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As Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad prepare for Copa del Rey final that will go down in history for one of them, here’s your guide to what to look out for. How did they get here? Atletico Madrid Los Colchoneros are always one of the favourites for the competition, but the truth is it has […] The post Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Where will the Copa del Rey final be won and lost? appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have started to draw up their plans for the summer transfer window, and one area that could be addressed is midfield. It’s looking increasingly likely that Marc Casado will depart, and if that happens, he will need to be replaced. Bernardo Silva has been linked in recent weeks, but one of the players that […] The post Midfielder backed to make Barcelona move – “He’s a mix of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri” appeared first on Football España.

Diego Simeone tells Italy legends Alessandro Del Piero and Alessandro Costacurta that Atletico Madrid have...

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.

The 2. Bundesliga has long served as the ultimate finishing school for German football’s most refined exports, but rarely does a talent emerge with the sheer structural poise of Noel Aseko. Currently on loan at Hannover 96 from Bayern Munich, the 20-year-old has spent the 2025/2026 campaign evolving from a promising youth prospect into the […] The post Noel Aseko Scout Report At Hannover 96 2025/2026: Bayern Munich’s Next Midfield Engine – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Il derby spagnolo va ai Colchoneros che soffrono e perdono in casa, ma grazie al successo dell'andata passano il turno ed eliminano i catalani.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney... new manager, same outcome. The boys discuss Roberto De Zerbi's Spurs debut and the checklist of events that made this defeat so-very-Tottenham. We also head down the dangerous path of exploring the psyche of Arsenal fans and we examine why it is that neutrals seem to be supporting Man City over the Gunners. Speaking of City, the boys share their thoughts on the exciting core that's beginning to come together at the Etihad. Meanwhile, over at Old Trafford, we wonder if Michael Carrick's new-manager-bounce might just be starting to wear off. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent Mailbag Special, we're talking Pedri not getting enough respect, Leicester's plummet down the divisions, Levy's complicated legacy and so much more! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/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.

Real Madrid were booed off at the Bernabéu on Friday night, and not for the first time this season, after they failed to beat Girona in a 1-1 draw. Gary and Alex look at what this latest setback means for Alvaro Arbeloa's chances of remaining in charge next season, and whether they have any hope of going to Munich and overturning the 2-1 deficit against Bayern. Barcelona went nine points clear at the top after a 4-1 win over Espanyol, with Hansi Flick taking no chances and playing Lamine Yamal and Pedri for 90 minutes despite the Champions League second leg with Atletico Madrid to come in the week. Will Barca have enough firepower to score the three they need or will that leaky defence prove costly in the Metropolitano? 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

Far from feeling pressure to stage a comeback, Lamine Yamal has appeared quite confident in Barcelona ahead of the match against Atlético Madrid. The Spaniard star has even warned Diego Simeone about his strong form in one-on-one duels. Despite arriving as clear favorites, Barcelona suffered a surprising defeat against Atlético Madrid. As a result, the Blaugranas find themselves in a difficult position for the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, needing to overturn a two-goal deficit. Nevertheless, Lamine Yamal has shown strong confidence in a comeback, warning Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone about putting him in one-on-one duels. “Barça have been chasing the Champions League for many years, we’re eager to get through to the next round, and we are Barça—we’ll give it everything… I feel very good, really looking forward to tomorrow’s match. I’m motivated for it and hope I can make the difference. Let’s see if Cholo does me a favor and sets me up for a one-on-one with a defender—I hope so,” Lamine Yamal said in the latest press conference. Facing a two-goal deficit, Lamine Yamal knows they’ll need to mount a powerful offensive against Atlético Madrid. Far from being intimidated by this challenge, he has already made it clear that he’s looking forward to one-on-one situations to showcase his offensive prowess and shine. Incidentally, he implies that if los Colchoneros opt for an offensive approach, his team will have the advantage in one-on-one matchups with their players. Looking ahead to the second leg, the Blaugranas have decided not to rely solely on Lamine Yamal, revels the youngster in press conference. “There are some really talented players—world-class veterans who prove it year after year. I don’t think it’s just about me, and even if it were, I wouldn’t care.” While he is their most influential player, they are counting on veterans like Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo to step up. Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal, of FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick may bench Marcus Rashford to restore midfield dominance Although Barcelona suffered a surprise defeat against Atlético Madrid, they managed to remain the dominant team on the field, though they showed serious problems in midfield. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Lamine Yamal dominated down the wings, though they failed to convert their scoring opportunities. Given this, coach Hansi Flick might bench the Englishman, opting instead for a lineup he has used in previous games. At the latest press conference, Hansi Flick revealed key details of his game plan for the second leg against los Colchoneros. “Everyone on the team needs to be involved and connected, and defend as a unit. When we don’t have the ball, we need to close down spaces and stay compact—that’s how we want to play soccer.” With this in mind, Marcus Rashford starting spot might be in danger to Dani Olmo. Even though the Englishman had several runs and occasions in the first leg, he constantly lost the possession of the ball. For that reason, Atlético Madrid got the chance to dominate in the counterattack. To avoid this, the German coach may bet for Dani Olmo, coupled with Fermin Lopez to bolster midfield dominance, with numerical superiority. Moreover, they could help Pedri and Frenkie de Jong in the base.

In the high-stakes tactical laboratory of the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, few narratives have been as compelling as the emergence of Karim Coulibaly at SV Werder Bremen. At just 18 years of age, the left-footed centre-back has transitioned from a high-potential academy graduate into a fundamental pillar of Daniel Thioune’s defensive architecture. It is a rise […] The post Karim Coulibaly Scout Report At Werder Bremen 2025/2026: Germany’s Next Elite Left-Sided Centre-Back? – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

The stage is set for another intense Catalan derby, yet one lingering question continues to hover over the build-up: who will lead the charge when Barcelona returns to La Liga action? The stage is set for another intense Catalan derby, yet one lingering question continues to hover over the build-up: who will lead the charge when Barcelona returns to La Liga action? As the Blaugrana prepares to host Espanyol, the spotlight quietly drifts towards Lamine Yamal. Barcelona enters the clash navigating a delicate balance between domestic ambition and European survival. The fixture arrives at a moment of tension, squeezed between two defining battles, and every decision made by the coach could ripple into the remainder of the season. The timing of this derby could hardly be more complicated for Hansi Flick. Still reeling from a 2-0 deficit in its UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie, the club must quickly refocus while keeping its La Liga advantage intact. Despite holding a seven-point lead at the top of the table, the pressure has not eased. Meanwhile, Espanyol arrives in difficult form, enduring a lengthy winless streak that has stretched into double digits. Its recent results paint a worrying picture, with limited goals scored and defensive vulnerabilities exposed. Yet derbies often ignore form. For Espanyol, this is a chance to disrupt its rival’s title push and salvage pride from a difficult campaign. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is tackled by Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid. Will Yamal play? As the match approaches, attention inevitably returns to Lamine Yamal. The young winger is included in the starting XI, entrusted with a key role in a high-pressure encounter. As per Sport, the Spaniard felt a slight discomfort during training and left the session as a precaution. After examination by the Barcelona medical staff, nothing serious was detected, and the winger now feels fine. His inclusion carries added significance given his recent struggles. After an electric rise, Yamal has endured a frustrating 2026, finding goals harder to come by and facing increased scrutiny. This derby offers more than just three points for him. It presents a chance to reset his rhythm, silence doubts, and rediscover the confidence that made him one of the most exciting talents in the game. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona. Barcelona vs Espanyol: Confirmed lineups Barcelona confirmed XI (4-3-3): Joan Garcia; Balde, G. Martin, Cubarsi, Araujo; Pedri, Fermin Lopez, Eric Garcia; Gavi, Ferran Torres, Yamal. Espanyol confirmed XI (4-4-1-1): Dmitrovic; El Hilali, F. Calero, Cabrera, C. Romero; Pol Lozano, Urko, Exposito, Dolan; Ngonge; Kike G.

Barcelona v Espanyol Kick Off: 17:30, Saturday 11th April Competition: La Liga Watch Live: For more Football Predictions for this weekend, head over to my website, Andy’s Bet Club. As well as expert tips, my Free Bets page includes the latest bookmaker offers and promotions for new customers. Barcelona welcome Espanyol as they… The post Barcelona v Espanyol Bet Builder Stats & Predictions first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

The star Barcelona midfielder had to be subsituted off at halftime by manager Hansi Flick. Leer

The tactical impact of Raphinha’s absence on Barcelona is profound, with the team looking weaker, slower, and far less aggressive. As a key component of Hansi Flick’s system, his absence does not just remove an attacker — it disrupts structure. Introduction Injuries are part of football, but timing defines their significance. With Barcelona… The post Raphinha’s Injury: Tactical Impact on Barcelona Ahead of the Champions League Quarterfinal first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

BARCELONA star Pedri left fans in stitches after appearing to mistake a bald cameraman’s head for a football. The Catalans moved seven points clear at the top of La Liga after a dramatic 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Giuliano Simeone had put the hosts ahead at the Metropolitano before Manchester United loanee Marcus...

The duel at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona represented a collision of two distinct tactical universes that have begun to converge under the modern constraints of the 2026 season. Hans-Dieter Flick’s Barcelona arrived with a clear intent to impose a high-tempo positional game, while Diego Simeone’s Atlético, despite their evolving identity, […] The post Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona [1–2] – La Liga 2025/2026: Pressure, Width & Control Seal The Title Statement – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

The tactical impact of Raphinha’s absence on Barcelona is profound, with the team looking weaker, slower, and far less aggressive. As a key component of Hansi Flick’s system, his absence does not just remove an attacker — it disrupts structure. Introduction Injuries are part of football, but timing defines their significance. With Barcelona… The post Raphinha’s Injury: Tactical Impact on Barcelona Ahead of the Champions League Quarterfinal first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Here's a free clip of today's episode, where Musa and Ryan chat all about England becoming the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after their 5-0 away win in Latvia (02:09). Head over to Patreon for more on the game, the campaign, Harry Kane, Thomas Tuchel’s job so far, as well as the Jude Bellingham situation and why they think he will still be one of England’s most important players at next summer’s tournament. They also shout out the other teams to qualify, another Pedri masterclass and much, much more. Don't forget, we're live at the Southbank Centre in London on December 4th, go get your tickets here! 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 Friday's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has a full preview of tonight's League Of Ireland action, which includes our live game at Richmond Park pitting St. Pat's against struggling Galway United. We hear from Luke Turner, Tiernan Lynch, Gerard Grimes, John Russell, Grant Horton and more. Heimir Hallgrimsson's been dealt another blow in his faltering World Cup qualifying campaign. There's been a massive shake-up of the Arsenal boardroom. And praise is heaped upon Pedri after his St. James's Park appearance. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join Football Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Pedri Gonzalez’s harm blow in Spain’s win over Germany has set off alert chimes in Catalonia, particularly with Hansi Flick’s to begin with pre-season fair around the corner. The German strategist will supervise his training at the begining session with Barcelona in the coming week. Whereas players on duty with the national team were set to connect the camp late for sure, Pedri’s harm takes off the midfielder in question for the whole pre-season tour. Earlier this week, Spain reveals that the Spanish midfielder had facing a grade 2 inner lateral sprain in his left knee and set his recovery period at around six weeks. With the coming season set to start in mid-August, there is concern over Pedri’s possibility for it. Likely to miss the season opener Barcelona are set to bolt horns with Valencia in their season opener for the 2024-25 season of La Liga. The match, as it stands, is set to kick off late on August 18. Exactly six weeks left to start the Blaugranas’ clash at Mestalla, and SPORT explains that Pedri has it really complicated to complete the recovery in time for the starting match of the season. Needless to say, this is a critical blow for Flick as he will be without the team’s key midfielder not as it were for pre-season but moreover the opening stage of the coming campaign. Need for change Pedri has battled to stay fit after his starting season at Barcelona and has demonstrated to be hardly helpless to physical setbacks. The later blow comes as the most recent on the youngster’s list of injured players and will be smashing, considering he was fair returning to his best form. As Flick plans for life at Barcelona, the chief must to begin with attention to up the stake in terms of physical arrangement, particularly for Pedri. Given Flick’s involvement at Bayern Munich, there is positive thinking that the coach can discover the right equation.

