This week’s episode I want to start to take a step back from match-by-match reviews and ask bigger questions! Something like this: what makes a club truly “big”?
Inspired by Roma’s eternal struggle for greatness, I explore the line between the “biggest of the small” and the “smallest of the big” — clubs that live in that space where history, passion, and heartbreak constantly meet. From Roma and Napoli to Spurs, Villa, and my beloved LASK, we look at what makes these teams so fascinating: big enough to dream, but small enough that every triumph still feels extraordinary.
Before that, I recap this week’s cup action across Europe — from Austria’s tight matchups to the League Cup drama in England and a busy fixtures in France, Germany, and beyond.
Then, we dive deep into Serie A, where Milan’s draw at Atalanta and Roma’s identity crisis set the tone for this episode’s big theme.
🎧 Join me for an ode to football’s beautiful failures — the clubs that dare to dream just beyond their reach.Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss
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00:00 Intro – New Direction for the Podcast
02:03 Austrian Cup Round – Sturm Graz, Rapid & LASK advance
04:25 League Cup Drama – England, France, Germany, Spain & Netherlands
06:44 Serie A Midweek Action – Atalanta vs Milan, Juventus win, Spalletti’s Start
11:05 Roma & Napoli – The Smallest of the Big, The Biggest of the Small
14:21 German Football & LASK – Austria’s Beautiful Failure?
16:37 Spain & England – Spurs, Villa, and Other Underdog Stories
18:04 What Makes a “Big Club”? – Episode Summary
20:27 Outro & Listener Thoughts
Audio-only this time — but the football was loud enough!In Episode 31, I look back at a weekend packed with big matches and bold storylines across Europe.🇪🇸 Spain:All eyes on El Clásico as Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a heated, high-quality clash that defined the weekend.🇮🇹 Italy:A controversial penalty and a De Bruyne injury headline Napoli’s 2-1 win over Inter. Despite Inter’s recent form, Napoli struck back with stunning goals from McTominay and Anguissa, exposing Inter’s familiar mental fragility.🇦🇹 Austria:LASK made it two wins in a row under new management — and with every other result falling their way, it turned into a near-perfect round for them.🇳🇱 Netherlands:A brilliant Saibari hat-trick gave PSV a 3-2 away win at Feyenoord in a top-table thriller, while Ajax finally produced a rare surprise win.🏴 England:Liverpool stumbled again, losing at Brentford, while United jump ahead of them. Arsenal keep winning — and somehow Bournemouth sit second!🇩🇪🇫🇷🇵🇹 Elsewhere:Expected but interesting results in Germany, France, and Portugal round off the weekend.I also talk about my “4-point weekend” (Milan’s draw + LASK’s win) and why this episode is audio-only with minimal visuals.Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #ElClasico #RealMadrid #Barcelona #Napoli #Inter #SerieA #LaLiga #PremierLeague #Bundesliga #Ligue1 #Eredivisie #LigaPortugal #AustrianBundesliga #EuropeanFootball #FootballPodcast #SoccerUniverse #FootballReview #WeekendRecap #Arsenal #Liverpool #PSV #LASKEl Clasico 2025, Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Napoli Inter 2025, Serie A review, La Liga 2025, Premier League 2025, Arsenal Bournemouth top two, Liverpool Brentford, Manchester United, PSV Feyenoord, Saibari hat trick, Ajax AZ, Austrian Bundesliga, LASK Rapid Vienna, Ligue 1, Bundesliga 2025, Liga Portugal, European football weekend review, Soccer Universe Football Talk, football podcast, matchday analysis00:00 Intro & 4-point weekend02:46 Spanish La Liga (El Clásico)09:07 Italian Serie A18:19 Austrian Bundesliga24:39 Dutch Eredivisie27:37 English Premier League34:01 Liga Portugal35:08 Ligue 136:48 German Bundesliga38:25 Outro + Viewer Questions
This week in Europe had it all — goals, chaos… and a surprising lack of real drama.
Tuesday’s Champions League matchday set a new goal record, but as I discuss in the opening, it was also one of the most lopsided rounds ever. Big wins everywhere, very few close games — and by the second half, most matches were already decided. Wednesday offered a bit more excitement, especially in the Sporting–Marseille thriller, but the overall feeling? The gap between the big leagues and the rest keeps growing.
I dive into how Premier League dominance and the struggles of leagues like Serie A — with Napoli destroyed by PSV and only Inter winning — are making the Champions League less competitive.
But don’t worry: Thursday saved the week!
The Europa League and Conference League delivered the shocks and stories we love — from Go Ahead Eagles beating Aston Villa, to AEK Larnaca stunning Crystal Palace, and Lincoln Red Imps taking down Lech Poznań. Even a huge win for PAOK at Lille adds to a wild Thursday night.
It was, however, a nightmare for Austrian clubs — Salzburg losing at home to Ferencváros being symbolic of how far the Austrian league has slipped.
I wrap up by breaking down the winners and losers of the week:
🇹🇷 Turkish and English teams flying high, 🇮🇹 Italian sides faltering badly.
A week where the numbers looked great, but the football didn’t — until Thursday came around.👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss
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The second slot of the October World Cup qualifying window brought clarity — and controversy.
England are the first European team to book their place, while in Africa nearly every ticket is now taken: Cape Verde, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and even a resurgent Nigeria reach the playoffs after a chaotic week. In Asia, favorites Saudi Arabia and Qatar clinch qualification, while the UAE and Iraq battle for survival.
In Europe, the picture sharpens: Germany recover, Switzerland hold firm, Denmark and Scotland lead, France stumble in Iceland, Spain and England stay perfect, Portugal and Italy still have work to do, and Austria taste their first defeat.
Along the way, I also observe that UEFA realized its qualifying format has lost excitement. Maybe the Nations League is the better path forward.
All that, plus CONCACAF surprises, the African playoff lineup, and a look ahead to the November window.Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #WorldCup2026 #FootballPodcast #WorldCupQualifiers #UEFAQualifying #AfricanFootball #AsianQualifiers #CONCACAF #England #Nigeria #CapeVerde #Austria #Italy #Portugal #FIFA #FootballAnalysis #worldcup2026
00:00 – Intro
2:38 – UEFA to change qualifying format?
7:46 – UEFA Qualifying Groups A-E
11:45 – UEFA Qualifying Groups F-G
15:20 – UEFA Qualifying Groups H-I
22:49 – UEFA Qualifying Groups J-K + Playoff picture
29:31 – CONCACAF Qualifying
31:32 – AFC (Asia) Qualifying
32:38 – CAF Qualifying Groups A-C
36:17 – CAF Qualifying Groups D-I + Playoff
39:57 – Final thoughts
he World Cup is slowly taking shape — but is FIFA taking the magic out of it?
In this global episode, we start with a fiery rant on FIFA’s endless expansion plans, Infantino’s talk of 64 teams, and even shifting the World Cup calendar into the middle of club seasons. With every new change, the tournament risks losing its unique spark.
Then we move continent by continent through this week’s World Cup qualifying action:
• In Europe, Austria smash San Marino 10–0, Haaland hits a hat-trick for Norway, Italy and Belgium stumble, and England can qualify early.
• In Asia, Saudi Arabia are nearly through, while Qatar face a tense showdown with the UAE.
• In CONCACAF, surprises everywhere — Curaçao, Suriname, and Haiti lead their groups ahead of regional giants.
• And in Africa, Egypt and Algeria book their places, while Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, and Ghana fight through a wild finale.
This episode connects the dots — the goals, the shocks, and the big picture of where the World Cup is heading.
👉 If you enjoy football talk, previews, and match recaps, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly updates from across the football world.Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #WorldCup2026 #FIFA #FootballPodcast #WorldCupQualifiers #UEFAQualifying #AfricanFootball #AsianQualifiers #CONCACAF #Infantino #Austria #Italy #Norway #Haaland #Aubameyang #FootballAnalysis⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:00 – FIFA’s Expansion Rant: Is the World Cup Losing Its Magic?
07:50 – UEFA Qualifying (Groups A–F): Switzerland rise, Germany rebound, France cruise
13:53 – UEFA Qualifying (Groups G–L): Austria’s 10-0 record, Haaland hat-trick, Italy & Belgium struggles
20:27 – Asian Qualifying: Saudi Arabia solid, Qatar face UAE test
21:28 – CONCACAF Qualifying: Suriname, Curaçao & Haiti lead the way
23:16 – African Qualifying: Egypt & Algeria through, Ivory Coast edge Gabon, Ghana nearly there
30:42 – Final Words
The international break is here — and World Cup qualifying is back across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America!In this special audio-only episode, we preview the upcoming matches and break down the impact of the stunning decision to award Lesotho a 2–0 win over South Africa. That ruling throws Group C wide open — with Benin now top and Nigeria suddenly back in contention.We also look ahead to Asia’s fourth qualifying round, where just six teams remain, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In Africa, we go group by group through a thrilling final window full of tight races — from Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria’s revival hopes.Then it’s CONCACAF, where Panama and Costa Rica risk missing out, before wrapping up in Europe, where Sweden–Switzerland and Czech Republic–Croatia headline a crucial window.Stay tuned till the end for info on when the next Qualifying Review episode will drop!👉 If you enjoy football talk, previews, and match recaps, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly updates from across the football world.Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #WorldCup2026 #WorldCupQualifiers #FootballPodcast #AfricanFootball #AsianQualifiers #UEFAQualifying #CONCACAF #Nigeria #SouthAfrica #Lesotho #Benin #Austria #Sweden #Croatia #FootballAnalysis⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Big week ahead
02:07 Asian World Cup Qualifying – Round 4 preview & group outlook
03:56 African World Cup Qualifying – Group-by-group rundown and key stakes
12:41 CONCACAF Qualifying – Panama & Costa Rica under pressure
14:25 UEFA Qualifying – Final push for Croatia, Sweden, and Austria
21:37 Final Remarks – Next episode schedule & what to watch for
A weekend packed with storylines before the international break!
In this episode, we look across Europe where four top leagues had massive clashes — and yet, the biggest games ended goalless.
In Italy, Milan vs Juventus produced plenty of tension but no breakthrough, leaving Napoli back on top after a comeback win. In Portugal, Porto and Benfica also cancelled each other out in a tactical battle.
Meanwhile, in Austria, LASK made history, coming back from 0–3 down in the 89th minute to draw 3–3 against Hartberg — the first such comeback ever in the Bundesliga. Sturm Graz move top after Rapid lose to Salzburg.
Elsewhere, Chelsea beat Liverpool, Arsenal lead the Premier League, and Bayern cruise again in Germany. Real Madrid rebound to reclaim first in La Liga, and in France, Ethan Mbappé steals some spotlight from his famous brother.
We wrap up with key news from Milan — updates on the San Siro and an upcoming global match project.
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00:00 Intro – Final weekend before the international break
02:49 Austrian Bundesliga – LASK’s historic 3-3 comeback, Sturm Graz go top
08:37 Premier League – Chelsea beat Liverpool, Arsenal lead again
11:49 Bundesliga – Bayern dominant, Dortmund slip at home
15:25 Eredivisie – Ajax pressure mounts, Feyenoord hold top spot
17:32 Ligue 1 – PSG drop points, Ethan Mbappé’s first goal
20:11 Serie A – Milan vs Juventus 0-0, Napoli and Roma win
26:19 La Liga – Real Madrid rebound, Barcelona stunned
29:50 Liga Portugal – Porto vs Benfica ends goalless, Mourinho’s return
31:47 Milan News – San Siro future & global expansion
This week delivered the first triple bill of European action, with the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League all in play — and it did not disappoint.From Galatasaray’s stunning win over Liverpool, to Juventus’ defender bicycle-kick goal, to the much-hyped but flawed clash between Barcelona and PSG, there were shocks and stories everywhere. In the Europa League, Roma’s penalty disaster against Lille grabbed headlines, while Portuguese teams impressed and Dutch sides struggled. The Conference League gave us drama too — Rapid flopped, Sturm Graz beat Rangers, and Fiorentina made a strong start.I break it all down competition by competition, looking at winners and losers, tactical takeaways, and how the results affect the projections and favorites going forward.👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro – First full week of European action02:32 Winners & Losers across competitions03:58 Barcelona vs PSG – not the “final we were denied”05:51 Champions League Tuesday (Liverpool stunned at Galatasaray)11:02 Champions League Wednesday (Juve’s bicycle kick, Barça–PSG)15:47 Champions League projections20:21 Upcoming Champions League matches20:56 Europa League results (Roma’s penalty disaster, Portuguese strength)28:08 Europa League projections31:22 Upcoming Europa League matches32:30 Conference League roundup (Rapid flop, Sturm Graz, Fiorentina)35:40 Conference League projections39:02 Upcoming Conference League matches39:40 Outro#ChampionsLeague #EuropaLeague #ConferenceLeague #UCL #UEL #UECL #EuropeanFootball #FootballPodcast #Galatasaray #Liverpool #Barcelona #PSG #Juventus
Football Talk Episode 19 is all about the start of the Europa League! ⚽As for the other two European competitions, I first go through the qualification rounds to get a good feeling of which teams attempted and which ones succeeded in qualifying for the league phase. And qualifying in the Conference League can only be described as brutal. Well over 100 teams featured in the four rounds and there were no fixed spots. And in addition, plenty of interesting names in there. Then, we take look at the league phase draw, the winners and losers and how it impacted the contenders. You will This also includes a league phase prediction and a bracket outlook. You will be surprised who my model does pick to be the winner of the league phase! And finally, we conclude with a full preview of Matchday 1 and the biggest storylines to watch. 👉 Let me know in the comments who do you think will go all the way o if we see any Bodø/Glimt style surprise!👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro - UEFA's most overlooked competition04:37 Qualification Round 1 - Huge Turnarounds07:41 Qualification Round 2 - The first recognizable names enter12:22 Qualification Round 3 - Close Calls for the Viennese Giants15:36 Qualification Playoff - Almost no Big League Casualties18:54 The League Phase Draw – seeding, winners, losers23:51 Conference League Predictions – favorites, dark horses & bracket outlook27:51 Matchday 1 Preview – what should you look out for?UEFA Conference League, Conference League 2025 preview, football podcast, football analysis, Conference League group stage predictions, Matchday 1 preview, Crystal Palace, ACF Fiorentina, Rayo Vallecano, Mainz 05, AZ Alkmaar, SK Rapid Wien, AC Sparta Praha, AEK Athens, Shakhtar Donetsk, Levski Sofia#europaleague #UEL #crystalpalace #acffiorentina #rayovallecano #mainz05 #azalkmaar #skrapid #spartaprague #aek #shakhtardonetsk #levskisofia #FootballTalk #FootballPodcast
Four unbeaten league leaders went down in a wild weekend of football! In Austria, Rapid Vienna fell to rivals Austria Vienna in the derby, while drama in Spain saw Atlético Madrid thrash Real Madrid 5-2 in a stunning derby performance. In Italy, Milan claimed a huge 2-1 win over Napoli, powered by Pulisic and Modric, while Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended with a deserved loss at Crystal Palace.We also look at: • Austria: Rapid’s setback, Austria Vienna’s tactical masterclass, and LASK chaos • Spain: Atlético’s big win, Barça on top, Real Madrid exposed • Italy: Milan’s tactical triumph, Juventus–Atalanta draw, Roma joining the top pack • England: Crystal Palace stun Liverpool, Arsenal’s last-minute win, Man United’s woes • Germany: Kane breaks records, Frankfurt’s wild 6-4 thriller • France: PSG back on top, late wins for Marseille & Lyon • Netherlands & Portugal: Big three stay strong, surprise struggles elsewhere👉 This episode will keep you updated about everything that happened in Europe's big leagues (+Austria) with a very personal twist!👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro – A weekend of toppled table toppers01:47 Austrian Bundesliga – Derby drama & LASK chaos08:13 La Liga – Atlético thrash Real, Barça on top12:23 Serie A Spotlight – Milan beat Napoli17:01 Serie A Roundup – Juve, Roma & more21:53 Premier League – Palace stun Liverpool26:00 Bundesliga – Kane record & Frankfurt’s 6-4 madness28:07 Ligue 1 – PSG back on top, late wins elsewhere29:30 Eredivisie – Big three in control30:37 Liga Portugal – Porto impress, Benfica & Sporting edge wins31:37 Recap & final thoughts#FootballPodcast #EuropeanFootball #ToppledToppers #RapidVienna #AustriaVienna #MadridDerby #AtleticoMadrid #RealMadrid #Milan #Napoli #Liverpool #CrystalPalace #PremierLeague #SerieA #LaLiga #Bundesliga #Ligue1 #Eredivisie #LigaPortugal #HarryKane #FootballReview
This week’s episode covers a busy midweek of football action! We kick things off with the Coppa Italia, where Milan impressed with a 3-0 win over Lecce and Venezia shocked Verona on penalties. Over in La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona stayed on track, while Atlético Madrid pulled off a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Rayo Vallecano thanks to a Julian Alvarez hat-trick in the final minutes.
We also touch on make-up matches in Portugal and the Netherlands before diving deep into the Europa League’s opening round. German and Portuguese teams made strong starts, Freiburg vs. Basel gave us a unique cross-border derby, and Betis–Forest produced late drama. From Roma’s away win to Giroud’s last-minute heroics for Lille, and Panathinaikos taking the early lead, it was a week full of talking points.
We wrap things up with a look at the bigger picture: standings impact, updated favorites, and expectations for the next round.
👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss
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It’s another packed Football Talk Episode 20! And this time, I am all happy after near perfect weekend! ⚽Both of my favorite teams celebrated wins - which is already rare enough, but they both were with at least two goals each, deserved and without conceding! The emotional highlight surely was LASK's win in the derby, while Milan's win at Udinese has me excited about the potential prospects for the upcoming Serie A season. But it also felt like the first true big footballing weekend of the year! We had big name matchups in England, the Netherlands and France, while the fiercest derby in Italy once again stole the headlines. In Germany it was about British hat tricks and saved penalties, while in Spain it was more the discontent of players making the headlines. And who would I be to forget to report about Mourinho's first match in charge of Benfica. And yes, there was a little award sow also yesterday evening ...👉 This episode will keep you updated about everything that happened in Europe's big leagues (+Austria) with a very personal twist!👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss 00:00 Intro01:32 Austrian Bundesliga Round 7 – LASK with emotional late derby win and plenty of refereeing controversy08:31 Serie A Round 4 – Impressive Milan and the Derby della Capitale15:49 Eredivisie Round 6 – A square on top of the table18:01 Premier League Round 5 – Unconvincing Liverpool extend lead21:54 Bundesliga Round 4 – Saved penalties and British hattricks24:19 La Liga Round 5 – Unhappy superstars26:55 Ligue 1 Round 5 – PSG win balon d'or but lose le clasique!29:41 Liga Portugal Round 6 – Mourinho takes charge at Benfica30:50 Final ThoughtsFootball podcast, Serie A, Derby della Capitale, Milan, Austrian Bundesliga, Linzer Derby, LASK, Premier League, Merseyside Derby, Manchester United Chelsea, Arsenal Manchester City, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Le Claque, Balon d'Or, Eredivisie, PSV Ajax, AZ Feyenoord, Liga Portugal, Benfica Mourinho, football analysis#SerieA #derbydellacapitale #Juventus #Inter #Milan #Napoli #AustrianBundesliga #PremierLeague #merseysidederby #Bundesliga #Bayern #Leverkusen #LaLiga #RealMadrid #Barcelona #Ligue1 #PSG #LigaPortugal #Benfica #Eredivisie #PSV #Ajax #FootballTalk #FootballPodcast
Football Talk Episode 19 is all about the start of the Europa League! ⚽ Don't worry, the weekend review will post shortly. 😉
As for the Champions League, I first go through the qualification rounds to get a good feeling of which teams attempted and which ones succeeded in qualifying for the league phase.
Then, we take look at the league phase draw, the winners and losers and how it impacted the contenders. This also includes a league phase prediction and a bracket outlook. As always, this might be UEFA's most balanced competition.
And finally, we conclude with a full preview of Matchday 1 and the biggest storylines to watch.
👉 Let me know in the comments who do you think will go all the way o if we see any Bodø/Glimt style surprise!
👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!
Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss
You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk
Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse
If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss
00:00 Intro - UEFA's most balanced competition
02:27 Europa League Qualification Recap – surprise stories & highlights
07:49 The Group Stage Draw – seeding, winners, losers
12:40 Europa League Predictions – favorites, dark horses & bracket outlook
15:06 Matchday 1 Preview – what should you look out for?
16:29 Final Thoughts
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The first week of the new Champions League league phase delivered pure chaos — and plenty of goals! With an average of nearly 4 goals per game, fans were spoiled with drama, surprises, and big scorelines. Juventus and Dortmund played out a wild 4-4 draw with an incredible historical twist, Bayern dominated Chelsea in a repeat of the 2012 final, and Union Saint-Gillois shocked PSV. We also break down Liverpool’s late magic, PSG’s statement win, Barcelona’s comeback, and Club Brugge’s demolition of Monaco. I’ll walk through every match in order, highlight the key storylines, and take a look at what this means for the league standings, favorites, and the road ahead in Europe’s biggest competition.
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00:00 Intro – Winners & Losers
05:50 Tuesday Games
13:17 Wednesday Games
18:48 Thursday Games
24:10 UCL Predictions
26:18 Round 2 Preview
28:35 Outro
It’s a packed Football Talk Episode 17! ⚽
In Part 1, I review the weekend’s league action:
In Austria, Rapid look like true title contenders as LASK suffer another setback and Salzburg stumble.
In Italy, Juventus win a thrilling Derby d’Italia over Inter 4-3, with both Thuram brothers scoring and Modrić shining at 40 for Milan. Napoli continue to look like the team to beat.
Plus highlights from the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Liga Portugal, and Eredivisie — from Man City’s derby win to PSV’s 5-3 goal fest.
In Part 2, it’s all about the UEFA Champions League:
Recap of the qualification rounds
Analysis of the group stage draw and what it means for the contenders
My predictions & bracket outlook
A full preview of Matchday 1 and the biggest storylines to watch
👉 Whether you’re here for league drama or the Champions League preview, this episode has it all.
00:00 Intro
02:13 Austrian Bundesliga Round 6 – LASK struggle, Rapid surge, Salzburg stunned
07:55 Serie A Round 3 – Derby d’Italia thriller, Modrić shines for Milan, Napoli strong
15:31 Premier League Round 4 – Manchester Derby & key results
17:15 Bundesliga Round 3 – Leverkusen bounce back, Bayern dominant
18:14 La Liga Round 4 – Madrid edge Sociedad, Barça hit 6 in mini stadium
19:28 Liga Portugal Round 5 – Benfica drop points, Porto & Sporting win
19:52 Ligue 1 Round 4 – PSG win despite injuries
20:32 Eredivisie Round 5 – PSV 5-3 goalfest
21:04 Champions League Qualification Recap – surprise stories & highlights
28:32 The Group Stage Draw – winners, losers & big matchups
32:18 Champions League Predictions – favorites, dark horses & bracket outlook
35:15 Matchday 1 Preview – key clashes to watch
37:21 Final Thoughts
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Another wild week of World Cup qualifying action! From Spain’s incredible 6–0 demolition of Turkey, to Cape Verde shocking Cameroon, to Austria grinding out a massive win in Bosnia—this matchday had it all.
In this episode, I take you through:
⚽ Every UEFA group, where some giants are still struggling and two groups remain wide open.
🌍 South American drama as Bolivia claim the playoff spot.
🇨🇫 African qualifiers heating up, with Senegal’s comeback and Nigeria in big trouble.
🌎 A quick look at North America and Asia as well.
Join me as we break down all the madness, surprises, and shifting paths on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
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00:00 World Cup Qualifiers Chaos – Goals, Shocks & Drama
02:01 Germany bounce back, Switzerland ruthless, Denmark statement win
04:59 Spain crush Turkey 6-0 | France & Portugal grind out key victories
08:47 Depay becomes all-time Dutch top scorer | Netherlands & Poland battle
10:38 Austria win in Bosnia – Road to North America wide open
13:51 Italy’s wild 5-4 vs Israel | Slim direct qualification hopes remain
17:05 Belgium, England & Croatia secure big wins in style
18:45 European playoff picture explained + what’s next in UEFA qualifying
20:51 Around the World Cup qualifiers – shifting continents
21:14 Bolivia clinch South American playoff spot | Messi’s Argentina update
23:35 USA & Mexico under scrutiny in CONCACAF
24:40 Panama & Costa Rica stumble early in qualifying
26:31 Decision time in Africa – tight races and surprises
27:07 Senegal’s epic 3-2 comeback vs DR Congo
29:13 Cape Verde shock Cameroon (again!) in huge upset
31:49 Tunisia qualify for World Cup | Ghana & others closing in
32:51 The African playoff race heats up
33:50 Previewing Round 4 of Asian World Cup qualifying
35:09 Final thoughts & key takeaways
Episode 15 of Football Talk dives into World Cup qualifying around the globe.
In Europe, Austria scrape past Cyprus, Germany suffer a shocking defeat to Slovakia, and other heavyweights like England, Croatia, and the Netherlands fail to convince. France pass their biggest test, while Spain, Portugal, and Italy put up big numbers.
In South America, Messi plays what looks to be his final home match for Argentina, while Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay book their places at the 2026 World Cup. Over in Africa, Morocco qualify comfortably, but Nigeria and Cameroon face trouble. There’s also a quick look at CONCACAF’s second qualifying round.
Plenty of drama, surprises, and storylines from Linz to Buenos Aires!
📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & comment your takeaways — which result shocked you the most?👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #FootballTalk
00:00 Intro – Why so many big teams are struggling in World Cup qualifying
02:00 Austria scrape past Cyprus in UEFA Group H
05:29 Germany shocked by Slovakia in UEFA Group A
06:50 Switzerland make early statement – UEFA Group B
07:52 Stalemate in Copenhagen – UEFA Group C
08:33 France survive toughest test vs Ukraine – UEFA Group D
09:23 Spain dominate – UEFA Group E
10:57 Cristiano Ronaldo keeps scoring – UEFA Group F
12:32 Netherlands drop points at home – UEFA Group G
13:37 Italy smash five but need more? – UEFA Group I
15:15 Belgium stay on track – UEFA Group J
15:55 England’s labored win over Andorra – UEFA Group K
16:31 Croatia squeeze past – UEFA Group L
17:00 Looking ahead to key UEFA qualifying fixtures
18:04 South America (CONMEBOL) – Messi’s farewell & Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify
20:33 CONCACAF second round underway
21:09 CAF Qualifying Groups A–C – Tight races
23:30 CAF Qualifying Groups D–F – Morocco through
24:55 CAF Qualifying Groups G–I – North African dominance
25:35 Final thoughts
In Episode 14 of Football Talk, I cover all the weekend action from Austria, Italy, England, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands — plus some transfer fallout after the deadline closed.
We talk:
🇦🇹 Austrian Bundesliga derby defeats & Rapid’s rise
🇮🇹 Serie A Round 2 – Milan’s first win, Inter stumble, Cremonese shock & Jamie Vardy signing
🏴 English Premier League Round 3 – Szoboszlai wonder goal, City slip, United grind
🇳🇱 Eredivisie – Feyenoord perfect, Ajax & PSV drop points
🇩🇪 Bundesliga – Ten Hag sacked, Bayern shaky, Frankfurt strong
🇫🇷 Ligue 1 – PSG hat-trick hero Joan Neves, Lille score 7
🇵🇹 Liga Portugal – Porto win the big clash with Sporting
🇪🇸 La Liga – Barca & Atleti struggles, Real bounce back, Oviedo historic win
Plus my thoughts on why the Premier League has turned into a “Super League” and how Bundesliga talent keeps draining to England.
📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & comment your takeaways — which result shocked you the most?👉 Subscribe for weekly previews & reviews across Europe’s top leagues!Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #FootballTalk
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03:34 Austrian Bundesliga Round 5 – LASK derby defeat, Rapid rise, Sturm & Austria Vienna wins
08:35 Serie A Round 2 – Milan’s first win, Cremonese shocker & Vardy signing, Inter upset, Napoli last-minute winner, Juve & Roma grind, Lazio dominate
18:22 Premier League Round 3 – Szoboszlai’s free-kick stuns Arsenal, City lose, United scrape past, Liverpool & others
21:40 Eredivisie Round 4 – Ajax & PSV drop points, Feyenoord crush Sparta in derby
23:04 Bundesliga Round 2 – Ten Hag sacked, Bayern vulnerable, Leverkusen collapse, Frankfurt strong, St. Pauli win Hamburg derby
25:44 Ligue 1 Round 3 – PSG 6-3 Toulouse, Joan Neves hat-trick, Lille smash Lorient 7-1
28:02 Liga Portugal Round 4 – Porto beat Sporting in top clash
29:11 La Liga Round 3 – Barca stumble, Atleti worst start under Simeone, Real Madrid rebound, Oviedo historic win
31:54 Final thoughts
This week on Football Talk (Episode 13), I dive into a wild week of midweek football across Europe.
In Austria, the Cup offered little drama as LASK and the Bundesliga sides moved on with ease.
But in Germany, the DFB Pokal delivered two instant classics: Stuttgart survive a marathon shootout, while Bayern Munich nearly collapse at Wiesbaden despite Harry Kane’s late winner.
Over in England, Manchester United’s crisis deepens as they are dumped out of the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.
The Champions League qualifiers brought shockwaves: Celtic, Red Star, Rangers, and Ferencváros all eliminated as underdogs rose to the occasion. Benfica edge Fenerbahçe, Mourinho is sacked, and Scottish football suffers a brutal week.
Europa League and Conference League playoffs round off the week, with mixed fortunes for Austrian sides Rapid and Wolfsberg.
It’s been a crazy set of matches — let’s break it all down!
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00:00 Intro – Midweek football drama recap
01:03 Austrian Cup Round 2 – LASK cruise into next round
02:53 German Cup chaos – Stuttgart survive marathon shootout, Bayern drama at Wiesbaden
05:00 League Cup shock – 4th-tier Grimsby Town knock out Manchester United
06:08 La Liga Europa League sides – Celta vs Betis ends level
06:28 Champions League Qualifiers – 4 outsiders cause major upsets
08:57 Europa League Playoffs – Big names advance, surprises too
10:10 Conference League Playoffs – Rapid through, Wolfsberg crash out in Cyprus
11:28 Final thoughts – What it all means for the season ahead
