Yeah, so we need to talk about La Liga...Atletico continue to drop points in the league and slip up in the Champions League, Barcelona get mauled by PSG at home, and Real Madrid are still 3 points off the top of the league with Atleti having a game in hand over them (albeit, the Madrid Derby is approaching). So, where do each of these teams sit in their chances to win the league now? Is Spanish football slowly falling off its pedestal in Europe?
Feb 26, 2021•56 min
We've concluded that Manchester City is the Death Star until we're proven otherwise. That conclusion has largely been successful, of course, until we're prove wrong. In other news, Liverpool continue a semi-poor run of form, but showed some signs of a spark in their game against Leipzig. United and Leicester come out on top over the weekend while West Ham slyly move up into fourth, confirming the David Moyes redemption arc. And, of course, Chelsea stutter before their big Champions League clash ...
Feb 23, 2021•59 min
Europe's formidable competition. The jack of all trades. THE Champions League is back this week (finally) to provide some much needed additional narratives with the likes of Sevilla vs Dortmund, Leipzig vs Liverpool, and, of course, Barcelona vs PSG. We go over all the details of each tie and what we're looking forward to most. We also added a quick Q&A portion to the podcast at the end, answering some questions from our listeners!
Feb 16, 2021•51 min
It's inevitable isn't it? Manchester City. Domination. It's just what's expected from Pep, but maybe even more impressively, with a squad that is not at the caliber they were at 2 years ago. Meanwhile, we have to talk about what this result means for Liverpool, how poor the keepers in the United vs Everton match were, and a round up of the rest of the Premier League. Oh yeah, and Chelsea won.
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Yep. Dutchification. It's a word. We didn't make it up. But Ronald Koeman may be making up things as he goes at Barcelona. Is Griezmann also quietly having a great season? Meanwhile, Atletico continue on a ridiculous run of form, but actually showed signs of weakness this past weekend. We talk a little Real Madrid as well and what they need to focus on between now and the end of the season.
Feb 04, 2021•46 min
This week in the Premier League, we invited our old friend Desmond, an unfortunate Spurs fan, back on the podcast to talk about the upcoming Spurs vs Chelsea clash this week. Afterwards, we discuss the Arsenal vs United snooze fest, Leicester and Everton's poor results, and Rheon's pick for Premier League player of the year.
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min
While Atletico continue to storm to the La Liga title, we took some time to not just focus on the league leaders, but their runners-up and some of their *potentially* unfixable problems if they don't make smart sporting decisions soon. Of course, we also review Barcelona's recent positive run of form and whether letting Luis Suarez go may have actually been a good idea.
Jan 28, 2021•42 min
Well, we can't say this wasn't coming, but it's still sad to see. Frank Lampard is out as Chelsea manager after a very poor run of games. But, that's not the only thing we cover this week. An entertaining Manchester United vs Liverpool match up, a look ahead at a few big upcoming fixtures in England, and a little Serie A news all coming your way!
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This past (long) weekend saw a snoozefest in the North West Derby, Manchester City return to their consistent strength of years past, Arsenal and Spurs step into form, and Chelsea continue to stumble. Where does this weekend leave the Top 3 teams? Is Lampard on his way out at Chelsea? Which of Spurs or Arsenal have a better chance of finishing Top 6? All that and more on this week's Premier League podcast.
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Atleti just keep winning. There's really no way to beat around the bush. So, with more than 50% of La Liga finished, could we see them comfortably win the league? Will Barcelona or Real put their foot on the gas and finally challenge? Where do Sevilla, Real Sociedad, and Villareal sit now? All that and more is answered in this week's La Liga podcast!
Jan 14, 2021•50 min
Looking towards not one, but TWO, North West Derbys in the next 10 days to look forward to, so we invited friend of the pod, Cam. In the second half of the pod, we look ahead to a big week for Villa and Everton and a top 6 clash between Southampton or Leicester.
Jan 12, 2021•55 min
It's amazing how every 10 days or so, La Liga's Top 4 seems to dramatically change...except for Atleti. This week, we go over Atletico's chances at the title, where Real Madrid and Barcelona after the new year, and where some of the other top teams in La Liga sit.
Jan 08, 2021•52 min
Welcome to 2021! Apologies again for the audio issues on Elyas's end, but this week we've got a packed agenda going over whatever has happened to Chelsea since we last recorded, whether or not City can compete for the title again, are United actually a Top 4 (read: title contending) side, and where, of course, Arsenal, Leicester, and Liverpool stand. Enjoy!
