Episode 83 - Why EVERY remaining team can win the UEFA Champions League
On this episode, Patrick and Hayden recap the action from the 2nd leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals and look ahead to the Semifinal matchups. Who will come out on top from Barcelona vs. Inter Milan and Arsenal vs. PSG? The guys predict the semifinals at the end of the episode and share their thoughts on this UCL campaign as a whole. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Inter Milan advance over Bayern Munich
01:58 - Inter are comfortable in their own skin + Set pieces
03:30 - How important is Bastoni?
04:50 - Inter is old, is this their last chance?
06:05 - Results by committee at striker - other positions to follow?
06:59 - Olise was Bayern’s creative hub - How much did they miss Musiala?
08:43 - Both teams would’ve felt hard done if they were knocked out
09:13 - Barcelona lose their first game of 2025, but advance over Dortmund
10:03 - Dortmund exploited Barca’s high line - Can Inter do the same?
11:48 - Will inter Target Barca’s left side?
13:06 - Barcelona vs. Inter Milan will be a game of transitions
13:50 - What will Hansi Flock focus on?
14:50 - Inter scored on set pieces, but were also vulnerable to them
16:13 - Aston Villa vs PSG
17:21 - Were PSG uncertain about how Villa were going to play?
18:10 - Villa nearly came back + Rashford was incredible
19:59 - Why did PSG set up like they did?
21:38 - When Rashford went off Villa lost energy
22:25 - Is this PSG’s main weakness?
24:09 - Real Madrid vs Arsenal
24:55 - No concerns for Arsenal on the defensive side of the ball
25:17 - Saliba’s first coach was Mbappe’s father
26:20 - Dembele’s versatility could be key
26:58 - Unimpressed by the Arsenal attack?
28:00 - Impact of Partey’s yellow
28:33 - Real Madrid attempted 43 crosses
29:36 - Luis Enrique is really flexible
31:21 - Who replaced Partey’s physicality?
32:08 - Having the home leg first could play a big role
32:49 - Arsenal are not healthy compared to PSG, so Arteta must adapt
33:52 - Predictions for the semifinals
36:09 - The BEST champions league in a long time
36:47 - We’ve ended up with the strongest teams that are playing the best football
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Episode 82 - Who will be Tottenham's next manager + Thomas Müller is UNDERRATED
On this episode, Patrick and Ted roundup the action from the Premier League over the weekend. Have Manchester City figured it out, are Chelsea doomed, can Newcastle make the Champions League, and who will replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham? Then, the conversation switches to Germany for discussion of Thomas Muller's greatness. Is he underappreciated by fans? Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Premier League round up + top 5 race
03:14 - Manchester City’s different setup vs Palace
04:11 - Did Pep get inspired by Arsenal’s academy?
04:58 - Making fullbacks out of midfielders?
07:15 - What happens to City the next 6+ games? + Ederson’s assist
08:12 - Is Pep weak at developing players early?
09:29 - City’s Academy is no longer elite level? + Players on other teams
10:39 - Can City keep this up?
11:50 - Newcastle defeat Manchester United + United’s defensive issues
13:06 - Amorim set his team up to install principles, not to succeed
14:27 - Rough remaining fixtures
15:15 - Newcastle have taken care of business
16:23 - Chelsea vs Ipswich
17:45 - Nothing has been resolved since the autumn
18:58 - Questions about the manager? Go hire Kieran McKenna?
20:07 - Fire coaches FAST until you strike gold
23:10 - What happens if Chelsea miss on the UCL?
24:28 - Do Villa have a chance?
26:16 - Ange Postecoglou WILL be sacked
28:05 - Bad defending in Spurs vs Wolves
28:38 - Bournemouth haven’t won in 2.5 months
29:43 - Thomas Frank or Iraola if you’re Daniel Levy?
31:04 - Squad fit + Clashing with Levy
32:34 - Spurs need a DM
34:55 - Thomas Muller is UNDERRATED
35:47 - Italy to extend his career?
37:17 - His output almost never gets talked about
38:31 - Patrick thinks Muller is annoying
39:16 - G/A per season
40:32 - The brain required for these numbers is astonishing
42:08 - Lewandowski was the 3rd best player in the world for a long time
43:13 - Muller typifies German Football
43:44 - Guirassy touch + story
46:08 - Max Beier
47:56 - What if Germany had Lewandowski?
49:03 - B-roll (Voice Notes, breaking rules, Luis Enrique and Mbappe, football talk, and Morning Bean)
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Episode 81 - Arsenal SHOCK Real Madrid + Inter Milan CAN win the treble
On this episode, Patrick and Neel breakdown the action from the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. They start with Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Real Madrid, in large part due to Declan Rice's 2 freekick goals. Then comes Inter Milan's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. Was it an upset? Next, Unai Emery and Aston Villa got out to an early lead, but PSG won 3-1. Lastly, Barcelona trounced Dortmund, 4-0. The episode ends with predictions for the Semifinal matchups and picking teams to make the final. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Arsenal stun Real Madrid 3-0, Declan Rice scores 2 freekicks
03:06 - Ancelotti's out of possession tactics
03:58 - The first half was positive for Madrid
05:14 - Real Madrid couldn't disrupt the buildup
06:07 - Arsenal were more aggressive than usual
07:25 - Madrid did NOTHING in the second half
08:51 - Can Real Madrid come back?
