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Will the Premier League strike back in the Champions League? Plus THAT Guler goal

March 17, 2026·1 hr 2 min·4 clips

Bayern are in a keeper crisis, and Harry gets the gloves.

1. The Totally Football Show European Edition frames this episode around Real Madrid, Bayern, Italy, and the Champions League question facing Premier League clubs. 2. Tom Williams is in the studio with the hosts, and his book Do You Speak Football? is mentioned as the conversation begins. 3. The episode asks whether the Premier League will strike back in the Champions League while also tracking several European league stories. 4. Real Madrid are discussed as they warm up for Wednesday at City with a 'worldie' from their young Turk. 5. The hosts then turn to Abdel Aghkwar and explain why he was sent off over another man's tackle. 6. Bayern's situation in the Bundesliga becomes a separate thread, with the show describing a keeper crisis. 7. The Italy segment brings in Ashley Cole, who is named as the new Cesena manager. 8. The episode also references a line about almost crashing a Mercedes when hearing the news about Ashley Cole. 9. The rundown promises 'goalies, ghoulies and goulari Liga,' which signals a fast-moving European roundup. 10. The show says it will get to the bottom of 'all those stories and more,' indicating a multi-topic format. 11. The Real Madrid item is anchored by a specific match reference: Wednesday at City. 12. The young player's goal is called a 'worldie,' a detail that signals the tone of the football analysis. 13. The Abdel Aghkwar red card is presented as unusual because it comes 'over another man's tackle.' 14. Bayern's goalkeeper problem is summarized in the blunt phrase 'Give the gloves to Harry.' 15. Ashley Cole's move to Cesena is treated as a notable managerial appointment in Italy. 16. The opening banter with Tom Williams keeps the tone conversational before the tactical and managerial discussion begins. 17. The format is a studio panel led by hosts who move quickly between leagues and stories. 18. The style mixes quick-fire rundown items with short reactions and joking asides. 19. Listeners who follow Champions League, Bundesliga, and Italian football will get the most from it. 20. Listeners wanting a single-league deep dive may skip the multi-topic pace.

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