The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Champions League fates to be sealed as Barca put 7 past Valencia

Jan 28, 2025

Kristof Terreur, a Belgian football expert known for his insights on Club Brugge, joins the discussion about the nail-biting Champions League landscapes. They delve into Brugge's high-stakes clash against Manchester City. The panel reveals the unexpected rise of Serie A’s top striker, and shares the drama surrounding Stuttgart's performance against PSG. They celebrate Barcelona's stunning 7-1 victory over Valencia and dissect the shifting dynamics in La Liga, while also touching on the rollercoaster of recent matches across Europe.

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The podcast discusses the critical implications of the upcoming Champions League matches, emphasizing the urgency for teams like Manchester City to secure their positions.

Recent standout performances in domestic leagues, particularly Napoli's impressive comeback against Juventus and Barcelona's dominant victory, highlight the unpredictable nature of football.

The episode also addresses controversial incidents affecting player morale and public perception, illustrating the broader consequences of media scrutiny and fan interactions for clubs.

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The episode highlights the collaboration with BetMGM for the season, aimed at providing listeners with exclusive betting picks and special promotions. Listeners are encouraged to sign up using a specific bonus code to receive benefits such as a complimentary year subscription to The Athletic and a substantial first bet offer. This partnership not only facilitates engagement with the audience but also integrates gambling elements into the show's content, offering insights alongside betting recommendations. Such partnerships are becoming increasingly common in sports media, reflecting the growing intersection between entertainment and gambling.

Intro

2min

Champions League Anticipation and Culinary Conversations

2min

Football's Dramatic Moments and League Insights

10min

The Rise of a Prodigious Striker in Serie A

2min

Champions League Playoffs and Surprising Twists

12min

Stuttgart's Struggles and Champions League Prospects

2min

Analyzing European Football's Current Turmoil

11min

Recent Performances in Serie A: A Rollercoaster Ride

15min

Thrills in Ligue 1 and La Liga

14min

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Innovative Player Reveal Strategies and Show Highlights

4min

Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on the latest week of action from across Europe AND look ahead to the decisive Champions League matchday 8 ties.

Nine teams have already been eliminated from the competition with three more to go, but can Manchester City avoid being one of them? Belgian football expert Kristof Terreur joins us to preview their must-win game against Club Brugge. Elsewhere, it’s also finely poised between Stuttgart and PSG who sit 24th and 22nd in the table…

Back to domestic matters, and in Serie A Napoli continued their fine form and made it 7 wins on the bounce as they fought back from a goal to win 2-1 over Juventus and end their unbeaten record. Plus, drama at the San Siro as Conceição and Calabria almost came to blows…

In La Liga Kylian Mbappé bagged his first hat-trick for Real Madrid as they went four points clear at the top of the table after a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid. That’s after Atléti were held to a 1-1 draw with Villarreal, while Barcelona put just the seven past Valencia as they got back to winning ways in the league.

Over in Germany, Bayern moved six points clear at the top after their 2-1 win at Freiburg, while closest rivals Leverkusen saw a two-goal lead evaporate as they were held by Leipzig.

And in Ligue 1, PSG dropped points for the fifth time this season in a 1-1 draw with Reims at the Parc de Princes. But they’ve actually extended their lead at the top to 10 points after Marseille were beaten 2-0 by Nice in the Derby de la Mediterranée.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League preview including Man City v Club Brugge with Kristof Terreur (07.30)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern go six points clear while Dortmund close in on Kovac (26.45)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Napoli’s winning streak continues as Conceição cracks the whip (39.25)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG drop points but still manage to extend their lead at the top (54.15)

• PART 6: La Liga review - Mbappé gets a hat-trick while Barca put 7 past Valencia (61.15)

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Champions League fates to be sealed as Barca put 7 past Valencia

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