Podcast appearances and mentions of Julien Laurens

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens talk about PSG's 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi finals and ask if there is anyone else other than Ousmane Dembele who could win the Balon d'Or? The guys also discuss Joao Pedro's debut in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fluminense, Victor Osimhen's proposed transfer to Galatasaray & explain how Lyon have returned to Ligue 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Smith has reaction to defeats for England and Wales at UEFA Women's EURO 2025. She's joined by Izzy Christiansen, Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Vicki Sparks as England are beaten by France. Hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood. Plus Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon round up Wales' defeat to Netherlands and hear from Rhian Wilkinson.02:45 Alex Greenwood INTERVIEW, 05:55 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW, 08:00 England underperform in midfield? 11:00 Was it a foul on Russo for France's second goal? 14:45 What positives were there for England? 20:00 Hannah Hampton a highlight? 22:40 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 26:10 Wales lose in first major tournament match, 32:15 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 Norway v Finland on Sports Extra 3, Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland on Sports Extra, Mon 1700 Spain v Belgium on Sports Extra, Mon 2000 Portugal v Italy on Sports Extra, Tue 1700 Germany v Denmark on Sports Extra, Tue 2000 Poland v Sweden on Sports Extra.

Julien Laurens and Rob Palmer pay their respects following the tragic and unexpected death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The guys also discuss Manchester City's elimination from the Club World Cup, Olivier Giroud's return to Europe & ask if Arsenal are set to sign both Viktor Gyokores and Eberechi Eze.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Rob Palmer pay their respects following the tragic and unexpected death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The guys also discuss Manchester City's elimination from the Club World Cup, Olivier Giroud's return to Europe & ask if Arsenal are set to sign both Viktor Gyokores and Eberechi Eze.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew are joined by Julien Laurens to react to more complaints about the Club World Cup conditions, including from Juventus coach Igor Tudor. Then, they discuss Manchester City's surprising loss to Al Hilal and their early exit from the tournament. Also, Juls gives his bold predictions for some of the hottest transfer rumors of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss England's back-to-back European U21 title victory and ask whether Lee Carsley is ready for the next step in his career and if Harvey Elliott should leave Liverpool to play regular football. The guys also look at PSG's thumping win over Inter Miami, ask whether Lyon could still play in Ligue 1 next season and ask why FIFA has decided to launch a clothing range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss England's back-to-back European U21 title victory and ask whether Lee Carsley is ready for the next step in his career and if Harvey Elliott should leave Liverpool to play regular football. The guys also look at PSG's thumping win over Inter Miami, ask whether Lyon could still play in Ligue 1 next season and ask why FIFA has decided to launch a clothing range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan's 2-0 win over River Plate and ask if a more youth-focussed Inter under Christian Chivu is the future for the Nerazzurri. The guys also discuss Lyon's relegation to Ligue 2, Milos Kerkez' move to Liverpool and if Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal with Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Smith looks ahead to UEFA Women's EURO 2025, which starts on Wednesday. She's joined by England's all-time record goalscorer Ellen White, former Scotland all-rounder Jen Beattie and The Guardian's Tom Garry. Also hear from former Switzerland goalkeeper Kathrin Lehmann, Nordic football expert Mia Eriksson, Norway boss Gemma Grainger, former Spain midfielder Vicky Losada, French football expert Julien Laurens & Dutch journalist Rivkah op het Veld.01:45 Hosts Switzerland missing a key player, 08:15 Eight-time winners Germany into a new era? 11:30 What about the Scandinavian teams? 13:25 Norway boss Gemma Grainger INTERVIEW, 17:40 Can Sweden finally go that final step? 21:30 Will world champions Spain break their Euros duck? 30:30 Italy being tipped to go far in group with Portugal & Belgium, 32:45 Is Group D the group of death? 33:50 French squad selection raises questions, 40:10 Netherlands' head coach isn't happy, 46:00 England going in as defending champions, 50:05 Wales going in as tournament debutants.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Final, Sun 1700 England v Jamaica in women's friendly, Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan's 2-0 win over River Plate and ask if a more youth-focussed Inter under Christian Chivu is the future for the Nerazzurri. The guys also discuss Lyon's relegation to Ligue 2, Milos Kerkez' move to Liverpool and if Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal with Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Flamengo's 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Club World Cup and ask whether Nico Jackson has run out of excuses after receiving another red card. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's victory over Pachuca, Paul Pogba's pending transfer to AS Monaco and praise Santi Carzola after he played his part in helping Real Oviedo return to LALIGA for the first time in 24 years after their original relegation from the top flight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Flamengo's 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Club World Cup and ask whether Nico Jackson has run out of excuses after receiving another red card. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's victory over Pachuca, Paul Pogba's pending transfer to AS Monaco and praise Santi Carzola after he played his part in helping Real Oviedo return to LALIGA for the first time in 24 years after their original relegation from the top flight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Bardell is live to talk Emi Martinez's potential departure and Julien Laurens reporting that Villa have sounded out Lucas Chevalier as a replacement. Supported by: Match Bingo Interested in sponsoring 1874: The Aston Villa Channel? Email us at studio@1874.io Subscribe to the channel and turn notifications so you'll be informed as soon as we upload a new video. Presented by Dan Bardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's debut for Real Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Al Hilal. The guys also discuss Thomas Partey's future at Arsenal, Nico Williams' proposed move to Barcelona and ask why Javier Tebas feels so strongly about the Club World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Benji Lanyado in a stacked Totally Football Show.Trent Alexander-Arnold debuts for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup but Al-Hilal stun Los Blancos with a 1-1 draw. Has everyone been sleeping on Simone Inzaghi's side?Man City get off to a winning start against Wydad, as we look at new-look City and ask whether they've fixed some of their issues from last season. Or this season.In the other big cup competition, Benji takes on Julien Laurens in the opening match of the 2025 Inter Totally Cup!Plus Man United's tough start and Juventus at the White House.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Mixed fortunes for England's kids, as Nico bids for Barca move (03.00)• PART 2: Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal (06.30) • PART 3a: Man City 2-0 Wydad (25.00)• PART 3b: Juve at the White House (29.00)• PART 3c: Broader Club World Cup thoughts (32.00)• PART 3d: Premier League fixtures are out (42.00)• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Laurens v Lanyado (47.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's debut for Real Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Al Hilal. The guys also discuss Thomas Partey's future at Arsenal, Nico Williams' proposed move to Barcelona and ask why Javier Tebas feels so strongly about the Club World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss PSG's 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in their opening Club World Cup match and discuss where it went wrong for Diego Simeone's team. The guys also discuss Bayern's 10-0 hammering of Auckland City, Thomas Frank's appointment at Tottenham and David Beckham's eventual knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss PSG's 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in their opening Club World Cup match and discuss where it went wrong for Diego Simeone's team. The guys also discuss Bayern's 10-0 hammering of Auckland City, Thomas Frank's appointment at Tottenham and David Beckham's eventual knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to PSG's 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid and argue if Luis Enrique's side are the favorites to win the FIFA Club World Cup. Plus, the guys react to Mauricio Pochettino saying Christian Pulisc and other USMNT players can't choose when they want to play for the national team. Plus, Julien Laurens breaks down Mathys Tel's move to Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Pat Nevin, Julien Laurens & Conor McNamara live in Miami. Also hear from Auckland City striker Angus Kilkolly on the day jobs the Auckland squad are taking time off from.00:35 What's it like in Miami right now? 02:15 How are the guys feeling about it? 05:40 How seriously will clubs take it? 07:20 Is this a tournament too far? 09:35 What will FIFA be hoping for? 14:55 Are the best teams at the Club World Cup? 16:40 Who is the favourite? 21:15 Players to be announced onto the pitch one-by-one 24:25 What about the smaller teams? 27:35 Auckland City players have day jobs! 31:20 Who should Man Utd fans support? 33:05 What will make this tournament a success?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 England v Slovenia in UEFA U21 Championship, Wed 2000 England v Germany in UEFA U21 Championship.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look ahead to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup and debate the impact it will have on football around the world. Plus, the pair also react to the recent international matches, as well as the latest transfer news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look ahead to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup and debate the impact it will have on football around the world. Plus, the pair also react to the recent international matches, as well as the latest transfer news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens wonder if Cristiano Ronaldo will still be the answer for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup after he helped fire Roberto Martinez's side past Spain to Nations League glory. In quick hits, Gab rips into Italy and the departing Luciano Spalletti, and the pair discuss all the latest transfer news and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens wonder if Cristiano Ronaldo will still be the answer for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup after he helped fire Roberto Martinez's side past Spain to Nations League glory. In quick hits, Gab rips into Italy and the departing Luciano Spalletti, and the pair discuss all the latest transfer news and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on Portugal's UEFA Nations League semifinal win over Germany, as the evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo scores again to keep himself in contention for a place in their 2026 World Cup squad. The pair also break down the latest transfer news and much more in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Spain's epic 5-4 win over France in the UEFA Nations League Semifinals and discusses how this could affect the future Ballon d'Or conversations. Then, the guys react to Luis Garcia's exclusive interview with Pep Guardiola and Julien Laurens predicts how Man City will lineup next season. Plus, Shaka Hislop unveils his post-UCL Final power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Julien Laurens, Guillem Balagué and Mina Rzouki. They reflect on PSG winning their first Champions League. What next for Inter after Simone Inzaghi leaves? The panel have their say on the latest transfer moves. Could Crystal Palace's Europa League place be in jeopardy? And the gang give their moments, signings and players of the season.02:25 Champions League Final reflections 18:35 Is Luis Enrique destined for the Premier League? 26:05 Simone Inzaghi has already left Inter 31:55 Could Cesc Fabregas replace him? 36:05 Transfers – Reijnders, Cherki & Luis Díaz 41:00 Crystal Palace European place in jeopardy? 46:55 Moments, signings and players of the seasonBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 Andorra v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 England v Senegal in Friendly.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on Portugal's UEFA Nations League semifinal win over Germany, as the evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo scores again to keep himself in contention for a place in their 2026 World Cup squad. The pair also break down the latest transfer news and much more in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to PSG's 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Plus, the pair also discuss the fallout from the final for Inzaghi and Acerbi, as well as all the latest transfer news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to PSG's 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Plus, the pair also discuss the fallout from the final for Inzaghi and Acerbi, as well as all the latest transfer news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew continue to react to PSG's dominant UCL final victory and praise Luis Enrique for constantly pushing his team forward throughout the season. Plus, the guys argue how Kylian Mbappe's departure affected the French side's season for the better. Nedum Onuoha, Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens also break down Matheus Cunha's move to Manchester United and Liam Delaps impending transfer to Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and of course Julien Laurens review an historic Champions League final.It was billed as too close to call but Luis Enrique's PSG put on one of the best performances of all-time to thrash Inter and win their first ever European Cup. Could this young side dominate for years to come? What happened to the Nerazzurri? And what next for Inzaghi?He could be an Italian manager on the move, of which there are many. Gasperini to Roma! Allegri back to Milan! And will Florian Wirtz be heading to Anfield?With the club season over - until the Club World Cup - the panel look back at some of their highlights from 24/25.Plus Sampdoria's relegation reprieve and Marco van Basten's beef with Linkin Park.**Listeners - we want to hear from you!Give us your feedback on the show - what content you have enjoyed most, and what you would like us to do differently next season.**https://forms.gle/PfffBLm6Kz6WShq57 Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: PSG 5-0 Inter (04.00)• PART 2: Julien Laurens reacts (17.00) • PART 3a: The managerial merry-go-round in Italy (39.00)• PART 3b: Our highlights of the season (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Crossman is joined by Chris Sutton & correspondent John Murray. Also hear from French football expert & PSG supporter Julien Laurens. And catch up with Italian football journalist James Horncastle.00:30 The moment PSG won the Champions League 04:40 Julien Laurens: ‘My eyes are full of tears' 08:35 The Luis Enrique story 10:25 James Horncastle: ‘This pain cuts deeper' 16:05 Time for the trophy lift 22:40 Was it the Désiré Doué final? 24:50 Tifo honours Luis Enrique's late daughter 25:45 Celebrations cut short by pitch invasion 29:40 What's possible for this young PSG team? 33:15 Is Luis Enrique now among the greats? 34:45 John's highlights from this season's UCLBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next week: Tue 1800 Spain v England in Women's Nations League, Sat 1700 Andorra v England in men's World Cup Qualifying.

The FC crew look ahead to tomorrow's UCL final between PSG & Inter and argue which team hold the advantage. Julien Laurens and Don Hutchison also join the show to explain how they think each side will lineup on Saturday. Plus, Gustavo Hofman explains how Carlo Ancelotti will set up his Brazil side and break down Vinicius Junior's role in the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Stewart Robson to look ahead to this weekend's Champions League final between PSG and Inter. The trio also discuss what impact winning the Conference League final will have on this young Chelsea squad. Finally, Gab and Juls go through all the major talking points in the football world and all the latest transfer news, including potential moves for Kevin De Bruyne, Alejandro Garnacho and Rayan Cherki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Mcnamara, Kristof Terreur, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues.The team look ahead to this weekend's Champions League final between PSG and Inter. Julien joins from Munich in his lucky PSG top. They explore where the game will be won and lost, in this battle of football cultures! Away from Europe's centre piece finale, they discuss Erik Ten Hag's return to management at Bayer Leverkusen and the size of the job that Xabi Alonso has on his hands at Real Madrid. There are also celebrations for Napoli and Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. Timecodes: 02:08 - Champions League Preview 22:16 - Erik Ten Hag to Bayer Leverkusen 25:37 - Xabi Alonso's tough task at Real Madrid 28:26 - Napoli's title win & is Kevin De Bruyne heading to Naples? 32:41 - Union Saint-Gilloise win the Belgium Pro LeagueBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women's Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Stewart Robson to look ahead to this weekend's Champions League final between PSG and Inter. The trio also discuss what impact winning the Conference League final will have on this young Chelsea squad. Finally, Gab and Juls go through all the major talking points in the football world and all the latest transfer news, including potential moves for Kevin De Bruyne, Alejandro Garnacho and Rayan Cherki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens joins Mark Ogden to preview the Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan. Plus, James Olley reflects on Chelsea's season ahead of the UEFA Conference League final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded earlier on Monday, Jimbo assembles Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle as the Euro gang sign off for the summer in style. There's only one place to start - and the dramatic events on Friday night in Serie A as Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku were on the scoresheet as Napoli tasted Scudetto glory amid jubilant scenes inside the Maradona and on the streets of Naples. Inter will be hoping to put the disappointment of missing out on the title behind them as they prepare to face PSG in Saturday's Champions League final. The French champions warmed up for the occasion by cruising to a 3-0 victory over Reims in the Coupe de France. So - who'll come out on top in Munich?The curtain closed on the La Liga season this weekend with emotional goodbyes for Carlo Ancelotti & Luka Modrić as their time at Real Madrid came to an end with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad. Barcelona wrapped up their domestic treble-winning season with a comfortable victory at Athletic Bilbao - while Real Betis prepare for Wednesday's Conference League final against Chelsea… And over in Germany, the Pokal fairytale wasn't to be for Arminia Bielefeld as Stuttgart ended their 18-year wait for a trophy with a 4-2 victory over their third-division opponents. Plus, the big news out of Leverkusen is that Erik ten Hag is back! Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.50)• PART 2: Serie A review - MVP McTominay guides Napoli to glory (08.30)• PART 3: Coupe de France review - and Champions League final preview (23.45)• PART 4: La Liga review - Emotional farewells to Don Carlo & Luka Modrić & Conference League final preview (34.30)• PART 5: DFB-Pokal review - and ten Hag's in at Leverkusen! (49.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens to discuss all the fallout from the final round of fixtures in the Premier League, which saw Aston Villa controversial miss out on a top five spot, which means Chelsea and Newcastle qualify for the Champions League next season. The duo also breakdown the final round of games in LaLiga, which saw Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all pick up wins. The pair also discuss Napoli winning their fourth Serie A title, with Scott McTominay being named the leagues MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens to discuss all the fallout from the final round of fixtures in the Premier League, which saw Aston Villa controversial miss out on a top five spot, which means Chelsea and Newcastle qualify for the Champions League next season. The duo also breakdown the final round of games in LaLiga, which saw Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all pick up wins. The pair also discuss Napoli winning their fourth Serie A title, with Scott McTominay being named the leagues MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the UEFA Europa League Final, as Ange Postecoglou ends Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year wait for a major trophy with a 1-0 win over Ruben Amorim's Manchester United in Bilbao. The pair also discuss the race for Europe in the Premier League and much more in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Crossman is joined by Mina Rzouki, Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague ahead of the end of the season. It's an exciting final round of fixtures in Italy with Napoli 1 point clear of Inter. Will Antonio Conte stay if Napoli win their second title in three years? How will Inter cope with balancing the Champions League final? Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan drops by to talk Ajax – whose nine point lead with seven games to go was overturned by PSV in one of the most sensational title capitulations ever seen in club football – leaving them without a trophy for the third successive season. They also talk about the emotional farewell – is it the new football fashion? And what's next for Luka Modric after the midfielder announced his departure from Real Madrid. Plus, could Sampdoria actually end up avoiding relegation? In France, there was an amazing escape for Le Havre, who came from behind twice to beat Strasbourg 3-2. And why do newly promoted teams in Europe fare better than in England?TIME CODES: 03:05 – All to play for in Italy 14:46 – Title capitulation for Ajax 26:45 – The emotional goodbye 40:43 – Le Havre's Great Escape 44:14 – Why do newly promoted teams fair better in Europe than in England? 48:48 – Sampdoria not relegated after all?COMMENTARIES: Saturday 24th May - 1500 - Scottish Cup Final: Aberdeen v Celtic - Sports Extra 3 Saturday 24th May - 1700 - Women's Champions League Final: Arsenal v Barcelona - BBC Radio 5live Sunday 25th May - 1600 - Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - BBC Radio 5live

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the UEFA Europa League Final, as Ange Postecoglou ends Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year wait for a major trophy with a 1-0 win over Ruben Amorim's Manchester United in Bilbao. The pair also discuss the race for Europe in the Premier League and much more in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo's got the whole gang together as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballús indulge in some European chit-chat as the season reaches its climax. The Serie A chaos continued with the title set to be decided on Friday night… unless a play-off is required! That's after Inter were held 2-2 by Lazio while Napoli were goalless at Parma, but it's Antonio Conte's side who still sit a point clear at the top of the table. The Eredivisie set a high bar for mayhem as PSV retained their title on the final day - despite trailing Ajax by 9 points with just 5 games to go! Michiel Jongsma's back to tell us how - and why Ajax's next boss should probably be bald… Over in Ligue 1, Alexandre Lacazette signed off in style with goals 200 and 201 for his hometown club Lyon - while there was extraordinary late drama in Strasbourg as Abdoulaye Touré's 99th minute panenka kept Le Havre in the top flight. Barcelona were still on the beers as they were beaten 3-2 by Villarreal, but it didn't matter after more Lamine Yamal magic had sealed the La Liga title against Espanyol in midweek. Meanwhile, the rebuild's already started at Real Madrid with Dean Huijsen signed and the announcement of new manager Xavi Alonso seemingly imminent… And in the Bundesliga, Dortmund completed their remarkable turnaround under Niko Kovac to seal a Champions League spot - while champions Bayern Munich finished the season 13 points clear of Leverkusen as Harry Kane made it back-to-back Golden Boots. Plus - what's the mood across Europe as the Premier League's 16th and 17th-placed banter clubs do battle in Bilbao in Wednesday night's Europa League final? Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend & Europa League final preview (00.45) • PART 2: Serie A review - All to play for under the Friday Night Lights (11.25)• PART 3: Portugal, Turkey, Ajax's epic collapse - and bald men (24.35)• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Touré's panenka, Nice's UCL spot & Jonathan David's future (38.40)• PART 5: La Liga review - Barca on the beach as relegation jeopardy remains (48.35)• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Dortmund surge to 4th as Kane picks up latest accolade (55.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens to discuss all the fallout from Crystal Palace's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, as the Eagles win their first ever major trophy. The pair also discuss the race for the top five in the Premier League, as it goes down to the wire on the last game of the season. And with just one game to go in Serie A, Napoli sit top of the table, just one point ahead of Inter Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Liverpool inching closer to signing Jeremie Frimpong and being linked to Florian Wirtz or Milos Kerkez. Then, Nedum Onuoha explains why he thinks Manchester City will squeak into the top 5 and the success of Eberechi Eze. Plus, Julien Laurens discusses the Serie A title race coming down to the last matchday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens to discuss all the fallout from Crystal Palace's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, as the Eagles win their first ever major trophy. The pair also discuss the race for the top five in the Premier League, as it goes down to the wire on the last game of the season. And with just one game to go in Serie A, Napoli sit top of the table, just one point ahead of Inter Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Carlo Ancelotti's imminent switch from Real Madrid to the Brazilian national team. The pair also discuss Bologna's win over Milan in the Coppa Italia final, and all the latest transfer news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Crossman, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues.The guys reflect on Xabi Alonso's time at Bayer Leverkusen, and what he'll be thinking about before returning to Los Blancos. Xabi's arrival means Carlo Ancelotti's off to the Brazil national team. Could we see a return to the fold for Neymar? South American football expert Tim Vickery joins the pod with all the latest.Bologna win their first trophy in over 50 years, beating AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final, and Sampdoria are relegated to Serie C for the first time in the club's history.Timecodes: 00:40 Looking back at Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen, & what will life be like back in Madrid? 16:38 Carlo Ancelotti's off to Brazil 29:20 Bologna win Coppa Italia 36:35 Sampdoria relegated to Serie C for the first timeBBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries: Sat 1630 Men's FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (5 Live) Sun 1330 Women's FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Manchester United (Sports Extra 3) Sun 1415 Premier League: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest (5 Live) Sun 1500 Premier League: Brentford vs Fulham (Sports Extra 2) Sun 1630 Premier League: Arsenal vs Newcastle (5 Live)