Rog and Rory preview the new Champions League season, Napoli’s desire for European glory with a team full of ex-Premier League players and why Bayer Leverkusen parted ways with Erik ten Hag. Plus, the gents make Champions League predictions.

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Champions League Preview, Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli, and Erik ten Hag Sacked at Bayer Leverkusen: European Nights 09/16/25