The Copa Club Podcast

Is your club looking for a hybrid no.6 or a physical one? Or are they looking for a powerful attacker who's shone in 2026? Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares discuss Santos' Gabriel Bontempo, Vasco's Andres Gomez and Corinthians' Andre as the January transfer window draws ever closer. There's also time to discuss Chelsea's Estevao, as Xabi Alonso appears to favour other players over his Brazilian winger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Palmeiras and Flamengo are in the driving seat after positive results in their first legs - but can Fluminense and Estudiantes fight back on the road? Nathan Joyes and Tom Robinson analyse those first two performances from all four sides and piece together their predictions as they try and work out who will be in the 2026 Copa Libertadores final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flamengo, Estudiantes, Palmeiras and Fluminense are all set to compete for a spot in the Copa Libertadores final - but who will make sneak through? South American football journalist Nathan Joyes previews both matches and takes a look at how all four teams reached this stage of the competition. Flamengo are firm favourites according to the bookmakers, but can Estudiantes spring a surprise? And can Palmeiras reach yet another final or will they find life tough at the Maracana? Mini preview now live. Second leg show next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares discuss the recent sports betting ban in Brazil and how that will impact players, clubs and the league itself moving forward.Australia are next on the agenda. After a 1-1 draw and 4-2 win, the duo discuss the performances, standout players and what next for Carlo Ancelotti as he rebuilds after the World Cup. Conclusion: India. Brazil face India for the first time in their history - but who will the locals get to enjoy on the pitch and what will the match prediction be? Should Endrick leaving Real Madrid? Will Breno Bidon start in India? Is Jair Cunha their next best defender? All that and more included within our latest Brazil show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Brazil set to take on Australia twice in the coming days, Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares analyse Carlo Ancelotti's squad and pick their starting XIs and explain why. Aside from their preferred players, the duo discuss CBF's new ruling that will see Brazil Serie A move from nine foreign players to five - and why they have chosen to do that. Don't miss out as we cover Brazil throughout the international break with matches against Australia and India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlo Ancelotti has announced his Brazil squad to face both Australia and India. Brazilian football journalist Samir Mello and Nathan Joyes discuss his team, who has been left out and whether or not the right decisions were made. With the likes of Fabinho, Casemiro and Neymar brushed to one side to make way for Breno Bidon, Douglas Luiz and Samuel Lino, there’s plenty of big talking points. Has the Italian made the right call ahead of the upcoming international friendlies? Only time will tell - but our duo do their best to highlight the pros and cons post World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazil are back in action this September with two friendlies against Australia before facing India in Kolkata at the start of October. After the World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad will focus on the future, and so Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota return to the show to discuss several names currently in the news. From up and coming goalkeepers, to those who narrowly missed out this summer, the duo go through seven names ahead of his squad announcement on Wednesday. Show features: Cruzeiro's Otavio, Corinthians' Breno Bidon, Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara, Chelsea's Joao Pedro and plenty more. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares return to the mics to look at the bottom end of the table. With as many as 10 teams fighting to stay in Brazil's Serie A - including Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Gremio, Vasco and Internacional - it's crunch time with just 13 rounds left to play. But why are these clubs in trouble? Is it down to the ownership, managers or fan pressure to constantly deliver? Nathan and Nathalia provide their thoughts and predictions as to who will be relegated to Brazil's Serie B at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 1/3 of the Brasileirao season left, Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares analyse the teams at the top of the table fighting for the title. Will Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras hold on to top spot with Allan after his move to Man City? Can Pedro's firepower put Flamengo back on top? Or will Kevin Viveros continue to chase the golden boot with Athletico PR? Tune in to hear their predictions and who will scoop the trophy at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Copa Libertadores 2026 knockout stage is here and so Nathan Joyes and Tom Robinson return to the mics to preview all eight matches. What games are worth tuning in for? What talents are going to make a name for themselves? How many upsets will there be along the way? Our full match preview and predictions within for: Fluminense vs Independiente Rivadavia Estudiantes vs Catolica Tolima vs Independiente del Valle Platense vs Coquimbo Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Mirassol vs LDU Quito Rosario Central vs Corinthians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices