The Beginning of the End for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid? Plus, Barcelona's Smoking Goalkeeper: European Nights 10/21/25

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🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Rog and Rory are back ahead of this week's Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League action, and deep dive into the rise and (potential) fall of Diego Simeone, the living legend prowling Atletico Madrid's touchline. How did Simeone take a mid-table club and turn them into a rival of the best teams in Europe? And can Simeone adjust to the evolution of modern football? Then, Rog and Rory breakdown how Barcelona's season might hinge (once again) on previously retired, nicotine-addicted Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny. All of this and more on the latest European Nights.

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