PSG beat Barça, Rio’s grand for Liverpool and Ronaldo’s CV – Football Weekly
Summary
The Guardian Football Weekly panel analyzes a thrilling 4-2 PSG win over Barcelona, debating if the match was "empty calories" or a refreshing display of attacking football. They also cover Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 comeback against Villarreal, highlighting young winger Unger Moa’s brilliance and Van Dijk’s defensive errors. The episode reviews Man City’s 5-1 rout of AEK Athens, noting Phil Foden’s hat-trick as a potential turning point, and discusses Napoli’s 4-3 victory over Bodø/Glimt, where Scott McTominay scored a brace.
Topics discussed
Intro: Tottenham win, Ronaldo fine, and Ten Hag interview
PSG vs Barcelona: Open attacking play and PSG's dominance
PSG's tactical switch and Lamine Yamal's performance
Liverpool vs Villarreal: Unger Moa's brilliance and Van Dijk errors
Liverpool's midfield issues and transition to Part Two
Man City vs AEK Athens: Foden hat-trick and squad depth
Man City's points deduction and the independent commission verdict
Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt: De Bruyne's adaptation and Napoli's resilience
Other Champions League results: Fenerbahce's collapse and standings
Tottenham vs Coventry: Madison's goal and team morale
Debate on the foul: Face to elbow vs elbow to face
Ronaldo's suspension and retirement rumors
Ten Hag's interview: Ronaldo's impact on United's culture
FA Cup draw, League One table, and listener messages
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