On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have once again proved they are the most exciting teams to watch in Spain. But will that be enough to bring them success in La Liga? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge aren’t convinced.

Elsewhere, Napoli vs Inter could be a title decider in Serie A this weekend, but why is it more important for Napoli? Plus, we bring you up to date on the latest José Mourinho controversy.

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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After Atalanta's humiliating Champions League exit to Club Brugge, Gian Piero Gasperini aimed some scathing comments at Ademola Lookman. Could the reigning African Footballer of the Year now be on his way out of Bergamo—or is Gasperini the one under pressure?

Meanwhile, PSV delivered a stunning performance to knock Juventus out of Europe, so just how much credit does Peter Bosz deserve for his work in Eindhoven?

Plus, Bayern Munich need a temporary Harry Kane replacement, Andoni Iraola is linked with Real Madrid, and the best European away days outside the big five leagues.

Join Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge for the answers.

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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We saw the proper Kylian Mbappé return last night. But have Real Madrid started their inevitable march to a 16th Champions League?

David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to discuss that before questioning whether AC Milan need more from their star players Theo Hernández and Rafa Leão. Plus, Andy and David disagree on how much of a hard time to give Monaco after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Benfica.

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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How do you follow on from the greatest season in your club's history? Eight months after their historic double-winning campaign, Bayer Leverkusen welcomed Bayern Munich for a mouth-watering Bundesliga clash, with the home side still in contention to win all three major trophies this season.

Andy travelled to the BayArena to speak with the Leverkusen players, coaches and staff about how they’re building sustainable success, and whether they’ll be a major force in German football for years to come.

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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After goals from Kylian Mbappé, Brahim Díaz, and Jude Bellingham saw Real Madrid snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Manchester City, we ask if their star-studded front line is finally proving its worth. Elsewhere, Adana Demirspor abandoned their match against Galatasaray last weekend - what can the Turkish authorities do to restore trust in the system?

Plus, Antony thrives at Real Betis, the Berlusconis re-appoint Alessandro Nesta at Monza, and is Mateo Retegui Europe’s latest ‘elite’ striker?

Join Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge for the answers!

Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].

For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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15 goals in 8 games, Ousmane Dembélé is on the kind of hot streak that prime Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would be proud of. But how does his upturn in form compare to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here to tell you.

Elsewhere, is this the week that will shape Bayern Munich’s season? And Barcelona are back in the La Liga title race, but at what cost?

Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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Manchester City spent big this January, but is their deadline day signing Nico González the best of their business? Elsewhere in the window, Juventus looked to England to strengthen their defence, but is Newcastle’s Lloyd Kelly really the man to improve their back line?

Plus, Atlético Madrid accuse Real Madrid of trying to put pressure on referees ahead of the Madrid derby (shock), Andrea Belotti gets another chance at a European giant, and what on earth is Marcus Edwards doing at Burnley?

Join Dotun, Andy, and Nicky Bandini for the answers.

Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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AC Milan saw off Roma last night with a little help from their Premier League imports, new and old. However, Nicky Bandini explains to Dotun and Andy why she is still not certain that their new look team will be enough to qualify for the Champions League.

Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen are up to their old tricks again, but will it be enough to stay in the Bundesliga title race? And can Valencia escape relegation from La Liga? Andy reckons so…

Check out Andy and Lars' Istanbul YouTube adventure HERE

Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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Juventus' underwhelming unbeaten run in the league is over, and after defeat to Benfica in the Champions League, is Thiago Motta under pressure? Niko Kovač joins Borussia Dortmund, but is he the right man to get BVB back on track?

Plus, Kenan Yıldız's struggles continue, the Saudi Pro League changes its approach, and Kyle Walker & Antony move on to new European pastures.

Join Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen as they answer your questions.

Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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The first ever extended Champions League group stage has finished, but did it provide enough fear, dread and anxiety? Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here to debate that.

Elsewhere, Sporting are slowly getting over the departure of Ruben Amorim, but how much have Benfica and Porto helped? Plus, Andy accuses John Textor of turning a flamethrower on his own curtains. Listen to find out why.

Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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