The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Champions League bonanza, Bayern’s first loss + Mbappe’s Panenka
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Jan 27, 2026 
Tom Williams, French football reporter; Seb Stafford-Bloor, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 expert; Pol Ballus, La Liga and Barcelona commentator; James Horncastle, Serie A specialist. They discuss the Champions League final matchday drama and which teams might progress. Bayern’s shocking first home defeat and its consequences. Mbappé’s cheeky Panenka and Yamal’s stunning goal shaping the La Liga race.
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Mozzarella From A Taxi Driver
- James Horncastle describes a taxi driver in Naples bringing him fresh mozzarella and sharing it via family connections at his hotel.
- The story highlights unexpected Southern Italian hospitality and authentic local experiences.
An 18-Game Champions League Bottleneck
- Matchday eight has 18 games played simultaneously and will decide many Champions League fates in one night.
- Several big clubs (including Napoli) face elimination risk depending on Wednesday's results.
Fatigue, Rotation And A Costly Bayern Mistake
- Bayern Munich suffered their first Bundesliga defeat after apparent fatigue from five games in 21 days.
- Rotation and a substitute goalkeeper error amplified the collapse against Augsburg.