Podcast appearances and mentions of Julien Laurens

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balagué, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki to reflect on the week's action in the Champions League. They reflect on Manchester United's disappointing draw against Galatasaray. Danish football commentator Zak Egholm joins us with FC Copenhagen on the brink of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League for just the second time in their history. And should we analyse games based on performances, or results? The reaction to Newcastle's draw with Paris Saint Germain gets heated. TOPICS: 01:55 – Reaction to Manchester United against Galatasaray 13:30 – Zak Egholm on FC Copenhagen 21:45 – Review of PSG against Newcastle 34:00 – Barcelona make the last 16 36:50 – Rodrigo Riquelme's man of the match award 37:30 – João Mário's frustrated hattrick

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dissect Manchester United's 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in the Champions League to set up a dramatic matchday six, where they have one more chance to qualify for the knockout stages. The guys also discuss IFAB's approval of sin bin trials, which club has the most popular jersey and Cristiano Ronaldo again making headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dissect Manchester United's 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in the Champions League to set up a dramatic matchday six, where they have one more chance to qualify for the knockout stages. The guys also discuss IFAB's approval of sin bin trials, which club has the most popular jersey and Cristiano Ronaldo again making headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Cates presents Champions League reaction as Newcastle were denied a win at PSG after a controversial penalty was awarded to PSG in added time. Chris Waddle and John Murray dissect what would have been an impressive win for Eddie Howe's injury riddled squad. Elsewhere Conor McNamara watched Manchester City come from two goals down to win 3-2 at home to RB Leipzig and finish top of their group. Elsewhere John Bennett drops by to chat Celtic going out after a frustrating 2-0 loss to Lazio. Alistair Bruce-Ball and Stephen Warnock are in Istanbul ahead of Galatasaray against Manchester United in Group A with Erik ten Hag confident his side can deal with the hostile atmosphere. Kelly is also joined by Maz Farookhi as we hear from the BBC's Women's Footballer of the year, goalkeeper Mary Earps, as well as Beth Mead who returns to the England squad after a year out with injuryTOPICS: 0:10 Intro 0:35 Newcastle PSG story of the match 05:45 Julien Laurens on PSG 08:30 Penalty debate 10:20 Eddie Howe 16:10 AC Milan at St James' Park 20:45 Pep Guardiola 23:50 Celtic with John Bennett 26:25 Galatasaray Manchester United preview 31:00 Mary Earps & Beth Mead

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo look ahead to Matchday 5 in the Champions League with destinies set to be decided. The Magpies head to Paris looking to replicate their 4-1 win earlier in the campaign. But can Milan stop wasting chances and beat Dortmund, even without their new 15-year-old prodigy? It's a big week for Barcelona, starting with a clash with Porto in Catalunya. What has happened to Robert Lewandowski? Bayern's new number 9 keeps scoring but it's still Leverkusen who are top of the Bundesliga after the best start ever. And the top two of Juventus and Inter cannot be separated in the Derby d'Italia. Plus Troyes, happy birthdays and Nike adverts. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: A mixed international break (01.00) • PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (05.45) • PART 2: PSG v Newcastle and Milan v Dortmund previews (11.45) • PART 3a: Galatasaray v Man United preview / Nike adverts (25.00) • PART 3b: Barcelona v Porto preview (31.00) • PART 3c: Real Madrid v Napoli preview (37.00) • PART 4: Honours even between the top two in Italy (43.00) • PART 5: Leverkusen's record-breaking start in the Bundesliga (50.00) • PART 6a: Nice stay unbeaten, plus the trials and tribulations of Troyes (57.00) • PART 6b: The rest of the action in La Liga (66.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £19.99 FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Give a perfect-fit gift with Indochino. Go to Indochino dot com and use code TOTALLY to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the big game this week between Manchester City and Liverpool, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. The guys also chat about Arsenal taking top spot in the Premier League, Alejandro Garnacho's super goal, plus all the biggest talking points from a busy weekend of football.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the big game this week between Manchester City and Liverpool, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. The guys also chat about Arsenal taking top spot in the Premier League, Alejandro Garnacho's super goal, plus all the biggest talking points from a busy weekend of football.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by ESPN Brasil's Gustavo Hofman to reflect on the distressing scenes at the Maracanã ahead of Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil and ask what's next for both Brazil and Argentina. The guys also discuss the UEFA Euro 2024 playoff draw, whether Inter Miami will play in Saudi Arabia or not & if Italy were lucky to qualify for the Euros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by ESPN Brasil's Gustavo Hofman to reflect on the distressing scenes at the Maracanã ahead of Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil and ask what's next for both Brazil and Argentina. The guys also discuss the UEFA Euro 2024 playoff draw, whether Inter Miami will play in Saudi Arabia or not & if Italy were lucky to qualify for the Euros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss The Premier League's decision to dock Everton 10 points for breaching financial rules and ask whether Manchester City and Chelsea could face similar or worse. The guys also discuss Argentina's 2-0 defeat against Uruguay, Julian Nagelsmann's first defeat as Germany manager and ask if David de Gea could move to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toute l'actu des sélections nationales et des championnats anglais, espagnol, italien et allemand avec nos légendaires "Drôles de Dames" : Julien Laurens, Fred Hermel, Polo Breitner et Johann Crochet. L'After foot, c'est LE show d'après-match et surtout la référence des fans de football depuis 15 ans ! Les rencontres se prolongent tous les soirs avec Gilbert Brisbois et Nicolas Jamain avec les réactions des joueurs et entraîneurs, les conférences de presse d'après-match et les débats animés entre supporters, experts de l'After et auditeurs. RMC est une radio généraliste, essentiellement axée sur l'actualité et sur l'interactivité avec les auditeurs, dans un format 100% parlé, inédit en France. La grille des programmes de RMC s'articule autour de rendez-vous phares comme Apolline Matin (6h-9h), les Grandes Gueules (9h-12h), Estelle Midi (12h-15h), Super Moscato Show (15h-18h), Rothen s'enflamme (18h-20h), l'After Foot (20h-minuit).

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss The Premier League's decision to dock Everton 10 points for breaching financial rules and ask whether Manchester City and Chelsea could face similar or worse. The guys also discuss Argentina's 2-0 defeat against Uruguay, Julian Nagelsmann's first defeat as Germany manager and ask if David de Gea could move to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Crossman presents Euro Leagues with Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. The team discuss Rudi Garcia leaving Napoli after five months in charge, Thierry Henry's new role with the France U21s and will Portugal win the Euros? Also former Red Bull Salzburg, Leipzig and Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch drops by to chat what's next and reflects back on his time at Leeds as Guillem bids to become his next assistant manager! TOPICS: 0:10 Intro 2:45 Napoli & Garcia gone 14:18 Thierry Henry U21s 25:33 Portugal win the Euros? 29:50 Jesse Marsch

The FC crew are joined by Ian Darke and they discuss more about VAR and if the game is better because of it. Plus, Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold is set to leave ahead of Jim Ratcliffe's arrival. And, Julien Laurens joins the show to give his top 5 international week storylines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Richard Arnold's departure from Manchester United and ask what changes Sir Jim Ratcliffe will bring once his minority stake purchase has been confirmed. The guys also discuss Walter Mazzarri's surprising return to Napoli, Chelsea's Cyprus Confidential problem & ask if Messi mania in Miami has already begun to fade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Richard Arnold's departure from Manchester United and ask what changes Sir Jim Ratcliffe will bring once his minority stake purchase has been confirmed. The guys also discuss Walter Mazzarri's surprising return to Napoli, Chelsea's Cyprus Confidential problem & ask if Messi mania in Miami has already begun to fade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Irving is joined by FPL Pod stalwarts Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens as Premier League football comes to a halt for the international break ✋ The team dive into a successful Gameweek 12, Mohamed Salah hitting the 100-point mark and face a quiz on the season so far

Jimbo is back in the Athletic studios with the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. Rudi Garcia is sacked by the champions Napoli after a 1-0 loss to Empoli leaves them 10 points behind league leaders Inter. Álex Grimaldo is in the form of his life for Xabi Alonso's high flying Leverkusen side who beat a struggling Union Berlin 4-0. Mbappe scores a hat-trick but is still in Luis Enrique's bad books as PSG go top of Ligue 1. Girona are still top of La Liga and Griezmann is on top form for Athletico Madrid with the La Liga title race wide open. Produced by Ben Green and Jesse Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Mark Ogden to dissect Chelsea and Manchester City's thrilling 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge. The guys also discuss Tottenham's last-minute defeat, the NWSL Championship final, as well as running through the biggest talking points from a packed weekend of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Mark Ogden to dissect Chelsea and Manchester City's thrilling 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge. The guys also discuss Tottenham's last-minute defeat, the NWSL Championship final, as well as running through the biggest talking points from a packed weekend of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew reflect on Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Luton Town and question if Man United can survive with minimal production from their attacking players. The guys also recap Tottenham's loss to Wolves and explain why they think Spurs' title hopes are gone. Plus, Julien Laurens joins the show to break down why Luis Enrique was not happy with Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman netted a hat trick vs Reims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Guillem Balague, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens look back on the latest round of Champions League fixtures, including AC Milan's first victory of the competition, beating PSG. They also discuss 17-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery's astonishing potential after being called up to the France squad. Braga defender Jose Fonte joins the pod to discuss what it's like to face Real Madrid. And the panel also discuss mental health in football, following a documentary on former Barcelona forward Bojan, where the 33-year-old talks about the anxiety which affected his career. TIMECODES 02:45 AC Milan beating PSG 08:10 Warren Zaire-Emery's international call-up 16:29 Jose Fonte on playing for Braga against Real Madrid 27:21 Bojan and mental health in football

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United's nightmare 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. They also run through the rest of the Champions League action, talk Ange Postecoglou's tactics and debate Cristiano Ronaldo's issues with a former Portugal coach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United's nightmare 4-3 loss to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. They also run through the rest of the Champions League action, talk Ange Postecoglou's tactics and debate Cristiano Ronaldo's issues with a former Portugal coach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is back with the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. It's a third hat-trick in 6 league matches for Harry Kane as Bayern dismantle Dortmund. Is Kane better than Robert Lewandowski? It's make or break for Milan in the Champions League as they host PSG while domestically, could Inter be the best Italian team since 2015 Juventus? Girona are top of La Liga - would they even be allowed into the Champions League next season? And Nice are top in France, where Grosso and Gattuso continue to struggle. Plus Aspas and Benitez versus VAR and a 12th defeat on the spin for Union Berlin. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Food and drink chat (01.00) • PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (07.00) • PART 2: Dortmund 0-4 Bayern (10.00) • PART 3: Milan v PSG preview and the rest of Serie A (26.00) • PART 4: Girona top La Liga (47.00) • PART 5: Grosso and Gattuso continue to struggle in France (63.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the action from Bayern Munich's crushing 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at the weekend. The guys also discuss the VAR controversy in the game between Arsenal and Newcastle, a late winner for Roma in Serie A and allegations of corruption in Brazil.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the action from Bayern Munich's crushing 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at the weekend. The guys also discuss the VAR controversy in the game between Arsenal and Newcastle, a late winner for Roma in Serie A and allegations of corruption in Brazil.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into another horrible night for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag as they were humiliated by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. They also discuss a shock upset for Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal, Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win, and yet more controversy surrounding Neymar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into another horrible night for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag as they were humiliated by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. They also discuss a shock upset for Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal, Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win, and yet more controversy surrounding Neymar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. Jude Bellingham wins El Clasico with two late goals in Barcelona. Can he be stopped and does Xavi shoulder the blame for his substitutions? Harry Kane scores a hat-trick, including a goal from inside his own half as Bayern win 8-0. But it's still Leverkusen, inspired by Florian Wirtz, who lead a goal-filled Bundesliga. Marseille v Lyon is postponed after fan violence which sees Lyon manager Fabio Grosso injured. And Claudio Ranieri's Cagliari complete perhaps the greatest comeback in Serie A history. Plus a rejuvenated Scamacca, Morata, Fenerbahce and rock-paper-scissors across Europe. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Ballon d'Or reaction (01.30) • PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (07.00) • PART 2: Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (12.00) • PART 3: Goals galore in the Bundesliga (24.00) • PART 4: Marseille Lyon postponed due to fan violence (35.00) • PART 5: Ranieri's Cagliari complete the greatest comeback (47.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino's Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens praise Jude Bellingham after his two goals helped guide Real Madrid past Barcelona in El Clasico. The guys also discuss the Manchester derby, Napoli's fightback against AC Milan and ask if people are sleeping on Liverpool.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens praise Jude Bellingham after his two goals helped guide Real Madrid past Barcelona in El Clasico. The guys also discuss the Manchester derby, Napoli's fightback against AC Milan and ask if people are sleeping on Liverpool.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ESPN FC Crew are joined by Julien Laurens to discuss Lionel Messi capturing his eighth Balon d'Or, and offering predictions for the award in 2024. Then, they chat about Manchester United and the struggles they are going through this season. Also, Mario Melchiot joins the show to discuss Ajax's disappointing season as they sit in last place in the Eredivisie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss PSG's 3-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League and ask whether there might be a depth problem to Luis Enrique's side. The guys also discuss Newcastle's 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban & ask if Jose Mourinho wants to paint the town yellow and red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss PSG's 3-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League and ask whether there might be a depth problem to Luis Enrique's side. The guys also discuss Newcastle's 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban & ask if Jose Mourinho wants to paint the town yellow and red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Crossman, Guillem Balagué, Julien Laurens and Mina Razouki talk all things European football. They're joined by Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca after a brilliant start in the Championship. Hear about his work at Leicester and the coaches he's taken inspiration from to influence his managerial style. What was it like as assistant manager to Pep Guardiola? And does Maresca plan to stay in England when his time at Leicester ends? The pod are on the search for the leak in the Lyon dressing room after their worst ever start to a Ligue 1 campaign. The panel also discuss the success of Basque teams, especially Real Sociedad after they beat Benfica to go top of their Champions League group. TOPICS: 3.46 – The success of Basque teams and Real Sociedad 12.58 – The Lyon mole 22.48 – Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca 24.10 – Maresca on Leicester 28.18 – Maresca on his inspirations 34.28 – Maresca on working with Pep Guardiola

Jimbo welcomes the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens into The Athletic studio. Another big week in the Champions League with Group F again the star attraction. Hear why Newcastle's opponents Dortmund are one of the best teams in Europe. And can Milan finally produce a big away performance at PSG? The top 3 in Spain are separated by just a point with Girona continuing to surprise all. But even with another Barca youngster emerging, shouldn't Xavi have them playing better football? It's a good weekend for Francesco Farioli's Nice and a terrible one for Fabio Grosso's Lyon. While in Germany, Union Berlin slip to an 8th defeat in a row. Plus Inter are back on top of Serie A and Mourinho is back to his trolling best. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: Previewing Wednesday's Champions League action (11.30) • PART 3a: Tuesday's Champions League action (28.00) • PART 3b: Real, Barca and Girona separated by a point (36.00) • PART 4: Inter back on top and Mourinho back trolling (42.00) • PART 5a: Leverkusen win again but it's 8 defeats in a row for Union (55.00) • PART 5b: Contrasting fortunes for Italian managers in France (61.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Manchester United's 1-0 win over Copenhagen and break down how Harry Maguire & Andre Onana became unlikely heroes for the Red Devils. Plus, the guys analyze Gabriel Jesus' brilliant display for Arsenal and Julien Laurens previews tomorrow's clash between PSG & AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Arsenal and ask whether Mauricio Pochettino is to blame for Chelsea's dropped points. The guys also discuss more ugliness involving Vinicius Jr. in LaLiga, Juventus' crucial 1-0 win over Milan and pay respects to Sir Bobby Charlton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Arsenal and ask whether Mauricio Pochettino is to blame for Chelsea's dropped points. The guys also discuss more ugliness involving Vinicius Jr. in LaLiga, Juventus' crucial 1-0 win over Milan and pay respects to Sir Bobby Charlton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tribute to “one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen”, Steve Crossman celebrates the life of Sir Bobby Charlton. Steve is joined by football reporter Simon Stone and ex-professional footballer John Stiles, who is the son of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles. In discussing Sir Bobby's impact in his home town Ashington, at Manchester United and across English football, we hear from author Jonathan Wilson, Premier League footballer Ben Mee, former professional footballer Nedum Onuoha and journalist Julien Laurens. Also hear from listeners who share their personal memories of Sir Bobby, in reflection of his life beyond the football pitch. 03:00 Simon Stone 11:30 Winning the 1966 World Cup 13:20 John Stiles 18:30 Erik ten Hag 22:40 Ashington 24:00 Jonathan Wilson 31:30 Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney 34:50 Julien Laurens 37:10 Nedum Onuoha 39:00 Ben Mee 41:20 Clayton Blackmore

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Eden Hazard's career after he announced his retirement from football at 32. The guys discuss UEFA's decision to award Euro 2028 to the UK & Ireland, Wayne Rooney's new job at Birmingham City and ask if Lionel Messi could play in Europe or Saudi Arabia during the MLS off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Eden Hazard's career after he announced his retirement from football at 32. The guys discuss UEFA's decision to award Euro 2028 to the UK & Ireland, Wayne Rooney's new job at Birmingham City and ask if Lionel Messi could play in Europe or Saudi Arabia during the MLS off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Newcastle United's 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and ask who is to blame for PSG's poor start to the season? The guys also criticize Manchester United after their 3-2 defeat against Galatasaray, weigh-in on FIFA's World Cup 2030 plans and ask whether Barcelona got lucky against Porto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Newcastle United's 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and ask who is to blame for PSG's poor start to the season? The guys also criticize Manchester United after their 3-2 defeat against Galatasaray, weigh-in on FIFA's World Cup 2030 plans and ask whether Barcelona got lucky against Porto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo brings in the continental big guns - James Horncastle, Raphael Hongstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo - as the Champions League returns. Napoli have scored 8 goals in their last 2 matches, with Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia seemingly back to their best. A fine time for Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid to be visiting. PSG head to Newcastle after another 0-0 at Clermont. Leipzig host Man City after losing their sporting director last week. And Thomas Tuchel is starting to wonder whether he's the problem at Bayern. Domestically, it's a good time for Genoa and a bad time for Andrea Pirlo's Sampdoria. Leverkusen make their best start ever while Lyon are in as much bother as the Nantes mascot. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.30) • PART 2: Champions League Tuesday preview (09.30) • PART 3: Champions League Wednesday preview (27.00) • PART 4: Bundesliga - Leipzig and Bayern have issues (38.00) • PART 5: A look around France and the Europa League (47.00) • PART 6: Contrasting fortunes for Genoa & Sampdoria (57.00) • PART 7: Relations remain frosty between Barca and Sevilla (64.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss Luis Diaz' disallowed goal in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat against high-flying Tottenham and ask who was to blame for the latest VAR mistake in the Premier League. The guys also discuss Jude Bellingham's heroics, the return of the WSL and ask if everything is better in Napoli again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew preview Liverpool's visit to Tottenham and question if Spurs have the goal scorers to beat the Reds for the first time since 2017. Plus, the guys criticize Xavi for complaining about fixture congestion and Julien Laurens explains why Victor Osimhen's relationship with Napoli has rapidly deteriorated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss an embarrassing week for Napoli and what this could mean for Victor Osimhen and the club going forward. They also dive into the latest stories from the footballing world, including Man City crashing out of the Carabao Cup and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami missing out in the US Open Cup Final.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid's 3-1 defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. The guys also look back at Arsenal and Tottenham's entertaining 2-2 draw in the Premier League, praise PSG after they beat Marseille 4-0 & discuss Megan Rapinoe's legacy after she played her final game for the USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices