Dermot Corrigan, La Liga correspondent for The Athletic, and football analyst Colin Millar dive into Atletico Madrid's thrilling 11-match winning streak. They discuss Diego Simeone's tactical changes, the impact of summer signings like Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher, and the hefty transfer spending nearing 200 million euros. The conversation heats up as they explore Atletico's ability to maintain their title challenge against rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, emphasizing the club's evolving ambitions and financial strategies in the competitive landscape.

Dermot Corrigan, a Madrid-based writer for The Athletic, is joined by analyst Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to dissect Kylian Mbappe's rocky start at Real Madrid. They delve into whether his high-profile transfer has hindered the team’s performance, discussing the disillusionment among fans and the stark contrast between Mbappe and emerging star Vinicius Jr. The duo explores the club’s challenges, from tactical misfits to pressing defensive needs, while contrasting expectations of fame with the harsh reality of on-field struggles.

Dermot Corrigan, a seasoned Spanish football writer, and Phil Hay, a keen football analyst, dive into Real Madrid's surprising boycott of the Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Junior's unexpected loss. They debate whether the club overreacted and how this incident affects team morale. The discussion highlights the perceived fairness of the awards and future transfers, as well as analyzing the club's rollercoaster season. They also touch on the serious issue of racism in Spanish football, urging for stronger action against it.

In this discussion, Dermot Corrigan, a La Liga writer for The Athletic, and Pol Ballus, a Barcelona writer, dive into Barcelona's impressive start under coach Hansi Flick. They analyze the team's dominant performance against Sevilla and their financial challenges, revealing how a reported €12 million profit is actually a €91 million loss. They also explore the tension between Barcelona's resurgence and the looming threats from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, shedding light on the evolving dynamics within the team and the pivotal role of emerging talents.

Oli Kay, a football writer for The Athletic, and James Pearce, a Liverpool expert, join to discuss Liverpool's impressive start under manager Arne Slot. They evaluate the team's title prospects despite recent wins lacking against top-half rivals. Dermot Corrigan adds insight on Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation amidst Real Madrid's interest. The conversation dives into Liverpool's strategic evolution and examines the impact of injuries, especially Alisson's setback, on their title ambitions.