In this week’s Five Aside Podcast, we dive into a dramatic Champions League matchweek that delivered headlines everywhere. We start with Chelsea’s painful 2–1 loss to Atalanta, breaking down their second-half collapse and the bigger questions surrounding Maresca’s project. We move to Liverpool’s gritty 1–0 win at the San Siro, where the conversation heats up around Salah — his absence, his long-term Liverpool future, and what the team looks like without him. Arsenal continued their perfect European form with a 3–0 win in Brugge, raising the debate over whether they’re now genuine UCL contenders or simply beneficiaries of a favourable group. Finally, we unpack Manchester City’s statement win at the Bernabéu and the pressure mounting on Xabi Alonso, whose Real Madrid side looks torn between structure and star-power freedom. It’s a full UCL breakdown filled with tactical takes, honest debates, and a lot of heat — especially around Salah’s situation.