Are Real Madrid leaving Barcelona behind?

The Athletic FC Podcast

10/31/23

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Are Real Madrid about to leave Barcelona behind, both on and off the pitch?

After losing Saturday’s El Clasico and then seeing Lionel Messi collect a record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, you can bet there were a few people at Barcelona, hankering for the old days..

Add to that, Jude Bellingham’s goals, and last night’s Kopa Trophy win — the award for the best under-21 player - it's clear Real Madrid are looking towards the future.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Barcelona writer Pol Ballus, Spanish football editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & tactics writer Michael Cox...

Produced by Adonis Pratsides

Additional production: Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Is the Man United job impossible?

October 30, 2023

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At Old Trafford yesterday Manchester City proved once again they are levels above Manchester United.

How much is Erik ten Hag to blame and is he right to say United are still moving in the right direction after being outclassed by City?

Or with all the turmoil off pitch going on, at one of the worlds biggest clubs, does he simply have an impossible job?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Dan Sheldon.

Produced by Guy Clarke

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Why have no Premier League managers been sacked yet?

November 1, 2023

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Last season in the Premier League it felt like there was a manager being sacked every week. This season, it feels like the writing’s on the wall for a few struggling clubs already...

So is it a surprise that no head coaches have paid the price. And will November once again prove to be the start of 'sacking season'?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by he Athletic’s Dom Fifiled, Duncan Alexander & Jay Harris to discuss.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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