Arsenal and Man City get countered in spectacular Champions League week
Apr 11, 2024
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Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, and Tom Williams discuss the thrilling Champions League matches with Bayern, Kane, and Haaland's performances. They analyze Real Madrid vs. Man City and Arsenal vs. Bayern games, penalty shouts, and long-range goals. The Premier League top 3 battles are highlighted, along with the relegation fight. The coefficient dance, Euro Pulis, and the player with most shots without scoring are also talked about.
English clubs emphasize counterattacking quality in Champions League matches for success.
Penalty controversies scrutinized in Champions League games involving Arsenal and Bayern for tactical insights.
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Champions League Football Analysis
The podcast delves into recent Champions League matches, highlighting key performances and outcomes. Discussions include Harry Kane's penalty strategy against Real Madrid, Barcelona's approach against Bayern, and analyses of players like Lewandowski, Harland, and De Bruyne. Additionally, penalty controversies in games involving Arsenal and Bayern are thoroughly examined.
English Clubs' Champions League Performances
The podcast evaluates the performances of English clubs in the Champions League, focusing on players like Harry Kane and how they adapt tactics based on opponents. The importance of counterattacking quality in European matches is emphasized, contrasting with domestic play. The impact of away goals rule elimination on game dynamics is also discussed, providing insights into the competitive landscape.
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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams after some exhilarating Champions League quarter-finals.
It was a midweek in which Bayern and Harry Kane turned up. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe? Not so much.
Penalty shouts dominate the conversation at the Emirates but after holding the Gunners to a draw, can Bayern be as effective and counter-attack next week in Munich? And has Kane added a new spot-kick to his arsenal?
Longe range goals galore at the Bernabeu as holders Man City draw 3-3 with Real Madrid. And it’s another bad night for Donnarumma in the Champions League at the Parc Des Princes.
The Premier League weekend sees Unai Emery return to leaders Arsenal with Aston Villa, while the teams at the other end look to take advantage of Everton’s extra 2 point deduction.
Plus the coefficient dance, the cool Euro Pulis and the player with the most shots without scoring.
Produced by Charlie Jones.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: What a Champions League midweek that was (02.00)
• PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City (14.00)
• PART 2b: Arsenal 2-2 Bayern (21.00)
• PART 3: The PL top 3 look for more points this weekend (38.00)
• PART 4: The battle at the bottom and beyond (45.00)
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