The Overlap

On the first of two episodes this week, we're in the home stretch of the Premier League season! We go over the top 4 race in England, whether Arsenal or Spurs are in the driver seat, and the relegation battle after Burnley's win and Everton's loss in the Merseyside derby. We also shift focus to La Liga, recapping the Copa Del Rey final and what might be leading to Barcelona's recent woes. Lastly, we touch on the rest of Europe's big news, including Bayern winning the Bundesliga, PSG wrapping up Ligue 1, and the race for the Serie A title.

On this week's *slightly delayed* episode, we go over the battle for the Premier League winner between City and Liverpool, the Top 4 race for Arsenal and Spurs (sorry United fans), and the relegation battle. We also touch on the game of the weekend in Spain, Sevilla vs Real Madrid at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, which saw Real Madrid effectively win the league + the relegation battle in La Liga!

In the second pod of the week, we delve into the results from the Champions League quarterfinals, which saw City, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Villarreal (!!!) go through to the semifinals. We decided that this week would be a good a time as ever to not only review each tie in detail, but also get into a spirited debate about how some of these teams (*cough Atletico cough*) played over two legs, and whether or not there's a "right" or "wrong" way to play.

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In the most anticipated Premier League matchup of the season, Manchester City and Liverpool did not disappoint this weekend! This week, we'll have TWO pod's coming up, but in this episode we recap that game on Sunday + the slowly-becoming 2-horse race for the Top 4. We also touch on the relegation battle with Rheon giving his predictions ahead of the Chelsea vs Real Madrid match up at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. Look out for more this week after the Champions League quarterfinal ties wrap up!

In this week's extended pod, we go over so much we don't even know where to start! We first take a look at the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal ties, which saw major wins and major upsets across the board. In the second half, we bring on a special guest to talk to us about the biggest game of the season in the Premier League: Manchester City vs Liverpool!

This week, we celebrate the USMNT making it back to the World Cup after 8 years of disappointment. We talk about what got them back to this level, what the strengths and weaknesses of the team are, and what their realistic chances are of "success" this winter look like. Additionally, we go over the major upsets/qualifications (looking at you Italy, Nigeria, Egypt, etc). Lastly, we wrap up with an important look at the women's Clasico this week in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, which saw the world record for attendance at a women's football game broken!

You can probably tell who came up with the title...BUT, it doesn't make it any less true! Barcelona got their first win in El Clásico in 6 games (2 years) and this episode, we go over how Barcelona did it, where Real Madrid went wrong, and what the fall out of this game might be. Additionally, we preview Atletico Madrid's Champions League draw against Manchester City and each team's chances of making the semifinals. Lastly, we go over the latest in the Premier League title race, the Top 4 race with Arsenal on the up, and the relegation battle.

Well, we learned (read: Rheon learned) one very valuable lesson this weekend. It's not over 'til it's over. The Premier League title race is, apparently, back on, despite never being finished! Manchester City slip up, Liverpool don't, and Arsenal continue to look like a proper Top 4 side with their game against Liverpool looking like a real test. So much is going on with Chelsea, UK Government sanctions, and Abramovich, Rheon goes over all of the most recent updates, including the looming sales of the club. 

Outside of the Premier League, we go over the Top 4 race in La Liga, including Atletico's recent good run of form, Real Betis continued fight, and Barcelona's goal fest at the weekend. Meanwhile, Real Madrid knock out PSG in EMBARRASSING fashion...you better believe we recapped it.

You may not even need the description to tell which game we're talking about on the pod today, but BOY was that an embarrassing display of Premier League football for Manchester United in the derby. Additionally, we review Arsenal's rise into the Top 4, Chelsea's dominance, and the relegation battle! Another episode coming later this week reviewing La Liga and the European competitions coming up this week.

On this week's extra episode, we go over all the recent run of games in Spain - Xavi's Barcelona are on the up, Atletico Madrid are finally starting to show up, and the Seville derby did not disappoint. Plus, Yéremy Pino breaks records and Rheon gives us an honest, from the heart, take on Chelsea's situation with Abramovich.