It's Jimbo and an interspersed Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. We look ahead to the last 16 second legs of the Champions League, where Bayern’s hopes of silverware could be ended by Lazio. With Leverkusen 10 points clear, is that it for the Bundesliga title race? Real Madrid host Leipzig after a final whistle controversy at Valencia that sees Jude Bellingham sent off. And with Barcelona losing Pedri to injury again, we ask if his career could be a warning sign to Lamine Yamal? Kylian Mbappe is taken off again in PSG’s draw at Monaco. Does Luis Enrique have a problem with star players? And it’s time to sing the praises of Stuttgart who look certain to be in the Champions League next season, as do Bologna. Plus it’s been one of the best weeks in Mallorca’s history. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend Part 1 (01.00) • PART 2a: Struggling Bayern take on Lazio (03.30) • PART 2b: Elsewhere in the Bundesliga (10.00) • PART 3a: More Mbappe melodrama ahead of Real Sociedad trip (16.00) • PART 3b: Elsewhere in Ligue 1 (21.30) • PART 4a: Moment of the weekend Part 2 (27.00) • PART 4b: Real Madrid final whistle controversy (29.00) • PART 5a: Roma and Bologna on fire in Serie A (35.00) • PART 5b: More injury woe for Barcelona (44.00) We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win £100 worth of Amazon vouchers too 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.