12:40 - Inter Milan defeat Bayern Munich, 2-1, but was it an upset?
14:39 - How both teams set up
16:37 - Inter's artificial transitions and are they a weakness of Bayern?
17:53 - Augusto played phenomenally
19:50 - Will Musiala be back for Bayern? + missing your elite 1v1 players
21:25 - PSG vs Aston Villa
22:40 - How Marquinhos suspension changed PSG
24:16 - Individual moments spoiled Unai Emery's day
25:07 - Did Villa get sucked into an end-to-end game?
26:03 - Dembele free roaming deeper
27:18 - Kvara in a playmaking role
29:06 - The instant response was crucial for PSG
29:55 - Barcelona vs Dortmund
31:03 - Dortmund had some chances
32:04 - Barcelona still have issues in the defense
33:20 - Semifinal predictions - Barca vs Inter?
34:30 - Inter have some tools to hurt Barcelona
35:54 - Arsenal vs PSG seems likely
37:34 - How will PSG's midfield do against Arsenal's?
39:25 - Predictions for the final based on these matchups
40:07 - Inter's treble hopes
42:34 - Hopefully we don't look stupid next week
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Episode 80 - Florian Wirtz = Man City's next De Bruyne? + UCL QF breakdown
On this episode, Ted and Patrick breakdown EVERY UCL quarterfinal matchup. Who will advance and which matchups are worth your time to watch? Then, they quickly touch on the MISERABLE Manchester Derby and how bad Manchester United have been for a decade. The episode ends with 3 quick transfer rumour hits, including Florian Wirtz as a Kevin De Bruyne replacement for Manchester City. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
01:59 - Gabriel's injury
02:55 - First game at the Emirates, can they get going early?
03:59 - Is this who Arteta is?
06:12 - Experience against transition teams in the EPL
07:27 - How much will Arsenal press? + Injuries to Real Madrid
10:21 - Is Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan SNEAKY GOOD?
11:29 - NOBODY is pressing in the Bundesliga
13:37 - Inter play however they need to play
15:50 - Kompany reflecting Pep's old style?
16:54 - Gervinho break
18:28 - Barcelona vs Dortmund
19:37 - Dortmund are more competent under Kovac
21:49 - Should Barcelona be 1.5 goal favorites?
22:34 - Lamine Yamal's injury scare + Ansu Fati
23:58 - PSG vs Aston Villa - Can Emery do it?
24:40 - Villa are in great form
26:19 - Taking PSG seriously, but this is when they bottle it
28:27 - A MISERABLE Manchester Derby
29:58 - United have been better recently
31:04 - United haven't been good since '13-'14
33:22 - Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City
36:12 - Florian Wirtz to replace him?
39:17 - Other teams interested?
42:54 - Jean-Philippe Mateta to Man United?
44:30 - Depth option, but not to compete in the UCL
46:08 - The most interesting rebuild options for Manchester United
47:12 - Teams may need to sell assets
49:22 - Teams are better at spending money these days
49:54 - Antonee Robinson to Liverpool?
51:14 - Does it make sense?
53:24 - Full Team rebuilds coming soon!
54:22 - B-Roll ( Manchester Derby, City vs Chelsea for UCL spots, and will City EVER get punished?)
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Episode 79 - Who should buy Victor Osimhen? + How do City handle Haaland's Injury?
On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Erling Haaland's injury and how Manchester City and Pep Guardiola may try to deal with his absence. Then, strikers are in hot demand this summer, but why has Victor Osimhen seemingly dropped off the map? The guys take a look at potential landing spots for Osimhen and dive into why he might be worth the risk. Finally, RB Leipzig have sacked Marco Rose. What led to his sacking, which players might Leipzig lose this summer, and who is rumoured to be their next manager? Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Erling Haaland Injured against Bournemouth
02:27 - City could really use Julian Alvarez
03:09 - Can Omar Marmoush fill Haaland's role?
05:44 - Who steps into Haaland's role? + Liam Delap
06:40 - Too many creators, not enough goal scorers for City?
08:07 - There's still hope for City
09:39 - City's attack outside of Haaland has been BAD
10:56 - Rodri masked their defensive issues
11:56 - City have never felt like a one striker team before
12:57 - Add City to the teams looking for a striker this summer?
13:27 - Should clubs be in for Victor Osimhen?
16:28 - Osimhen is relatively affordable now compared to other strikers
17:27 - Osimhen's physical ability sets him apart
18:26 - Which clubs would you like to see Osimhen at?
18:52 - Spurs, Inter Milan, and Juventus
20:43 - Newcastle as an Isak replacement?
22:58 - Marco Rose sacked by RB Leipzig
24:25 - Poor UCL performace was a big factor
25:15 - Leipzig have invested a LOT
26:08 - What caused Rose's poor performance?
28:22 - Leipzig's steep drop off
30:59 - How the Bundesliga has adjusted
32:13 - The quality of their players means this shouldn't happen
33:51 - They needed one more passer
35:36 - Oliver Glasner linked to the job
38:48 - Victor Boniface to Leipzig?
39:55 - Thoughts on Glasner as a candidate?
40:56 - Worth it to take this job, even if it's a pay cut?
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