Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe for a wide-ranging Football Weekly discussion following a frustrating evening for Liverpool and a dramatic Champions League night in Barcelona.
The main focus is Liverpool’s performance at Paris Saint-Germain, where the Premier League side were outplayed from the start. According to the podcast, Liverpool created almost nothing throughout the match and may even have been fortunate to leave Paris only two goals behind.
It was a difficult result to take for Liverpool, who were unable to establish control or generate meaningful chances against PSG. The conversation reflects on a contest that quickly tilted in the hosts’ favour and never really shifted back.
Barcelona’s game turns in a minute
Elsewhere, the episode turns to Barcelona, where the match changed dramatically in a single moment. Barcelona had been on top before Pau Cubarsi’s red card altered the course of the game.
That setback was followed by a stunning free-kick from Julián Alvarez, a goal that gave Atlético Madrid the edge ahead of the second leg in Madrid. The podcast looks at how quickly momentum can swing at this stage of the competition and how costly one red card can be.
For Atlético, the result means they head into the return match with an advantage. For Barcelona, it leaves plenty to do if they are to recover the tie.
Premier League, FIFA and listener questions
Alongside the Champions League action, the panel also offers a Premier League preview, with major matches coming at both the top and bottom of the table. The discussion ranges across the title race and the battle to avoid relegation, with several important fixtures on the horizon.
The episode also includes a look at FIFA’s new partnership, adding another off-field story to the agenda. As usual, listener questions are answered as part of the show.
With Liverpool left disappointed in Paris and Atlético Madrid seizing control in Barcelona, this edition of Football Weekly captures a night of sharp contrasts in European football. One match underlined PSG’s control, while another was turned on its head in a matter of minutes.
The result is a packed episode that mixes match analysis, wider football news and audience interaction, with the panel reflecting on both the immediate consequences and the bigger picture across the sport.
