Patrick and Hayden head around Europe, starting in Spain where Atlético Madrid are quietly changing who they are under Simeone. Is this finally the version that sticks? Then it’s on to La Liga’s heavyweights to look at how Real Madrid’s new system has fixed their defensive issues, and why Barcelona’s press has completely fallen apart without Raphinha.

In France, Marseille’s numbers under De Zerbi look seriously good, but can they actually push PSG over a full season? And finally, the big question: would Liverpool be better off selling Mo Salah this summer?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and episode overview

01:34 - Atlético Madrid’s evolution under Simeone

03:21 - What’s changed in Atleti’s possession and attack

04:55 - Julian Alvarez’s impact and tactical fit

07:42 - Atlético’s new ownership and transfer efficiency

12:32 - Comparing Atleti with Real Madrid and Barcelona

14:42 - Real Madrid’s new style under Xabi Alonso

16:36 - Barcelona’s press issues without Raphinha

19:21 - Why Real Madrid defend better than Barça

21:37 - How pressing and ball recoveries differ between the two

24:34 - Can Barcelona fix their defensive problems?

25:47 - Ligue 1 and PSG’s title race

27:20 - Marseille’s progress under De Zerbi

28:25 - PSG’s injuries and Vitinha's workload

30:01 - Marseille’s ceiling and what could hold them back

32:15 - Fatigue and pressing sustainability

35:22 - Strasbourg’s chaos and Ligue 1 contenders

38:32 - The Mohamed Salah question

39:15 - Should Liverpool sell Salah next summer?

41:24 - Patrick’s take on Salah’s numbers and Liverpool’s attack

43:42 - Where could Salah realistically go?

46:30 - Arne Slot’s challenges at Liverpool

47:55 - Squad depth and full-back problems

49:09 - Missed transfer opportunities and what’s next