Santos' opening night performance against Barcelona left a lot to be desired and we discuss the difficult road ahead for Ariel Holan's side plus what Brazilian football could change to attract more Gabriel Barbosas. Elsewhere, Andrea Pirlo escapes a fatal mistake but is on thin ice, Dortmund need top 4 to catch Bayern asap, and the race for Champions League football in England is confusing. Plus, MLS doesn't know their own rules.

Premier League Top 4 Race (Mentioned in the Show)

LEICESTER 59 pts-CP, SOU, NEW, MUN, CHE, TOT

CHELSEA 55 pts-WHU, FUL, MC, ARS, LEI, AVL

WEST HAM 55 pts-CHE, BUR, EVE, BHA, WBA, SOU

SPURS 53 pts-SHU, LEED, WOL, AVL, LEI

LIVERPOOL 53 pts-NEW, MUN, SOU, WBA, BUR, CP

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