MatchDayReview Podcast

Bayern Munich beat PSG 1-0 in Lisbon to win their 6th European title, and complete a historic treble this season. We analyse the game, the tournament and look to what it could mean for both teams after the fact. 

We continue to assess and create our greatest ever Champions League starting XI. This episode is all about right backs, as we take a look at some of the greatest to ever grace Europe's premier competition, narrow it down to our top 3, and ultimately choose just one to be our starting full back.


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The final of the 2020 UEFA Champions League is set as PSG will face Bayern Munich on Sunday in Lisbon. It has been a long week in Portugal for the Festival of European Football. 

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Podcast we review the games from the Quarter Finals and Semi Finals of the Champions League, taking particular focus on the matches featuring the two finalists. Previewing the hotly anticipated final between the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 champions. 

Furthermore, we discuss the Fallout from Bayern's 8-2 thumping of Barcelona, the subsequent Crisis at the Camp Nou and Ronald Koeman's appointment as Head Coach. Will Messi Leave Catalunya? Is it all President Bartomeu's fault?

Also, we talk Manchester City's loss to Lyon, does Pep Guardiola overthink massive games, did city underestimate Lyon, Atletico being at a crossroads under Simone, and Red Bull Leipzig's unlikely run to the UCL Semi Finals. 

Plus we analyse the Europa League Semi Finals and Preview the Final. Whilst discussing the acceptance of mediocrity at Manchester United and Antiono Conte and Romelu Lukaku's success at Inter Milan.

All this and more, like Julian Nagelsmann's impossibly tight suit, not he latest edition of the  Matchday Review Podcast. 

TimeStamps

Part 1: 00:00 - 25:35: PSG and Bayern Munich Champions League Discussion and Final Preview.

Part 2: 25:35 - 54:10:  Barcelona Crisis, Will Messi Leave, the Bartomeu's Destruction of Barcelona and Koeman’s appointment. City out again, Did City Underestimate Lyon, Was Pep at fault? Review of Atalanta and Atletico Champions League games. How important is it that clubs stay true to their DNA?

Part 3: 54:10 - End: Europa League Semi Final Review, Man Utd Rant about the Owners making the fans believe top 4 and losing three semi Finals is a success. Antonio Conte and Lukaku success's at Inter Milan, Europa League Final Predictions. 

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Podcast we talk about the greatest goalkeepers to have ever played in the UEFA Champions League. We narrow it down to the top 3 keepers and ultimately decide who is the best and put them in the MatchDay Review All-Time Greatest Champions League First XI.

Also we discuss who of the current and, future crop of world class goalkeepers can break into this list.

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Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated for the inaugural MatchDayReview Podcast end of season awards. 

After what seems to have been a life time, the 2019/2020 domestic season has finally come to an end, and that can only mean one thing. Awards. 

I don't mean to brag, but these could be the most professional and important awards since the introduction of the Ballon D'or, and seeing as that is happening anymore, the MDR Awards are the most prestigious this year. So join us as we celebrate the best players, games, goals, and Roy Keane moments from the season.  All that and of course the equally important discussions including where is Sheffield and why its not in Nottingham, is Mike Dean going to be a villain in Chicken Run 2, and does Jose Mourinho have his trophies from primary school in his trophy cabinet?

Despite the 2019-20 Premier Season finishing and Arsenal’s FA Cup Final Victory bringing the curtain down on a tumultuous domestic season, we still have the small matter of completing the UEFA Champions League and Europa League campaigns.

On this episode of the MatchDay Review Podcast we preview and discuss the return of 2020 UEFA Champions League and Europa League, talking about the Festival of Football format and the key games from the Round of 16 and Quarter Finals.

There is significant Spotlight on the Etihad Stadium as Man City face Real Madrid in the showpiece match of the round. We talk about the key match ups, Real Madrid’s more pragmatic approach to games since the restart, how city can overcome the mighty European pedigree of the 14 time champions and this Pep Guardiola’s best chance to win it with City? 

