Stadio: A Football Podcast

Stadio: A Football Podcast episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  Real Madrid and Bayern Head Into the Champions League Semifinals

  Musa and Ryan recap Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second legs, beginning in Manchester, where Real Madrid escaped a dominant Manchester City performance to go through on penalties (02:48). They then head to Munich, where Bayern eliminated Arsenal thanks to a...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Champions League Goals, Red Cards, and Dreams Come True

  With two games still to go, this year’s Champions League quarterfinals are making a case for being the best in recent memory. Musa and Ryan begin with Barcelona losing 6-4 on aggregate to PSG (02:48), where the goals and red...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Bayer Leverkusen Win Their First Bundesliga!

  Leverkusen are champions for the very first time! But before they get into that, Musa and Ryan quickly shout-out some other highlights from the weekend (02:59), including the Women’s FA Cup semifinals, a last-second penalty for Lyon in a seven-goal...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Four Brilliant Champions League Ties All in the Balance

  There were goals, goals, and more goals in this week’s Champions League quarterfinal first legs, so Musa and Ryan go through all four ties! They begin in Paris, where Barcelona ended up victorious against PSG, despite going ahead, then behind...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Athletic's 40-Year Wait Ends, and Who Needs a Midfield Anyway?

  Athletic Club won their first major trophy in 40 years, so Musa and Ryan begin with their Copa del Rey final win against Mallorca (02:31). They then head to Old Trafford, where Manchester United and Liverpool played out a chaotic...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Foden Firin'

  Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some cup games from Europe, beginning with the DFB-Pokal (02:35). They then head to the Premier League (11:33), where Phil Foden scored another hat trick and Arsenal rotated without conceding (25:05), and cover...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Some Games Good for Neutrals and Some Not So Much

  Musa and Ryan are back and there’s only one place to begin! Leverkusen left it late again to maintain their unbeaten run and go 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga (01:49), thanks to Dortmund’s first league win...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Amad Diallo does Musa proud

  Musa and Ryan focus on a brilliant FA Cup quarterfinal between Manchester United and Liverpool, which saw Amad Diallo win the game in the last minute, then immediately get sent off (02:47). They round up the rest of the quarterfinals,...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Penalty Shoot-Out Drama in the Champions League

  The Champions League was full of drama and tension this week. Musa and Ryan start with Atleti’s win on penalties against Inter (07:17) before switching their attention to Barcelona’s impressive victory over Napoli (21:51), the way Dortmund escaped a late...

  
• 03.11.2024

  It’s Anyone’s Premier League

  Musa and Ryan focus on the big Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City, which saw the points shared at Anfield (01:44) and allowed Arsenal to finish the weekend top of the table. They also wrap up the rest...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Stone Cold Kylian

  Musa and Ryan recap Tuesday’s Champions League second legs, which saw Bayern and PSG progress to the quarterfinals. In the end, it was relatively stress-free for both, as Bayern put three past Lazio (2:23), thanks to two goals from Harry...

  
• 03.04.2024

  City dominate the Manchester derby

  Musa and Ryan go long on Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the derby (02:13), discussing the issues highlighted yet again for United, while heaping praise on the dominance of City. They round up the rest of the...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Inter Close In on the Scudetto, FA Cup Roundup and Everton’s Deduction Reduction

  Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of rumoured transfer chat, before moving on to rounding up some great football from this week. They start with the FA Cup, which saw plenty of goals and set up an exciting set...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Klopp's Carabao Cup Glory

  Musa and Ryan chat about Liverpool’s incredible Carabao Cup win (02:28), before moving on to Arsenal’s demolition of Newcastle United (18:09), Fulham’s late win at Old Trafford and the rest of the Premier League. They then wrap up on some...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Porto Stun Arsenal, and Tuchel to Leave Bayern

  Musa and Ryan talk about midweek wins for Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League (03:22), before rounding up the Champions League, including Porto’s last-minute win against Arsenal (08:34). They also chat about draws for Napoli and Barcelona (17:14),...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Tuchel in Trouble

  Musa is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to talk about Bochum’s 3-2 win over Bayern, which heaped even more pressure on Thomas Tuchel after a third defeat in a row (03:00), plus another win for Leverkusen and some more goings-on in...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Advantage PSG, Real Madrid, Lazio and Man City in the Champions League's Return

  The Champions League is back, so Musa and Ryan begin in Rome, where Lazio beat Bayern thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty (01:44). They then head to Paris, where Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola led PSG to a 2-0 first-leg...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Bayer Leverkusen Might Actually Do It

  It was a bumper weekend, so Musa and Ryan begin with Ivory Coast's AFCON victory in a remarkable tournament turnaround (01:37) and Qatar's win in the Asian Cup. They then move on to Leverkusen’s huge win over Bayern, which...

  
• 02.08.2024

  AFCON Final Is Set, and Pochettino Believes

  Musa and Ryan wrap up some midweek games. Ivory Coast and Nigeria reached the AFCON final after semifinal wins over DR Congo and South Africa (02:46). They also touch on the Asian Cup semifinals, Bayer Leverkusen’s late cup win over...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Wins for Arsenal and Man City Open Up the Premier League Title Race

  Musa and Ryan chat about Manchester City’s win over Brentford (02:44), Arsenal’s win over Liverpool (07:45) and how the Premier League title race is shaping up. There’s also a bit on Manchester United’s 3-0 win against West Ham, a historic...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Xavi to Leave Barcelona

  It’s the 400th episode of 'Stadio,' and there are some very on-brand subjects to get into. Musa and Ryan quickly shout out Marie-Louise Eta, who became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Bundesliga side as she guided...

  
• 01.28.2024

  Klopp, Football and Purpose

  After reflecting on the news for 24 hours, Musa and Ryan discuss the shock of Jürgen Klopp announcing he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season (02:08). They chat about the announcement itself, his video for Liverpool’s club...

  
• 01.25.2024

  The Williams Brothers Star in the Copa del Rey

  Musa and Ryan round up some of the midweek football, including some Copa del Rey chaos, most notably at San Mamés, where Athletic Club beat Barcelona 4-2 after extra time (2:16). Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in a repeat...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen Are for Real

  It’s Bundesliga and La Liga in focus this week, but before that, Musa and Ryan shout out a couple of other goings on from the weekend. Next up, it’s on to Bayer Leverkusen extending their lead and unbeaten run at...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Manchester United's New Era

  Today, Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester United, as Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s involvement began this week (06:29). They chat about the optics of attending the home game against Spurs and meeting with various groups the day after and then...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Mourinho Sacked by Roma

  Musa and Ryan begin with José Mourinho's sacking as manager of Roma after two and a half years in charge (02.32) and what is next for Mourinho and Roma. They then move on to some football from the weekend, including...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Assessing Sancho and Werner's Loan Moves and Cup Chaos!

  Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the passing of Franz Beckenbauer (1:28) and some chaos in the Spanish Super Cup, Coppa Italia, and Carabao Cup from midweek (6:14). They then chat about the loan moves of Timo Werner and Jadon...

  
• 01.08.2024

  A "SpottieOttieDopaliscious" Mailbag

  We’re back for the new year! Musa and Ryan give some quick FA Cup thoughts (06:35), before easing back into things with a mailbag (17:34) and discussing some New Year’s viewing and listening material. They answer some questions about which...

  
• 12.28.2023

  The Stadios 2023

  It’s the final show of the year, and that can mean only one thing: It’s time for the Stadios 2023! Musa and Ryan give out their end-of-year awards for this year’s most Existential Moment (03:28), the Big Mood of the...

  
• 12.25.2023

  Football Things to be Grateful for 2023

  On this Christmas Day episode, Musa and Ryan read out over 50 listener submissions of football things to feel grateful for this year. Thank you to everyone who sent them in and apologies to the ones we didn’t get to....

  
• 12.21.2023

  The ECJ Ruling on the European Super League, Plus a Midweek Roundup

  Musa and Ryan discuss the European Court of Justice’s ruling on the European Super League case and whether it changes the situation going forward (01:36). They then round up some games from midweek (18:08), including from the Bundesliga, Carabao Cup...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Premier League Roundup and Champions League Draw Reaction

  Musa and Ryan round up the Premier League games from the weekend, beginning with the news that Luton’s Tom Lockyer is thankfully stable after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch against Bournemouth, before they move on to the games...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Champions League: Dortmund and PSG Progress, Newcastle Out of Europe, and Much More

  Musa and Ryan round up Wednesday’s Champions League action, focusing on Milan’s win over Newcastle that saw Eddie Howe’s side go out of Europe entirely and Stefano Pioli’s side head to the Europa League (1:30). They talk about the draw...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Another tough night for Man Utd, plus the rest of Tuesday's Champions League

  Musa and Ryan react to Tuesday night’s Champions League games, which saw Real Sociedad qualify top of their group ahead of Inter and a last gasp goal for Benfica to send them into the Europa League (02:30). Then it’s onto...

  
• 12.11.2023

  Liverpool Top, Record-Breaking Villa, Eintracht Frankfurt Put Five Past Bayern, and More!

  Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of an update on the Christmas schedule, plus shout out a few results, including the Columbus Crew’s second MLS Cup in four years (01:00). They then head to the Premier League, where Liverpool...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Aston Villa Go Third as the Premier League Continues to Be Chaotic

  Musa is back and joins Ryan to break down some of this week’s wild Premier League results. They begin with Aston Villa beating Manchester City to go third (03:22), Arsenal’s last-gasp win over Luton (12:48), another Scott McTominay brace to...

