PSG almost champions as Mbappe and Lukaku bag big goals in title races

Jimbo’s joined by Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Rory Smith & Seb Stafford-Bloor as the domestic action returns across Europe with the end of the season in sight.  Inter remain three points clear at the top of the Serie A table after their 2-1 win over Udinese, while Romelu Lukaku scored the 400th goal of his career in Napoli’s vital victory over struggling Milan to keep the pressure on the leaders. Over in Spain, three points is also the gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid - who both recorded wins with braces from Mbappe and Lewandowski. Plus, Antony’s Betis just can’t stop winning in a fiery Seville derby.  PSG continued to romp towards the Ligue 1 title - which is now all but mathematically sealed - with an emphatic 6-1 victory at Saint-Etienne, while Strasbourg are on their best run in six years after their impressive 4-2 win over Lyon. Elsewhere, Marseille suffered a hat-trick of defeats as they were beaten 3-1 by lowly Reims - their first league victory since November. And in Germany, defeat for Leipzig at Gladbach spelled the end for Marco Rose, with Thomas Tuchel’s former assistant Zsolt Low installed as interim boss. Harry Kane’s a step closer to winning his first title as he made it 58 goals in 57 Bundesliga appearances in Bayern’s 3-2 win over St Pauli.  Produced by Lucy Oliva.  RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45) • PART 2: Serie A review - Napoli breathing down Inter’s neck (09.40) • PART 3: La Liga review - Atleti’s challenge over as Barca stay top (23.25) • PART 4: Bundesliga review - Rose shown the door (41.30) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Marseille slump continues as PSG close in on title (55.10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers into the studio after FA Cup quarter-final weekend. Man City come from behind to beat Bournemouth and progress to a 7th successive semi-final. Can Pep’s side save this from being a trophyless season? And is Bournemouth’s campaign petering out? City will face Nottingham Forest at Wembley, who beat Brighton in another penalty shootout. Hear more on why Forest have managed to have a successful season, including wearing dark glasses indoors. Tim went to see Palace in a clinical victory at Craven Cottage. Should they be favourites against Villa, given they’re one of the form teams in the country? Plus the Premier League returns this midweek with the Merseyside Derby and with two under-pressure managers meeting in Maresca and Postecoglou. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Bournemouth 1-2 Man City (04.00) • PART 1b: Forest progress past Brighton on pens (09.00)  • PART 2a: Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace (18.00) • PART 2b: Preston 0-3 Aston Villa (24.00) • PART 3a: Cantona and sardines 30 years on (30.00) • PART 3b: Premier League midweek preview (35.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Michael Cox, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado as the international break ends and club football returns. Holders Argentina qualify for the World Cup with a scintillating display as they thrash Brazil 4-1. Hear why they might just be more exciting without Messi. Plus Natalie Gedra joins us to detail the crisis in Brazilian football right now. England are two for two under Thomas Tuchel. What’s the best solution for the Three Lions down the left-side? Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold looks to be nearing a move from Liverpool to Real Madrid. What would he bring to Los Blancos? This weekend brings the most fun FA Cup quarter-final line-up in years. Does the meeting with Man City on Sunday represent one of the biggest games in Bournemouth’s history? Plus Arsenal’s dramatic comeback win over Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s comeback promo. We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/athletic/survey25. Three lucky entries will win £100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Two wins out of two for Thomas Tuchel (03.00) • PART 2: Argentina 4-1 Brazil with Natalie Gedra (13.00)  • PART 3a: Arsenal’s dramatic comeback against Real Madrid (33.00) • PART 3b: Trent Alexander-Arnold off to Madrid? (36.00) • PART 3c: FA Cup quarter-final preview (40.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor into the pod after an incredible weekend of international action. Germany throw away a 3-0 lead against Italy but still earn the right to compete in the Nations League finals and indeed to host them. But what happened with the Jamal Musiala goal that embarrassed the Azzurri? Cristiano Ronaldo’s on the scoresheet for Portugal in their extra-time victory over Denmark. France win on penalties against Croatia as Michael Olise really steps up for his country. Spain also progress on penalties after a 3-3 draw with Netherlands. Pol Ballus was there and is full of praise for Lamine Yamal and Spain debutant Dean Huijsen. Thomas Tuchel’s England beat Albania and welcome Latvia to Wembley. The panel ask whether we will ever see the best of Phil Foden in an England shirt. Plus Motta, Matondo, Mexico and the Marshall Islands. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Germany 3-3 Italy (06.00) • PART 1b: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (11.00)  • PART 1c: France beat Croatia on penalties (13.00) • PART 1d: Spain beat Netherlands with Pol Ballus (17.30) • PART 2a: Elsewhere in the Nations League (24.00) • PART 2b: England ready for Latvia (30.00) • PART 2c: Bellamy’s Wales win again (37.00) • PART 3a: Motta sacked by Juventus (40.00) • PART 3b: New Zealand qualify for the World Cup (43.00) • PART 3c: Lee Wingate from The Sweeper joins us (45.00) • PART 3d: Mexico win the Nations League (53.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams on that most blessed of occasions - international week. Thomas Tuchel gets ready for his first game as England manager in World Cup qualifying and we’re all very impressed with how he’s handled the media so far. The Nations League quarter-finals see Germany win in Italy and Croatia overcome France thanks to another ridiculously good Luke Modric performance. Belgium lose a 4th game in a row in what was Rudi Garcia’s 4th match in charge. Which makes us wonder why French managers aren’t coaching at elite club level anymore? Brazil leap up the table in CONMEBOL qualifying thanks to a dramatic late win over Colombia.  Plus trademark celebrations, CONCACAF Nations League drama and Quenda we get to see Chelsea’s new signing? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Tuchel making a good impression (02.00) • PART 2a: Netherlands 2-2 Spain & Denmark 1-0 Portugal (13.00)  • PART 2b: Italy 1-2 Germany (18.00) • PART 2c: Croatia 2-0 France (21.00) • PART 2d: Chelsea sign Geovany Quenda (26.00) • PART 2e: Elsewhere in the Nations League (30.00) • PART 3a: Brazil 2-1 Colombia (37.00) • PART 3b: Nations League dismay for USA & Canada (44.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Rory Smith, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballús in tow to put all the action from across the continent under the microscope. It’s advantage Inter in Serie A as the Nerazzurri moved three points clear at the top of the table thanks to their 2-0 win over title rivals Atalanta. Napoli lost ground after being held to their seventh draw of the season by lowly Venezia in a game they somehow failed to score in.  In La Liga, Barcelona came from two goals down to stun Atléti 4-2 and regain top spot, after Kylian Mbappé’s brace in their 2-1 win at Villarreal. Plenty are still reeling in the red and white side of Madrid after THAT Champions League exit…  Over in France, PSG celebrated their Champions League heroics by extending their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table to a whopping 19 points after their 3-1 win vs Marseille.  And in the Bundesliga, Laterkusen returned in their dramatic 4-3 win at Stuttgart, while Bayern were held by Union Berlin which means their advantage at the top is cut to six points. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moments of the weekend and Nations League chatter (00.40) • PART 2: La Liga review - Advantage Barca after late drama in Madrid (10.55) • PART 3: Serie A review - Inter go top as Juve crumble (21.15) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - History books beckon for PSG (36.10) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Leverkusen close the gap with late heroics (48.30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Jay Harris for company on a historic weekend of football. Chris Waugh also joins us from Wembley after Newcastle finally win their first domestic trophy in 70 years, upsetting Premier League leaders Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. All hail Eddie Howe and the job he’s done at St James’s Park. But did Arne Slot get it wrong on Sunday? And where was Mo Salah? It’s a good weekend for Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in terms of securing their top 5 place while Man City are pegged back twice by Brighton. But it’s another miserable afternoon for Spurs at Fulham and a record-breaking evening for Leicester against Man United. Plus there’s points and pints for Vitor Pereira and thoughts on Thomas Tuchel’s surprising first England squad. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Newcastle win the Carabao Cup with Chris Waugh (02.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (18.00)  • PART 2b: Fulham 2-0 Spurs (23.00)  • PART 3a: Man City 2-2 Brighton (30.00) • PART 3b: Ipswich 2-4 Nottingham Forest (35.00) • PART 3c: Southampton 0-2 Wolves (40.00) • PART 3d: Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford (42.00) • PART 3e: Everton 1-1 West Ham (46.00) • PART 3f: Leicester 0-3 Man Utd with Carl Anka (48.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio with high-stakes drama everywhere you look. Real Madrid break Atletico hearts again on penalties in the Champions League, with all the post-match discussion centred on Julian Alvarez’s double-touch penalty disallowed by VAR. PSG are also victorious on penalties at Anfield. Hear about the heroics of Vitinha and Donnurumma, plus why PSG can take advantage of other teams’ exhaustion. Or will Marco Asensio come back to bite them in the next round? Next up for Liverpool, the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday. George Caulkin makes the case for Eddie Howe’s Magpies to finally end the club’s trophy drought. In the Premier League, there’s Ruud van Nistelrooy in the dug-out yet again for Leicester v Man United, as well as Arsenal v Chelsea and Man City v Brighton. Plus so-called journalists, pigs in alleys and being out for the rest of the season Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Real beat Atletico - next up Arsenal (05.00) • PART 2a: PSG beat Liverpool on penalties (17.00)  • PART 2b: Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (29.00)  • PART 2c: Elsewhere in the Champions League (32.00) • PART 3: Carabao Cup final preview with George Caulkin (41.00) • PART 4: Premier League weekend preview (51.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a deep-dive into domestic and European matters across the continent.  Last week’s Champions League first legs left some results more conclusive than others… we’re looking at you, PSV 1-7 Arsenal! But there’s still plenty of intrigue with the ties between Liverpool and PSG, Real and Atleti and Barca and Benfica finely poised.  In La Liga, Real warmed up for their trip across the capital with a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, while Atleti were on the wrong end of that scoreline in a dramatic late defeat at Girona. Meanwhile Barcelona’s game with Osasuna was postponed just 20 minutes before kick-off following the sudden death of first team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia. In Ligue 1, PSG’s B-team made light work of Rennes to move 16 points clear at the top of the table - while Paulo Fonseca began his nine month (!) touchline ban as he watched his side beat Nice 2-0 from the stands to put themselves right in the mix for European football next season.  Max Callegari - host of Pressing on Canale 5 - joins us to run the rule over all the Serie A action, which included humiliation for Juve, a first win in six for Napoli and spookily similar comebacks for Milan and Inter.  And in the Bundesliga, there was history as for the first time in nearly 20 years Bayern, Leverkusen and Dortmund all lost on the same matchday. Produced by Lucy Oliva.  RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moments of the weekend and Champions League teases (00.40) • PART 2: La Liga review - Mixed fortunes for Madrid sides as tragedy hits Barca (09.40) • PART 3: Ligue 1 review - PSG flying high as Fonseca begins his touchline ban (19.35) • PART 4: Serie A review - Juve out of the title race as Milan sides stage 3-2 comebacks (33.30) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - big boys all beaten as Bayer, Bayern and Dortmund lose (45.30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke as the race for Champions League football hots up. Arsenal can only draw at Old Trafford, allowing Liverpool’s lead to extend to 15 points. With goals still proving an issue outside of Eindhoven, could their place in the top 5 be under threat? The same question has to be asked of Man City who lose to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. How did Pep get Nuno’d again? Maybe the game of the weekend is at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as an impressive Bournemouth somehow only draw after taking a 2-0 lead. Would Andoni Iraola ever consider taking the Spurs job? Plus where it’s going wrong for Cole Palmer and why it’s going right for Crystal Palace. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Man United 1-1 Arsenal (04.30) • PART 1b: Chelsea 1-0 Leicester (12.00)  • PART 1c: Spurs 2-2 Bournemouth (15.00)  • PART 2a: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man City (23.00) • PART 2b: Brighton 2-1 Fulham (32.00) • PART 2c: Liverpool 3-1 Southampton (35.00) • PART 3a: Crystal Palace 1-0 Ipswich (42.00) • PART 3b: Wolves 1-1 Everton (47.00) • PART 3c: Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa (52.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices