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Episode 138 - This team just became Champions League favorites + Will Vinicius LEAVE Real Madrid?
The Transfer Flow Podcast
52 minutes
1 week ago
Episode 138 - This team just became Champions League favorites + Will Vinicius LEAVE Real Madrid?
On this episode, Patrick and Neel run through this week’s Champions League fixtures. PSG v Bayern leads the show as Bayern make a statement with their turnover-to-chance fluidity and PSG suffer from strange structural moments. Liverpool produce a dominant night against Real while Barcelona’s defensive issues keep showing up (despite Lamine Yamal's brilliance). Will Vinicius Jr. leave Real Madrid and where should he go? Plus Chelsea vs a Harry Potter spell and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:38 – Bayern Munich vs PSG: tactical analysis of the headline clash
02:50 – Bayern’s first-half control and Musiala’s absence
04:20 – Luis Díaz’s role and new attacking balance
06:00 – Upamecano’s defensive leadership and pressing cues
07:30 – PSG’s buildup problems and Marquinhos’ errors
09:15 – Bayern’s fluid attack turning turnovers into goals
11:10 – Are Bayern now clear Champions League favourites?
13:45 – What the Arsenal matchup could reveal about Bayern
15:05 – Liverpool vs Real Madrid: performance insights
16:30 – Slot’s tactical reset and lineup consistency
18:00 – Liverpool's talent advantage
19:10 – Real Madrid’s structural flaws and left-side bias
20:54 – Slot's reasoning
25:00 – Courtois was unbeliveable
27:40 – Will Liverpool stick to this plan?
29:06 – Vinicius Jr’s future at Real Madrid
30:05 – Which clubs could realistically afford Vinicius
33:30 – Chelsea?
34:38 – Saudi the only option?
35:25 – Mbappé’s fit alongside a traditional striker
37:50 – Barcelona’s defensive struggles and high-line collapse
38:54 – Barca's defensive xG woes
40:46 – Club Brugge’s performance
42:11 – Barca's reliance on Lamine Yamal
43:20 – Credit to Carlos Forbes
48:34 – Qarabag vs Chelsea: a shocking encounter
49:20 – Chelsea need a Striker and what Cole Palmer's absensce exposes
51:00 – Wrap-up and Patreon reminder
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The Transfer Flow Podcast
Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business.