France are commonly appearing frightening onetime again, England surely hold the talent to wrap up their hold on for a 1st international trophy since 1966, while Portugal are absolutely winging under new trainer Roberto Martinez. Obviously, Spain and Belgium will dream their casualties, too, but what about the hosts, Germany- can Julian Nagelsmann recharge a squad has been in weakening for some time now? Below, thing species and rates the top contenders to triumph at Euro 2024 ahead of the group- stage draw on Saturday, December 2. 10. Netherlands ⇑ A 4- 0 beating in Paris and a 2- 1 loss at home to a Kylian Mbappe- encouraged France have beat home the actuality that this isn't a retro Netherlands side, and cast respectable reservation on whether convincing Ronald Koeman back for a alternate spell as trainer was truly the exact call. At the end of the day, however, qualification was the direct object, and it was realised with one game to spare thanks to a 1- 0 win over Ireland. The Dutch aren't low on strenght- Cody Gakpo was unsettled at the World Cup, Xavi Simons is one of the most supercharged talents to come out of Netherlands in the last 10 years, while captain Virgil van Dijk looks back to individual coming up his talent better. But if you are depending on Wout Weghorst for score, all is certainly not easy, so we'll simply find out in Germany where they are covering to be a third- seed squad- if Koeman's hand are genuinely suitable of combining it with the big giants. 9. Albania ⇑ Arguably the feeling-good short story of the qualification stage, Albania picked up the point they demanded in Moldova to the reach the European Championship finals for the just the 2nd time in their lifetime. What is remarkable is that the Eagles, who are guided by ex Arsenal and Barcelona full- back Sylvinho, were defeat in their 1st game, defeating 1- 0 to Poland. still, they also gained 15 points from a achievable 21, with a sensational 3- 0 rout of Czech Republic the undoubted highlight of a major seven- game unbeaten drift in GroupE. Quietly, while Albania similarly beat Poland at home in the qualifiers, and boast some ethical Serie A players, like as Etrit Berisha, Elseid Hysaj, Berat Gjimshiti and Nedim Bajrami, it would be a huge surprise to see them form the knockout stages in Germany. 8. Turkey ⇑ Turkey's opportunities of passing a third successive Euros showed up in real threat of covering up in steam after a 1- 1 tie with Armenia. still, the judgment to sack Stefan Kuntz as trainer after a 4- 2 friendly defeat to Japan documented a masterstroke, with Vincenzo Montella guiding his new squad to a heavy 1- 0 win over Croatia in Osijek the latter's earliest- ever home beating in a Euro qualifier. Turkey followed that upward with a 4- 0 rout of Latvia that looked them progress through with one game left, as Montella turned the first foreign trainer to qualify the country for a major competition, and a 3- 2 friendly victory over Germany in Berlin has just hardened the uncertainty that Turkey might exactly set in a surprise or two at Euro 2024. 7. Hungary ⇑ They may have rather slipped over the finishing range, but there is no rejecting the unbelievable process Hungary have formed since skipping out on the 2022 World Cup. Marco Rossi's men nailed qualification for a third straight European Championship by picturing 2- 2 in Bulgaria thanks to a last- minute own goal from Alex Petkov. Still, star player Dominik Szoboszlai rolled on the manner in his homeland's final group match, with the elegant Liverpool midfielder scoring two times in a 3- 1 victory over Montenegro that put the seal on an unbeaten movement. Hungary surely do not have the hardest team, but home- and- away wins over Serbia proved that they should not be underrated. 6. Austria ⇔ After a hard beginning to life under Ralf Rangnick that contained deportation to the 2nd tier of the Nations League, Austria have grow an entirely dissimilar lookout under the ex Manchester United boss and picked qualification for a third successive Euros in October by beating Azerbaijan 1- 0 thanks to a penalty from Marcel Sabitzer. The Austrians, who are bossed by Real Madrid's David Alaba, purely gained one point from their two matches against Belgium, which suggests that they are doubtful to be title expectants in Germany. still, right now, Rangnick is being cracked up for not only the results he has gained, but the provoking and broad approach he has embraced, which has performed in the fans fallin back in passion with a squad they had raised bored of eyeing under ex boss Franco Foda. 5. Belgium ⇔ Belgium's 2022 World Cup Tournament was a grand tragedy, with star player Kevin De Bruyne causing quite the difference by effectively bouncing some of his squad- mates as too old before the competition started. The unescapable dressing- room divide sported a big part in the Red Devils' humiliating group- standings elimination- as did Romelu Lukaku's weak finishing, in beauty. Still, the Roma striker is fitted and firing again, with Lukaku scoring a history- breaking 14 goals in qualifying. New trainer Domenico Tedesco is also doing a fine job of refreshing the team, with the Belgians unbeaten since he delivered Roberto Martinez after the Qatar tragedy. All effects counted, De Bruyne might truly enjoy returning to the national- squad set- up once he recovers from a long- term hamstring injury. 4. England ⇓ Is football eventually going to come' home'? Well, you clearly wouldn't go against Gareth Southgate's side winning in Germany coming year. They have got the genius and, at this stand, they have also got the skills, having played the final of the last Euros. Qualification was secured with two games to spare after a veritably emotional, come- from- behind palm over Italy at Wembley. still, after concluding their crusade with two dire performances, against Malta and North Macedoinia, and there are still some dubieties, substantially girding the director. Southgate has long been criticised for his felt die-hardism and he is allowed himself that they have not somewhat been at their high performed in 2023, which is reality of a concern given they boast arguably the most exciting crop of attackers in world football. There are also fears that Southgate's clashing picking policy might see in- form players like Raheem Sterling left out of the team for Euro 2024. Still, if England can keep Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane fit, anything feels possible for the Three Lions. 3. Spain ⇑ Enormous credit must go to Luis de la Fuente for the way in which he’s managed Spain’s qualifying movement. Some allies and scholars maintained that the ex Under- 21s trainer demanded the top- level skills to lead the country squad after a shock 2- 0 defeat at Scotland that Rodri and uncounted others didn't take well. still, after picking up the Nations League trophy in June, La Roja also went on a six- game winning band in Group A and accumulated qualification after growing payback over the Scots before winning 1- 0 in Norway. Self-confidence in De la Fuente has now been revived, and while the loss of Gavi to a season- ending injury is a disaster that could have fluently been escaped, Spain will still tour to Germany with an charged young side highlighting budding stars Pedri, Ansu Fati, Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal, the brilliant defensive midfielder Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata, who's adoring one of his purple patches up front. 2. Portugal ⇑ Effects could not be covering any more for Portugal after substituting Fernando Santos with Roberto Martinez succeeding a unfortunate World Cup movement that closed with the familiar presence of a frustrated and teary Cristiano Ronaldo bristling down a stadium gallery. Truly, the Seleccao won all 10 of their Euro 2024 qualifiers, scoring 36 goals( Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes bagged 16 between them) and allowing only twice. Given their capital of attacking appliances, Portugal just have to be counted serious hopefuls to achievement in Germany coming summer. Still, it's worth pointing out that their qualifying group was absolutely awful, while it also remains to be seen if Martinez is honestly fit of delivering in a major competition, given the way in which he blew Belgium's' Golden Generation'. 1. France ⇔ The highest- placed European squad in the world right now- and with logical reason. France boast a verily ridiculously deep pool of players, a big blend of outrageously supercharged stars and evergreen stagers who have seen, suited and won it all. 1st- selectionNo. 9 Olivier Giroud may be turning on a bit but there are no simply imperfections in this team goalkeeper Mike Maignan is a phenomenon- hand, the defence is so good that William Saliba still is not a unspecified starter, an formerly fearful midfield has been boosted by the emergence of generational genius Warren Zaire- Emery, link- man Antoine Griezmann is in the shape of his life, while Kylian Mbappe is relatively just the most intimidating attacker in world football. Greece may have ruined France's hopes of finalizing with a perfect history in qualifying by holding a important- changed Bleus to a 2- 2 tie in Athens, but after exceeding Netherlands both home and away with impactful alleviation, the 2022 World Cup runners- up are genuinely much the squad to beat at Euro 2024.

