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The Gab & Juls Show

ESPN, Gabriele Marcotti, Julien Laurenswww.espn.com
A part of the ESPN FC family, Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the latest news and gossip, analyze matches with special guests, and give their unique perspective on the world of football.
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Episodes

Gab & Juls Show: No Mbappe, No Problem for Real Madrid

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Manchester City and praise Fede Valverde’s remarkable hat trick, whilst asking if Pep Guardiola got it wrong at the Bernabeu? The guys also discuss Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, Antonin Kinsky’s brutal debut for Tottenham & ask if anyone can stop Bayern Munich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 12, 20261 hr 3 min

Gab & Juls Show: Does Christian Chivu deserve more credit at Inter?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Inter Milan and ask whether Inter coach Christian Chivu has been given enough respect this season. The guys also discuss the FA Cup 5th round including Port Vale’s shock win over Sunderland & Arsenal’s nervy win over Mansfield Town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 09, 202659 min

Gab & Juls Show: Why Nico O'Reilly is vital to Manchester City

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, which sees Arsenal go seven points clear at the top of the table and ask why City need Nico O’Reilly so much. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Getafe, Michael Carrick’s first defeat as Manchester United boss & ask who Ho Chun is and why Lionel Messi helped him secure $350k in damages against MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 05, 202654 min

Gab & Juls Show: Are Arsenal really the best team in the league?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea and ask if the Premier League leaders are over-reliant on set pieces. The guys also praise Lamine Yamal’s first career hat trick, Joshua Kimmich’s late winner in Der Klassiker and discuss potential rule changes following the IFAB meeting in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 02, 20261 hr 6 min

Gab & Juls Show: How far can Bodo/Glimt go?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan’s surprise elimination from the Champions League at the hands of minnows Bodo/Glimt and ask how far the Norwegian side can go in the competition. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s win over Benfica, the future of the Club World Cup & ask if Manchester United can keep their place in the top four of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 26, 202654 min

Gab & Juls Show: North London for Eze

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with the Gunners maintaining their 5-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table and Spurs looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s surprise defeat against Osasuna, Cesc Fabregas’ Como keep on cooking & ask why FIFA are introducing their own cryptocurrency. All that and much more on The Gab & Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Feb 23, 20261 hr 3 min

Gab & Juls Show: Controversy as Inter beat Juventus

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter’s 3-2 win over Juventus in the Italian Serie A, addressing the controversy surrounding a red card given to Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu. They also discuss Liverpool’s convincing win over Brighton in the FA Cup, Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad and Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal as a 41 year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 16, 20261 hr 2 min

Gab & Juls Show: Are Spurs in a relegation fight?

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's decision to sack Thomas Frank with the side close to the relegation zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202656 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is VAR common sense?

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool to keep the Premier League title-chase alive. The guys discuss if Rayan Cherki’s goal should have stood and whether Dominik Szoboszlai should have been sent off or not. Also on the show, Lamine Yamal shines for Barcelona again, Cristiano Ronaldo is still on strike & Michael Carrick shows up Ruben Amorim as Man Utd win their fourth consecutive game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Feb 09, 20261 hr 5 min

Gab & Juls Show: Why didn’t Chelsea attack Arsenal more?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Chelsea that secured their place in the EFL Cup final and ask why Chelsea didn’t take more risks to try and win the match. The guys also discuss Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win over Albacete, provide an update on the Cristiano situation in Saudi Arabia & ask if Lionel Messi could return to Newell’s Old Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 05, 20261 hr 1 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is Pep leaving Man City?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City and ask if Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester at the end of the season. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe’s late winner against Rayo Vallecano, ask if Liverpool should sell Mo Salah and ask just what is happening with Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 20261 hr 3 min

Gab & Juls Show: Will Arbeloa last the season as Real Madrid manager?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Benfica’s remarkable 4-2 victory over Real Madrid and praise goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s late header that cemented their place in the knock-out phase. The guys also discuss Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Napoli, Jamal Musiala’s first goal back following his injury for Bayern & take time out to recognise the achievements this year of Bodo/Glimt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 29, 202655 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is there a title race in the Premier League?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League and ask if this could be the start of an exciting title race with Manchester City & Aston Villa. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe’s heroics in Villarreal, Endrick’s hat trick in Ligue 1 & ask if Andy Robertson will move to Tottenham Hotspur or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 26, 20261 hr 7 min

Gab & Juls Show: Should Salah continue to start for Liverpool?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League and ask whether Arne Slot felt that he had to start Mo Salah. The guys also talk Real Madrid’s hammering of Monaco, Man City’s Bodo/Glimt humiliation & ask who a Manchester United dramatization in the style of 'The Crown' is for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 20261 hr

Gab & Juls Show: Will Carrick get the Man Utd job full time?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City and ask if people are rushing to give Michael Carrick the job full-time. The guys also discuss The AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco and break down exactly what lead to eventual winners Senegal walking off the pitch mid-match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 20261 hr 5 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is this Real Madrid's worst week in recent history?

