Euro Leagues: Champions League underdogs
Football Daily
BBC
4.3 • 4.6K Ratings
🗓️ 22 January 2026
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Ballague, Julien Laurens & Rafa Honigstein following a week of surprise in Europe. After their shock win over Manchester City, Bodo Glimt's 'Culture Coach', Bjorn Mannsverk, lifts the lid on what has created their winning environment. From one underdog in the Champions League to another; Qarabag are a draw at Anfield away from the play-offs. Does their win over Frankfurt highlight a wider issue in German football? Plus, Marcel Van de Kraan of De Telegraaf joins to discuss Erik Ten Hag's appointment as technical director at Twente and the latest from the Van Persie dynasty.
Timecodes: 8'17 Bodo Glimt's Culture Coach Bjorn Mannsverk 18'38 Qarabag 24'12 German football 31'30 Marcel Van de Kraan joins
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