our favourites Las Palmas. Over in France, it’s all eyes on Arsenal for PSG as they continued their march to an unbeaten league season with a 2-1 win at Le Havre. Marseille put five past Montpellier to take back second place from Monaco - but it’s their plans for the rest of the campaign which have raised a few eyebrows… And in Germany, the Bundesliga title race is all but over as Bayern Munich thrashed Heidenheim 4-0 to move eight points clear after Leverkusen were held at St Pauli. But could Xavi Alonso’s focus be elsewhere with links to the Real Madrid job growing stronger? Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - well, four French moments of the weekend (00.45) • PART 2: Serie A review - Orsolini stuns Inter as Napoli move level on points (06.30) • PART 3: Ligue 1 review - PSG prepare for Arsenal and Marseille head to… Rome?! (18.00) • PART 4: La Liga review - Raphinha and Valverde bag dramatic late winners (32.50) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern all but champions as Dortmund’s resurgence continues (45.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There really is only one place to begin this episode, and it’s with Arminia Bielefeld’s 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen to get through to the DFB-Pokal final for the first time in its history (03:42). Musa and Ryan chat about the third-tier side knocking out the current holders, the fourth Bundesliga side they’ve beaten on their way to the final, and their opponents—Stuttgart—who beat Leipzig 3-1 to head to Berlin. In Spain, it was Real Madrid and Barcelona who progressed to set up a Clásico Copa del Rey final (13:10). Real Madrid served up an eight-goal thriller against Real Sociedad on Tuesday, whereas Barcelona were efficient in their 1-0 win at Atleti on Wednesday. There’s also a quick shout for the cups in Italy and France, before they round up the midweek Premier League games (24:26). For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros debate whether or not Mohamed Salah deserves more Ballon d’Or buzz as he continues his record-breaking season. They also react to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s thrilling 8-goal draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey. Christian and Alexis then chat with Executive Producers of the Apple TV docuseries, Onside, about the show and what fans can expect. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Lionel Messi receiving a fine for violent conduct against an NYCFC assistant coach after Inter Miami’s loss.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down Messi’s electric goal in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Inter Miami and LAFC both advanced to the Round of 16. MLS league play also continues this weekend with the new San Diego squad set to host their first home match at Snapdragon Stadium. Over in Europe, Barcelona and Atletico played to a 8-goal thriller in Copa Del Rey. Johnny and Real Betis prepare to take on title contenders Real Madrid in league action. Antony’s red card has officially been cancelled and will be available for the big match. The FA Cup and Coppa Italia roll on this week with Americans looking to continue their run. Christian Pulisic makes big news as he closes in on a contract extension with AC Milan through 2029. (6:19) In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions on the possibility of MLS players winning a Ballon d’Or and Mexican/American dual national players. To wrap the show they speak on collegiate soccer working with U.S. Soccer to play year-round. (41:24) CONCACAF Champions Cup recap & MLS preview (6:19) Weekend Abroad (23:13) #AskAlexi (41:24) One for the Road: Year-round collegiate soccer (54:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan quickly round up some midweek cup and league games, including a dramatic comeback by Leverkusen against Köln in the DFB-Pokal (02:38), a debut goal for João Félix, Tammy Abraham scoring a brace against his parent club in the Coppa Italia (05:38), and Inter losing ground in the Serie A title race. There’s also chat about the Copa del Rey (10:04) and Liverpool and Newcastle putting in brilliant performances to set up an EFL Cup final meeting at Wembley (12:03). In Part 2, they get into the reaction and discourse around Myles Lewis-Skelly’s celebration, while discussing whether mainstream punditry has a greater responsibility to younger players (20:44). For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Athletic Club won their first major trophy in 40 years, so Musa and Ryan begin with their Copa del Rey final win against Mallorca (02:31). They then head to Old Trafford, where Manchester United and Liverpool played out a chaotic draw (23:05); round up the rest of the Premier League (38:12); talk Heidenheim’s win over Bayern (46:00); and shout out some results around Europe and beyond! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan round up some of the midweek football, including some Copa del Rey chaos, most notably at San Mamés, where Athletic Club beat Barcelona 4-2 after extra time (2:16). Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in a repeat of the 2022 Carabao Cup final, after progressing past Fulham and Middlesbrough (13:12), Eric Dier’s debut in Bayern’s win over Union (17:30), plus historic results in AFCON and the Asian Cup (23:18). Then, in light of Xabi Alonso’s impressive start to senior management, they answer a listener question about which current player might be the next to become an elite manager (25:33). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio for another voyage across the European football landscape. Napoli have now lost 6 of their 10 matches under Walter Mazzarri as another crisis in Naples looms. Is this the worst title defence ever? And why is Italy angry with VAR? Villarreal are upset by Unionistas in the Copa Del Rey. Next up for the 3rd division side - Barcelona, who just struggled to beat 4th division Barbastro. Not many fairytales in the Coupe De France but there’s the worst Panenka ever and one of the best penalty shootouts ever. We praise the performance of Real Madrid and Juventus in renovating their squads with young players. And Raphael Honigstein pays tribute to the late Franz Beckenbauer, the greatest German footballer of all time. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Paying tribute to Franz Beckenbauer (01.00) • PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (08.00) • PART 2: Madrid derby in Saudi Arabia as Barca struggle to beat Barbastro (14.00) • PART 3: Another crisis at Napoli while Juventus get the job done again (32.00) • PART 4: Revel and Golden Lion thrashed in the Coupe De France (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin with Napoli returning home to beat Fiorentina and celebrate their first Scudetto in 33 years (07:40). There’s praise for Luciano Spalletti, who secured his first Scudetto as manager, and for Victor Osimhen’s importance and the brilliance of the squad. They then chat about Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final (20:23), before heading to the Bundesliga, where Dortmund put six past Wolfsburg (24:34), then to Ligue 1, where there was a nine-goal thriller between Lyon and Montpellier (30:07). They also cover the rumours that José Mourinho might be heading to PSG (32:34). Finally, there’s some brief Premier League chat (check 'Wrighty’s House' on Tuesday for more!) and a WSL roundup, plus shout-outs for Celtic, Notts County and another chaotic Superclásico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Soccer Sharps went 3-3 with their Official Plays from their midweek show. Looking to improve on that return, Devin and Jordan have identified 6 Official Plays for weekend action in Ligue 1, EPL, and the Copa del Rey Final. Matches discussed: - Real Madrid v Osasuna (2:52) - Liverpool v Brentford (8:48) - Spurs v Crystal Palace (14:16) - Newcastle Utd v Arsenal (19:32) - Stade de Reims v Lille (26:24) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a busy week of league and cup matches around Europe, so Musa and Ryan begin at Camp Nou, where Real Madrid put four past Barcelona to progress to the Copa del Rey final to face Osasuna, who are there for only the second time in their history (03:32). Next it’s off to Germany, where Freiburg recorded a historic win at Bayern to end Thomas Tuchel’s side’s hopes of a treble (12:05), Leipzig made a tough week tougher for Dortmund and there were more goals from Randal Kolo Muani. In Italy, there were grim scenes as Romelu Lukaku received more racist abuse at Juventus, then received a second yellow for his response to the crowd after scoring Inter’s equalising penalty (19:15). Finally, there’s also some chat about this week’s round of Premier League fixtures, including a great night for Newcastle and yet another win for Aston Villa (24:35), plus a bit on Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea, recorded before the news was confirmed. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan do a quick roundup of some midweek fixtures, including Barcelona Femení’s record 50th league win in a row (2:49), the men’s Copa del Rey win over Real Sociedad, the Bundesliga’s Englische Woche, the Carabao Cup, and Serie A. Then, after a clampdown on illegal streaming in the UK was announced, they discuss the ways in which football can adapt its broadcasting in line with the times (18:30), before wrapping up on a quick fire transfer mailbag (40:54). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On their last show, The Soccer Sharps got the bounce-back they were looking for, going 3-1 on their Official Plays. Now that the ship has been righted, Devin and Jordan look to continue on with their hot January form. The brothers have selected 4 Official Plays from the midweek action taking place in Italy, England, and Spain. Matches discussed: - Lazio v AC Milan - Bayer Leverkusen v VfL Bochum - Southampton v Newcastle Utd - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - Barcelona v Real Sociedad For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the first show of 2023, so happy New Year to everyone! Musa and Ryan begin with a small tribute to the late, great Pelé (04:52), before touching on the publicized feud between the Reynas and the Berhalters in U.S. soccer (11:15). They then move on to the Premier League (16:18) after this midweek round of fixtures and chat about Leeds, Fulham, Brighton, and Southampton, as well as good results for Spurs and Manchester United. Finally, there’s a quick round-up of some Serie A (46:00), the Copa del Rey, and a shout for Lens. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo assembles the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens ahead of another massive midweek of action. PSG are champions but the ultras are protesting and Pochettino’s exit appears imminent. Might we see a swap deal with Spurs for Conte? Bayern are champions but everyone’s questioning when will this unhealthy dominance end. And are we about to enter Robert Lewandowski’s final year in Munich? Real Betis win the Copa Del Rey, their first silverware since 2005. A wonderful night for Seville, Joaquin and Manuel Pellegrini. It’s semi-final first leg week in Europe. On paper, it looks like a Liverpool Man City final in the Champions League. Can the Spanish sides again defy expectations? Plus hear why Leicester should fear Zaniolo, how Barcelona made unwanted history and how Salernitana might be about to complete the greatest of escapes. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01m 30s) • PART 2: PSG win the title but lose Pochettino? (06m 00s) • PART 3: Champions League semi-final previews (18m 00s) • PART 4a: Real Betis win the Copa Del Rey (33m 00s) • PART 4b: Bayern win their 10th Bundesliga in a row (38m 00s) • PART 4c: Europa League semi-final previews (43m 00s) • PART 5: Conference League semi-final previews (47m 00s) • PART 6: Napoli out of the title race as Barca lose at home again (54m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Joe, JJ and Seb discuss Everton's turmoil given their recent decision to sack Rafa Benitez after less than seven months, whilst Philippe Coutinho gets a warm welcome after his impressive Aston Villa debut. Shorter features include: The Africa Cup of Nations' emerging stars, incidents between Real Betis and Sevilla fans causing their Copa Del Rey match to be rescheduled, and a potential Tifo quiz at Uncle Damien's pub! https://youtu.be/12AvGV_wFmE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo dissect the weekend action on the continent. Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia with Ancelotti and Modric remaining evergreen. But the real headlines are made back home in the Copa Del Rey with the Betis derby suspended and completed 24 hours later behind closed doors after a missile strikes Joan Jordan. Bordeaux suspend Laurent Koscielny and sink to second bottom of Ligue 1 after a 6-0 defeat to Rennes. In Italy, Nani debuts for Venezia, Paulo Dybala might be on the way out of Juventus and the panel debate whether Ciro Immobile is any good or not. And Christoph Biermann gives us the latest from the Bundesliga where Erling Haaland raises questions about his future and Union finally give Berlin a team to be proud of. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03m 00s) • PART 2: Real win the Super Cup and madness in the Seville derby (06m 30s) • PART 3: The Bundesliga bulletin with Christoph Biermann (20m 00s) • PART 4: Nani, Dybala and how good is Immobile? (32m 00s) • PART 5: The debacle at Bordeaux (49m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Musa and Ryan begin with a brief roundup of some midweek results, as Romelu Lukaku returns in Chelsea’s win over Spurs in the Carabao Cup and Barcelona escapes a scare in the Copa del Rey (03:07). They then discuss Southampton being taken over by a group that includes former Brentford co–director of football Rasmus Ankersen (14:17) and what this might mean for the Saints. Finally, this week saw Gianni Infantino throw out the possibility of more international tournaments, more European Super League nonsense, and Davy Pröpper citing the hectic schedule as one reason for his retirement from football at age 30. The boys discuss whether there is too much football, why federations are trying to add more, and what can be done about it (24:15). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo assembles his own elite European line-up of Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle and Alvaro Romeo. With the European Super League now a fully proposed project, the panel discuss if there’s any demand from broadcasters and sponsors for this unproven commodity? Pedro Pinto gives us the UEFA perspective on the dirty dozen, and the extent to which the clubs could be punished. Agnelli’s Juventus might be missing out on Champions League qualification after defeat to Atalanta in Serie A Jose Mourinho is sacked by Tottenham after 17 months. Who next for Spurs? Nagelsmann? Allegri? Sarri? Plus Barcelona and Lionel Messi look like their old selves in a thrashing of Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey final. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: The European Super League is a thing (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Pedro Pinto with the UEFA perspective (12m 30s) • PART 1c: Moment of the weekend (28m 00s) • PART 2: Mourinho sacked by Spurs + Flick leaving Bayern (30m 45s) • PART 3: Barcelona thrash Athletic to win the Copa Del Rey (42m 00s) • PART 4: Juventus’ top 4 hopes in the balance + Europa League semis (49m 45s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC FOR £4 A MONTH: • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow PARISH NOTICES: • we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s only Monday, and it’s already been a busy week in football. Musa and Ryan begin with some talking points from the actual football this weekend (00:39), including Leicester and Chelsea making it to the FA Cup final, Barcelona's Copa del Rey win, Hansi Flick's announcement that he wishes to leave Bayern, PSG ending Lyon’s dominance in the Women’s Champions League, and more. Then it’s on to the gigantic news that 12 clubs announced their intention to form a breakaway European Super League (17:53). Plus, Jose Mourinho got fired on air (45:37), which they briefly discuss at the end (51:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.