Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Looking primarily at Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen, the future of Xabi Alonso, Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool, subtraction by addition in Paris, and Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez's double-touch penalty and the inevitability of Real, Followed by some quarter-final predictions.
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Barcelona Focus | Feat. Muhammad Butt
Daniel and Muhammad Butt discuss the current state of Barcelona.
Barcelona's weekend fixture is postposed after team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia passed away. Why Hansi Flick hit the ground running? Barcelona's offside trap. What caused them to backslide? The continued emergence of Lamine Yamal. The resurrection of Raphinha. What makes Pedri the best midfielder in the Europe. La Liga or Champions League? What does the financial situation at Barça look like, and is it positioned to improve?
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396 | Amad and Mainoo
Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the anti-climax of the Premier League title, which story lines are worth the time of engagement (relegation, top five, cup runs). Aston Villa's financial imperative for European football. Have Chelsea forfeited their ambition? Who will win La Liga? Favourites for the Champions League. Manchester United are between a rock and hard place, which players are worth keeping, and is Old Trafford primed to be replaced?
Extra: On John Cena turning heel in WWE.
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Liverpool Focus | Feat. Paul Allen
Daniel Tiluk and Paul Allen discuss the current state of Liverpool.
The seamless transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot. Is there any doubt about the 2024/25 Premier League? How Paul became a Liverpool supporter (Gerrard). The importance and legacy of Mohamed Salah. Is Virgil van Dijk undervalued? Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid? Premier League or Champions League. Also, Jamie Carragher, John Barnes, and has basketball been solved by Steph Curry?
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395 | Major Arrogance
Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Jamie Carragher's disparaging comments on the Africa Cup of Nations, Galatasaray accusing Jose Mourinho of racism, and Have Hope going to Stamford Bridge for fan protests against Chelsea's ownership.
Before the podcast: On the devolution of music via streaming.
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