Have Hope and Daniel discuss Carlo Ancelotti's inability to maximise Real Madrid. Mbappé's addition. Barcelona dominating everyone and everything. Would Drogba trade his 2012 Champions League narrative for the 2012 AFCON with Ivory Coast? Inter Milan or Napoli in Serie A. Is there a treble winner this season?

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A UEFA Champions League quarter-final recap: Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa, Inter Milan v Bayern Munich, and Arsenal v Real Madrid.

On Patreon: On rewatching the same movie.

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Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope, and Carl Anka discuss 400 episodes, the future of football, and some Champions League and Jose Mourinho talk.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid struggling but competing, what is a free kick, Brazilian football in disarray, and which players Manchester City should keep for their rebuild.

Before the podcast: On Nintendo's announcements.

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Daniel and Abdul Elakrat discuss the current situation at Real Madrid.

Is there a lack of quality in performances for Real Madrid? Has the standard fallen in football more broadly and at Real Madrid specifically? The slow adaptation of Kylian Mbappe. Has Vinicius Jr. lost himself in trying to fight every battle? Is Trent Alexander-Arnold's profile a proper fit? Jude Bellingham is proving himself without the goals this season. Though we love him, why is Luka Modrić still playing? Also, some bold Champions League, La Liga, and Copa del Rey predictions.

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Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Newcastle United beating Liverpool in the League Cup final, their first trophy since 1969. Is Eddie Howe the manager, or the manager before the manager. Are English coaches lagging behind their continental counterparts? Are Barcelona the best team in Europe? Inter Milan's Champions League chances, and Kylian Mbappé is having a good season.

Before the podcast: On Cast Away" and "Back to the Future Part II."

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Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Looking primarily at Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen, the future of Xabi Alonso, Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool, subtraction by addition in Paris, and Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez's double-touch penalty and the inevitability of Real, Followed by some quarter-final predictions.

Before the podcast: On Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James.

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Daniel and Muhammad Butt discuss the current state of Barcelona.

Barcelona's weekend fixture is postposed after team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia passed away. Why Hansi Flick hit the ground running? Barcelona's offside trap. What caused them to backslide? The continued emergence of Lamine Yamal. The resurrection of Raphinha. What makes Pedri the best midfielder in the Europe. La Liga or Champions League? What does the financial situation at Barça look like, and is it positioned to improve?

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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the anti-climax of the Premier League title, which story lines are worth the time of engagement (relegation, top five, cup runs). Aston Villa's financial imperative for European football. Have Chelsea forfeited their ambition? Who will win La Liga? Favourites for the Champions League. Manchester United are between a rock and hard place, which players are worth keeping, and is Old Trafford primed to be replaced?

Extra: On John Cena turning heel in WWE.

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Daniel Tiluk and Paul Allen discuss the current state of Liverpool.

The seamless transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot. Is there any doubt about the 2024/25 Premier League? How Paul became a Liverpool supporter (Gerrard). The importance and legacy of Mohamed Salah. Is Virgil van Dijk undervalued? Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid? Premier League or Champions League. Also, Jamie Carragher, John Barnes, and has basketball been solved by Steph Curry?

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