Podcasts about La Masia

In this episode of Barca Talk, Troy discusses the 2-0 defeat of Espanyol, Barca winning La Liga, the massive parade, LaPorta and Hansi's plan for starting 11 from La Masia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

En un Barça marcado por La Masia, los de Jordi Roura fueron los ojos que se fijaron en Lamine Yamal y Pau Cubarsí.

It's time for The Truth!Today, Sam and Dougie are looking at how Hansi Flick's slightly surprising appointment at Barcelona last summer has turned into a masterstroke, and how the German has immediately brought the Blaugrana back to the top table of European football with a string of youngsters and some of the most exciting attacking football on the continent. There were question marks about Flick after his ill-fated tenure with the German national team, but his record at club level speaks for itself. And yet, when he was appointed at Barcelona to replace Xavi last summer, there were plenty who felt that this could be a step in the wrong direction for a Barcelona side mired in debt and already one step behind fierce rivals Real Madrid, who had just won La Liga and the Champions League, and then gone out and signed Kylian Mbappé, who was widely considered the best player in the world. But Flick took Xavi's possession-orientated philosophy and made it more direct, more streamlined; put his faith in the youngsters emerging from La Masia; and turned good players into superstars - all whilst staying true to his own brand of football and putting perhaps the boldest style of football in Europe on display for all to see. So was this a stroke of luck that the players matched his philosophy, or has the former Bayern treble-winner worked his magic again on another squad willing to do whatever he needs for them to get to the very top? Well, The Truth is somewhere in the middle... And remember, if you'd like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon?

In deze ZSM bespreken Pieter Zwart en Kalum van Oudheusden vanuit Nyon het laatste nieuws rondom de finals van de Youth League en blikken de heren terug op de wedstrijden van FC Twente en PSV.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordi Roura es uno de los pilares en el descubrimiento de talento en las últimas décadas para Barcelona, y hoy se une al Diario de Martín. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the new-look Barcelona under Hansi Flick. They explore the tactical changes made by Flick and which players have thrived as a result. They also take a look at all the La Masia graduates that have helped contribute to the instant success under Flick. Host: James Allcott Guest: Tomás Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's hard to believe that Lamine Yamal is still just 17-years-old. After his exceptional display against Benfica, can we call him the greatest La Masia graduate since Lionel Messi? And with his teammate Raphinha grabbing two goals of his own on Tuesday night too, is he an early contender for the Ballon d'Or?Plus, could Mainz go one better than what Jürgen Klopp managed with them and achieve Champions League football? Why is Dortmund's form in Europe so different to their form in Germany? Could we see two Inzaghi's in Serie A next season? And are Bologna contenders for another Champions League qualification?Join Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avui al "LOFT" analitzem la Masia, el planter que ha donat al Bar

Manchester City spent big on Nico González after Rodri's injury, but is he the answer to their midfield woes? We break down González's playing style, from his La Masia roots to his Porto tenacity, and analyze how he'll fit into Guardiola's tactical masterplan. Can he truly replace Rodri, partner him, or will he become just another expensive experiment? Plus, we dive into the financial implications of the transfer saga!Nico González, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Rodri injury, Premier League transfer

In this episode, Alex and H discuss the media availability with Nico Estévez and Ilie Sánchez, the signing of Besard Sabovic, the final result of the first preseason match of the year, new FCito signings, and much more!

Valls comença a traçar el projecte museogràfic de la “Masia de la Calçotada”, que s'ubicarà a la Societat Agrícola. L'alcaldessa de la ciutat, Dolors Farré, ha refermat aquest dimecres la necessitat de disposar d'aquest equipament. L'anunci s'ha fet quan s'ha conegut que el Calçot de Valls i la Calçotada tindran un paper destacat en els […]

On episode 642, Dan welcomes back ArsenKveFCB to the show for a midseason La Masia update. They discuss their top 10 talents to watch in 2025, covering over 40 names, including Dani Rodriguez, Toni Fernandez, Ebrima Tunkara, and many more! Watchalongs - HERE Join the Discord server! Check out our merch store: tbpod.link/store Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss what Arsenal best course of action after Bukayo Saka's injury. Can they replace him, who are their best options, and is the replacement already in the squad? Next, they move to Barcelona failing to register Dani Olmo. Can Barca fix this issue, or will Olmo leave the squad? Along the way they discuss Virgil Van Dijk and Mo Salah's extensions, Marcus Thuram replacing Darwin Nunez, and Joshua Zirkzee's struggles. Lastly, Nottingham Forest have been on an incredible run in the Premier League. Will they finish in a Champions League spot? Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Games over the break03:13 - A good time to have a great Academy03:25 - Saka's injury04:21 - Salah's incredible run of form (James Yorke tweet)05:06 - Alexander Isak's story07:18 - Erling Halaand's transfer history09:26 - What should Arsenal do about Saka's injury?10:58 - Buying a replacement vs. playing youngsters11:52 - Is Omar Marmoush an option?12:55 - Could the be after Marcus Rashford?14:03 - Teams taking the money vs waiting for the “right” price (Chelsea…)15:34 - Names that could be Saka replacements15:40 - Does Bryan Mbeumo make sense?18:11 - He has high risk reward passing style19:18 - Mathys Tel on Loan?20:28 - Evan Ferguson to bolster the attack?21:09 - Will Brighton sell?22:55 - Leroy Sane as a direct replacement?23:46 - Sane brings a broad skillset, but is he too old26:55 - Barcelona fail to register Dani Olmo27:51 - Barca are the only thing to make Ravi angry29:18 - Hansi Flick should be furious + Olmo Landing spots31:08 - La Masia is their saving grace and will they scapegoat Frenkie de Jong32:27 - de Jong = Bobby Bonilla?33:37 - Manchester United players are “available”34:07 - Should City sign him + What is his actual position?37:03 - Giggs hamstring story38:38 - Marcus Thuram to Liverpool?41:14 - Extensions for VVD and Salah?42:29 - How does Thuram fit in the squad?44:37 - Joshua Zirkzee saga continues45:34 - Missing a lot of big chances means you are in good positions a lot47:18 - Can Nottingham Forest continue their run of form?50:28 - Forest's attack is fragile, will it cost them?52:49 - A coin flip for top 4 or for top 5?54:40 - How Forest have won their recent games56:32 - Going full circle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parlem amb l'exjugador del Bar

Susannah Fuller, Nico Cantor, Darian Jenkins and Alexis Guerreros analyze Barcelona's incredible turnaround under new boss Hansi Flick. Robert Lewandowski looks reborn as the lynchpin to arguably the most formidable front line in world football. La Masia's ability to churn out young talent continues to pay dividends. And nobody seems capable of living with the team's high pressing system.  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 627, Dan spotlights the attacking midfielder role at Barcelona. He talks about the 14 names that Culers should know for that position, how La Masia will keep supplying that spot in the first team, and much more! Watchalongs - HERE Join the Discord server! Check out our merch store: tbpod.link/store Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vzájemné duely Realu Madrid a Barcelony, přezdívané El Clásico, málody zklamou. Tentokrát byla k vidění úžasná fotbalová show, v níž tým katalánských holobrádků vylepšený polským veteránem zdecimoval pyšný Real na jeho hřišti 4:0.Chcete si z podcastu vybrat jen některá témata?01:33 Duel Sparty a Plzně22:41 Trenérská škatulata v lize36:53 Barcelonské El Clásico54:39 Sázkařské okénko s Fortunou#####Na domácí straně nastoupili v dresech Realu Madrid úřadující šampioni Ligy mistrů i španělské La Ligy, posílení navíc i letním příchodem vysněného francouzského útočníka Kyliána Mbappého. Svou vypovídací hodnotu má i skutečnost, že v základní jedenáctce královského klubu figuroval jediný Španěl, doplňující hvězdný soubor tvořený Francouzi, Brazilci,  Němcem, Angličanem, Uruguaycem a brankářem z Ukrajiny.Podobnou mezinárodní směsici v minulosti mnohokrát posílala do boje i Barcelona. Jenže ta nyní prožívá poněkud odlišné, velmi specificiké období v rámci své slavné historie. Katalánský velkoklub se potýká s extrémním zadlužením přímo galaktických rozměrů. V roce 2022 totiž Barca oznámila, že její dluhy v úhrnu činí 1,3 miliardy eur. Jde s přehledem o nejzadluženější subjekt v historii sportu. A kdyby se nejednalo o klub, který je symbolem celého Katalánska, ale v zásadě kterýkoli jiný, už by patrně dávno vyhlásil bankrot.Barcelona tak byla vlastně přinucena k tomu, aby se ve výrazné míře orientovala na hráče z vlastní akademie. Na první pohled se to může leckomu jevit jako nevýhoda. Zejména tomu, kdo neví nebo nemá dostatečný přehled o tom, jak úžasné „produkty“ dlouhodobě a neúnavně nabízí La Masia, nejlepší fotbalová akademie světa. Vedle Poláka Lewandowského, Brazilce Raphinhy a Francouze Koundeho vyběhlo v sobotu v základní sestavě osm Španělů, povětšinou domácích Katalánců a odchovanců Barcelony. ---Nosiči vodyFotbalový podcast Seznam Zpráv. Jaromír Bosák, Luděk Mádl a Karel Tvaroh každý týden o českém a světovém fotbalu. Příběhy, aféry, důležité postavy na hřišti i v zákulisí.Odebírejte na Podcasty.cz, Apple Podcasts nebo Spotify.Sledujte nás na Twitteru! Najdete nás tam jako @Nosicivody.Máte návrh, jak podcast vylepšit? Nebo nás chcete pochválit? Pište na audio@sz.cz

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On episode 624, Dan and Kevin Williams break down the Bayern Munich victory and preview El Clásico. They talk about Flick's superior tactics, the credit for La Masia, the key points against Real Madrid, and much more! Running Order: How big is the Bayern victory? How did Flick figure out Bayern Munich? What makes La Masia kids different? Who needs to standout against Real Madrid? Watchalongs - HERE Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: tbpod.link/store Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Axel Torres se rinde a uno de los últimos jugadores salidos de La Masia y 'El Sanedrín' apunta a la principal diferencia entre el Barça de Flick y el de Xavi.

It's time for The Truth!Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley deep dive into Barcelona's famed academy, La Masia, which produced a golden generation during the early 2000's that spawned Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and a whole lot more who contributed to Barca conquering the world. A fallow period for academy graduates followed, leading many to wonder if that golden era truly was a one off, and if modern football could never truly see something similar happen in the modern game, with all its financial pressures and the desire to stay at the apex of the sport. But of late, La Masia's talent fountain has sprung anew, with a host of young homegrown talent in Hansi Flick's squad as Barcelona have started this season hot - Alex Balde, Hector Fort, Gavi, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, and of course, Lamine Yamal. Is this a sign that the pathway is open again for the Catalan talent factory, or is this simply a consequence of Barcelona's reckless spending leaving them with no other choice?The Truth is somewhere in the middle... Hosts: Sam Tighe & Dougie CritchleyProduction & Editing: Jack Collins Studio Recording: Footwork Media And remember, if you'd like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon?

Patrick and Ravi discuss Arsenal's win over PSG, Dortmund's demolition of Celtic, and Barcelona's loss to Osasuna. They further analyse Dortmund's managerial situation, Barca's incredible youth integration, and Arsenal's defensive tendencies. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps00:00 Episode Overview00:23 Intro2:35 Arsenal v PSG Review3:08 Lineup Reaction6:07 Tactical Breakdown8:35 Absence of Dembele9:14 PSG creating identity10:27 Arsenal's dominant defence13:15 Are Arsenal too defensive?17:10 Dortmund v Celtic Review22:51 Dortmund under Sahin26:31 Will Dortmund sack Sahin?28:30 Barcelona's loss to Osasuna30:08 How to properly rotate your squad38:56 Champions League format thoughts40:00 La Masia player integration46:58 Are some positions easier to break into?54:25 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was this the second greatest night in Aston Villa's history? And also the second greatest victory over Bayern Munich? Has any manager had as much of an impact on one club in just two years as Unai Emery?  And what on earth happened to Real Madrid? How did they manage to lose to Lille? Mind you, RB Leipzig will be asking exactly the same thing after they let a 2-1 lead slip against a ten man Juventus. Liverpool had a good night though, they beat Bologna 2-0.  We had people at all of those games and you can hear from them if you just click that play button right now. Go on, do it. Live a little. You know what they say: If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room.  Need something to read? Pol Ballús and Laia Cervelló Herrero have done a long read on La Masia, a location of dramatically increased importance to Barcelona now that they've done all their money and half their players are knacked.  Need something to listen to? You can get a more detailed recap of the Champions League games on The Totally Football Show, still the best football podcast out there.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jacob Tanswell, Guillermo Rai, Seb Stafford Bloor, James Pearce Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Dizzy Dreams: Núria's Courageous Path to La Masia's Elite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/dizzy-dreams-nurias-courageous-path-to-la-masias-elite Story Transcript:Ca: El sol començava a baixar darrere el paisatge ondulat de la Masia, escampant tons taronges i vermells pels camps d'entrenament.En: The sun began to dip behind the rolling landscape of La Masia, casting orange and red hues over the training fields.Ca: La tardor omplia l'aire de frescor i les fulles feien un suau murmur mentre queien.En: Autumn filled the air with a crispness, and the leaves made a soft rustling sound as they fell.Ca: Les llums de la ciutat de Barcelona, allà a la llunyania, brillaven com petits punts d'or mentre la festa de la Mercè omplia els carrers amb alegria i música.En: The lights of the city of Barcelona, shining in the distance, glimmered like tiny gold dots as the Mercè festival filled the streets with joy and music.Ca: Núria estava al camp, rodejada dels seus companys.En: Núria was on the field, surrounded by her teammates.Ca: Anava a ser un dia decisiu.En: It was going to be a decisive day.Ca: Feia temps que somiava amb aquest moment: la possibilitat de jugar en l'equip d'elit de futbol de La Masia.En: She had long dreamed of this moment: the chance to play in the elite soccer team of La Masia.Ca: Era el seu somni des de petita.En: It had been her dream since she was a child.Ca: No obstant això, els darrers dies havia estat amagant un secret important.En: However, in recent days she had been hiding an important secret.Ca: D'un temps ençà, havia començat a sentir marejos inesperats.En: For some time, she had begun to experience unexpected dizziness.Ca: Temia que, si algú ho descobria, no li deixarien seguir amb el seu somni.En: She feared that if anyone found out, they wouldn't let her pursue her dream.Ca: A prop d'ella, Pau la mirava amb preocupació.En: Near her, Pau watched with concern.Ca: Pau era un bon amic, sempre disposat a ajudar.En: Pau was a good friend, always willing to help.Ca: Ell havia notat que Núria no estava del tot bé.En: He had noticed that Núria wasn't quite herself.Ca: "Núria, estàs segura que estàs bé?En: "Núria, are you sure you're okay?"Ca: " li va preguntar amb veu suau.En: he asked softly.Ca: Núria va somriure, però el seu somriure no arribava als ulls.En: Núria smiled, but her smile didn't reach her eyes.Ca: "Estic bé, confia en mi," va respondre, decidida a amagar la veritat.En: "I'm fine, trust me," she replied, determined to hide the truth.Ca: L'entrenador va fer sonar el xiulet i tots els jugadors van anar als seus llocs per començar la sessió.En: The coach blew the whistle, and all the players took their places to start the session.Ca: El camp estava ple d'esperança, de nervis.En: The field was full of hope, of nerves.Ca: Avui, més que mai, Núria volia demostrar el seu talent.En: Today, more than ever, Núria wanted to showcase her talent.Ca: Tot i el mareig que bategava al fons de la seva ment, va decidir ignorar-lo.En: Despite the dizziness throbbing in the back of her mind, she decided to ignore it.Ca: "Només per avui", va pensar.En: "Just for today," she thought.Ca: Van començar a córrer, a passar la pilota amb precisió i energia.En: They began running, passing the ball with precision and energy.Ca: Tot semblava anar bé fins que, de sobte, Núria va sentir que el món girava al seu voltant.En: Everything seemed to go well until suddenly, Núria felt the world spinning around her.Ca: Intentà mantenir-se dreta, però el seu cos no li va respondre.En: She tried to stay upright, but her body didn't respond.Ca: Amb un lliscar de peus, Núria va caure a terra.En: With a slide of her feet, Núria fell to the ground.Ca: El temps semblava aturar-se.En: Time seemed to stop.Ca: Els seus companys es van aturar, i Pau va ser el primer a arribar al seu costat.En: Her teammates halted, and Pau was the first to reach her side.Ca: "Núria!En: "Núria!"Ca: " va exclamar amb preocupació, mirant com els seus ulls es tancaven.En: he exclaimed with concern, watching as her eyes closed.Ca: L'entrenador va arribar ràpidament i, amb l'ajuda dels seus companys, van portar Núria a un lloc segur.En: The coach quickly arrived, and with the help of her teammates, they brought Núria to a safe place.Ca: En recuperar-se una mica, va obrir els ulls i es va trobar amb la mirada preocupada de Pau i el seu entrenador.En: As she began to recover, she opened her eyes to find the worried gazes of Pau and her coach.Ca: "Per què no ens ho has dit, Núria?En: "Why didn't you tell us, Núria?"Ca: " li va preguntar l'entrenador amb veu calmada però ferma.En: the coach asked calmly but firmly.Ca: Amb llàgrimes als ulls, Núria finalment va confessar.En: With tears in her eyes, Núria finally confessed.Ca: "No volia perdre l'oportunitat.En: "I didn't want to lose the opportunity.Ca: No volia semblar dèbil.En: I didn't want to seem weak."Ca: "L'entrenador va assentir comprensiu.En: The coach nodded understandingly.Ca: "Ets una jugadora amb molt de coratge.En: "You are a player with a lot of courage.Ca: Però no pots ignorar la teva salut.En: But you can't ignore your health.Ca: Treballarem junts per trobar una solució.En: We will work together to find a solution."Ca: "Amb el suport de Pau, Núria va acceptar anar a veure un metge.En: With Pau's support, Núria agreed to see a doctor.Ca: Amb el pas del temps i el tractament adequat, va recuperar la seva força i energia.En: Over time, with proper treatment, she regained her strength and energy.Ca: L'entrenador va reconèixer la seva dedicació i la va ajudar a trobar un camí perquè pogués continuar lluitant pel seu somni sense posar en perill la seva salut.En: The coach recognized her dedication and helped her find a way to keep fighting for her dream without jeopardizing her health.Ca: A mesura que passaven els dies, Núria va aprendre que confiar en els altres i demanar ajuda no era un signe de debilitat.En: As the days passed, Núria learned that trusting others and asking for help wasn't a sign of weakness.Ca: Aquella tardor, mentre les festes de la Mercè bategaven a Barcelona, Núria va descobrir la importància de cuidar-se i va saber que, amb el suport dels seus amics, podria aconseguir qualsevol cosa.En: That autumn, as the Mercè festivities pulsed in Barcelona, Núria discovered the importance of self-care and realized that, with the support of her friends, she could achieve anything. Vocabulary Words:dusk: el capvesprelandscape: el paisatgehue: el tocrispness: la frescorrustling: el murmurto glimmer: brillarteammate: el company d'equipdecisive: decisiuelite: d'elitdizziness: el mareigto spin: girarupright: dretto slide: lliscarto halt: aturar-seto showcase: demostrarproper: adequatstrength: la forçatreatment: el tractamentto recover: recuperar-sededication: la dedicacióto jeopardize: posar en perillto trust: confiarself-care: autocurato pursue: seguirgaze: la miradato confess: confessarcourage: el coratgesolution: la solucióweakness: la debilitatto ask for help: demanar ajuda

The FC crew react to Joan Laporta's comments on Hansi Flick's time at Barcelona and praise Las Masia for continuing to produce talented players for the first team. Plus, the guys argue if Barcelona failing to sign Nico Williams is a blessing in disguise after Raphinha's brilliant start to the season. The crew also praise Thomas Muller after he broke Bayern Munich's appearance record and recap Arne Slot's start at Liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Crossman and Guillem Balagué explore the life and career of Pep Guardiola. Told from the perspective of former Barcelona teammates Ronald Koeman, Albert Ferrer, Jordi Cruyff and eventual Director of Football Txiki Begiristain - Episode 1 is the ultimate origin story. Journey from the streets of Santpedor to Barca's world famous La Masia academy and Camp Nou and find out how Pep's playing days almost ended prematurely and how the legendary Johan Cruyff shaped his footballing philosophy. [This episode was originally released on 24/01/2024. Find the full Sporting Giants boxset on BBC Sounds – www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0h6lf4d]

This is my first post on Substack - the new home for my reporting on Spanish football. I hope as many of you as possible will subscribe to receive all my work to your email inbox - for the time being, I'm choosing to make this entirely free of charge. Today you have a choice - listen to this short podcast on the 16-year-old who has lit up the Euros (and who I sat down with for his first major television interview); or read the edited version below. More coming soon… This inaugural Substack is about Lamine Yamal – but before I talk about him, I have to talk about Samuel Eto'o.When we were converting the book, Barca: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World, into a documentary film with Universal Studios, we sent one of our producers and cameramen to Turkey, for a charity game that was organised by Eto'o. It happened to be on the weekend that there was an insurrection and a putsch for power. Everything got sealed off. The players were desperately trying to leave the place where the game was being played in private jets, but our producer, Mark Guillen, insisted to Eto'o that, despite the fact that there was threat of gunplay, he should fulfil his interview. And one of the great answers which made the film was Eto'o saying:When I arrived at Barcelona, everybody was like, Ronaldinho, ooh!  But the guy that I liked best was Iniesta. Iniesta and Xavi would be in my team, always. They have the great gift of making an infinitely complicated sport look simple.Do you see the link?The thing I've been writing about Lamine Yamal since Xavi Hernandez put him in the Barcelona team, aged 15 at the time, was this supernatural ability to choose the right things to do with the ball almost all the time.That's a rare skill in anybody. Rodri, the other day, said that he watches games back every time because he wants to see what he didn't see on the pitch. Now, if you're in the middle of the pitch and you're the pivote, compared to a winger, that peripheral vision to see everything and get everything right is far harder.Lamine Yamal began learning the game in the park outside his front door, in a bumpy neighbourhood called Rocafonda. And it so happened that not long before he was born, the Catalan Ayuntamiento decided to invest millions of euros in underprivileged zones of the region.Rocafonda was one of the places that got a big grant and they built a park.  And that park had a football surface on it.  And that's where four-year-old Lamine Yamal would play with his dad. His dad was 25 at the time, he played with his cousins and the kid would join in, and they put him in goals.But he learned his tricks on a place that, in the winter, was soaking and muddy and wet and full of puddles.Three years later, he got spotted by Barcelona.And he went to La Masia, and he told me he didn't know how to lace his boots.  Somebody had to do that for him. Barcelona didn't know what to do with him so they played him at left-back. And he scored a hat-trick. Tiniest kid on the park. First day at Barca training. Played out of position. Hat-trick.But, back to Eto'o. Decisions on the ball.Even very good players find it hard to make the right decisions about what to do with possession all the time.To whom does the ball go? Do I go alone? Do I take on my opponent?  Does the pace of the match need accelerated or does it need pausa, does it need calm? Do I recirculate the ball? Where is everybody else in my team?These decisions need to go through your head in a millisecond while there's noise. Somebody might clatter you; somebody might close you down.And in Lamine Yamal, although he's been trained at La Masia, these decisions seem innate. Which is, to me, the most astonishing thing.We saw different aspects of him last night. He nibbled at Rabiot, who had been jipping him up in advance.  ‘If he wants to go to the final, he'll have to do far more than he's done so far'. And Yamal at the end goes up to the camera with the fingers and thumb clapping together like a yappy mouth: keep talking.When he won his player of the match, and did the interview on the pitch, and then the interview in the press room, it was like, yeah, whatever. As calm off the pitch as he is on the pitch. A gift to us all.As soon as he scored, I turned to my colleague and said, ‘Listen, he scored a goal like that for Spain against France age 15 in the under-17s, about 18, 20 months ago. And lo and behold, my colleague went and found it and it's identical. That goal was coming. The style was guessable.Goal of the tournament? I think it probably will be.Young player of the tournament?  I think he's won that already. Player of the tournament?  Well, if he stars on Sunday night, then yeah, he might be named player of the tournament and young player of the tournament.He'll now, I think, get enough votes to be top-five in the Ballon d'Or voting. At 16.And above and beyond the preternatural decision-making, the football intelligence, the thing we need to focus on today and forever is: doesn't it make you happy watching him?  Doesn't it bring you joy?Never lose sight of that.Viva Lamine.Viva España. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com

On episode 599, Dan and ArsenKveFCB discuss how likely it is that top La Masia talents will make the first team with a tier list. They provide updates on Guille Fernandez, Marc Bernal, Oscar Gistau, and much more! Running Order: Why did Marc Guiu leave? When could Culers see Guille Fernandez? Could Noah Darvich get a chance under Hansi Flick? Is Landry Farre on track with his development? Join the Discord server! Check out our merch store: tbpod.link/store Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Barca Talk, Gabriel, Craig, and Remi put a bow on the FC Barcelona 2023-24 season. They dive into Barcelona's Champions League campaign, exploring the pivotal moments in the knockout stages, standout performers, and key lessons for future seasons. We also discuss the impact of new captains on team dynamics, La Masia's contribution to the first team, and Barcelona's financial health and strategies for sustainable success. Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Barcelona, Manchester United and Spain defender Gerard Pique chats in depth with Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague about his sensational, trophy-laden career and the Kings League that he has launched.TIME CODES 1 min – Pique discusses the first time he met Guillem and Spain's 2010 World Cup win. 3 mins – Pique discusses what he thinks Pique is like as a person. 5 mins – Pique discusses his earliest memories of football. 6 mins – Why Pique choose to leave La Masia for Manchester United, how he found life at Old Trafford and the reasons behind his decision to leave. 16 mins – The reasons why Pique returned to Barcelona – and why the club were so successful. 25 mins – Who Pique thinks would win a match between the current Man City side and the best Barca team he played in 27 mins – The Kings League – what it is, why Pique created it and what he thinks it can go on to achieve.

Welcome to 'Barca-week' and in the first episode of the week we are looking into one of the, if not the most successful training academies in the world, the FC Barcelona training academy 'LA MASIA'. Want to help keep the podcast going? https://www.patreon.com/FootballforkidsCheck out my other podcast 'Billions'

In this episode of Barca Talk, Remi and Craig dissect the recent Clásico, in which Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline, thanks to Jude Bellingham's last-minute goal. They critique La Liga's failure to implement goal-line technology and discuss the lackluster performances of certain players, including Joao Cancelo. As they look to the future, their optimism about reconstituting the team centers on leveraging the potential of La Masia's standouts. Join Our Patreon Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podacst, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Diego's return to Barca Studios Pep Guardiola's quotes about the schedule Weekend review for Real and Barca What would happen in a Clasico Champions League final? Barcelona and Manchester City fans uniting together How does Diego feel about facing PSG? Crazy Raphina numbers Lamine Yamal at 17 vs Lionel Messi at 17 Dani Carvajal's quote about Barcelona's youth academy A debate about La Masia vs La Fabrica And more Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas. Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn -- Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a patron and earn rewards for as little as $3 / month! Patreon.com/ChurrosYTacticas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein are back to feast upon all the continental action. The draws for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and beyond have everyone excited. Hear why it was the worst possible draw for Bayern and Real Madrid. And are PSG already at Wembley? Not if Barcelona have their say. It's been a great week for Xavi and the new generation of La Masia graduates as they hammer Atletico. Juventus were challenging for the title two months ago but now their place in the top 4 is in real jeopardy. Where has it gone wrong for Max Allegri and the Old Lady? Leverkusen make it 38 games unbeaten as the Bundesliga title becomes increasingly inevitable. Could David Moyes be the first manager to beat Xabi Alonso this season?  Speaking of managers, it's Sarri out and Tudor in at Lazio. Plus Christian Streich is leaving after 12 years at Freiburg, and Ralph Hasenhuttl is returning to management with Wolfsburg. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 1b: Those European quarter-final draws (07.00) • PART 2: Bundesliga - Streich out as Leverkusen win yet again (17.00) • PART 3: La Liga - Barca batter Atletico and Almeria win at last (29.00)  • PART 4: Serie A - Sarri leaves Lazio and Juventus go off the rails (43.00) • PART 5: Ligue 1 - Mbappe's hat-trick sinks Montpellier (60.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein are back to feast upon all the continental action.The draws for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and beyond have everyone excited. Hear why it was the worst possible draw for Bayern and Real Madrid. And are PSG already at Wembley?Not if Barcelona have their say. It's been a great week for Xavi and the new generation of La Masia graduates as they hammer Atletico.Juventus were challenging for the title two months ago but now their place in the top 4 is in real jeopardy. Where has it gone wrong for Max Allegri and the Old Lady?Leverkusen make it 38 games unbeaten as the Bundesliga title becomes increasingly inevitable. Could David Moyes be the first manager to beat Xabi Alonso this season? Speaking of managers, it's Sarri out and Tudor in at Lazio. Plus Christian Streich is leaving after 12 years at Freiburg, and Ralph Hasenhuttl is returning to management with Wolfsburg.Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (02.30)• PART 1b: Those European quarter-final draws (07.00)• PART 2: Bundesliga - Streich out as Leverkusen win yet again (17.00)• PART 3: La Liga - Barca batter Atletico and Almeria win at last (29.00) • PART 4: Serie A - Sarri leaves Lazio and Juventus go off the rails (43.00)• PART 5: Ligue 1 - Mbappe's hat-trick sinks Montpellier (60.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este episodio hablamos la goleada de 3-0 del Barca sobre el Atletico de Madrid en el Metropolitano encabezada por la Masia. #Barca #Barcelona #FCBarcelona #AtleticoDeMadrid #ElAtletico #VicaElBarca #ElBarca #LaLiga #LaMasia #Goleada  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oasisgeek/support

Jamal Musiala balls out for Bayern Munich and there is a case that he is the best young player in the world right now. (4:31) We have a debate on who the best player aged 21 and under is. (28:19) Vini jnr. continues his amazing form and there is a case that on recent form, he is the best in the world. (45:54) Timo Werner....is Timo Werner with a bad miss for Spurs. (1:18:04) FA Cup is approaching the semi-final stage as Chelsea, Leicester City, Man United and Liverpool are all aiming for the final four. (1:31:25) And Xavi is not ready to accept the the big spending Mbappe FC of PSG are the faves over his talented La Masia youths of Barcelona. (1:57:37)

Arsenal och Atlético Madrid imponerade när de via straffsparkar tog sig till en stjärnfylld Champions League-kvartsfinalslineup. Barcelona har också gjort dem sällskap dit, tack vare nya tonårsstjärnor från La Masia. Michael Edwards blir chef över sportchefen i Liverpool, som potentiellt vill köpa en klubb snarare än spelare. Frågan är dock hur man på Merseyside ställer sig till att bli en del av ett fotbollsglobalt problem. Ben White förlänger med Arsenal, Sarri tackar för sig i Lazio och Mbappé verkar få skippa hemma-OS i Paris. Med: Makoto Asahara och Patrik Syk

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - your essential round-up of the biggest football headlines, all delivered straight to your inbox and completely ad-free. Enjoy!Today's top stories:* Kylian Mbappe's superb brace sends PSG through [Pictures from TNT Sports]* Harry Kane in fine form and latest Bayern transfer news* Liverpool delighted with their smart transfer business in midfield* Plus more from Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd & SpursAC Milan* AC Milan could command a record fee to sell Theo Hernandez, says Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive column.Arsenal* Pedro Neto to Arsenal could be one to watch, but Wolves want HUGE money to sell, according to Ben Jacobs.* Mikel Arteta on Thomas Partey: "Thomas is available now to play a certain amount of minutes and he needs to build that. It was his first minutes after four months and like everybody you have to earn the right to play the minutes."* Could this Arsenal star be a summer target for West Ham?Barcelona* Frenkie de Jong's Barcelona future has been discussed in Ben Jacobs' latest exclusive column.* Oriol Romeu: “The feeling is getting better and better, and I'm optimistic that the end of the season will be good. I want to enjoy the last 2-3 months, compete and live beautiful experiences.”Bayer Leverkusen* Bayer Leverkusen are NOT happy with the speculation over Xabi Alonso's future - more detail here in Fabrizio Romano's column.* Alejandro Grimaldo: “My childhood's idol is Leo Messi. He's the best player of all time, in my opinion. I grow up in La Masia, I saw Messi there at Barca. As a full-back, I always loved Marcelo from Real Madrid.”* Grimaldo: “Xabi Alonso is special. He's going to mark an era as a manager. In the game vs Stuttgart, we did very bad in first half...Xabi Alonso told us: I don't care about the result. It doesn't matter. What I want is to see our style, our football.”Bayern Munich* Harry Kane was in superb form in the win over Lazio - he has now scored 33 goals in 33 games in all competitions this season. FT Bayern 3-0 Lazio [Pictures from TNT Sports]* Joshua Kimmich is being eyed by Manchester City and others as his Bayern future looks a serious doubt…* Could Harry Kane's Bayern future really already be uncertain?* Is this Bayern's potential replacement for Alphonso Davies?* During the meeting with Mathys Tel's agent last week, Bayern also touched on a potential new deal to be discussed in the coming months. It's nothing urgent or imminent as Bayern have priorities like Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich; but just to confirm he's a key part of their future project.* Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on future Bayern manager: “We have not decided yet, we are taking our time. We have to go to next UCL round, that is important; then now for sure Bayer Leverkusen are gonna win the Bundesliga title.”* Rummenigge on Bayern's €40m buy-back clause for Joshua Zirkzee: “It's up to Max Eberl, I don't want to enter into his job. I don't know if we will activate the clause for Zirkzee or not. It will be part of our summer strategies.”Bournemouth* Bournemouth confirm that Simon Francis will become the club's first-team technical director in the summer. He's replacing Richard Hughes who's set to leave the club, and who is appreciated by Liverpool.Brentford* Ivan Toney transfer may no longer be a priority for Chelsea, but what about Arsenal?Brighton* Roberto De Zerbi is attracting plenty of interest - more info from Ben Jacobs' exclusive column here.Chelsea* Ben Jacobs reveals Chelsea's list of manager targets as Mauricio Pochettino faces an important run of games…* Victor Osimhen to Chelsea may now be the Blues' priority as they made this interesting decision in January…* Chelsea could be a ‘dark horse' in the race to sign Alphonso Davies this summer, says Ben Jacobs in his exclusive column.* Chelsea's owners have begun work on a new stadium – but not for the Blues…Inter Milan* Simone Inzaghi on his future: “I'm happy here at Inter, I feel good with board and fans. About my contract, we're gonna meet after this season to discuss the extension but the relationship is really great. Talks will be good.”* Alexis Sanchez to get a new contract with Inter?Liverpool* Could Liverpool face competition from Chelsea for this top manager?* How Bayer Leverkusen have responded to the Xabi Alonso to Liverpool speculation…* Pedro Neto to Liverpool? Wolves may have to sell because of FFP and the Reds can't be ruled out…* Liverpool rebuilt their midfield last summer and feel they got one bargain in particular, says Fabrizio Romano.Manchester City* Manchester City are exploring a potential transfer deal for Joshua Kimmich, according to Ben Jacobs.* Joao Neves has also been monitored as a midfield target for City, says Fabrizio Romano.* Erling Haaland on his future: “I'm really happy at City, really happy with all people I'm surrounded by — manager, board, directors…I say this now: tomorrow you never know what the future brings but I am happy. You can write this but also everything I said before!”* Haaland on new contract talks with Man City: “My focus is mainly now on the pitch. There's a lot of games… two days ago a derby, now Champions League, Sunday is Liverpool — I think I should focus on that.”Manchester United* Manchester United have some big-name managers in mind in case they decide to replace Erik ten Hag, who is now at a crucial point in his Old Trafford reign…* Casemiro could be one to watch amid interest from Saudi, and have Man Utd already been scouting his replacement?PSG* What a goal by Kylian Mbappe as PSG booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals! FT Real Sociedad 1-2 PSG [Pictures from TNT Sports]* PSG like this Barcelona star, according to Ben Jacobs in his latest column.* PSG are NOT telling Luis Enrique to use Kylian Mbappe less often, so what's really going on? Fabrizio Romano has the latest info in his exclusive column.* Luis Enrique confirms: “Apparently the immediate future of Kylian Mbappe will not be here, so we will have to test tactics with other players.”* Kylian Mbappe: “I always want to play and do my best in Champions League, I just try my best. Luis Enrique? It's all very good with him. Great relationship, no issues. People can think different about it but really, all very good.”* PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi: “I can't confirm Kylian Mbappe departure, it's always the club communicating our stuff. He's under contract here but we are building something for the future.”* PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi on Luis Enrique: “The coach is the one who decides, we are behind him. Every technical and tactical choice is up to him.”* Warren Zaire-Emery turns 18 on Friday and Paris Saint-Germain plan to have all documents signed soon for his new professional contract. It's all ready on verbal basis, one of the first steps of the new PSG era with WZE as part of present and future project.Real Madrid* Eduardo Camavinga on Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid: “I tell you the truth; I haven't spoken with Kylian. He's a PSG player and I don't know what will happen next season.”* Carlo Ancelotti on his future: “I love my job and I love it at Real Madrid, I love to manage things here — happiness and difficult moments. I'm very happy because I'm at the best club in the world.”Tottenham* Tottenham are among the clubs in the race for the Pedro Neto transfer, but he could cost huge money… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedailybriefing.io/subscribe

In this new podcast series Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore the life and career of Pep Guardiola. Told from the perspective of former Barcelona teammates Ronald Koeman, Albert Ferrer, Jordi Cruyff and eventual Director of Football Txiki Begiristain - Episode 1 is the ultimate origin story. Journey from the streets of Santpedor to Barca's world famous La Masia academy and Camp Nou and find out how Pep's playing days almost ended prematurely and how the legendary Johan Cruyff shaped his footballing philosophy. This is a BBC Sport Production for BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Live.

Explore the aftermath of Lionel Messi's absence from a soccer match in Hong Kong, triggering widespread criticism and accusations from disappointed fans. From allegations of disrespect to questions about loyalty, delve into the contentious reactions on social media and the implications for Messi's reputation and future engagements in the region.Lionel Messi, often hailed as one of the greatest footballers of all time, is a global icon whose name is synonymous with excellence on the pitch. Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, Messi's journey to football stardom began at a young age when he joined the youth team of his hometown club, Newell's Old Boys. His prodigious talent caught the attention of scouts from FC Barcelona, and at the age of 13, Messi relocated to Spain to join Barcelona's renowned youth academy, La Masia.From there, Messi's rise to prominence was meteoric. Making his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17, Messi quickly established himself as a key player for the Catalan giantsOver the next two decades, he would go on to rewrite the record books, breaking numerous individual and team records while captivating fans with his extraordinary skills, vision, and goal-scoring prowess.During his illustrious career at Barcelona, Messi formed formidable partnerships with some of the game's greatest players, including Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Gerard Pique. Together, they formed the backbone of a Barcelona team that dominated both domestic and international competitions, winning multiple La Liga titles, UEFA Champions League trophies, and FIFA Club World Cups.In addition to his success at club level, Messi has also enjoyed a stellar international career with the Argentina national team. Despite facing criticism and scrutiny, Messi has remained steadfast in his commitment to representing his country, leading Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa America, ending a 28-year drought for the national team.Off the pitch, Messi's influence extends far beyond football.As a global ambassador for various brands and charitable organizations, Messi has used his platform to promote social causes and give back to communities in need. His humility, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence have earned him the admiration and respect of fans around the world.Now, join us as we delve into the mesmerizing world of football and explore the Messi effect – the impact that Lionel Messi has had on the game, his teammates, and the millions of fans who marvel at his brilliance. From his early days at Barcelona to his historic triumphs with the Argentina national team, we'll take you on a journey through Messi's remarkable career, highlighting the moments that have defined him as a sporting legend.Listen as we dissect Messi's unparalleled skill set, analyze his most memorable goals and assists, and relive the magical moments that have cemented his legacy in the annals of football history.Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the Messi effect is sure to leave you spellbound, as we pay tribute to the enduring greatness of one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the pitch – Lionel Messi.

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Adrian and Sharai discuss Victor Català's short ‘La Masia' (2022). Our hosts discuss kids in horror, the country of Spain and the desire to see this story taken to the next level.Premise: Helga spends a few days with her grandparents whom she hasn't seen for years. Her grandmother is bound to a wheelchair and is cared for by her grandfather. Is this all as innocent as it seems? Connect with your co-hosts:> Sharai: @Misssharai / @blerdymassacre> Adrian: @adrianraee / @slash_her_pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is Europe's next talent factory? Is Eric Choupo-Moting the answer to Man United's attacking woes? Who is set to be worst affected by the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup? And why does Kalvin Phillips need to think twice before heading to Juventus? Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen for the first Ask OTC of 2024!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MESSI. XAVI. INIESTA. ALL MADE IN LA MASIA. And on this week's European Nights presented by New Balance, Rog and New York Time Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith investigate how Barca is once again overflowing with young La Masia products, with the likes of Gavi and Lamine Yamal now mainstays at Camp Nou, filling the shoes of those Barcelona greats. But is a new golden generation emerging in Catalonia, or is this influx of youth talent another byproduct of the club's financial turmoil?Plus, Rog and Rory deep dive into what's in the water at Real Sociedad, the jewel of the Basque Country, the Spanish region overflowing with football talent. And with Basque managers such as Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, and Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso now filling up the top flight ranks, what about the Basque Country makes it a breeding ground for high level coaching? All this and more on the latest European Nights with Rory Smith, presented by New Balance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello Rank Squad!It's time for another Champions League Takeaway - a midweek bonus meal on all the week's UCL action. The biggest competition in Europe returned after the international break, and we're amongst it to take a look at the action from both Tuesday and Wednesday nights.We start with Tuesday's action, with three big takeaways on La Masia powering Barcelona once again, Newcastle & Dortmund giving us a UCL game for the ages, and PSG moving through the gears against Milan before rounding up the rest of the action.Then in Part Two, we take a look at Wednesday - talking Manchester United's problems despite the win (and some positives), Gabi Jesus turning on Champions League mode, the emergence of Brais Mendez for Real Sociedad, and then run through everything else that happened too.It's Ranks!If you want to take advantage of our free trial going on on Patreon right now, why not join us at patreon.com/ranksfc?

On episode 517, Dan and ArsenKveFCB discuss the challenge Xavi has with managing Lamine Yamal's minutes. Then they give an update on some of the other teenagers Xavi is considering, including Pau Cubarsi, Guille Fernandez, and many more! *Note - Somehow we overlooked talking about Angel Alarcon. His story is a frustrating one - he's played 36 total minutes this season since coming back from an injury going back to last season. He played 20 minutes for Barça Atletic and 16 minutes in the UYL, scoring a nice counter-attack goal, but a thigh issue has him injured again and out for several more weeks. He's still just 19-years-old and the club highly values him, but injuries have been a huge black mark on his young career so far. Running Order: How can Xavi manage Lamine Yamal's minutes? Why hasn't Xavi used Marc Casado for the first team? How soon is too soon for Guille Fernandez? Who else should Culers be watching out for? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 497, Dan provides all the academy names you need to know for the 2023-24 season, including Noah Darvich, Marc Bernal, and Guille Fernanez! He talks the young squad that Rafa Marquez will have with Barça Atletic, the U-18 players who will get call-ups up the ranks, Spain and England at the Women's World Cup, and much more! Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 480, Dan and Rafa Aldamuy discuss Barcelona's continued search for a pivot. They talk about Brozovic (before the deal to Al Nassr, Sorry!), the philosophy of Barça's CDM through the years, Oriol Romeu, and much more! Running Order: Why does Barcelona still need a pivot after Gundogan's signing? Why is La Masia the only option for Busquets' "successor"? Would Oriol Romeu suffice? Why does the board think players will leave? Join the new Discord server! Check out our merch store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content! Become a Patreon to support the show and check out our Quick Take Match Reviews – Thank you! Access our exclusive, listeners-only Facebook Group here. Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! Find us and watch exclusive content on YouTube! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A BBC World Service documentary revealing the untold stories behind Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's journey to the top. In Barcelona, former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina relives his time sharing bunk beds with Arteta at the world-famous La Masia academy, declaring that the boy from the Basque country was “born to be a manager”. Presenter John Bennett travels to Arteta's home town of San Sebastian to meet his childhood coach at a small club, next to a hair salon, that has become an amazing football talent factory. Hear from former teammates at Everton, Arsenal and Rangers, from where Dutch great Ronald de Boer remembers Arteta stepping up aged 21 to score a stoppage-time penalty to snatch the title from Glasgow rivals Celtic: “To take that responsibility, at such a young age, in such an important game and moment of that decisive title race against Celtic was impressive.” And find out why the Welsh city of Newport played such an important part in Arteta's journey into coaching. Arsenal legend Arsène Wenger and former Man City captain Vincent Kompany also feature in this documentary, which paints a picture of a single-minded, intelligent and meticulous man, schooled in the Barcelona style of play, who is now mixing it with the top managers in the game and has got Arsenal fans dreaming of glory once again.