The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Bellingham shines in dramatic Clasico as Juve show Tudor the door
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Oct 28, 2025 
James Horncastle, an experienced Serie A analyst, joins Pol Ballús, a Catalonia-based commentator, Seb Stafford-Bloor, who covers German football, and Julien Laurens, a Ligue 1 expert, for a riveting discussion. They dive into Jude Bellingham's standout performance in a dramatic Clásico, tensions between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and Juventus's shocking dismissal of Igor Tudor. The podcast also covers PSG’s rise in Ligue 1 and Bayern's winning streak in the Bundesliga, alongside insights on Jamie Vardy’s first Serie A goal.
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Madrid Win Fueled By Key Individuals
- Real Madrid reclaimed Clasico dominance through moments from Bellingham and Mbappé rather than outright superiority.
- Paul Ballús argues Barcelona were physically limited and unlucky to lose by only one goal.
Pre-Match Banter Sparked Post-Match Friction
- Pol Ballús recounts LaMina Jamal's provocative comments at a Kings League event that escalated Clasico tension.
- That banter led to heated confrontations between players after the final whistle at the Bernabéu.
Xabi Alonso's Tactical Reset At Madrid
- Xabi Alonso is integrating Arda Guler and demanding a different team mentality than Ancelotti's era.
- Jude Bellingham has responded to being dropped by producing decisive performances to force his way back.