Join us live as we break down a massive 24 hours in the beautiful game. First, the bombshell from Madrid: Xabi Alonso is OUT at Real Madrid following a crushing Supercopa defeat to Barcelona. We discuss what went wrong, the locker room tension with Vinícius Júnior, and whether Álvaro Arbeloa is the right man to steady the ship. Then, we shift our focus to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. With the semifinals set, we look at the "predictable" dominance of the heavyweights and the incredible atmosphere in Rabat and Tangier. Can the Super Eagles’ record-breaking attack fly past the hosts? Will Mo Salah finally get his revenge on Senegal? In tonight’s episode: Real Madrid Crisis: Why the Xabi Alonso experiment failed after just seven months. AFCON Mid-Tournament Review: Excellent pitches, heavy rain, and the "big teams" finally showing up. Semi #1: Senegal vs. Egypt: A 2021 final rematch. Can Egypt’s new self-belief overcome the Lions of Teranga? Semi #2: Nigeria vs. Morocco: The unstoppable force (Osimhen & Lookman) vs. the immovable object (Bounou’s 4 clean sheets). Predictions: Who makes it to the final on January 18th? Support the channel: 🔔 Subscribe for daily football deep dives! 👍 Smash the Like button if you think Xabi Alonso was treated unfairly. 💬 Live Chat: Drop your AFCON predictions and Real Madrid hot takes now! #RealMadrid #XabiAlonso #AFCON2025 #SuperEagles #AtlasLions #ElClasico #SoccerPodcast #Predictions

The conversation delves into memorable derby matches, highlighting a particularly exciting game and discussing the challenges faced by Arteta during his tenure, including pivotal moments that shaped his coaching journey.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest happenings in the Premier League, including Arsenal's impressive form, injury concerns, and tactical discussions around set pieces. They also analyze Liverpool's struggles, Manchester City's reliance on Haaland, and Manchester United's resurgence. The conversation shifts to the MLS playoffs, highlighting key players and teams to watch. Finally, they recap the intense El Clásico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, emphasizing the significance of the rivalry and the performances of standout players.