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May 10, 2024 • 11min
Bayer Leverkusen make history
Bayer Leverkusen somehow keep their historic unbeaten run going. Seb Stafford-Bloor on why Leverkusen are the comeback kings.It’s a Greek tragedy for Aston Villa. Jacob Tanswell reacts to Villa’s exit from the Europa Conference League.And can Arsenal take the title race to the final weekend? James McNicholas has the Gunners perspective, Carl Anka with the Manchester United one.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 9, 2024 • 11min
Real Madrid shock Bayern late, advance to Champions League Final
Real Madrid summon Champions League magic again. Dermot Corrigan was at the Santiago Bernabeu for a memorable night.Bayern Munich collapse late. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to Bayern’s blown lead.James Horncastle speculates whether Roma can replicate a European comeback. And can Villa turn it around in Europe? Jacob Tanswell sets the scene.Host: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 8, 2024 • 10min
Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League Final
Dortmund make the Champions League Final. Seb Stafford-Bloor reacts to the achievement and contemplates if Bayern Munich can make it an all-German final. No dream end for Mbappe at PSG. Peter Rutzler was at the Parc des Princes for Mbappe’s last likely Champions League game for PSG.Will it Real Madrid or Bayern Munich joining Dortmund? Guillermo Rai sets the scene.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 7, 2024 • 8min
New Humiliation For Man Utd
An incredible night for Crystal Palace. Rather less for Manchester United… Carl Anka was at Selhurst Park for United’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Palace.Julien Lopetegui agrees terms with West Ham. David Ornstein has the latest.And Everton aren’t out of trouble yet…Host: Iain MacintoshProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 6, 2024 • 15min
EPL title race goes down to the wire
Can Chelsea qualify for Europe? Liam Twomey on what has changed with Chelsea as they make a push for the Europa Conference League.Arsenal and Manchester City continue to push for the title as Tottenham continue to crumble. Jack Pitt-Brooke reacts to Spurs' 4-2 defeat to Liverpool.Real Madrid are crowned, but not satisfied. Guillermo Rai explains why the La Liga champions are not celebrating too much.And more twists and turns in the WSL title race. Jessy Parker Humphreys on what’s on the line as the season winds down.Host: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 3, 2024 • 12min
Chelsea chase Europe as Champions League fades for Spurs
Spurs’ Champions League hopes fade. Liam Twomey and Charlie Eccleshare were at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 2-0 win.Villa lose a thriller in Europe. Jacob Tanswell tells us what went wrong for Unai Emery’s side.And can Liverpool lift the gloom ahead of Klopp’s farewell? Tom Williams explains.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 2, 2024 • 12min
Mbappe, PSG struggle against Dortmund
Dortmund have the edge against PSG. Seb Stafford-Bloor talks about the many chances created by Dortmund. Peter Rutzler was in Germany to watch PSG hit the post multiple times.Can Roma be the team to stop Bayer Leverkusen? James Horncastle is in Italy for the Europa League semifinal.And Emma Hayes’ farewell trophy charge takes another hit. Jessy Parker Humphreys reacts to Chelsea’s wild 4-3 loss to Liverpool.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

May 1, 2024 • 13min
Vinicius Jnr stars for Real at Bayern
Vinicius Junior stars for Real at Bayern. Dermot Corrigan and Mark Carey react to an enthralling first leg in Munich.Can Dortmund stop Mbappe tonight? Seb Stafford Bloor works out how they might. As Peter Rutzler wonders if PSG might feel any added pressure now it's the Champions League semi finals.Plus Ipswich need a point to reach the Premier League, Manchester United make more boardroom changes, and Howard Webb says Forest should have had a penalty.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExec Prod: Iain Macintosh

Apr 30, 2024 • 14min
Ornstein: Liverpool expect Salah to stay
Salah is staying at Liverpool. David Ornstein has the exclusive. Join 'The Insiders' hereFamiliar foes kick-off the Champions League semi-finals. Mark Carey gears us up for Bayern Munich v Real Madrid.Premier League clubs say yes to a squad cost cap. Matt Slater explains the potential change in the way clubs fund their squads.Host: Michael BaileyProducers: Abi Paterson and Mike ZimmermannExec Prod: Iain Macintosh

Apr 29, 2024 • 15min
Title race intensifies as City & Arsenal (just...) win again
Arsenal hang on to beat North London rivals Spurs. We hear reaction from Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare.Manchester City are victorious too. Sam Lee was at the City Ground.And who will Barcelona meet in the Women's Champions League Final? Jessy Parker Humphreys on the thrilling semifinals.Host: Iain MacintoshProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh