Barcelona are undoubtedly a team in transition, but their recent form suggests that maybe the players (and Koeman) are learning a lot about their character sooner than they expected. We discuss what Barca's future looks like including evaluating the future of Messi, Depay, Aguero, and other free agents linked with the Catalan side. Plus, we discuss how the culture of panic is hurting football and why clubs need to learn to block out the media when making decisions and evaluating their results. 

We also discuss what Klopp needs to change ahead of a massive game against Man City, evaluate the French title race ahead of Le Classique, check in on Inter & Flamengo in Brazil and wonder whether Milan could fold under the pressure of the Scudetto stretch run. Plus, thoughts on the Champions League potentially adding more English teams. 

Check out Through the Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DDxvdv9YT8

Table of Contents

00:00:00 Champions League Expansion/Format Change

00:13:44 Barcelona's Future

00:35:10 "Panic" Culture & Arsenal's Growing Pains

00:44:44 Brighton Beat Liverpool

00:56:28 EPL Notes: Lingard's Debut + Chelsea's Derby Win

01:02:19 Are Haaland, Sancho Invested?

01:05:21 Club World Cup Semifinal Preview

01:12:23 Ligue Un Notes: Lille's Depth + Le Classique

01:21:01 Upcoming Free Agents

01:43:27 Liga MX Notes: La Maquina's Chance + Vucetich on the Ropes

01:54:40 Can AC Milan Hang on for 18 Weeks?

02:01:53 Brasilerao Notes: Flamengo Close Gap

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