Gab Marcotti is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso following the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and appoint Alvaro Arbeloa. The guys also talk English League Cup semifinals, AFCON finals & ask if Arsene Wenger’s proposal for the offside rule changes are a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 20261 hr 14 min

Gab and Juls: Has Hansi Flick become the master of El Clásico?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from the other major matches this weekend, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202651 min

Gab & Juls Show: Can Semenyo save Man City’s title hopes?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the best of the midweek Premier League action, as Manchester City slip up to hand Arsenal the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. Plus, the pair discuss the biggest stories from around the football world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202647 min

Gab and Juls: Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim’s dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this weekend’s matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 20261 hr 3 min

Gab & Juls Show: Will Chelsea regret Maresca exit?

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca’s surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right man to step in. The guys also discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of title-chasing Aston Villa, Kylian Mbappe’s injury news & ask if Giacomo Raspadori will return to Serie A with Roma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 20261 hr 7 min

Gab & Juls Show: Are Aston Villa Premier League challengers?

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa’s comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete for the title. The guys also discuss David Raya’s heroics, Christian Pulisic’s love life and ask if Robert Lewandowski really agreed not to score in the final games of his first season at Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202554 min

Gab & Juls Show: Holiday Special 2025

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 202528 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is Thomas Frank the problem at Spurs?

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and ask whether Thomas Frank is the right fit at Tottenham. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 3rd consecutive victory, FIFA’s new video game to compete with EA Sports & praise Morgan Rogers’ performance against Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 202556 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is this PSG team Luis Enrique's greatest ever?

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss PSG’s win over Flamengo on penalties and ask if there is more this PSG side can achieve under Luis Enrique. The guys also discuss Rayan Cherki’s continued brilliance for Manchester City, Real Madrid’s lucky escape against Talavera in the Copa del Rey & ask if PETA’s criticism of Paul Pogba’s camel-racing ownership is justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 18, 20251 hr 5 min

Gab & Juls Show: Farewell Mo Salah?

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League and ask whether we’ll see Mohamed Salah back in a Liverpool shirt or not. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s late win over Alaves, Lionel Messi’s riot-inducing trip to India & ask whether Lens or Aston Villa are more likely to win their respective leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 15, 202557 min

Gab & Juls Show: Do Real Madrid lack direction under Xabi Alonso?

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions are being asked of Xabi Alonso. The guys also discuss the latest over Mo Salah’s future at Liverpool, why they’re excited by Lennart Karl & debate whether or not FIFA should move Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup away from Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 11, 202557 min

Gab & Juls Show: Is Mo Salah's Liverpool career over?

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the bombshell quotes given by Mo Salah following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The guys discuss whether there’s a path back for Egyptian superstar at Anfield or not. Also on the show, Arsenal lose for the first time since August, 9-man Real Madrid lose against Celta Vigo & could Neymar still earn a spot in the Seleçao for the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 08, 20251 hr 1 min

Gab and Juls: Are Barcelona back to their best in LaLiga?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. Plus, the pair also discuss the other midweek matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 20251 hr 1 min

Gab & Juls Show: Are Chelsea Arsenal's closest title challengers

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and what this result means for both team's Premier League title challenge. The pair also break down Liverpool getting their season back on track with a 2-0 win at West Ham and Manchester United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace. The duo also look at Real Madrid's continued struggle for results in LaLiga and Barcelona now sit top of the table following a 3-1 win over Deportivo...

Dec 01, 20251 hr 9 min

Gab & Juls Show: Are Arsenal the best team in the World right now?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s impressive 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Bayern Munich in the Champions League and ask if there is a better team in the world right now. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven, Kylian Mbappe’s 4-goal heroics against Olympiacos & ask how Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play in Portugal’s opening World Cup matches despite being suspended after getting sent off against Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Nov 27, 20251 hr
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