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The stars were out last Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, but it was the biggest star that stepped up and brought Paris Saint-Germain supporters around the world to their feet in celebration.

On the latest PSG Talking podcast, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by fellow contributors Jon Olangi, James Carter, Eduardo Razo, and Guillaume Delaporte to break down every aspect of PSG's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

To start, the panel shares their initial reaction to PSG's dominating performance and well-deserved victory over Real Madrid. The conversation continues and the team does a deep-dive on Mauricio Pochettino's tactics and Kylian Mbappé's special 90 minutes of football that was capped off with a game-winning goal.

Next, Ty asks the group to comment on the removal of the away goal in the Champions League this season and whether that was the reason for Real Madrid's negative tactics or if it was PSG's talent that was too overwhelming?

Heading into the second leg of the tie, Real Madrid will be without Casimiro and Ferland Mendy due to yellow-card accumulation. Down a goal and outplayed at every level in the first leg, can Los Blancos turn things around with two of their starters out?

The show concludes with a discussion about what PSG must do next. What is the strategy with Sergio Ramos who is close to returning to the squad following an injury? Can Lionel Messi turn in a much better performance? Should PSG change tactics heading into the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium? This may be Mbappé's last season in a PSG shirt and with so much at stake, the team seems prepared to finally deliver the trophy fans covet the most and cement their legacies.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are two clubs that have been connected at the hip the past couple of years and on Tuesday, they will face off at the Parc des Princes for what is easily the marquee matchup of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I welcome Muddassir Hussain from the Real Talk podcast to discuss every angle of the highly-anticipated match between PSG and Real Madrid on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes.

We begin the show with a topic on the minds of PSG and Real Madrid fans and that is the availability of Karim Benzema. The former Olympique Lyonnais man has been out with an injury and is racing to return in time for the trip to Paris. I ask Muddassir if he thinks Benzema will play or if he would prefer to rest him for the return leg when he's hopefully fully fit.

Next, I ask about Real Madrid's current form in league play. After a blistering start to the season, have things quieted down, or are they peaking at the right time?

The conversation then turns towards PSG's superstars and whether Real Madrid will have the players capable of slowing down the likes Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and potentially Neymar Jr. if he's able to return from injury in time.

Muddassir predicts Real Madrid's starting lineup, gives his thoughts on whether the outcome of this tie will have an impact on where Mbappé plays next season, and predicts the final score.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

On Tuesday, the business end of Paris Saint-Germain's season begins and there's never been more on the line than now.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I make my triumphant return and I'm joined by long-time contributor, Guillaume Delaporte, to recap PSG's win over Stade Rennais, we also preview the massive Real Madrid match, and react to the controversial comments made by the Ultras.

The show begins with a quick recap of the 1-0 win over Rennes. Kylian Mbappé's stoppage-time winner secured the three points, but how worried should fans be that the last tune-up for Real Madrid was less than inspiring?

Around the 17-minute mark, we transition to the upcoming match against Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. We address Neymar Jr.'s availability and whether or not PSG should play him in this match or keep him on the bench as he's just getting back from injury.

We also discuss Madrid's most potent attacker, Karim Benzema, and the problems he will cause PSG's defense. In the midfield, PSG will be overpowered there as well. While Marco Verratti will hold his own, will Mauricio Pochettino play Idrissa Gueye to mark Toni Kroos or will he go with a somewhat in-form Danilo Pereira?

Regardless of the lineup and who's available, we both agree that PSG supporters should remain positive and get behind this team. We may question Pochettino's tactics and the constant injuries at times, but now is not the time for negativity. PSG can absolutely beat Real Madrid over the two legs and advance to the next round.

Speaking of supporters voicing their opinion and frustration, a PSG Ultra group (Collectif Ultras Paris) issued a statement that absolutely skewered the club and the executives running it. Their complaints range from the team wearing the recently released fourth kit at home to not getting rid of the players within the squad who offer very little on the pitch but collect hefty wages. Guillaume does his best to explain the criticism and why their timing couldn't be worse.

The show concludes with us highlighting one of the promising youngsters in PSG's ranks and we give our prediction for the Real Madrid match.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

With the highly-anticipated match against Real Madrid on the horizon, Paris Saint-Germain must first take care of business in Ligue 1 and look good while doing it in order to build momentum.

On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by Jon Olangi and James Carter to break down PSG's commanding 5-1 win over Lille OSC, look ahead to the match against Madrid, react to the harsh comments from the Ultras, and what the PSG project could look like after this season.

Up first, it's PSG win over Lille at the Stade Pierre Mauroy. Danilo Pereira scored a brace, Kylian Mbappé scored a golazo, Lionel Messi and Presnel Kimpembe both chipped in with a goal, and overall, the players looked like they were having fun on the pitch. The match was also memorable because youngster Xavi Simons got the start. What does this mean for his career and is it enough to convince him to stay in the French capital?

The conversation then shifts to the massive match against Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. How big of a loss is Karim Benzema for Madrid if he can't suit up? Where will Mauricio Pochettino play Messi? And what will Mbappé's mindset be as he faces off against the club of his childhood and one that he could very well be playing for next season?

Later in the show, Ty and the team addresses the recent outcry from the PSG Ultras towards the club and the executives who make the decisions. Are their concerns valid and what will be the fallout?

The show concludes with a discussion about potentially restructuring the PSG project and whether that means some stars could be leaving the squad this summer.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

After a historic summer transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain supporters were let down in January despite several glaring holes in the squad.

On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by fellow contributors, Jon Olangi and James Carter.

The show begins with a recap of PSG's underwhelming January transfer window where the problem appears to be two-fold. First, why was Leonardo, PSG's sporting director, unable to get certain deals over the line, like Tanguy Ndombele who clearly wanted to be in the French capital but ended up at Olympique Lyonnais instead? The second issue when it comes to transfers is Leonardo's inability to sell players who are doing very little other than training and collecting their wages.

The conversation then turns a bit dark with some realities that PSG supporters may have to come to grips with. First, Ty shares his hot take on whether PSG should have signed Messi at all and that he creates more problems than he solves. All too often this season, the legend has gone missing during games in a league he should absolutely be dominating.

Then, Ty shares how bad things could get for PSG if they lose to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, and then Kylian Mbappé decides to join them next summer on a free transfer. In retrospect, should PSG have accepted their offer before the season started? And, is the PSG project approaching the point where a complete reset is needed?

To wrap up the podcast, the panel discusses the loss to OGC Nice in the Coupe de France. The match went to penalty kicks and with PSG needing to convert to stay alive, 18-year-old Xavi Simons stepped up but it was Marcin Bułka (on loan from PSG) who made the save for Nice to secure the win. After the match, Mauricio Pochettino's comments about not selecting Simons to take the penalty left many PSG fans frustrated because it shows the disfunction between the players and the manager.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

While Paris Saint-Germain fans eagerly await the tie against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, fans were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Neymar Jr. thanks to a new Netflix documentary.

On the latest episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts, and he's joined by fellow PSG Talk contributor, Jon Olangi, to break down the latest news out of Paris both on and off the pitch.

The show begins with a conversation about the documentary, titled, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. Ty and Jon share their thoughts on Neymar's relationship with his father, the dynamic in the locker room, jealousy, and the impact Kobe Bryant's death had on the Brazilian superstar.

Up next, the conversation turns to the 4-0 win over Stade de Reims. For the first time in a long time, PSG played attacking football and even Marco Verratti scored two goals! Sergio Ramos got his first goal in a PSG shirt and Messi returned from COVID-19 for a few minutes. Can fans expect more of the same and can Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappé coexist on the pitch together?

Later in the episode, Ty and Jon break down the latest transfer rumors, including whether they think Tanguy Ndombele will arrive from Tottenham Hotspur and why PSG might be interested in FC Barcelona's Ousmane Dembélé.

Ty and Jon wrap up the show with an update on the Africa Cup of Nations and share a hilarious clip of Jamie Carragher admitting that Lionel Messi called him a donkey via an Instagram direct message.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

Note: This podcast was recorded on January 28, 2022, which is prior to the close of the transfer window and before PSG's loss to OGC Nice in the Coupe de France.

On paper, Paris Saint-Germain has one of the best squads ever assembled, but behind the scenes, something just isn't right and it could cost them the UEFA Champions League title and one of its superstars.

On the final episode of PSG Talking in 2021, I'm joined by French football expert and CBS Sports Golazo correspondent, Jonathan Johnson, to discuss the first half of PSG's season, Kylian Mbappé's future, Mauricio Pochettino difficulties, and more!

To kick off the show, I bluntly ask Johnson who is to blame for PSG's lackluster first half of the season? Is it the manager's inability to get the most out of one of the best squads in Europe? Is it the players who appear disinterested the majority of the time? Or, is it the fault of the sporting director, Leonardo, who put the whole thing together?

Next, I ask JJ about Pochettino's future and whether or not Zinedine Zidane could replace him in the French capital in 2022. One issue that is brought up when discussing Zidane potentially managing PSG is his Marseille roots. Johnson explains the rivalry between the two cities and gives his thoughts on whether it might keep him from taking the job at the Parc des Princes.

Just recently, Mbappé gave an interview to CNN after being crowned the Best Men's Player of the Year at the Glove Soccer Awards 2021. In that interview, the PSG superstar was asked about playing with Lionel Messi, his desire to win everything with PSG, and the rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid. I ask Johnson what his biggest takeaway from the interview was.

To wrap up the show, we talk Champions League and discuss what it might take to defeat Real Madrid in the Round of 16 and whether that might convince Mbappé to stick around in Paris for another couple of years.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

One Paris Saint-Germain team has already defeated Real Madrid 6-0 this season on aggregate, and it ain't the men.

On the latest episode of PSG Talking, I hand over hosting duties to Mikko Kapanen from PSG Fan Club Helsinki to discuss the latest news surrounding PSG Féminines. Joining him on the show are Alfonso Mitch from PSG Fan Club Chicago and Vale Gallardo, a passionate supporter of PSG and the women's game.

The show begins with the panel discussing how they started following PSG Féminines and the conversation transitions into last season's Division 1 Féminine title and a busy summer transfer window where the club had to replace several outgoing players.

Of course, the situation between Kheira Hamraoui and Aminata Diallo, which made headlines around the world, is mentioned and the trio discusses how that bit of drama affected the club and led to the 6-1 defeat to rivals Olympique Lyonnais.

To conclude the podcast, Mikko, Alfonso, and Vale look ahead to the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final where PSG faces a difficult tie against FC Bayern Munich. See if PSG can advance past the German giants by checking out the tournament on YouTube.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

Paris Saint-Germain could be credited with the demise of FC Barcelona, and now, they set their aim on another La Liga giant in the UEFA Champions League.

On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and is joined by James Teague, James Carter, Eduardo Razo, and Ed to discuss a chaotic Champions League draw.

Up first, we react to UEFA completely botching the draw and then blaming it on some third-party vendor. PSG initially drew Manchester United, pitting Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi, but then it was discovered that teams that shouldn't have been in the same pot were, the entire draw was scrapped and a redo was ordered. After the second draw, PSG drew Real Madrid, the club Kylian Mbappé is rumored to be heading next summer.

Next, we go around the horn and give our prediction for the tie against Real Madrid. Will the removal of the away goals rule hurt PSG? Is Real Madrid peaking as a team too early? Can Neymar Jr. and Sergio Ramos return from injury to propel PSG to victory despite a lackluster midfield? Finally, how will Mbappé handle his contract situation leading up to the highly-anticipated matchup?

With the January transfer window about to open, should PSG look to add a player or two to reinforce its midfield? Could a managerial change be in the works? Zinedine Zidane is available and is very familiar with Los Blancos.

We wrap up the show by giving our final thoughts on the Round of 16, including Ed's prediction that PSG's former manager, Thomas Tuchel, will go down to Ligue 1 side Lille OSC.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.

The holiday season is upon us and soon, Paris Saint-Germain will be gifted their opponent in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

On the latest episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by fellow contributors James Carter, John Olangi, and Eduardo Razo to discuss PSG's win over Club Brugge, the upcoming Champions League draw, and other team news.

Up first, the panel breaks down PSG's 4-1 win over Brugge. With second place already secured in Group A, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé both recorded a brace as PSG cruised to victory. The guys wonder whether the attack functions better without Neymar Jr.

The next topic up for discussion is the Champions League draw where PSG could potentially face Liverpool FC, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid, FC Bayern Munich, Manchester United, or Juventus FC. There are so many storylines, including Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo if PSG draws Manchester United. There's the potential PSG could face Real Madrid with Mbappé having already signed a pre-contract with the La Liga giants. Find out which team our panel believes PSG will draw in the knockout stage.

The show concludes with some talk about potential transfers, the unreliability of Marco Verratti, PSG's talented youngsters, and the removal of the away goals rule in the Champions League.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Come join PSG fans from around the world and have your opinion heard.