Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney dive into the mailbag for another round of Ask OTC - join us!
We wonder how FC Basel have found themselves at the bottom of the Swiss league despite regular European jaunts, while Union Berlin and Benfica also disappoint domestically. Plus, will Diego Simeone find any more success at Atletico?
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Ask OTC: Shock underachievers, Simeone's last shot and Roger Federer’s new club?

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As the European domestic season draws to a close, we highlight a few of this season’s most underrated teams and tip our hats to an unlikely title winner over in Poland.
Plus, the likes of Sérgio Conceição and Paulo Fonseca take their places on the managerial merry-go-round - and we ask if any team from outside European football’s traditional elite could ever win the Champions League.
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Ask OTC: Europe’s most underrated teams, Serie A’s European charge, and what next for Sérgio Conceição?

Olympiacos made history last night by becoming the first club team from Greece to win a European trophy, in their rival's backyard as well. Today, Andy, Dotun and David Cartlidge are here to explain what this means not just for Olympiacos but for Greek football generally.
Elsewhere, David details the appalling way in which Barcelona have treated Xavi and Andy explains why Hansi Flick could be the right fit for the club, have you seen his sweater collection? Plus, the lads outline what Dortmund need to do to stop Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
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A historic night for Olympiacos

Why on earth are Bayern Munich trying to confirm Vincent Kompany as their next manager? Where next for Mauricio Pochettino, has he exhausted his options? Plus, are the Belgian Championship play-offs just a bit of fun for the neutral or grossly unfair? And is Roberto De Zerbi seriously Barcelona’s next best candidate?
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here to answer your queries!
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Ask OTC: Kompany to Bayern, De Zerbi to Barcelona, and the Belgian playoffs

Ademola Lookman became the 17th player in history to receive a 10/10 rating in L'Équipe last night. And more importantly, he helped Atalanta win their first trophy in 51 years. Today, Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here to explain how Lookman came this far and what this win means for legendary Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
Elsewhere, Andy explains how Sevilla have gone from perennial Europa League winners to the mess of a relegation battle and allegations of match-fixing. Plus, Lyon achieved a miracle at the weekend after qualifying for the Europa League. How did they rescue their disastrous campaign and what should we expect next season?
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Lookman’s final

Is the INEOS takeover at Manchester United bad news for Nice? And why could they be about to lose one of their prized assets - Khéphren Thuram - for barely any money? Cesc Fàbregas has helped steer Como back to Serie A for the first time in over 20 years – but why is he not the ‘real’ manager? Plus, is José Mourinho really about to jet off to Saudi Arabia?
Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini for another whistle stop tour around the European football stories that you care about!
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Ask OTC: Shock underachievers, Simeone's last shot and Roger Federer’s new club?

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