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Box to Box Euro

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Join Alexandra Ibaceta (@alexibaceta23) and Jessy Parker Humphreys (@jessyjph) as they catch up on the Women's Super League, Liga F, Frauen Bundesliga and D1 Arkema, as well as the UWCL. Your one stop shop for all things European women's football
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Episodes

UWCL FINAL REVIEW: Barcelona come from behind to beat Wolfsburg

Alex and Jessy decamp to Alex's bedroom for a live and unfiltered episode reviewing the Champions League final as Barcelona overturn a two goal deficit to win their second ever UWCL title. From Ewa Pajor's rocket of an opener to Fridolina Rolfo's scrappy winner, they talk about how Jonatan Giraldez tweaked things whilst Tommy Stroot failed to, and how ultimately that helped Barcelona come back to win.

Jun 06, 202355 min

UWCL Final Preview with Marc Andrés and Annika Becker

Jessy and Alex are joined by Catalan journalist Marc Andrés to discuss Barcelona as they aim to win a second UWCL title on Saturday before talking to German journalist Annika Becker about Wolfsburg's chances of spoiling the party.

Jun 01, 20231 hr 1 min

Wolfsburg get last gasp winner to set up UWCL final against Barcelona

Our UWCL finalists have been decided after Chelsea were unable to push Barcelona far enough at Camp Nou before Wolfsburg broke Arsenal hearts in the final minute of extra time. Alex and Jessy discuss Chelsea's tactics and whether they were too negative, Barcelona getting rattled, Wolfsburg's strange set up, and Arsenal's valiant effort.

May 03, 20231 hr

Getting stuck in the elevator with Lena Oberdorf

*this was recorded before Alexia Putellas was set to make her return to Camp Nou Jessy and Alex take on what happened in the first leg of the UWCL semi-finals in London and Wolfsburg. Alex got stuck in an elevator with Lena Oberdorf, Chelsea didn't concede four goals, Jessy ran a marathon and Arsenal went against all odds and cameback from being 2-0 down. Listen to all the analysis on both matches and a preview to the second leg matches at Camp Nou and Emirates Stadium....

Apr 26, 202351 min

Live Laugh Love #UWCL

The semi-finals are upon us so Alex and Jessy hop on to preview this weekend's ties. Do Arsenal have enough players to make a team? Can Chelsea surprise Barcelona? Or will the favourites prevail? And of course, some predictions thrown to make everyone look silly.

Apr 20, 202346 min

I'm wearing black for Lyon's funeral

"I'm wearing black for Lyon's funeral" said Alex before we reached Stamford Bridge. And so it proved! Alex and Jessy talk through the drama of the second-leg quarter-finals as Chelsea, Arsenal, Wolfsburg and Barcelona all reached the last four of the UWCL

Apr 01, 202349 min

Football inside the binary

There were four 1-0 wins to kick off the UWCL quarter-finals so Alex and Jessy are back to discuss everything that happened this week. From Roma's heroic performance against Barcelona to the Lena Oberdorf catfish via Reiten's right foot and a Lea Schuller header, all four of these matches are finely poised heading into the second leg.

Mar 24, 202355 min

The Lena Oberdorf Asterisk

Recorded a little bit early, Alex and Jessy preview the UWCL quarter-finals prior to Lena Oberdorf getting injured. Can Roma cause an upset? Which of Bayern's and Arsenal's midfield will come out on top? Will Sam Kerr leave Wendie Renard in the dust? Analysis and, of course, predictions on all four of this week's matches.

Mar 20, 202346 min

A derby draw in London and new contracts aplenty

Alex and Jessy are back for 2023 with a quick look at the weekend match between Arsenal and Chelsea before touching on each of their January moves in the market. There's also time to discuss new contracts at Barcelona and land on a controversial move for Magda Eriksson and Pernille Harder...

Jan 18, 202341 min

The Return of the Out of Form Striker

The UWCL group stages are complete with all eight quarter-finalists now confirmed. Alex and Jessy catch up about the last set of group stage matches, consider Arsenal's January transfer targets, question whether people are sleeping on Bayern Munich, and celebrate all their favourite and least favourite strikers scoring goals.

Dec 23, 202255 min

What's happened to Lieke Martens?

Seven of the eight UWCL quarter-finalists are set and Alex and Jessy are back to talk about it. They discuss Arsenal's injury issues, Real Madrid's lack of intensity, Barcelona's defensive issues as well as all the rest of the group games

Dec 17, 202253 min

Barcelona and Chelsea fail to get qualification over the line but Wolfsburg reach the UWCL quarter-finals

Matchday four in the UWCL is complete as a shock loss for Barcelona means they have to wait a bit longer for qualification whilst Real Madrid manage to hold Chelsea to a draw as the Blues concede their first UWCL goal of the season. Jessy and Alex chat those games as well as the freezing cold meeting between Arsenal and Juventus, and look ahead to the matchday five fixtures

Dec 10, 202235 min

The Christmas Lights Call Up

Alex and Jessy are back after a little break to go through how some of the UWCL teams are looking. It is so far smooth sailing for Chelsea but Arsenal are looking a bit thin on the ground player-wise. They also chat Barcelona's best midfield, Wolfsburg's stutter over Roma and whether Lyon can get back to their best anytime soon.

Nov 29, 202236 min

Score the goal, kiss the badge, tell them to f*** off

Jessy and Alex are back from their trip to Madrid where they watched El Clasico, so they chat about Real Madrid being poor before talking about Chelsea ending Manchester United's unbeaten run. There's also discussion of the chaos of West Ham 4 - Brighton 5, the coup against Lydia Bedford, Arsenal's injury troubles, French draws and previewing the international break.

Nov 08, 202249 min

Late drama in Portugal whilst Juventus hold Lyon to a draw

UWCL Gameweek Two did NOT disappoint as Jessy and Alex talk through the shock draw for Lyon in Turin. A last minute Georgia Stanway rescue mission is required for Bayern Munich, whilst there's also a big win for Chelsea, a great goal for Mariona, and some deeply dubious goalkeeping.

Oct 28, 202252 min

Frida Maanum Mysterium

No chance to catch a breath, league football is already back. Alex and Jessy have an in-depth chat on Wolfsburg vs Bayern, before discussing the 'Miedema Problem' at Arsenal and Chelsea's rotated win over Brighton. They also touch on West Ham, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Jessy even persuaded Alex that it was worth a quick look across the pond at the NWSL.

Oct 24, 202249 min

Are Manchester United the best team in the WSL right now?

Alex and Jessy are back to wrap up some of the highlights from this weekend's WSL, but not before they touch on Alexia Putellas winning her second Ballon D'Or. There are tactical changes at Manchester City, enforced changes at Arsenal, and no need for changes at United. There is also some quick Barcelona and Hoffenheim chat because Alex and Jessy are nothing if not always on brand.

Oct 18, 202243 min

Who on earth from the WSL decided to piss off UEFA?

Alex and Jessy catch up to talk about the UWCL Group Stage draw. There's a tough set of fixtures for injury-hit Arsenal, an even more demanding Group of Death for Chelsea, whilst Group B looks set to be super open (if you are looking to finish second). They discuss why you might have to take Rosengard seriously, who Jessy should support if Chelsea go out in the group stage, and which Champions League Group Stage take is hottest.

Oct 05, 202244 min

Arsenal squeak through as UWCL qualifying wraps up

Alex and Jessy catch up as the UWCL group stage competitors are determined. Arsenal just about get past Ajax, whilst Bayern Munich's performance splits the panel and Athenea dazzles for Real Madrid. They also discuss potential Group of Deaths as well as the best group based on away days

Sep 30, 202244 min

I Love Katie McCabe

Alex and Jessy are back to chat in depth about Chelsea vs Manchester City in the WSL before trying to figure out who on earth was supposed to be playing at right back for Tottenham in the North London Derby. Alex gives us the latest on what is going on with Jorge Vilda in Spain before they discuss Hoffenheim's heartbreak in the Frauen Bundesliga

Sep 26, 202245 min

Shock losses for Chelsea and Manchester City as the WSL finally gets underway

Alex is away so Jessy is joined by analyst extraordinaire Carl Carpenter to talk through the opening weekend of the WSL with an in depth look at Manchester City and Chelsea. They also talk about whether we learned anything from Arsenal and Manchester United's wins, Barcelona's first league game of the season, if Wolfsburg have already wrapped up the title in Germany and France's late transfer window.

Sep 20, 202251 min

THE 22/23 EUROPEAN SEASON PREVIEW

From Paris to ...Wolfsburg? Alex and Jessy are back to talk through some of the main contenders in France, Germany and Spain this season. Can anyone get close to Barcelona in the Primera Iberdrola? How will Paris St Germain fair without Marie-Antoinette Katoto? And will Wolfsburg simply be too good for the Frauen Bundesliga? They also preview the fixtures for the second round of Champions League qualification and answer some listener questions.

Sep 07, 202240 min

THE 22/23 WSL SEASON PREVIEW

Alex and Jessy are back with Part 1 of their big European preview podcasts. With the WSL season under way, they look at who is best placed to win the league this year, answering important questions like will Chelsea get knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages again? What have Arsenal actually been up to this summer? And who is a better fullback: Leila Ouahabi or Julie Blakstad? They also touch on whether anyone can break into the top three, mention Rehanne Skinner (again), and dr...

Sep 06, 202242 min

It came home...

Join Alex, Jessy and Abdullah in going through the Euro 2022 final between England and Germany. Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly brought football home.

Aug 05, 202248 min

I'm a big Asda fan

We're down to a final two! England will face Germany in the Euro 2022 final. Alex, Jessy and Abdullah come live and direct to you from Milton Keynes to talk about the semi-finals and preview the big match at Wembley on Sunday

Jul 28, 202242 min

Get off your high horse

The semi-finals are set! Join Alex, Abdullah and Jessy as they discuss the quarter-final matches and look ahead to the semi-finals of Euro 2022

Jul 24, 202258 min

Predictions amnesty

Abdullah is flying to the UK to visit for the end of the Euro's so Alex and Jessy are joined by journalist Amee Ruszkai to discuss the final group stage games of Euro 2022. There are surprise quarter-final spots for Austria and Belgium, more thumping wins for England and Germany, and a lacklustre performance from Spain.

Jul 19, 202256 min
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