On this week’s show, we analyse the first legs of the Champions League semi-finals.
We’ll discover how PSG’s press nullified Arsenal, and discuss probably the game of the season so far — Barca’s thriller against Inter.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Mark Carey and Thom Harris
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Which teams deserve Champions League football next season?
This week we’re looking at an incredibly tight race in the Premier League to seal European football for next season.
And we’ll discuss which of those teams are best set-up for success.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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50:18
Champions League final four
In this episode, we look back at the Champions League quarter finals.Â
We also look ahead to the semi-finals and discuss the merits of Arsenal, Paris St Germain, Internazionale and Barcelona.
If you want more on Inter, listen here - https://pod.fo/e/2296a4Â
For our bonus PSG episode, listen here - https://pod.fo/e/2c3d48
Or watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB5AzIuR_cUÂ
For a bit on Barcelona, listen here - https://pod.fo/e/27b242Â
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, Thom Harris and Michael Cox.
Producer: Steve Hankey.
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Where have all the French managers gone?
This week we’re focusing on French footballing identity.
And we’ll attempt to discover why there is a lack of French managers across Europe’s top leagues.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Tom Williams
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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48:43
How PSG became Champions League favourites
In this bonus edition of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast - Alex Barker and Liam Tharme tell you all you need to know about Luis Enrique’s PSG.
They’ve just wrapped up Ligue 1 and could become the first side to win the title unbeaten.
They’re also in the final of the Coupe de France and face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week.
So how has Enrique made them so dominant?
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Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data department to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game.
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