Talk Fútbol: Recent Episodes
TalkFutbol
Talk Fútbol is a Madrid based podcast that takes a weekly dive into Spanish football from the point of view of foreigners living and working in Spain.
In Episode 2 of Season 2 of Talk Fútbol, Tommy and Kieran review some of the matches from Jornada 1 of La Liga. Other items on the agenda are Gareth Bale's loan deal to Tottenham Hotspur along with the 30 million Euro transfer of Sergio Reguilón, the vote of no confidence against Josep Maria Bartomeu at Barcelona and the potential reasons behind Luís Suárez's trip to Italy.
In the first episode of Season 2 of Talk Fútbol:
- Messi, Bartomeu and the future of Barça
- Ronald Koeman's first month in charge
- Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale
- Dani Parejo, Francis Coquelin and the exodus at Valencia
- Unai Emery and Villarreal's chances of a top-four finish
- What is Pjanić thinking?
- Atlético's transfer window and the future of Thomas Partey
- Is Ferran Torres the next David Silva?
In episode 25 of Talk Fútbol we discuss:
- Real Madrid's most recent win over Granada and the chances of picking up the title tomorrow night against Villareal
- Sevilla and Atlético consolidating the Champions League places
- Real Sociedad and the fight for remaining European places
- The battle to avoid the drop and the financial impact of relegation on teams at the bottom of the table
- The news that Valencia will be letting a number of senior players go in favour of young talent and what this means for the future of the club
- The situation behind the scenes at FC Barcelona
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In Episode 24 of Talk Fútbol we discuss:
- Madrid and Barça's latest victories and what this means for the title race
- Espanyol's impending relegation and what's gone wrong this season at the RCDE Stadium
- Manuel Pellegrini's appointment as manager of Real Betis and the job he faces following Rubi's departure
- The future use of VAR in La Liga
- The race for European places
We've got a packed episode this week on Talk Fútbol as we react to Jornadas 32 and 33 of La Liga, including Barcelona's 2-2 home draw against Atlético Madrid at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night. We have a closer look at what's been happening at Barcelona in recent months that has so many fans concerned about the future of the club, and contrast the crisis with the relative success that Real Madrid have been enjoying since the restart. Diego Simeone has every reason to be optimistic given his side's recent performances, and we analyse some of the keys to Atleti's comeback in the last few games. We also examine the recent wave of sackings at several La Liga clubs including Espanyol and Valencia and discuss whether or not the relegation battle is already a foregone conclusion. Finally, we give our thoughts on the latest controversy surrounding VAR and look ahead to Jornada 34.
This week, we give our reaction to the fallout from Real Madrid's victory against Real Sociedad at the weekend in which a number of controversial decisions went the way of Los Blancos. We also discuss Barcelona's crucial win over Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night which keeps the Catalans neck and neck with Madrid at the top of the table. We then explore the reasons behind Atlético's resurgence since the restart and ask ourselves what this means for the Colchoneros in the battle for Champions League places. Finally, we take a look at some of the other results from La Liga, including Celta Vigo's stunning 6-0 win over Alavés at Balaídos, and look ahead to the upcoming fixtures which could prove crucial in the run-in for teams at both ends of the table.
Today we have a look back at Jornada 28 of La Liga and react to some of the games that have already taken place from Jornada 29, including Barcelona vs Leganés and Real Betis vs Granada. We also look ahead to Wednesday night's fixtures and ask ourselves how the return of João Félix could affect Atlético Madrid's aspirations to finish in the Champions League places. Finally, we preview Real Madrid's match against Valencia on Thursday evening and pick apart the latest wave of criticism being aimed at Gareth Bale by the Spanish media.
In episode 20, we assess the fight for European places, look ahead to the Seville derby and discuss what teams outside the big two have impressed us this season. We also give our thoughts at the relegation battle and run through the key players for Barcelona and Madrid who will decide this year's La Liga title.
This week we react to the news that La Liga will be restarting on the 11th of June and have a look at what we can expect from next week's fixtures. We also discuss Athletic Bilbao's decision to renew manager Gaizka Garitano's contract, and examine the role that Monchi has played at Sevilla in recent years ahead of the Seville derby which will be played behind closed doors for the second time in history.
Today we have a look ahead at the run-ins for Barcelona and Madrid that will decide the league, discuss the latest transfer speculation and react to the latest news that La Liga is set to return early next month. We also explore some of the controversies in Spanish football, ranging from Sevilla's team barbecue to Barcelona's refusal to refund season ticket money.
On this week's episode, we react to Eden Hazard's return from injury and discuss how important he will be to Madrid's title chances in the coming months. We also have a look at Barcelona's right-back situation and the future of Nélson Semedo at the club. Finally, we examine the latest controversy surrounding ERTEs and take a trip down memory lane, as we remember Deportivo La Coruña's league winning side of 1999-2000.
Today we give our reaction to the news that La Liga is set to return next month. We also examine the testing system being used by teams in order to guarantee the safety of players, and discuss how the absence of Lodi could affect Atlético Madrid. We also go into the latest transfer rumours regarding Miralem Pjanic, James Rodríguez and Marc Cucurella.
In today's episode, we give our reaction to the news that La Liga could return next month and discuss Eibar's reservations about doing so. We also give our take on Thibaut Courtois' suggestion that awarding the La Liga title to Barcelona would be unfair, and examine the issue of players' wages.
In this episode, we reflect upon the life and career of Michael Robinson, ex-footballer and legendary broadcaster in Spain who passed away earlier this week at the age of 61. We also discuss the latest transfer rumours surrounding Paul Pogba, Arthur Melo and Arturo Vidal, and react to the news that Spanish teams will partially be returning to training on the 4th of May.
This week, we give our thoughts regarding if and when the remaining La Liga fixtures will be played following the meeting between players that took place earlier this week. We also dive into the latest transfer speculation, including possible moves for Thomas Partey, Lautaro Martínez and Kylian Mbappé. We also discuss the possible consequences of Barcelona's decision to sell the title rights to the Nou Camp for one year in an effort to raise money for the fight against the coronavirus.
After a one month interruption, we're back to talk about the latest Spanish football news. This week, we discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on football in Spain, take a closer look at the problems at Barcelona following the resignation of six of their board members, and give our thoughts on some of the latest transfer news involving La Liga clubs.
On this week's show, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on football in Spain, the upcoming Champions League games involving Spanish sides and Jornada 27 in La Liga.
In this week's episode, we take a look back at some of the results from Jornada 26 of La Liga. We also discuss the fallout from El Clásico, the transfer rumours surrounding Marc Cucurella, the current situation at Real Betis and explore how the Coronavirus may affect Spanish football in the coming weeks and months.
We discuss Jornada 25 of La Liga, take an early look at El Clásico and give you our thoughts on the Champions League.
We review last night's Champions League clash between Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano, look ahead to tonight's game between Valencia and Atalanta and look back at some of the action from Jornada 24 of La Liga. We also discuss the latest goings on at Barcelona and the potential signing of Martin Braithwaite.