  
• 12.04.2023

  Man City and Spurs, Newcastle's Win Over Man United, the Hamburg Derby and Much More!

  Unfortunately, there’s no Musa today, but Ryan is joined by a couple of super subs to unpack some of the footballing chaos from the weekend. In part one, Carl Anka joins to chat about Newcastle’s win over Manchester United (02:38)...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Galatasaray and Man United Share a Cracker, Six for Arsenal, and Dortmund Escape the Group of Death

  The Champions League was on one this week, so Musa and Ryan begin in Istanbul, for Galatasaray and Manchester United’s incredible 3-3 draw (3:47), which did Erik ten Hag no favours, thanks to Copenhagen’s draw at Bayern. Sevilla went out,...

  
• 11.28.2023

  Premier League Wonder Goals, Goalkeeping Journeys, Derby d'Italia, and Leverkusen Continue to Be Brilliant

  Musa and Ryan begin with the Premier League (6:28), where Aston Villa move into the top four, big wins for Luton and Bournemouth, a wonder goal by Garnacho, Arsenal go top, and Liverpool hold Man City at the Etihad (29:36)!...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Man City Win at Old Trafford, Urs Fischer Leaves Union and Everton's Points Deduction

  Musa and Ryan begin with Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the first Manchester derby at Old Trafford in the WSL (02:40), plus wins for Arsenal and Chelsea and a wonderful stoppage-time Rachel Daly winner for Aston Villa....

  
• 11.16.2023

  Arsenal and England's Lotte Wubben-Moy!

  Musa and Ryan are joined by Arsenal and England defender, Lotte Wubben-Moy! Lotte chats about the start to the season so far following a tricky post-World Cup schedule (02:02), her style of play and who inspired it (09:51), her Conti...

  
• 11.13.2023

  Calm Cole Palmer seals Chelsea and Man City thriller

  Musa and Ryan begin with the Premier League, following a wild game at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea drew 4-4 with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge (03:35), plus the rest of the results from the weekend. They then round-up some results...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Man Utd’s Bad Trip, Dortmund’s Double Over Newcastle and Milan Make It Rain

  Musa and Ryan are back with this week’s Champions League action! They round up a few results (01:31), including Shakhtar’s win over Barcelona, Pepe's milestone as the oldest player in the Champions League, Manchester City’s win over Young Boys, the...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Bayern Win in Dortmund, Thanks to Another Kane Hat Trick

  With Ryan just back from Dortmund, he and Musa focus their attention on Bayern’s 4-0 win over BVB at the Westfalenstadion, thanks in no small part to another triple for Harry Kane (06:17). They discuss the start, what Thomas Tuchel...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Mailbag: Ange Postecoglou, Surprises This Season, Ultimate Free-Kick Takers, and More

  Musa and Ryan open up the mailbag and answer questions on Lyon and Ajax’s struggles (2:00), Pep Guardiola and the new tactical terms that everyone is talking about (7:12), the all-time great free-kick takers (13:10), iconic numbers (18:39), Ange Postecoglou...

  
• 10.30.2023

  El Clásico and the Manchester Derby

  Musa and Ryan begin with Real Madrid’s come-from-behind win over Barcelona in El Clásico, thanks to two more goals from Jude Bellingham (2:12), before rounding up some results in La Liga, Ligue 1, the Bundesliga, and Serie A (20:49). They...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Dortmund's Win in Newcastle, Real Sociedad and Imanol's Journey, and Much More Champions League

  There were some great games on the Champions League match day three, and Musa and Ryan begin with Dortmund’s win at Newcastle (03:13), which was much needed for Edin Terzić’s hopes of his side getting out of the group. They...

  
• 10.24.2023

  Emphatic Premier League Wins, Comebacks, Handballs, and Questionable Goalkeeping

  Musa and Ryan start with a quick dash around the continent, beginning in Serie A, where José Mourinho obviously saw red as his Roma side grabbed a late win against Monza (03:16). They also discuss Juventus's win at San Siro,...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Man Utd Takeover, the Beckham Documentary, and Some World Cup 2030 Thoughts

  Musa and Ryan begin with the latest news about the protracted Manchester United takeover (1:55), where it looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to acquire a 25 percent stake in the club. They then move on to discussing the...

  
• 10.12.2023

  This One Is About Eden Hazard

  Musa and Ryan begin with an impromptu discussion about a terribly distressing week for many around the world away from football, before moving on to something more light and football related. They chat about Eden Hazard’s announcement that he is...