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The Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast

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S5 E20 (our last ever episode) is out now! Fortnightly European football podcast with Alasdair Madden, Ruaridh Barlow and Michael Jones. Follow us on Twitter @RTNFootball and check out @FFOpps for paid freelance work in football.

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The Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast

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S5 E20 - Bayer Leverkusen’s touch of class, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s surprise redemption arc, and Mallorca’s smartest man in the room 49:57

il y a 41 weeks49:57

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For the last time ever, Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. In handing out their alternative end-of-season awards, the boys look at Atalanta’s new groove, Strasbourg’s underwhelming campaign, Union Berlin’s imperilled fairytale, Udinese’s artful longevity, Iker Muniain’s emotional farewell and more. 2:20 - Which Ligue 1 manager is a worthy recipient of the RTN Cult Hero Award? / 13:15 - Why is Carlo Ancelotti so adored by his Real Madrid squad? / 22:50 - How might we summarise Alberto Gilardino’s scenic managerial journey to the top flight of Italian football? / 37:51 -Which Bundesliga club’s goal anthem has served as the perfect soundtrack to a memorable campaign?…

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S5 E19 - The imminent end of an era 42:58

il y a 43 weeks42:58

42:58

To mark the 100th (and penultimate) episode of the podcast, Alasdair, Barlow and Michael reflect on five memorable seasons covering European football’s most intriguing storylines. 2:28 - Why have we decided to draw the podcast to a close at the end of the current season? / 16:40 - Which developments and themes have we most enjoyed covering over the last four and a half years? / 36:38 - What does the future hold for the RTN panel?…

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S5 E18 - Lyon’s post-nadir joie de vivre, Atlético Madrid’s away day blues, and Bologna’s unsung defensive solidity 55:08

il y a 45 weeks55:08

55:08

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Baptiste Reynaud (of Le Beau Jeu and Le Classique fame) to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Frosinone’s cause for optimism in the face of their extensive winless run, the shades of Cholismo laced through Real Madrid’s recent Champions League displays against Manchester City, Lyon’s timely resurgence and more. 2:00 - What was the wider significance of Atletico Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final defeat against Borussia Dortmund? / 20:30 - Which players have been integral to Bologna’s somewhat unsung defensive solidity? / 35:57 - How has Pierre Sage successfully steadied the good ship Lyon since taking over from Fabio Grosso in November?…

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S5 E17 - Athletic Club’s last dance, Dortmund’s succession planning, and Joe Barone’s footballing legacy 57:00

il y a 47 weeks57:00

57:00

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Ninad Barbidikar to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Bayer Leverkusen’s era-defining spring, Jagoba Arrasate’s emotional Osasuna farewell, Igor Tudor’s inevitable Serie A return and more. 1:45 - How might we explain Juventus’s spectacular drop-off in form since the end of January? / 20:00 - Could Jonathan Burkardt be the man to almost single-handedly drag Bo Henriksen’s Mainz up the table and clear of the relegation dogfight? / 39:40 - In what sense would a win for Mallorca in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final eclipse the club’s 2003 Samuel Eto’o-inspired Copa del Rey triumph?…

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S5 E16 - PSG’s existentialism revisited, Daniele De Rossi’s Roman momentum, and Rafael Benítez’s Galician nightmare 1:07:01

il y a 49 weeks1:07:01

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Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Luke Entwistle to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at AC Monza’s uncut gems, Almería’s unlikely hero, PSG’s post-takeover melodrama and more. 1:40 - Where did it all go wrong for Rafael Benítez at Celta Vigo, and what’s next for both parties? / 25:20 - What might the post-Kylian Mbappé era look like for PSG and Ligue 1? / 44:50 - To what extent should history’s eventual critique of Simone Inzaghi’s Inter side be marred by their recent Champions League exit?…

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S5 E15 - Napoli’s new hope, Sporting’s Scandinavian superstars, and Valencia’s Goldilocks appointment 1:13:22

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Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Albert from the Long Ball Futebol podcast to discuss and analyse the latest European football news, with a particular focus on the ever-evolving landscape of Portuguese football. The boys look at Arouca’s resurgent Spanish Armada, the curious case of Vizela, Bologna’s rewarded patience, Valencia’s redemption arc and more. 1:40 - How has Daniel Sousa instigated the remarkable turnaround that has seen Arouca climb from the bottom of the table to within touching distance of the European spots? / 30:32 - Where did Sassuolo’s erstwhile scintillating project go wrong? / 53:34 - What were the main takeaways from the Copa del Rey semi-finals and, looking ahead, what can we expect from May’s enticing final?…

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S5 E14 - Spanish football’s long-awaited Fernando Torres heir, Dean Huijsen’s teenage swagger, and Bayern Munich’s imperilled Bundesliga hegemony 44:30

il y a 1 year44:30

44:30

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Salernitana’s hopeless Serie A predicament, Rayo Vallecano’s post-Iraola struggles, Bayern Munich’s silent stagnation and more. 1:37 - Which Atlético Madrid starlet looks destined become Spain's future number nine? 13:49 - To what extent should we be probing Tuchel’s reputation as one of the best coaches in Europe? / 26:10 - Notwithstanding Lazio’s recent Champions League exploits, why might Maurizo Sarri’s days soon be numbered at the Stadio Olimpico?…

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S5 E13 - Atalanta’s ubiquitous goal rush, Stade Brestois’s northwesternmost fortress, and Xavi’s unfulfilled destiny 53:51

il y a 1 year53:51

53:51

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Diego Simeone’s Madrilenian masterclasses, Stade Brestois’s spirit of the collective, Inter Milan’s increasingly convincing title credentials and more. 1:40 - How has the enigmatic Éric Roy moulded Stade Brestois into one of the greatest Ligue 1 underdog stories in recent memory? / 15:50 - Does have any magic dust left to sprinkle on his team and guide them to Serie A survival? / 34:58 - What were the key factor’s behind Xavi’s downfall at Barcelona?…

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S5 E12 - Antoine Griezmann’s often unsung brilliance, Jadon Sancho’s bittersweet Bundesliga return, and José Mourinho’s Roman farewell 54:13

il y a 1 year54:13

54:13

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Almería’s controversial Bernabéu heartbreak, Szymon Żurkowski’s incredible start to 2024, the context behind Saša Kalajdžić’s underwhelming spell at Wolves and more. 1:38 - How has Toni Kroos’s game continued to evolve as he nears the final stages of his stellar playing career? / 21:28 - What have been the main factors behind Hellas Verona’s ominous fire sale of several valuable players including Josh Doig, Isak Hien and Cyril Ngonge? / 39:08 - What should we expect from Jadon Sancho and Saša Kalajdžić over the next few months following their recent loan moves to Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively?…

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S5 E11 - The unwavering magic of the Coupe de France, Real Sociedad’s winter wobble, and Genoa’s Spurs-bound Romanian stalwart 50:38

il y a 1 year50:38

50:38

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the Copa del Rey’s divisive format, the wider significance of the abolition of the Descreto Crescita for Italian football, Calais’s remarkable run to the Coupe de France final at the turn of the century and more. 1:34 - Why is the Coupe de France widely regarded as one of the most romantic domestic cups in world football? / 16:42 - What can Tottenham fans expect from their new Romanian signing, Radu Drăgușin? / 36:00 - How might we explain Real Sociedad’s contrasting fortunes in Europe and domestically?…

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S5 E10 - Bayer Leverkusen’s title credentials, Thiago Motta’s blossoming managerial career, and Ernesto Valverde’s Basque masterpiece 49:01

il y a 1 year49:01

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Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Italian football’s imminent changing of the guard, the Bundesliga’s hectic Hinrunde, Luís Campos’s ill-fated dual Galician-Parisian project, Fiorentina’s crescendo, Real Madrid’s resilience in the face of winter fog, Patrik Schick’s golden opportunity and more. 1:35 - How might we make the argument that Serie A is currently one of the most competitive leagues in Europe? / 15:20 - Where did it go wrong for Luís Campos in his role as a strategic advisor to Celta Vigo? / 35:43 - What key factor has enabled Bundesliga debutants Heidenheim and their long-serving coach Franck Schmidt to defy all the early-season expectations?…

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S5 E9 - The curious case of Lille’s Jonathan David, Bologna’s Flying Dutchman, and Girona’s genuine title bid 59:22

il y a 1 year59:22

59:22

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the nuances of Girona’s miraculous LaLiga campaign, Lucas Chevalier’s box office goalkeeping, the main takeaways from Atalanta’s Lombardy derby win over AC Milan, Lille’s quietly impressive progress under Paulo Fonseca and more. 1:28 - Which 18-year-old Ligue 1 wonderkid looks destined to become France’s next great central defender? / 16:24 - Notwithstanding their recent transitional struggles, why should Empoli and Lecce stay true to the principles that have served them both so well over the past few seasons? / 42:38 - How might we assess Barcelona’s current state of health following their seismic 4-2 defeat at home to Girona?…

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S5 E8 - Will Still’s post-meme stability, Frosinone’s precocious 20-year-old Argentinian loanee, Barcelona’s loveless labour 1:11:29

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Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Fabio Grosso’s healthy Frosinone legacy, Eintracht Frankfurt’s positive troublemakers, Jose Bordalás's indisputable track record, Reims’s multinational playing squad, the context behind Granada’s recent decision to part company with Paco López, Hellas Verona’s over-reliance on Cyril Ngonge and more. 1:39 - In what regard did Rayo Vallecano’s Matchday 13 encounter with Barcelona serve to highlight the current, stark contrast between the two sides?/ 20:46 - Where would be the ideal next step for Will Still as he looks to progress his promising managerial career? / 36:57 - How have Frankfurt adapted to life without Randal Kolo Muani and Jesper Lindstrøm following their respective summer departures to Paris Saint Germain and Napoli? / 48:17 - What were the main takeaways from and the wider significance of Inter’s recent 1-1 draw with Juventus?…

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S5 E7 - Las Palmas’s Canary Islands paradise, Le Havre’s prestigious youth academy, and Napoli’s gradual self-implosion 1:08:32

il y a 1 year1:08:32

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Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Luka Elsner’s managerial pilgrimage, Juve’s humble efficiency, the main takeaways from the most recent edition of Der Klassiker, Diego Simeone’s definitive shift in style and more. Which 18-year-old French youth international forward could go on to become the next superstar to have graduated from Le Havre’s famed youth academy? What can we expect from Marcelino as he returns to Estadio de la Cerámica for a second spell in charge of Villarreal? Why have Lazio and Maurizio Sarri struggled to build on the relative success of last season? Where does Borussia Dortmund’s resounding 4-0 Der Klassiker loss to Bayern Munich leave Edin Terzić’s side?…

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S5 E6 - Ligue 1's 'next Mbappé', Claudio Ranieri's latest footballing miracle, and Girona's artful orchestator 1:01:53

il y a 1 year1:01:53