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Stadio: A Football Podcast

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Join Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga, two long-time friends, every Monday and Thursday as they cover all the major European football leagues, and a lot more.

Episodes

Bundesliga, Baby!

Musa and Ryan were on Wrighty’s House with Ian, talking about Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and the rest of the Premier League, so they turn their focus elsewhere here. They begin with a roundup, shouting out Bologna Champions League's qualification, among some other results from Serie A, LaLiga, and more (01:40). Then, it’s a Bundesliga bonanza! Seb Stafford-Bloor was at the Millerntor to witness St. Pauli’s promotion to the top flight and joins to talk about that (07:57), Holstein Kiel’...

May 13, 202451 min

Late Drama As Real Madrid Go Into the Champions League Final

Real Madrid will head to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in search of their 15th European Cup. Musa and Ryan chat about their dramatic, late win over Bayern at the Bernabéu, thanks to two Joselu goals (01:01). They also talk about the key moments, the impact of both Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions, as well as a controversial late offside goal that could have sent the tie to extra time. Finally, they wrap up on what might be next for Tuchel and Bayern, as well as praise for An...

May 09, 202452 min

Dortmund Are Going to Wembley

Dortmund are through to the Champions League final! Musa and Ryan discuss their 1-0 win over PSG, which sent them through 2-0 on aggregate (04:35); the key performers; the approaching end of the Kylian Mbappé PSG era (36:20); and some praise for Edin Terzic (41:30). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 202453 min

Another One for Real Madrid

It’s a quick Sunday morning record for Musa and Ryan this week and they begin by shouting out Ipswich, who secured back-to-back promotions and will return to the Premier League next year (00:51). They then turn their attention to Real Madrid, who won La Liga thanks to a 3-0 win over Cadiz (03:37). There’s talk about Barcelona’s defeat to Girona, plus a few results from the Bundesliga (24:30), before heading to the Premier League (26:55), where wins for Arsenal and Manchester City means it’s as y...

May 05, 202441 min

Dortmund Take a Lead to Paris

Dortmund will take a lead to Paris, after their 1-0 win at the Westfalenstadion, so Musa and Ryan chat all about the game (01:58), including a wonderful Jadon Sancho performance and a brilliant Niclas Füllkrug goal. The win secured a fifth Champions League spot, so they also discuss that, plus some of the missed PSG chances, before rounding up on a quick shout for the wild, seven-goal thriller between Liverpool and Chelsea in the WSL (29:16) and a bit of breaking news as Ralf Rangnick will not b...

May 02, 202442 min

Bayern and Real Madrid Level After the First Champions League Semifinal

In the first of two Champions League podcasts this week, Musa and Ryan chat about Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in Munich (00:59). They discuss the key moments from the game, including a trademark Toni Kroos assist, a ferocious Leroy Sané goal, and penalties from Harry Kane and Vinícius Jr., plus the tweaks from both managers, other key players, and much more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

May 01, 202435 min

North London Derby, Women's Champions League Semifinals, and Another Late Leverkusen Escape

Musa and Ryan were on 'Wrighty’s House' with Ian, so they open with that section on Arsenal’s North London derby win and the rest of the Premier League (02:42). They then round up the Women’s Champions League semifinals (43:55), before discussing some other results around Europe (53:58), including Inter’s win and their Scudetto victory, El Gran Derbi, another late Leverkusen escape, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 20241 hr 14 min

Huge Results at the Top and Bottom of the Premier League, Plus Xavi Stays

There’s no Musa today, so Ryan is joined by Ken Early from Second Captains to chat about Tuesday and Wednesday’s Premier League games. They begin with Everton’s win over Liverpool and whether that ends Jürgen Klopp’s hope of another Premier League title (01:46), before heading to Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea (20:00), takeaways from Manchester United's 4-2 win over Sheffield United (39:13), rounding up the other games from midweek (48:08), and finishing on some chat about Xavi deciding to remai...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 11 min

Bellingham and Vázquez Dancing in the Bernabéu, FA Cup Semifinals and More

Musa and Ryan begin with another Jude Bellingham late winner in Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico (01:33), before heading to the Bundesliga for another late Leverkusen goal (26:50) and some other roundups around Europe. Then it’s on to the FA Cup semifinals (31:06), plus a bit of Premier League and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202459 min

Real Madrid and Bayern Head Into the Champions League Semifinals

Musa and Ryan recap Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second legs, beginning in Manchester, where Real Madrid escaped a dominant Manchester City performance to go through on penalties (02:48). They then head to Munich, where Bayern eliminated Arsenal thanks to a Joshua Kimmich header (23:50), to set up a semifinal showdown against Real Madrid. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Apr 18, 202445 min

Champions League Goals, Red Cards, and Dreams Come True

With two games still to go, this year’s Champions League quarterfinals are making a case for being the best in recent memory. Musa and Ryan begin with Barcelona losing 6-4 on aggregate to PSG (02:48), where the goals and red cards flowed at a wonderfully consistent rate and Ousmane Dembélé scored his third goal of the season and second against his former club. Dortmund will be PSG’s opponents, having progressed to the semifinal for the first time since 2013, after an unbelievable game at the Wes...

