Football Daily Euro Leagues: Arsenal’s Champions League chances and Italian giants struggling
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Oct 23, 2025 
Guillem Balague, a football journalist well-versed in La Liga, joins Serie A specialist James Horncastle and football broadcaster Mina Rzouki for a lively discussion on European football. They delve into Arsenal's impressive Champions League performance and whether they are now the favorites to win. The trio also analyzes the struggles of Napoli and Juventus, while applauding Cesc Fabregas for his leadership at Como. Additionally, they discuss the cancellation of the La Liga Miami match and preview the upcoming El Clasico.
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Goals Surge And Tactical Shift
- The Champions League matchweek produced a record 71 goals, signaling a more attack-minded competition.
- Guillem links this to goal-difference importance, English teams' fitness and offensive coaching trends.
Money Shapes European Expectations
- Premier League clubs spent vastly more in the summer, creating a clear economic advantage.
- Guillem argues that that spending logically increases the expectation of English dominance in Europe.
Strengthen Squad And Structure
- Build squad depth and add experienced winners on and off the pitch to convert contenders into champions.
- James and Guillem stress that transfers plus recruitment (e.g., sporting directors) matter for knockout success.