Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to look back on an unhappy return to Wembley for the Azzurri – and a very tricky week for Italian football in general. While there are green shoots for Italy under Luciano Spalletti, the panel also discuss what awaits Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo as an investigation into alleged betting breaches continues apace.
Plus, we assess the reality behind Portugal’s incredible qualification campaign and look ahead to Real Madrid’s reunion with an old friend and a stunningly dysfunctional Sevilla side at the weekend!
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Can Spallball save Italy?

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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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Can Spallball save Italy?

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