The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Will it be a Real Madrid-PSG Champions League final?

May 6, 2024

Euro hot seat panelists discuss Real Madrid's Champions League aspirations, PSG vs. Dortmund showdown, Leverkusen's unbeaten streak, Will Still's potential move, Girona's Champions League bid, and Stefano Pioli's pizza rumor. Plus, Milan's manager search and Europa League preview.

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Real Madrid aims for Champions League glory with the last title chance for Harry Kane.

Atalanta and Marseille display resilience and determination in Europa League quest.

Sunderland potentially a destination for coach Will Still following Rennes exit.

Deep dives

Inter Milan's Unexpected Defeat to Sassuolo

Inter Milan suffered an unexpected defeat to Sassuolo, their second loss in the league this season, a surprising outcome considering Inter's recent league victory appreciating their second league celebration which diluted their focus. Inter's loss reflected Sassuolo's ability to capitalize on inter's uncharacteristic defensive lapses, pointing to Sassuolo's need for a crucial win amidst their relegation struggle.

Introduction

2min

Football Tragedies, Club Disputes, and Relegation Battles

5min

Football Team's Survival and Real Madrid's Champions League Preparation

2min

Strategic Decisions and Tactical Analysis

16min

Predictions for the Champions League Final and Sponsor Ads

2min

European Football Highlights and Challenges

19min

Football Match Analysis and Hiring Platform Advertisement

2min

Bundesliga Team's Impressive Streak and Managerial Achievements

8min

Analysis of PSV-I and Tovin's Performance and Peter Bosch's Coaching Style

3min

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Updates on Liga Football and Commemoration of Tragic Event

2min

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Analysis of Jirona's Season and Barcelona's Struggles in La Liga

4min

Matt Davies-Adams is in the Euro hot seat alongside Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle as the continental competitions reach their climax.

Real Madrid are champions of La Liga and are now looking to add the Champions League trophy, the last trophy Harry Kane could win this season, as Bayern head to the Bernabeu.

Dortmund have the advantage against PSG in the other semi, as two teams who save their best for the Champions League do battle in Paris.

Elsewhere, Leverkusen make it 48 games unbeaten, with the chance to add the Europa League and the Pokal to maybe the greatest season ever.

Plus Will Still could be heading to England, Girona are heading to the Champions League and is Stefano Pioli heading for a pizza?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the week (01.00)

• PART 2a: Real Madrid v Bayern preview (07.30)

• PART 2b: PSG v Dortmund preview (18.30)

• PART 3a: Milan’s manager search (27.00)

• PART 3b: Europa League & Conference League preview (36.00)

• PART 4: 48 unbeaten for Leverkusen (46.00)

• PART 5: Still leaves Reims & Girona reach the Champions League (56.00)

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Will it be a Real Madrid-PSG Champions League final?

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Inter Milan's Unexpected Defeat to Sassuolo

Milan's Managerial Dilemma and the Ultras' Protest

Atalanta's European Pursuit and Marseille's Challenge

Levi's Cusen's Desire for Unbeaten Finish

Julian Llorant's Departure and the Impact on Rennes

Jirona's Success Against Barcelona in La Liga

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