The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Can Trent’s Real win back La Liga? And will Napoli retain their title?
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Aug 19, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, experts Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, and Seb Stafford-Bloor dissect the early action in European football. PSG starts strong but face rising competition from Marseille and Monaco. They explore La Liga's dynamics, with Barcelona poised as favorites over a revamped Real Madrid. In Serie A, injury woes for Romelu Lukaku present opportunities for challengers to Napoli's title. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, boosted by Harry Kane, looks to solidify its Supercup triumph amid a competitive Bundesliga landscape.
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PSG Using Early Matches As Preseason
- PSG treated early league games like extended preseason after Club World Cup exertions.
- Luis Enrique will rotate heavily until his preferred first XI is fit and settled.
Marseille Dressing-Room Explosion
- Marseille imploded in a dressing-room bust-up after losing at Rennes late.
- De Zerbi scolded players saying 'when you play for Marseille, you need big balls.'
Why Donnarumma Was Phased Out
- PSG changed goalkeeping structure after long contract talks with Donnarumma failed.
- Luis Enrique preferred to pick a goalkeeper of his choosing rather than inherit Donnarumma's deal.