On this week’s edition of the South American Football Show, Adam, Simon and Austin discuss and analyze all the action from the 1st legs of the Copa Libertadores 2018 semifinals. They also take a brief look at the Copa Sudamericana and there is an update on pod favourite King Eddy Zenteno at the end...stay tuned for that!

Adam and Austin are joined by debutant Tom Nash aka River In English as they preview the Copa Libertadores semifinals: River Plate v Gremio & Boca Juniors vs. Palmeiras.

Matias Vargas is the latest focus of the scouting spotlight, as Austin Miller and Tom Robinson run the rule over Vélez Sarsfield's Argentine attacking midfielder.

Lucas Paquetá is profiled as Austin Miller and Tom Robinson return with their scouting series which looks at the best talent in South America. The Brazilian attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to Liverpool, as well as to sides in Italy, and isn't likely to remain at Flamengo much longer.

Adam, Simon, Austin and Tom return to talk about the 1st legs of the Copa Libertadores QFs and take a quick look at where each CONMEBOL nation is at ahead of the Copa America next year.

Exequiel Palacios of River Plate and Argentina is profiled, as Austin Miller and Tom Robinson return to shine the spotlight on another South American prospect.

Nikos Overheul joins Laura Bradburn and Stevie Grieve to discuss Nikos' role as a football consultant and player recruitment expert. They look at how clubs can plan for their long term future in a sport where the aims are often short term. They discuss many teams including Celtic, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Brentford, and Ajax.

Adam, Austin and Simon give their thoughts and insights on another controversial and dramatic week of Copa Libertadores action. The gang cover the Carlos Sanchez case and crowd trouble that marred Santos vs. Independiente. They round up all the action from all the other ties including Colo-Colo’s historic victory over Corinthians. There is also a debate about Palmeiras’ style of play in their narrow victory on aggregate over Cerro Porteño.

Yeferson Soteldo is the latest player under the Scouting Spotlight, as Tom Robinson and Austin Miller are joined by Adam Brandon to continue their look at the brightest talents in South America.

Austin Miller and Tom Robinson discuss Chilean attacking midfielder Ángelo Araos. They are joined on the show by Chile based South American football expert Adam Brandon.