A weekend packed with storylines before the international break!

In this episode, we look across Europe where four top leagues had massive clashes — and yet, the biggest games ended goalless.

In Italy, Milan vs Juventus produced plenty of tension but no breakthrough, leaving Napoli back on top after a comeback win. In Portugal, Porto and Benfica also cancelled each other out in a tactical battle.

Meanwhile, in Austria, LASK made history, coming back from 0–3 down in the 89th minute to draw 3–3 against Hartberg — the first such comeback ever in the Bundesliga. Sturm Graz move top after Rapid lose to Salzburg.

Elsewhere, Chelsea beat Liverpool, Arsenal lead the Premier League, and Bayern cruise again in Germany. Real Madrid rebound to reclaim first in La Liga, and in France, Ethan Mbappé steals some spotlight from his famous brother.

We wrap up with key news from Milan — updates on the San Siro and an upcoming global match project.

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00:00 Intro – Final weekend before the international break

02:49 Austrian Bundesliga – LASK’s historic 3-3 comeback, Sturm Graz go top

08:37 Premier League – Chelsea beat Liverpool, Arsenal lead again

11:49 Bundesliga – Bayern dominant, Dortmund slip at home

15:25 Eredivisie – Ajax pressure mounts, Feyenoord hold top spot

17:32 Ligue 1 – PSG drop points, Ethan Mbappé’s first goal

20:11 Serie A – Milan vs Juventus 0-0, Napoli and Roma win

26:19 La Liga – Real Madrid rebound, Barcelona stunned

29:50 Liga Portugal – Porto vs Benfica ends goalless, Mourinho’s return

31:47 Milan News – San Siro future & global expansion

This week delivered the first triple bill of European action, with the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League all in play — and it did not disappoint.From Galatasaray’s stunning win over Liverpool, to Juventus’ defender bicycle-kick goal, to the much-hyped but flawed clash between Barcelona and PSG, there were shocks and stories everywhere. In the Europa League, Roma’s penalty disaster against Lille grabbed headlines, while Portuguese teams impressed and Dutch sides struggled. The Conference League gave us drama too — Rapid flopped, Sturm Graz beat Rangers, and Fiorentina made a strong start.I break it all down competition by competition, looking at winners and losers, tactical takeaways, and how the results affect the projections and favorites going forward.👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro – First full week of European action02:32 Winners & Losers across competitions03:58 Barcelona vs PSG – not the “final we were denied”05:51 Champions League Tuesday (Liverpool stunned at Galatasaray)11:02 Champions League Wednesday (Juve’s bicycle kick, Barça–PSG)15:47 Champions League projections20:21 Upcoming Champions League matches20:56 Europa League results (Roma’s penalty disaster, Portuguese strength)28:08 Europa League projections31:22 Upcoming Europa League matches32:30 Conference League roundup (Rapid flop, Sturm Graz, Fiorentina)35:40 Conference League projections39:02 Upcoming Conference League matches39:40 Outro#ChampionsLeague #EuropaLeague #ConferenceLeague #UCL #UEL #UECL #EuropeanFootball #FootballPodcast #Galatasaray #Liverpool #Barcelona #PSG #Juventus

Football Talk Episode 19 is all about the start of the Europa League! ⚽As for the other two European competitions, I first go through the qualification rounds to get a good feeling of which teams attempted and which ones succeeded in qualifying for the league phase. And qualifying in the Conference League can only be described as brutal. Well over 100 teams featured in the four rounds and there were no fixed spots. And in addition, plenty of interesting names in there. Then, we take look at the league phase draw, the winners and losers and how it impacted the contenders. You will This also includes a league phase prediction and a bracket outlook. You will be surprised who my model does pick to be the winner of the league phase! And finally, we conclude with a full preview of Matchday 1 and the biggest storylines to watch. 👉 Let me know in the comments who do you think will go all the way o if we see any Bodø/Glimt style surprise!👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro - UEFA's most overlooked competition04:37 Qualification Round 1 - Huge Turnarounds07:41 Qualification Round 2 - The first recognizable names enter12:22 Qualification Round 3 - Close Calls for the Viennese Giants15:36 Qualification Playoff - Almost no Big League Casualties18:54 The League Phase Draw – seeding, winners, losers23:51 Conference League Predictions – favorites, dark horses & bracket outlook27:51 Matchday 1 Preview – what should you look out for?UEFA Conference League, Conference League 2025 preview, football podcast, football analysis, Conference League group stage predictions, Matchday 1 preview, Crystal Palace, ACF Fiorentina, Rayo Vallecano, Mainz 05, AZ Alkmaar, SK Rapid Wien, AC Sparta Praha, AEK Athens, Shakhtar Donetsk, Levski Sofia#europaleague #UEL #crystalpalace #acffiorentina #rayovallecano #mainz05 #azalkmaar #skrapid #spartaprague #aek #shakhtardonetsk #levskisofia #FootballTalk #FootballPodcast

Four unbeaten league leaders went down in a wild weekend of football! In Austria, Rapid Vienna fell to rivals Austria Vienna in the derby, while drama in Spain saw Atlético Madrid thrash Real Madrid 5-2 in a stunning derby performance. In Italy, Milan claimed a huge 2-1 win over Napoli, powered by Pulisic and Modric, while Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended with a deserved loss at Crystal Palace.We also look at: • Austria: Rapid’s setback, Austria Vienna’s tactical masterclass, and LASK chaos • Spain: Atlético’s big win, Barça on top, Real Madrid exposed • Italy: Milan’s tactical triumph, Juventus–Atalanta draw, Roma joining the top pack • England: Crystal Palace stun Liverpool, Arsenal’s last-minute win, Man United’s woes • Germany: Kane breaks records, Frankfurt’s wild 6-4 thriller • France: PSG back on top, late wins for Marseille & Lyon • Netherlands & Portugal: Big three stay strong, surprise struggles elsewhere👉 This episode will keep you updated about everything that happened in Europe's big leagues (+Austria) with a very personal twist!👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro – A weekend of toppled table toppers01:47 Austrian Bundesliga – Derby drama & LASK chaos08:13 La Liga – Atlético thrash Real, Barça on top12:23 Serie A Spotlight – Milan beat Napoli17:01 Serie A Roundup – Juve, Roma & more21:53 Premier League – Palace stun Liverpool26:00 Bundesliga – Kane record & Frankfurt’s 6-4 madness28:07 Ligue 1 – PSG back on top, late wins elsewhere29:30 Eredivisie – Big three in control30:37 Liga Portugal – Porto impress, Benfica & Sporting edge wins31:37 Recap & final thoughts#FootballPodcast #EuropeanFootball #ToppledToppers #RapidVienna #AustriaVienna #MadridDerby #AtleticoMadrid #RealMadrid #Milan #Napoli #Liverpool #CrystalPalace #PremierLeague #SerieA #LaLiga #Bundesliga #Ligue1 #Eredivisie #LigaPortugal #HarryKane #FootballReview

This week’s episode covers a busy midweek of football action! We kick things off with the Coppa Italia, where Milan impressed with a 3-0 win over Lecce and Venezia shocked Verona on penalties. Over in La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona stayed on track, while Atlético Madrid pulled off a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Rayo Vallecano thanks to a Julian Alvarez hat-trick in the final minutes.

We also touch on make-up matches in Portugal and the Netherlands before diving deep into the Europa League’s opening round. German and Portuguese teams made strong starts, Freiburg vs. Basel gave us a unique cross-border derby, and Betis–Forest produced late drama. From Roma’s away win to Giroud’s last-minute heroics for Lille, and Panathinaikos taking the early lead, it was a week full of talking points.

We wrap things up with a look at the bigger picture: standings impact, updated favorites, and expectations for the next round.

👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss

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It’s another packed Football Talk Episode 20! And this time, I am all happy after near perfect weekend! ⚽Both of my favorite teams celebrated wins - which is already rare enough, but they both were with at least two goals each, deserved and without conceding! The emotional highlight surely was LASK's win in the derby, while Milan's win at Udinese has me excited about the potential prospects for the upcoming Serie A season. But it also felt like the first true big footballing weekend of the year! We had big name matchups in England, the Netherlands and France, while the fiercest derby in Italy once again stole the headlines. In Germany it was about British hat tricks and saved penalties, while in Spain it was more the discontent of players making the headlines. And who would I be to forget to report about Mourinho's first match in charge of Benfica. And yes, there was a little award sow also yesterday evening ...👉 This episode will keep you updated about everything that happened in Europe's big leagues (+Austria) with a very personal twist!👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro01:32 Austrian Bundesliga Round 7 – LASK with emotional late derby win and plenty of refereeing controversy08:31 Serie A Round 4 – Impressive Milan and the Derby della Capitale15:49 Eredivisie Round 6 – A square on top of the table18:01 Premier League Round 5 – Unconvincing Liverpool extend lead21:54 Bundesliga Round 4 – Saved penalties and British hattricks24:19 La Liga Round 5 – Unhappy superstars26:55 Ligue 1 Round 5 – PSG win balon d'or but lose le clasique!29:41 Liga Portugal Round 6 – Mourinho takes charge at Benfica30:50 Final ThoughtsFootball podcast, Serie A, Derby della Capitale, Milan, Austrian Bundesliga, Linzer Derby, LASK, Premier League, Merseyside Derby, Manchester United Chelsea, Arsenal Manchester City, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Le Claque, Balon d'Or, Eredivisie, PSV Ajax, AZ Feyenoord, Liga Portugal, Benfica Mourinho, football analysis#SerieA #derbydellacapitale #Juventus #Inter #Milan #Napoli #AustrianBundesliga #PremierLeague #merseysidederby #Bundesliga #Bayern #Leverkusen #LaLiga #RealMadrid #Barcelona #Ligue1 #PSG #LigaPortugal #Benfica #Eredivisie #PSV #Ajax #FootballTalk #FootballPodcast

Football Talk Episode 19 is all about the start of the Europa League! ⚽ Don't worry, the weekend review will post shortly. 😉

As for the Champions League, I first go through the qualification rounds to get a good feeling of which teams attempted and which ones succeeded in qualifying for the league phase. 

Then, we take look at the league phase draw, the winners and losers and how it impacted  the contenders. This also includes a league phase prediction and a  bracket outlook. As always, this might be UEFA's most balanced competition.

And finally, we conclude with a full preview of Matchday 1 and the biggest storylines to watch. 

👉 Let me know in the comments who do you think will go all the way o if we see any Bodø/Glimt style surprise!

👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!

Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss 

You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk 

Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse 

If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 

00:00 Intro - UEFA's most balanced competition

02:27 Europa League Qualification Recap – surprise stories & highlights

07:49 The Group Stage Draw – seeding, winners, losers

12:40 Europa League Predictions – favorites, dark horses & bracket outlook

15:06 Matchday 1 Preview – what should you look out for?

16:29 Final Thoughts

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The first week of the new Champions League league phase delivered pure chaos — and plenty of goals! With an average of nearly 4 goals per game, fans were spoiled with drama, surprises, and big scorelines. Juventus and Dortmund played out a wild 4-4 draw with an incredible historical twist, Bayern dominated Chelsea in a repeat of the 2012 final, and Union Saint-Gillois shocked PSV. We also break down Liverpool’s late magic, PSG’s statement win, Barcelona’s comeback, and Club Brugge’s demolition of Monaco. I’ll walk through every match in order, highlight the key storylines, and take a look at what this means for the league standings, favorites, and the road ahead in Europe’s biggest competition.

📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & comment your takeaways — which result shocked you the most?

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00:00 Intro – Winners & Losers

05:50 Tuesday Games

13:17 Wednesday Games

18:48 Thursday Games

24:10 UCL Predictions

26:18 Round 2 Preview

28:35 Outro

It’s a packed Football Talk Episode 17! ⚽

In Part 1, I review the weekend’s league action:

• In Austria, Rapid look like true title contenders as LASK suffer another setback and Salzburg stumble.

• In Italy, Juventus win a thrilling Derby d’Italia over Inter 4-3, with both Thuram brothers scoring and Modrić shining at 40 for Milan. Napoli continue to look like the team to beat.

• Plus highlights from the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Liga Portugal, and Eredivisie — from Man City’s derby win to PSV’s 5-3 goal fest.

In Part 2, it’s all about the UEFA Champions League:

• Recap of the qualification rounds

• Analysis of the group stage draw and what it means for the contenders

• My predictions & bracket outlook

• A full preview of Matchday 1 and the biggest storylines to watch

👉 Whether you’re here for league drama or the Champions League preview, this episode has it all.

00:00 Intro

02:13 Austrian Bundesliga Round 6 – LASK struggle, Rapid surge, Salzburg stunned

07:55 Serie A Round 3 – Derby d’Italia thriller, Modrić shines for Milan, Napoli strong

15:31 Premier League Round 4 – Manchester Derby & key results

17:15 Bundesliga Round 3 – Leverkusen bounce back, Bayern dominant

18:14 La Liga Round 4 – Madrid edge Sociedad, Barça hit 6 in mini stadium

19:28 Liga Portugal Round 5 – Benfica drop points, Porto & Sporting win

19:52 Ligue 1 Round 4 – PSG win despite injuries

20:32 Eredivisie Round 5 – PSV 5-3 goalfest

21:04 Champions League Qualification Recap – surprise stories & highlights

28:32 The Group Stage Draw – winners, losers & big matchups

32:18 Champions League Predictions – favorites, dark horses & bracket outlook

35:15 Matchday 1 Preview – key clashes to watch

37:21 Final Thoughts

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Another wild week of World Cup qualifying action! From Spain’s incredible 6–0 demolition of Turkey, to Cape Verde shocking Cameroon, to Austria grinding out a massive win in Bosnia—this matchday had it all.

In this episode, I take you through:

⚽ Every UEFA group, where some giants are still struggling and two groups remain wide open.

🌍 South American drama as Bolivia claim the playoff spot.

🇨🇫 African qualifiers heating up, with Senegal’s comeback and Nigeria in big trouble.

🌎 A quick look at North America and Asia as well.

Join me as we break down all the madness, surprises, and shifting paths on the road to the 2026 World Cup.

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00:00 World Cup Qualifiers Chaos – Goals, Shocks & Drama

02:01 Germany bounce back, Switzerland ruthless, Denmark statement win

04:59 Spain crush Turkey 6-0 | France & Portugal grind out key victories

08:47 Depay becomes all-time Dutch top scorer | Netherlands & Poland battle

10:38 Austria win in Bosnia – Road to North America wide open

13:51 Italy’s wild 5-4 vs Israel | Slim direct qualification hopes remain

17:05 Belgium, England & Croatia secure big wins in style

18:45 European playoff picture explained + what’s next in UEFA qualifying

20:51 Around the World Cup qualifiers – shifting continents

21:14 Bolivia clinch South American playoff spot | Messi’s Argentina update

23:35 USA & Mexico under scrutiny in CONCACAF

24:40 Panama & Costa Rica stumble early in qualifying

26:31 Decision time in Africa – tight races and surprises

27:07 Senegal’s epic 3-2 comeback vs DR Congo

29:13 Cape Verde shock Cameroon (again!) in huge upset

31:49 Tunisia qualify for World Cup | Ghana & others closing in

32:51 The African playoff race heats up

33:50 Previewing Round 4 of Asian World Cup qualifying

35:09 Final thoughts & key takeaways