The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Big week for Barcelona as they battle Bayern & Real Madrid

Oct 22, 2024

A thrilling weekend saw Barcelona net five against Sevilla as they gear up for a tense El Clásico against unbeatable Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane rediscovered his scoring touch with a hat-trick before a crucial clash with Barcelona. The podcast also dives into Juventus's defensive prowess and PSG's rise in Ligue 1, highlighting the pressure on underperforming teams. With playful nostalgia and lively anecdotes, it captures the vibrant atmosphere of European football's top competitions.

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The episode highlights the intense upcoming Champions League matches, particularly Barcelona's challenge against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid's rematch with Borussia Dortmund.

Listeners are introduced to BetMGM's special offers aimed at enhancing engagement, underscoring the integration of sports betting into football discussions.

Frustrations around Valencia's poor league performance illustrate broader themes of club governance and the importance of addressing supporter dissatisfaction.

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The episode highlights a collaboration with BetMGM, where listeners are informed about special offers and incentives to encourage sign-ups, such as a one-year subscription to The Athletic and a substantial first bet offer. These promotions are aimed at enhancing listener engagement by integrating sports betting into the discussion. The hosts emphasize the steps involved in getting started with BetMGM, including downloading the app and inputting a bonus code. Additionally, the episode reminds listeners to gamble responsibly and provides contact information for gambling-related support.

Intro

3min

Sports & Nostalgia: The Anticipation of Upcoming Matches

12min

Barcelona's Champions League Hopes

9min

Culinary Delights and Football Triumphs in Valencia

2min

Valencia Fans' Frustrations and Club Infrastructure Woes

5min

High-Stakes Showdowns: Bayern, Dortmund, and Beyond

13min

PSG's Resurgence and League Dynamics

11min

Outstanding Performance Amidst Team Struggles

2min

Juventus and the Derby d'Italia: A Tactical Preview

15min

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Memorable Moments and Light-hearted Anecdotes from Football

3min

Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle are back with Jimbo to reflect on another busy weekend of European action - and look ahead to matchday three in the Champions League.

In La Liga, Barcelona put five past Sevilla while Real Madrid extended their unbeaten league run to 42 games ahead of a tantalising El Clásico coming up on Saturday night when Los Blancos could equal the record - set by Barca no less! But there’s a stern test for Hansi Flick to navigate in midweek first - with their nemesis and his former side Bayern Munich in town…

Speaking of, Harry Kane was back to scoring ways (after a whole three games without a goal) as he bagged a hat-trick in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart to warm up for the trip to Spain in style. There were also Bundesliga wins for Leverkusen and Dortmund - who continue to bewilder with their mixed form under Nuri Sahin as they prepare to face Real Madrid in a rematch of this summer’s Champions League final.

It was a weekend of fine margins over in Italy, with Napoli, Inter, Milan and Juventus all winning 1-0. It’s Antonio Conte’s men who lead the way at the top of the Serie A table - while Roma’s frustrating start under Ivan Juric continues.

And in France, PSG are beginning to purr with Bradley Barcola starring once again in their 4-2 win over Strasbourg - taking full advantage after early leaders Monaco were held to a goalless draw by Lille.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona & Real Madrid win ahead of big UCL midweek (12.45)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern put 5 past Sevilla ahead of trip to Spain (25.30)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG take back top spot after Monaco draw (38.55)

• PART 5: Serie A review - 1-0’s across the board for the big boys (49.40)

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