Big week for Barcelona as they battle Bayern & Real Madrid
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
The Athletic
4.5 • 4.4K Ratings
🗓️ 22 October 2024
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle are back with Jimbo to reflect on another busy weekend of European action - and look ahead to matchday three in the Champions League.
In La Liga, Barcelona put five past Sevilla while Real Madrid extended their unbeaten league run to 42 games ahead of a tantalising El Clásico coming up on Saturday night when Los Blancos could equal the record - set by Barca no less! But there’s a stern test for Hansi Flick to navigate in midweek first - with their nemesis and his former side Bayern Munich in town…
Speaking of, Harry Kane was back to scoring ways (after a whole three games without a goal) as he bagged a hat-trick in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart to warm up for the trip to Spain in style. There were also Bundesliga wins for Leverkusen and Dortmund - who continue to bewilder with their mixed form under Nuri Sahin as they prepare to face Real Madrid in a rematch of this summer’s Champions League final.
It was a weekend of fine margins over in Italy, with Napoli, Inter, Milan and Juventus all winning 1-0. It’s Antonio Conte’s men who lead the way at the top of the Serie A table - while Roma’s frustrating start under Ivan Juric continues.
And in France, PSG are beginning to purr with Bradley Barcola starring once again in their 4-2 win over Strasbourg - taking full advantage after early leaders Monaco were held to a goalless draw by Lille.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45)
• PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona & Real Madrid win ahead of big UCL midweek (12.45)
• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern put 5 past Sevilla ahead of trip to Spain (25.30)
• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG take back top spot after Monaco draw (38.55)
• PART 5: Serie A review - 1-0’s across the board for the big boys (49.40)
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