Chelsea's Carabao Cup Crisis?

The FC crew react to Chelsea's loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and question why Xabi Alonso would say this competition was the least important for the club when they aren't in competing in Europe. The guys also argue if Michael Carrick will be at Man United after their game at Chelsea on Saturday. Plus, Gab Marcotti joins the show to break down 5 questions ahead of the LALIGA weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Nedum Onuoha take a closer look at the biggest stories in football including Chelsea & Arsenal’s surprise exit from the Carabao Cup, Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or victory & Kylian Mbappe’s problems in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN FC Crew react to Chelsea's elimination in penalties in the Carabao Cup as Liverpool advance, as Xabi Alonso's bad week continues. Then, a discussion on Manchester City advancing in penalties against Brighton. Also, a look at Arsenal's shocking loss to Fleetwood Town and Max Dowman's controversial red card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN FC crew react to Arsenal's shocking elimination in the Carabao Cup to League Two side Fleetwood Town, as they draw 1-1 and lose 5-3 on penalties. Then, a breakdown of the news that Michael Carrick is set to continue as Manchester United manager despite 0 wins in the last 8 games and just 2 wins in 12 games this season. Also, a discussion on Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or and a look back at Sunday's El Clasico, which saw Real Madrid defeat Barcelona keeping their LALIGA title hopes alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Futbol Americas panel looks back at Real Madrid's unexpected win over Barcelona in the first Clásico of the season. Plus, the crew looks back at the 2026 Ballon D'or winners announced, did France Football get it right? And, a look back at a crazy El Tráfico ending, as well as other MLS action including Inter Miami & runaway leaders Nashville. Finally, Lionel Messi honored in Spain for career achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Harry Kane winning the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or and praise the Bayern Munich forward for a brilliant season. Plus, the guys explain why they think sacking Michael Carrick won't fix Man United's problems going forward. Plus, the guys continue to to break down Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Barcelona and give credit to Jose Mourinho for the victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Dan Thomas, Ian Darke, Sid Lowe, and Alex Kirkland to break down Sunday's El Clásico which ended with a dramatic and slightly shocking victory for Real Madrid over Barcelona. They take a look at the approach from José Mourinho's squad and what it means looking forward in LALIGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Barcelona and explain why the LALIGA title race is back on after the huge win for Jose Mourinho's side. Plus, the guys break down why Michael Carrick's time at Man United is coming to a close after the Red Devils' 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The crew also argue if Alexander Isak is back to his best after Liverpool's win over Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to today's drama in the Premier League as Manchester City drop their first points in the Premier League in a 2-1 loss to an impressive Aston Villa led by a Nicolas Jackson brace, also Chelsea lose to Tottenham at home for the first time since 2018 and Arsenal return to winning-form with a smooth victory over Everton. Then, live from Barcelona, a preview of Sunday's ELCLÁSICO as Real Madrid look to force a stumble in Barcelona's flawless LALIGA campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN FC is live earlier than usual to preview Sunday's pivotal El Clasico match. We cover all the angles, including whether or not the title will be decided with a Barcelona win. Our correspondents are live from Barcelona. We also look ahead to the weekend in the Premier League. Manchester United host Bournemouth after a disastrous defeat at Como in the Champions League. How much time does Michael Carrick have left, and will he survive the weekend? We also look ahead to the Liverpool vs. Brighton match. Is this the biggest test for the seagulls so far? How serious should we take their hot start if they roll into Anfield and pick up 3 points? The show closes with our Extra Time segment. Have a great weekend and enjoy the games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices