The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Arsenal v Bayern & Chelsea v Barca headline European midweek
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Nov 25, 2025 
Join insightful guests like James Horncastle, a Serie A expert, Seb Stafford-Bloor from Germany, Ligue 1 analyst Julien Laurens, and La Liga contributor Pol Ballús. They dive into exciting Champions League matchups, including Arsenal vs. Bayern and Chelsea vs. Barcelona. Discussions highlight Bayern's incredible comeback against Freiburg, Marseille's impressive form, and Real Madrid's struggles. The talk also covers Serie A's tight title race and Barcelona's youth resurgence, offering a lively review of European football's latest thrills.
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Rogue Robotic Lawnmower Destroys Pitch
- A club's robotic lawnmower malfunctioned and destroyed their first-team pitch overnight.
- The story became a national issue in Germany and sparked fundraising to replace the turf.
Emotional Camp Nou Return
- Paul Ballús described the return to the Camp Nou after 909 days as an emotional, celebratory match.
- Barcelona beat Athletic Club 4-0 and fans and president Joan Laporta celebrated visibly.
Marseille's Momentum vs European Consistency
- Marseille are in strong domestic form but have struggled to be consistent in the Champions League.
- Their squad depth and tactical options make Tuesday's Velodrome clash with Newcastle a must-win to secure qualification.