Plus, how can Cristiano Ronaldo drag this Juventus team forward? Can Barcelona win the UCL despite the crisis at the Camp Nou? Are Bayern Munich the best team in Europe? Will Neymar thrive in the spotlight for PSG, without Mbappe? How will Diego Simeone set up his Atletico Madrid team, in the face of lacking a clinical goalscorer, and is this Atalanta’s Year?

Furthermore, we preview the Europa League, analysing the contenders for the trophy and how both Manchester United and Inter Milan desperately need to win a trophy.

All this and more on the Champions League Preview episode of the Match Day Review Podcast.

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On this epiof the MatchDay Review Podcast Instant Replay we give our instant reaction and analysis of the 2020 Heads Up FA Cup Final, which saw Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley to lift the FA Cup for a record 14th time.

We analyse the action on the pitch, including the controversial penalty decision, a baffling red card, Aubameyang's 2 goals, Pulisic's early strike, the terrible defending at both ends of the field, the impact of Dani Ceballos on the game and yet another bad refereeing performance. Plus we assess both Arsenal and Chelsea's 2019-20 season.

All this and more on the latest edition of the MatchDay Review Podcast.

Finally the longest Premier League season in history is complete. On this episode of the MatchDay Review Podcast we have conducted a full season review of the 2019-20 season, analysing and talking about every club in depth. Discussing the main events of the season and the themes of the season, such as poor ownership, terrible defending, one dimensional teams (Man City), bad defending, managerial merry-go-round and a return to more direct attacking football.

Some but not all of the highlights include: How do City, United and Chelsea improve to catch runaway Champions Liverpool? What on earth is actually going on at Everton? Is Carlo Ancelotti too big for Everton? Will the Europa League be good for Leicester? Did Bournemouth suffer from Premier League fatigue? Have West Ham lost their Identity? Is the Kroenke ownership damaging Arsenal and how will Sheffield United Kick-on?

All this and more, like the appearance of the mystic MDR Crystal Ball and Never Chip Manual Neuer, on the latest edition of the MatchDay Review Podcast.

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It felt at some points this season as though it would never happen, but after 353 days the curtain has finally fallen on the 2019/2020 season. 

There was still plenty to play for on the final day of the season, with relegation and places in the Champions League up for grabs. We discuss Aston Villa's great escape, as Watford and Bournemouth join Norwich in the Championship next season. The implications of *that* goal for Sheffield against Villa, and what will the future hold for Eddie Howe, Bournemouth and Watford?

At the other end of the table, in a shoot out for the top 4 it was Manchester United who come out on top against Leicester. Is this a stepping stone for the Old Trafford club, and can they learn from the last 7 years and kick on? How will Leicester fans view the season, is 5th a success or having been so far clear in 3rd will the end of the season ultimately look like a disappointment? Elsewhere in the race for Europe, Frank Lampard guided his Chelsea team back into the Champions League after was has been a good first season for him at Stamford Bridge.

And we of course round up all the other action from the final day including, Kevin De Bruyne equalling Thierry Henry's assist record, Southampton's fine finish to the season, Chris Wilder manager of the season?, Mourinho celebrating 6th place, and why you shouldn't buy old Italian football shirts if you need a large. All that and more in this episode of the Match Day Review Podcast.

It's a London derby in the FA Cup final after Arsenal and Chelsea both see off opposition from Manchester. We discuss everything FA Cup, is Olivier Giroud under rated as a striker, and what could the future hold for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal team. 

In the league, Aston Villa take a massive step towards safety with just one game to go. Watford drop into the bottom 3 after sacking Nigel Pearson, and as unlikely as it seems, Bournemouth can still escape on the final day. There's also a final day showdown brewing at the other end of the table as we look forward to Leicester V Manchester United for 4th spot. (Or 3rd, depending on Chelsea). 

On the continent, Real get their hands on their 34th La Liga title, Messi has a melt down, and Pique doesn't want to become the next AC Milan. 
There's all this, and of course transfer talk, plus who would win the non existent Ballon D'Or, why does there need to be 3 separate players of the year and why are they not the same person, and listen out for Lewis' Keegan moment.