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min
As we wrap up 2020 (finally), we take a look at how the top and bottom teams in La Liga have faired so far and what to expect from them in 2021!
Dec 29, 2020•44 min•Ep. 86
As we wrap up 2020 (finally), we take a look at how the top and bottom teams in the Premier League have faired so far and what to expect from them in 2021!
Dec 23, 2020•57 min
Once again, Zidane is at it again with his black magic, turning this team around completely in 10 days. We go over the major changes Zidane has a made as well as what the Madrid Derby result means for Atletico, where two wins in a row leaves Barcelona, and each team's respective Champions League draws!
Dec 18, 2020•46 min
You'll understand the title once you get through the podcast. BUT, in this week's Premier League pod, we invited an old coach and advisor onto the show to talk about Liverpool's upcoming game with Spurs. Later on, we go over some of the results from this past weekend including why watching the Manchester Derby was just painful.
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 15 min
On the La Liga portion of this week's pod, we go over how Zidane has gone from the chopping block 10 days ago to potential Madrid hero. Also, once again, Atléti show how difficult it is to beat them and we preview this upcoming weekend's Madrid Derby! Can't believe we had to talk about this too, but we have to have the discussion: what's going on with Messi?
Dec 11, 2020•46 min
I think the title says it all really. WHAT did we watch during this past weekend's NLD? Only the former philosophers of the world can tell us. In other news, Rheon FINALLY gets on the Chelsea-might-win-this-thing train Elyas highlights how Arsenal and Manchester United can actually improve.
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min
On the La Liga portion of the pod, we go over the much anticipated Real Sociedad and Villareal matchup from this past weekend, why Atleti are genuine favorites for the title, and why Real Madrid could see a coaching change sooner rather than later (BTW, Pochettino is still free).
Dec 04, 2020•49 min
This week, we decided to focus a bit more on Arsenal and Tottenham given their polarizing performances at the weekend and the NLD coming up this weekend. It may or may not have been a mistake to bring on two delusional guests to share their POV on Arsenal and Spurs, respectively, but you decide.
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to underwhelm against good opposition this past weekend in La Liga, so, of course, we have to give them a ton of flack. Also, not so quietly, Real Sociedad are on a tear at the top of La Liga. Disclaimer: We started recording this right after learning the news that Diego Maradona has passed away. We spend the first few minutes talking about the legend himself.
Nov 27, 2020•44 min
For any Spurs fans listening to this, please don't be incessantly pushing the narrative that Spurs are going to win the league. Yes, there's a chance, but let's take it easy. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool continue their strong form while Arsenal need to sort it out. Oh, we don't even know what to think of Manchester United at this point.
Nov 25, 2020•56 min
We're celebrating the fact that there are no more international breaks with a little preview of the Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona game on Saturday evening as well as City vs Spurs on Saturday afternoon. We also spend a few minutes talking about the Spain vs Germany result and the USMNT's recent success. Oh, and we also have a special guest joining us for the City vs Spurs preview. Hint: he is one of the 4 Manchester City fans that live outside of Manchester AND he's genetically responsible for Rh...
Nov 20, 2020•59 min
In a normal world (that just feels funny to type at this point), maybe Real Madrid or Barcelona would be top of the table in La Liga at this point, but that is pretty far from the truth. Real Sociedad and Villarreal continue to impress, while Real Madrid stutter near the top and Barcelona stay relatively inconsistent.
Nov 14, 2020•40 min
We've gone back and forth in the last few weeks about who could challenge Liverpool for the title and we may be coming to a consensus. Also, Southampton and Aston Villa continue to impress while Leeds and Arsenal...well, not so much.
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Rheon and I give up. We have no idea who's going to win the Premier League this season. The season is back to being drunk.
Nov 04, 2020•56 min
Between an El Clasico loss, the sacking of Bartomeu, and a dominant performance away at Juventus, it's been a WEEK for Barcelona fans. Real Madrid fans look away in horror after another poor result in the Champions League this week while Atleti is probably feeling pretty good about themselves right about now. We cover it all in this week's La Liga episode!
Oct 30, 2020•43 min
After relatively calm weekend in the Premier League, for two teams it was almost...too calm. The most boring game in Europe combined with a less than outlandish array of results proved to be shockingly...sobering.
Oct 28, 2020•54 min
Three out of the four top teams in La Liga lost this weekend. And even the team that won looked abysmal. So, is there even a top team in La Liga? We also preview this weekend's El Clasico match up!
Oct 23, 2020•45 min
