Patrick and Neel open with Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid and dig into why Atleti started well, why they collapsed after scoring, and how Raphinha and Pedri change Barça’s ceiling. They also break down what Simeone’s team is missing and whether they can stay competitive with Spain’s top two.

Then it’s onto the Premier League, starting with Sunderland’s brave performance at Anfield and why their approach is working in a season full of chaos. Leeds’ shift in structure, Daniel Farke’s reputation, and their big win over Chelsea come next, followed by a deeper look at Manchester City’s issues out of possession and why their current squad build leaves them stuck between pressing and blocking deep.

The episode closes in Scotland with Celtic’s appointment of Wilfried Nancy. Patrick and Neel walk through his coaching journey, his style of play, and what it might take to implement his system quickly in a tight title race.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Barcelona beat Atleti — what actually happened

01:46 – Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

03:04 – How Atleti break Barça’s high line (secondary runners + curved runs)

04:51 – Why Atleti collapsed after scoring

06:36 – The Rafinha goal and whether Atleti are stuck between two styles

07:41 – Why Atleti aren’t as defensively solid anymore

08:50 – Can Atleti still be Spain’s third-best team?

09:30 – Barça’s ceiling and what Raphinha + Pedri change

11:12 – Is this sustainable and what happens in Europe?

12:55 – Premier League Round Up

13:26 – Sunderland’s positive approach at Anfield

14:21 – Sunderland looked dangerous and brave

15:19 – Sunderland’s attacking plan and transition work

16:32 – How Sunderland saved themselves

18:50 – Promoted teams: stick to your style or change?

21:00 – Leeds’ tactical shift and changes vs Chelsea

23:07 – The Premier League’s wild parity

24:34 – Leeds’ smart changes (midfield profiles, less 4-2-3-1)

26:10 – How Leeds should shape up in upcoming fixtures

27:34 – Leeds’ plan is working

28:29 – Daniel Farke’s reputation vs the reality

29:06 – Leeds’ quality vs the teams around them

30:01 – Man City vs Fulham: chaos game

31:36 – What’s wrong with City’s pressing

33:35 – City’s personnel issues

35:10 – Elite sides have to be good defensively

36:11 – Foden’s role and where he fits best

36:57 – City’s front three dynamics

38:33 – Aston Villa’s best performance of the season

39:15 – Villa haven’t played well this season despite results

40:50 – Moving on: Celtic hire Wilfried Nancy

41:14 – Nancy’s coaching path: France → Canada → MLS

43:31 – Nancy’s playing style and tactical profile

46:26 – How long will it take to implement this at Celtic?

47:33 – Celtic’s squad + whether the attackers can execute this style

48:54 – Why MLS → Celtic is a logical step

50:21 – Celtic’s messy process leading to the hire

51:25 – Why Nancy is still likely to succeed in Scotland

52:28 – Closing chat & where to find Neel