European Cup

When the final whistle went, the man in black disappeared out of sight and set off running up the tunnel. For the first time since he took over at Atlético Madrid 15 long, transformative years ago, Diego Simeone had just led his team to a victory at the Camp Nou, reviving the dream of taking them back to a European Cup final a decade later. In 2014 and 2016 Atlético knocked out Barcelona en route to Lisbon and Milan and while there is much to be done at the Metropolitano in six days’ time, they have put themselves in a superb position to repeat that in 2026, maybe even to finally lift the trophy that resists them.

This week on It Was What It Was, Jonathan and Rob introduce us to the team - and the match - that played a huge part in the invention of the European Cup... “Champions of the World!” was the headline given to Wolverhampton Wanderers, when they beat the mighty Hungarian team Honvéd, led by Ferenc Puskas, in 1954. Billy Wright was the star of the show for a game that many saw as reestablishing England as top football nation. But was it just gamesmanship that won the day for this great Wolves side? And how did that grandiose headline annoy the French so much it led to the formation of the European Cup (and consequently the Champions League) a year later? Wolves 3 Honvéd 2 is one of the most significant matches ever; a great night of European football that paved the way for so many historic moments in years to come. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. As Aston Villa return to Champions League football this week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take a deep dive into the club's most iconic moment: their 1982 European Cup triumph. It Was What It Was revisits this historic victory, made even more remarkable by the fact that manager Ron Saunders resigned midway through the season, leaving Tony Barton to step in and guide Villa to European glory. Jonathan and Rob walk us through the unforgettable campaign, which saw Villa travel to Germany and Ukraine before defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final. The win became even more legendary when first-choice goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer was forced off with an injury, only for his inexperienced replacement, Nigel Spink, to step up and deliver a crucial performance in just his second-ever first-team appearance, cementing his place in Villa's history on one of the club’s greatest nights. If you enjoyed the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode. ***Please note this episode was recorded before the death of the late Gary Shaw.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the domestic season draws to a close, Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Real Madrid are below par but still secure their 15th European Cup with a late rally against Dortmund at Wembley. How do they keep doing it, should Carlo Ancelotti be considered the greatest manager of all time and what’s the deal with Dortmund’s new sponsor? We look at some of the shocks and trends of last season but wonder whether all this football will lead to a player’s strike next season. And there’s more silverware up for grabs as Tom takes on Michael Cox in the Inter Totally Cup Final 2024. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Real Madrid 2-0 Dortmund (04.00) • PART 2: Jose Mourinho and thoughts on next season (33.00) • PART 3: Inter Totally Cup Final - Cox v Williams (47.00) 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.

The London is Blue is a soccer fancast created by Chelsea FC fans from America and covers all things Chelsea. Hosts are @BBBusbee, @DanDormer & @NickVerlaney. This episode we're continuing another solid three parter with Mike Ryan Ruiz, and this time we're reminiscing on the iconic night in Munich, and what it was like becoming the only team in London with a European cup.! Be sure to give MRR a follow and keep an eye out for the last pod of the week on friday! Let us know what you thought of this one at the many social links below! Where to find Mike Ryan! https://twitter.com/MichaelRyanRuiz If You'd Like to Help Us Help Others Follow this link to donate to Feeding America's COVID-19 response efforts and send us your receipt for proof and we will match donations up to $1000! FeedingAmerica.org or https://t.co/mngJdtLS4O?amp=1 Contact Us Twitter: https://twitter.com/LondonBluePod Instagram: https://instagram.com/LondonBluePod Facebook: https://facebook.com/LondonBluePod Website: http://londonisbluepodcast.com Anchor: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices