The Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news from across the continent. In 48 euphoric minutes, the boys mull over Thursday night's El Gran Derbi, the Portuguese title race, the end of Saarbrücken's fairytale run in Germany's DFB Pokal and much more. 1:56 - El Gran Derbi post-match analysis / 13:36 - Portuguese title race and the Benfica bus attack / 16:24 - Serie A preview and a word on Riccardo Orsolini / 28:27 - Milot Rashica's buyout clause, Saarbrücken's cup run and the brilliant Hansi Flick / 41:56 - Ligue 1's legal pantomime and a potential second chance for Toulouse.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys dissect Der Klassiker, preview the imminent return of La Liga and analyse the Ratcliffe's chemical football project. 5:46 - What is still left to play for in the Bundesliga? / 21:03 - Why is La Liga so entertaining and which young players should we look out for? / 34:30 - Who are INEOS and how do they plan to revolutionise Ligue 1 with their chemical football project?

The boys are joined once again by Portuguese football author, Filipe D'Avillez, to discuss Euro 2000, José Mourinho's future and the success of Portuguese youth academies. 1:34 - Euro 2000 memories and Jose Mourinho's future / 14:15 - Portuguese youth academies and style of play / 21:21 - Rivalries, passion and Vitória S.C.

The boys are joined by Portuguese football author, Filipe D'Avillez, to discuss the Portuguese Cup, the iconic Estádio Nacional and the curious tale of the Portuguese Partick Thistle. 2:54 - The current situation in Portugal / 11:54 - What makes the Portuguese Cup and the Éstadio Nacional so magical? / 25:22 -  The cultural significance of football in Portugal and the typical Portuguese fan / 37:39 - The curious tale of the Portuguese Partick Thistle.

The boys are joined by Marton Balla, one of Europe's brightest young football data analysts, to discuss Norway's golden generation, South America's next top talent and much more.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss three topical issues from the world of football. The boys look at the wonderful Dani Alves, the secret to Atalanta's Serie A success and the remarkable politics behind Roman Abramovich's ownership of Chelsea Football Club. 2:00 - Who is the tactical mastermind behind Atalanta's stunning Serie A success? 25:04 - What links the collapse of Russian communism in the 1990s with the rise of Chelsea Football Club? 50:57 - Why might Dani Alves be the best right-back ever?

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss three topical issues from the world of football. The boys dissect the rise and fall of former La Liga champions Deportivo La Coruña, the imprisonment of Ronaldinho in a Paraguayan prison and the Pozzo family's ownership of Udinese, Granada and Watford.  2:01 - the rise and fall of Deportivo La Coruña; 23:57 - the Pozzo family and their impact on the modern game; 53:57 - Ronaldinho's imprisonment in a Paraguayan prison.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys look at the Coronavirus, the La Liga relegation battle, the story behind Dietmar Hopp and Hoffenheim, PSG's Champions League joy and more.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys look at the recent Champions League fixtures, the social media scandal at Barcelona, the impact of Coronavirus on Italian football, the form of Renato Sanches at Lille and more.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. There's a Milan derby for the ages, a disciplined performance from Leipzig, a depleted Barcelona, a majestic Dimitri Payet and more...