The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Sancho shines in the Champions League, plus the next chapter in the title race

May 2, 2024

Matt Davies-Adams, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang, and Tom Williams discuss Champions League highlights including Sancho's performance, Bayern vs. Real Madrid draw, and upcoming title race fixtures. Analysis of Dortmund, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Spurs games. Plus, a thrilling Inter Totally Cup showdown and insights on Ipswich and Forest battles to stay up.

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PSG needs to improve clinical finishing in Champions League second leg against Dortmund.

Jaden Sancho's standout performance gives Dortmund the advantage in the Champions League semi-final.

City must be prepared for a challenging match against Wolves despite being favorites.

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Champions League First Leg Results and Analysis

PSG and Dortmund play out a balanced first leg match in the Champions League, with Dortmund taking the lead through a fantastic finish. PSG missed several opportunities with Mbappe being quiet, leading to a disappointing yet not disastrous performance. The tie is left evenly poised, with PSG needing to improve their clinical finishing in the return leg.

Introduction

2min

Strategic Analysis of Champions League Match

19min

In-Depth Analysis of Football Matches and Fixture Confusion

4min

Reflections on a Player's Career, Liverpool's Season Challenges, and Upcoming Matches Preview

6min

Arsenal's Strong Position and Title Race Speculation

20min

Football Quiz Showdown and Copa America Excitement

10min

European Cup / Champions League quiz with challenging questions and competitive spirit

4min

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat, alongside Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams as the season reaches boiling point.

Bayern and Real Madrid draw 2-2 in the Champions League semi-final first leg while it’s advantage Dortmund against PSG as Jadon Sancho steals the show. And what next for Bayern after Ralf Rangnick turns them down?

Arsenal and Man City take their next steps in the title race. Does the visit of Bournemouth to the Emirates represent the toughest test left for Arteta?

Liverpool welcome Spurs to Anfield which brings back memories of the good process. Luton and Forest both face must-win fixtures in the battle to stay up while Ipswich are on the verge of returning to the Premier League.

Plus we’ve got a blockbuster fixture in the Inter Totally Cup as Michael Cox takes on Charlie Eccleshare.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Dortmund 1-0 PSG (02.00)

• PART 1b: Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid (09.30)

• PART 2a: Farewell Thiago Silva (23.00)

• PART 2b: Liverpool v Spurs preview (26.00)

• PART 2c: Arsenal and Man City trade blows again (33.00)

• PART 2d: The battle at the bottom (39.00)

• PART 3: Ipswich heading up, WSL and Copa America (47.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Eccleshare (51.00)

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Sancho shines in the Champions League, plus the next chapter in the title race

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Champions League First Leg Results and Analysis

Player Performances and Tactical Considerations

Managerial Decisions and Future Outlook

Discussion on City vs Wolves Match

Luton vs Everton Relegation Battle

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts