Last night, Manchester City moved a step closer to another treble, thanks to the formidable Erling Haaland.

If City do win the lot - again - could he start to think about a fresh challenge? 

There’s always been a suspicion that Haaland will one day join Real Madrid.

But is a move now less likely with the potential arrival of Kylian Mbappe?

Or is Madrid the only realistic next destination for Haaland… if anywhere at all? 

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Man City correspondent Sam Lee, data writer Thom Harris, plus La Liga correspondent Dermot Corrigan.


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Is Haaland destined for Real Madrid?

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It’s matchday 37 in the Premier League and the main focus is on Manchester United vs Arsenal, another huge match in the title race.

Elsewhere, Fulham host City and Nottingham Forest go up against Chelsea.

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Can Arsenal break Old Trafford curse?

Last night in L.A. Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said he drew positives from his side’s recent form in the Premier League.
So has the Chelsea project turned a corner under Mauricio Pochettino?
And has he done enough to still be in charge next season?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Johnson & Liam Twomey
Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Will Chelsea keep Pochettino next season?

Bayern Munich announced back in February that this season would be Thomas Tuchel’s last as their manager.

Fast forward three months and Bayern are yet to find a replacement.

Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and now Ralf Rangnick have opted to stay at their current jobs rather than join the German club.

So why are Bayern struggling to fill their managerial vacancy?

And who could they turn to next?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why can’t Bayern Munich find a manager?

Last night, West Ham announced that David Moyes will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.

After a prolonged search for Moyes’ successor, it seems the Hammers have landed on Julen Lopetegui.

So… why have West Ham chosen the former Spain, Real Madrid and Wolves manager over other candidates? 

And for Lopetegui himself - what is it about the project that has made him turn down the allure of Bayern Munich?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why does Lopetegui want West Ham?

On Saturday Real Madrid were confirmed as La Liga champions for a record-extending 36th time, following Barcelona's 4-2 defeat at Girona.
So how did they do it, why was this title not as easy as it looked and can anyone stop Real Madrid being European football’s dominant force? 
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Madrid-based writer Dermot Corrigan and Junior Spanish Editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to analyse how Carlo Ancelotti's side have managed to write their own page in Madrid's illustrious history.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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How Real Madrid won La Liga – artful Ancelotti, brilliant Bellingham and unlikely new heroes - The Athletic
Real Madrid’s ‘dystopian’ dominance – Barcelona and La Liga rivals are way behind - The Athletic
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Is Haaland destined for Real Madrid?

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