The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Liverpool v Real & PSG v Bayern top midweek Champions League billing
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Nov 4, 2025 The discussion heats up with major Champions League clashes, featuring a battle of giants as Bayern faces PSG and Real Madrid visits Liverpool. Highlights include Luciano Spalletti's promising start at Juventus and turmoil in Serie A with winless teams and managerial changes. The hosts analyze Dortmund's identity crisis and the impact of young talents across Europe. Tensions rise around Real Madrid's squad dynamics under Xabi Alonso, alongside insights into Toulouse's racism incident and Gladbach's recent revival.
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Bayern's Complete Team Resurgence
- Bayern Munich currently show superior form and cohesion compared to PSG, combining pressing and defensive improvement with attacking rotation.
- Their team quality and depth make them a formidable opponent in upcoming PSG matches.
Beat The Press To Win Big Matches
- To beat intense pressing, the team that copes best with the press and transitions quickly will likely win tight PSG–Bayern clashes.
- Expect the match to hinge on which side better breaks or endures that pressing pattern.
Spalletti's Bold, Immediate Impact
- Luciano Spalletti arrived at Juventus and immediately set high expectations, publicly naming the title as the objective.
- Early signs show tactical tweaks (e.g., repositioning Kupminen) improving player performances.