Apr 17, 202448 min

Bayer Leverkusen Win Their First Bundesliga!

Leverkusen are champions for the very first time! But before they get into that, Musa and Ryan quickly shout-out some other highlights from the weekend (02:59), including the Women’s FA Cup semifinals, a last-second penalty for Lyon in a seven-goal thriller, and more. They then move onto Leverkusen (06:44), who clinched the title in style with a 5-0 win at home over Werder Bremen. There’s chat about the performances, the club, the manager, and a lot more, before wrapping up on a bit of Premier L...

Apr 16, 202450 min

Four Brilliant Champions League Ties All in the Balance

There were goals, goals, and more goals in this week’s Champions League quarterfinal first legs, so Musa and Ryan go through all four ties! They begin in Paris, where Barcelona ended up victorious against PSG, despite going ahead, then behind (04:16), while Atleti took a 2-1 lead into the second leg against Dortmund (14:33). On Tuesday, there were six amazing goals at the Bernabéu (20:58), where Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 3-3, and Arsenal and Bayern had two goals each plus a huge or no...

Apr 11, 202451 min

Athletic's 40-Year Wait Ends, and Who Needs a Midfield Anyway?

Athletic Club won their first major trophy in 40 years, so Musa and Ryan begin with their Copa del Rey final win against Mallorca (02:31). They then head to Old Trafford, where Manchester United and Liverpool played out a chaotic draw (23:05); round up the rest of the Premier League (38:12); talk Heidenheim’s win over Bayern (46:00); and shout out some results around Europe and beyond! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about y...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 6 min

Foden Firin'

Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some cup games from Europe, beginning with the DFB-Pokal (02:35). They then head to the Premier League (11:33), where Phil Foden scored another hat trick and Arsenal rotated without conceding (25:05), and cover the rest of the midweek games (30:17). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 04, 202453 min

Some Games Good for Neutrals and Some Not So Much

Musa and Ryan are back and there’s only one place to begin! Leverkusen left it late again to maintain their unbeaten run and go 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga (01:49), thanks to Dortmund’s first league win at Bayern in 10 years (11:28). There’s a quick shout-out for the Championship (17:54), before moving on to the top of the Premier League, where Liverpool go top, following Manchester City and Arsenal’s draw (20:18). They also round up the rest of the Premier League (32:48) and th...

Apr 02, 202454 min

Amad Diallo does Musa proud

Musa and Ryan focus on a brilliant FA Cup quarterfinal between Manchester United and Liverpool, which saw Amad Diallo win the game in the last minute, then immediately get sent off (02:47). They round up the rest of the quarterfinals, before shouting out some games in the Bundesliga and La Liga, including a big win for Barcelona against Atleti (37:22), some talk about João Félix, Girona dropping points and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonatha...

Mar 18, 202458 min

Penalty Shoot-Out Drama in the Champions League

The Champions League was full of drama and tension this week. Musa and Ryan start with Atleti’s win on penalties against Inter (07:17) before switching their attention to Barcelona’s impressive victory over Napoli (21:51), the way Dortmund escaped a late scare against PSV (28:13) and how Arsenal got past Porto to go into their first quarterfinal in 14 years (31:52). They then wrap up on a wild Bournemouth comeback against Luton (43:17) and Saarbrücken's elimination of another Bundesliga side in ...

Mar 14, 202455 min

It’s Anyone’s Premier League

Musa and Ryan focus on the big Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City, which saw the points shared at Anfield (01:44) and allowed Arsenal to finish the weekend top of the table. They also wrap up the rest of the Premier League results (30:48), including a big win for Spurs at Villa Park (35:15), before rounding up some games from around Europe (44:35). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 11, 202459 min

Stone Cold Kylian

Musa and Ryan recap Tuesday’s Champions League second legs, which saw Bayern and PSG progress to the quarterfinals. In the end, it was relatively stress-free for both, as Bayern put three past Lazio (2:23), thanks to two goals from Harry Kane and a sneaky header from Thomas Müller. For PSG, Kylian Mbappé took charge, and his brace was enough to end Real Sociedad’s brilliant debut campaign (15:46). They also discuss Mbappé further, following analysis by Thierry Henry, and look at the comparisons ...

Mar 06, 202439 min

City dominate the Manchester derby

Musa and Ryan go long on Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the derby (02:13), discussing the issues highlighted yet again for United, while heaping praise on the dominance of City. They round up the rest of the Premier League (33:14), chat about Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Spurs in another sold out WSL fixture at the Emirates Stadium (40:31), before darting around Europe (44:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 20241 hr 7 min

Inter Close In on the Scudetto, FA Cup Roundup and Everton’s Deduction Reduction

Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of rumoured transfer chat, before moving on to rounding up some great football from this week. They start with the FA Cup, which saw plenty of goals and set up an exciting set of quarterfinals (05:02). Inter beat Atalanta 4-0 to close in on another Scudetto (18:35) and Napoli hammered Sassuolo, so there’s some Serie A chat before they round off on Everton’s points deduction being reduced (31:27). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Prod...

Feb 29, 202450 min

Klopp's Carabao Cup Glory

Musa and Ryan chat about Liverpool’s incredible Carabao Cup win (02:28), before moving on to Arsenal’s demolition of Newcastle United (18:09), Fulham’s late win at Old Trafford and the rest of the Premier League. They then wrap up on some Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga (31:35). This was recorded before news that Everton have had their points deduction reduced, so the boys will cover it in the next episode. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fis...

Feb 26, 202452 min

Porto Stun Arsenal, and Tuchel to Leave Bayern

Musa and Ryan talk about midweek wins for Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League (03:22), before rounding up the Champions League, including Porto’s last-minute win against Arsenal (08:34). They also chat about draws for Napoli and Barcelona (17:14), as well as PSV and Dortmund, plus a narrow victory for Inter against Atleti. Then they discuss Bayern's announcement of Thomas Tuchel’s departure at the end of the season, the DFL's decision to no longer pursue the plans for investment ...

Feb 22, 202457 min

Tuchel in Trouble

Musa is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to talk about Bochum’s 3-2 win over Bayern, which heaped even more pressure on Thomas Tuchel after a third defeat in a row (03:00), plus another win for Leverkusen and some more goings-on in Germany’s first and second tier. They also chat about Manchester City and Chelsea’s draw at the Etihad (34:31), big wins for Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race, and the rest of the Premier League. Host: Musa Okwonga Guest: Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Ryan Hunn Addit...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 13 min

Advantage PSG, Real Madrid, Lazio and Man City in the Champions League's Return

The Champions League is back, so Musa and Ryan begin in Rome, where Lazio beat Bayern thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty (01:44). They then head to Paris, where Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola led PSG to a 2-0 first-leg win over Real Sociedad (11:20), before wrapping up with Manchester City’s win in Copenhagen (20:15) and Real Madrid’s win in Leipzig (24:22). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Feb 15, 202447 min

Bayer Leverkusen Might Actually Do It

It was a bumper weekend, so Musa and Ryan begin with Ivory Coast's AFCON victory in a remarkable tournament turnaround (01:37) and Qatar's win in the Asian Cup. They then move on to Leverkusen’s huge win over Bayern, which took Xabi Alonso’s side five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga (12:51); a quick Premier League roundup (40:49); and Real Madrid’s win over Girona (47:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your...

Feb 12, 20241 hr

AFCON Final Is Set, and Pochettino Believes

Musa and Ryan wrap up some midweek games. Ivory Coast and Nigeria reached the AFCON final after semifinal wins over DR Congo and South Africa (02:46). They also touch on the Asian Cup semifinals, Bayer Leverkusen’s late cup win over Stuttgart (13:22) and the FA Cup replays. The focus is on Chelsea, who put in arguably their best performance of the season, and they chat about why patience might be the best policy at Stamford Bridge, despite the huge transfer spend, and whether Mauricio Pochettino...

Feb 08, 202454 min

Wins for Arsenal and Man City Open Up the Premier League Title Race

Musa and Ryan chat about Manchester City’s win over Brentford (02:44), Arsenal’s win over Liverpool (07:45) and how the Premier League title race is shaping up. There’s also a bit on Manchester United’s 3-0 win against West Ham, a historic win for Wolves and Luton scoring four again. They then move on to a crucial Derby d’Italia win for Inter to extend their lead at the top of Serie A (27:36), even honours in the Madrid derby, plus a round-up of some more games from the weekend. Hosts: Ryan Hunn...

Feb 06, 202454 min

Xavi to Leave Barcelona

It’s the 400th episode of 'Stadio,' and there are some very on-brand subjects to get into. Musa and Ryan quickly shout out Marie-Louise Eta, who became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Bundesliga side as she guided Union to a 1-0 win over Darmstadt (04:07). Then, it’s on to Xavi’s announcement that he will leave his role as Barcelona manager at the end of the season, before they move on to some Premier League (23:20), Women’s Champions League and AFCON games from the week so far. They w...

Jan 31, 202458 min
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