Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Were Liverpool fans too harsh on Trent Alexander-Arnold? | Champions League Review
Nov 6, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest Champions League action, showcasing Liverpool's thrilling victory over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich's commanding win against PSG. They discuss the tactical brilliance behind Bayern's success and analyze the crowd's mixed feelings towards Trent Alexander-Arnold after his substitution. A breakdown of Liverpool's midfield strategies and standout performances highlights the intensity of the matches. They also touch on notable moments from other clubs, making for a lively recap of the week in football.
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Bayern's Tactical Leap
- Bayern Munich showed improved tactical fluidity and pressing that make them a top contender in Europe this season.
- Vincent Kompany's system combined with high-quality personnel created both attacking versatility and defensive resilience.
Balance After Adversity
- Bayern adapted after the red card by defending compactly and protecting the lead effectively.
- Their ability to both press aggressively and then defend deep shows a new balance in the team.
Kompany's Credited Risks
- Kompany deserves credit for daring tactical choices like man-for-man pressing and using inverting fullbacks.
- Those risks paid off because Bayern's squad already supplies elite positional versatility.