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Women's Football Weekly: Chelsea and Arsenal face uphill battles in the Champions League

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Women’s Champions League semi-final first legs. They are joined by BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders who was in Barcelona, to dissect what went so wrong for Chelsea, who trail 4-1 heading into the second leg. They also react to Arsenal’s first leg against Lyon – will they regret not making more of their chances against a Lyon team with an impressive home record? Plus they focus on Liverpool’s Olivia Smith after an impressive few weeks – what does she n...

Apr 22, 2025•46 min

Monday Night Club: Why Leicester have gone down & what Leeds & Burnley can learn from it

Leicester City relegated, while Leeds United & Burnley are promoted. Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Joe Hart react to Leicester going down & Leeds & Burnley going up. Leicester City Correspondent for BBC Radio Leicester Owynn Palmer-Atkin joins the pod to dissect what has gone wrong at the club, from Steve Cooper’s appointment to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s takeover to disgruntlement with the ownership. Leeds and Burnley secure automatic promotion to the Premier League after wi...

Apr 21, 2025•55 min

Premier League Review with Aaron Paul

Man Utd falter, Trent Alexander-Arnold relegates Leicester & Aston Villa thump Newcastle. Aaron Paul, Stephen Warnock & Glenn Murray react to the Premier League weekend. Manchester United take another step backwards following the Europa League drama in midweek, losing 1-0 at home to a Wolves side who have now won five Premier League games on the spin. Hear from the United boss Ruben Amorim. There were also wins for the top two. Arsenal hammer Ipswich at Portman Road, and Trent Alexander-...

Apr 20, 2025•40 min

In Focus with Nedum Onuoha and Claude Makelele

The former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele sits down with Nedum Onuoha to talk through the Frenchman's career. Makelele describes his time at Chelsea and experiences under Jose Mourinho, as well as his most challenging opponents in the Premier League. And we also find out how he was close to becoming a winger and not a defensive midfielder. TIMECODES 00:10 What was it like joining Chelsea? 02:30 Playing under Jose Mourinho 07:00 Claude Makelele - the winger? 16:00 Toughest opponents in the Pr...

Apr 19, 2025•18 min

The Commentators’ View: Emotional times & top top top…

It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Augusta. What about Arsenal beating Real Madrid and making it through to the Champions League semi-finals? Will John bounce back in Clash of the Commentators? And we need your help when it comes to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary! E-mail: [email protected] Voicenotes on WhatsApp to: 08000 289 369 02:40 Ali is back from seeing McIlroy make histor...

Apr 18, 2025•56 min

The Debrief: Maguire sends Man Utd through in Europa League classic

Manchester United produced a classic comeback, coming from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon and reach the Europa League semi-finals Kelly Cates presents reaction to an extraordinary night at Old Trafford, with Andros Townsend, Rene Meulensteen and Paul Robinson assessing how Man Utd pulled off that great escape, and what that result could do for Ruben Amorim and his tenure. Tottenham are also into the semi-finals after a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel joins the pod fr...

Apr 18, 2025•30 min

Euro Leagues: Real Madrid ready for change and the life of a technical director

After Real Madrid's tame Champions League exit the Euro Leagues crew ask whether signing Trent Alexander-Arnold is really the priority to improve such an imbalanced squad needing greater defensive stability. What else needs addressing and who is/isn't in the frame to succeed Carlo Ancelotti. Also on the agenda for Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens; Inter and Barcelona meeting in the UCL semis for the first time since 2010 when Jose's Inter went through at Camp Nou depite not having...

Apr 17, 2025•44 min

Champions League Debrief: Impressive Arsenal cruise past Real Madrid

Just how impressive was Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid in the Champions League? And can Mikel Arteta’s side go all the way this season? Steve Crossman, commentator Ian Dennis and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson analyse a famous night in the Bernabeu as Arsenal advance to the semi-finals. We hear from Mikel Arteta, as well as Arsenal fan Harry Symeou. And after Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, The Athletic’s George Caulkin assess where this leaves their hopes...

Apr 17, 2025•29 min

72+: The EFL Podcast

With just 4 games left across the EFL, it’s poised to be an exciting end to the season. Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens joins Aaron Paul and former Wycombe captain Joe Jacobson to discuss their season, with the club just three points outside of the League 1 play-off places. Bristol City manager Liam Manning drops by with his team looking to secure their hold on a play-off spot. There’s also plenty to be decided in the Championship with Plymouth just three points from safety – can they stay ...

Apr 16, 2025•50 min

Champions League debrief: Villa are out as fightback falls short

The quarter-finals of the Champions League second legs did not disappoint with drama, tension and a load of goals at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s side scored more on the night, but the dream is over as PSG had done enough to go through to the semi-finals with a 5-4 win on aggregate. Kelly Cates is joined by former Villa players Dion Dublin and Stephen Warnock – who both praised the performance of Marcus Rashford and were equally baffled by the fact he was subbed off. Correspondent John Murray and St...

Apr 15, 2025•41 min

Women's Football Weekly: Champions League showdowns & Man United return to Wembley

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the FA Cup semi-finals where Chelsea and Manchester United booked their spots at Wembley. Holders Manchester United have reached a third successive final and they will look to get revenge over quadruple-chasing Chelsea who beat them in the showpiece fixture back in 2023. As well as reflecting on this year's finalists, with their Women's Champions League qualification hopes hanging in the balance and another trophyless season confirmed, the team lo...

Apr 15, 2025•43 min