The boys discuss Manchester City's comeback vs Spurs and the unique mindset of the City supporter. Plus, we go "In the Club" with Ped of Toffee TV to discuss Everton's dire condition and JJ takes us through some of the things he's seen on the internet this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will O'Callaghan was joined live from Spain by Spanish football writer Graham Hunter to look back on Barcelona's victory over their eternal rivals Real Madrid in Riyadh, how both sides are looking ahead of their respective meetings with Manchester United and, Liverpool in Europe and the success of Casemiro at Manchester United. Football with Sky Ireland

Ex-Ireland star Kevin Kilbane joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after an absolutely crazy night of World Cup drama as Japan beat Spain to top Group E. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, Liam Tharme and many more into the studio to dissect the final 4 groups of the Qatar World Cup. Group E includes Germany and their bogey team Spain. Rapha expects Musiala to shine while Alvaro Romeo is waiting for big things from Pedri. Group F contains the hipster clásico of Canada v Belgium, the best midfield in the tournament and the best full-back pairing in the tournament. In Group G, Natalie Gedra tells us why it’s not all about Neymar for Brazil, while Rigobert Song struggles to get to grips with the names in his Cameroon squad. And there’s Group H, the group of revenge. Carl Anka suggests Ghana would rather beat Uruguay than progress. Sungmo Lee has his eye on the Kim backline. And will Fernando Santos stink up the joint again? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Group E - will Germany flop again? (02.30) • PART 1b: Group E - Any hope for Japan or Costa Rica? (12.00) • PART 1c: Group E - Spain with Alvaro Romeo (15.30) • PART 2a: Group F - Oh Canada (and Morocco) (23.30) • PART 2b: Group F- Belgium and Croatia no longer golden? (27.30) • PART 3a: Group G - Brazil with Natalie Gedra (34.00) • PART 3b: Group G - Who progresses with Brazil? (38.00) • PART 4a: Group H - Portugal to implode? Uruguay to punch above their weight? (46.00) • PART 4b: Group H - Carl Anka on Ghana (55.00) • PART 4c: Group H - Sungmo Lee on South Korea (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another chaotic summer for Barcelona, it might be easy to overlook the team's otherworldly young core. Musa and Ryan discuss the likes of Ansu Fati, Pedri, Gavi, et al., and how Barca’s signings could affect their pathway and progress (07:54). They then discuss Alexander Isak’s transfer to Newcastle (28:15) and Callum Hudson-Odoi’s rumored loan to Bayer Leverkusen (37:05). Finally, after recent online discourse, they chat about what makes the Bundesliga—and other leagues—great, even when one side regularly wins the title (43:34). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn 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.

Rog and Rory are back to look at the stories behind European ties heading into the quarterfinal stages. First up, the second leg of Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City, their peculiar and polar opposite approaches to football built in the images of managers Guardiola and Simeone (3:30). Then, a walk through how Xavi has turned the tide at Barcelona and the story of the young star at the center of it, Pedri (23:54). Finally, Rory gives a sneak preview of his upcoming piece interviewing fans of Conference League teams who have fallen in love with the tournament (36:10). This podcast is presented by Paramount+. Sign up now at paramountplus.com/mib See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens cast their eye over the continent ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals. Could Man City be in danger of underestimating Simeone’s Atletico, with Joao Felix in his best ever vein of form for the club? And can Karim Benzema inspire Real Madrid to victory over the holders Chelsea? Bayern Munich face Villarreal but Christoph Biermann tells us how they might be in hot water for temporarily fielding 12 players at Freiburg. From hot water to sausage water, Tor-Kristian Karlsen previews Bodo/Glimt’s rematch with Roma in the Conference League. Domestically Barcelona beat Sevilla thanks to the seemingly harmless Pedri. And their new deal with Spotify could see song titles and artists on the front of their shirts. Plus the holy trinity of Mbappe, Messi and Neymar score in the same game for PSG for the very first time. But there’s still apathy and angst from the ultras. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03m 00s) • PART 2: Man City v Atleti & Chelsea v Real previews (07m 00s) • PART 3: Benfica v Liverpool preview (17m 00s) • PART 4: Crucial wins for Inter and Napoli in Serie A (25m 00s) • PART 5a: Villarreal v Bayern preview and the latest from the Bundesliga with Christoph Biermann (34m 00s) • PART 5b: Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla (48m 00s) • PART 5c: Bodo/Glimt v Roma preview with Tor-Kristian Karlsen (51m 00s) • PART 6: Ligue 1 latest (59m 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.

Musa and Ryan begin in the Premier League, where Brentford were brilliant in their 4-1 win at Chelsea, thanks in no small part to Christian Eriksen (4:56). They touch on the other Premier League results, another Old Firm Derby win for Celtic, the Derby d’Italia (20:28), Barcelona’s win over Sevilla thanks to a special Pedri goal (29:15), and some other key results from the weekend around Europe. 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 welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo back into the pod ahead of another huge midweek of competition. Atletico face Man United in the Champions League after a good weekend win but a pretty wretched 2 months. Lille travel to Stamford Bridge with Jonathan David looking to impress some potential suitors. And Dusan Vlahovic makes his Champions League debut for Juve at Villarreal. Napoli host Barcelona in the Europa League after a handsome win at Valencia where Aubameyang and “best in the world” Pedri shine. But can Ferran Torres live up to his superstar signing status? Dortmund lose to Rangers and then hammer Monchengladbach 6-0. Christoph Biermann struggles to get his head around this team. PSG are defeated at Nantes as efforts to keep Kylian Mbappe intensify. Plus in Serie A, nobody wants to win the title as Milan and Inter slip up. And we show some love to the human highlight reel Fabio Quagliarella. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Rollercoaster week for PSG (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (07m 00s) • PART 2a: Atletico Madrid v Man Utd preview (13m 00s) • PART 2b: Villarreal v Juventus preview (19m 30s) • PART 2c: Chelsea v Lille preview (24m 30s) • PART 3a: Dortmund get ready for Rangers with Christoph Biermann (30m 00s) • PART 3b: Napoli v Barcelona and other Europa League highlights (39m 00s) • PART 4: Real Madrid cruising while the Milan clubs slip up (50m 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.

Joe, JJ and Seb reconvene to reflect on another Manchester United defeat and the consequences of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo... Plus, how many current Newcastle players will survive the inevitable rebuild, why Lukaku is struggling to score, Pedri's release clause and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Adam Crafton and Daniel Storey as the Azzurri ascend to the final of Euro 2020. It took penalties and a little bit of luck but Italy beat Spain at Wembley and continue to give great value to this tournament. Meanwhile, the future looks bright for Spain with Pedri running the show. But should they have got rid of Ramos? England and Denmark compete on Wednesday to see who will face Italy in the final. Niels Harild tells us how the spirit of 92 is more of a positive than the curse of 66. And how does this group of England players compare to previous crops? Plus Southgate and Sir Bobby – two of a kind? RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Italy through to the final at Spain’s expense (02m 00s) • PART 2: England v Denmark preview with Niels Harild (17m 30s) • PART 3: The odds with Paddy Power (33m 30s) • PART 4: On This Day – a big day for Bobby Robson (36m 30s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC FOR £1 A MONTH FOR YOUR FIRST 6 MONTHS: • 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.

Musa and Ryan are back with a roundup of the wild final night of matches in Group F, which saw Germany scrape through against Hungary (06:04) along with Portugal and France, who drew thanks to a penalty bonanza (20:58). There’s love for Spain and Pedri (27.45), and some thoughts on Sweden, Uefa, surprises, disappointments, the sartorial choices of the managers so far, and more (35:18). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and 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.