It Felt Like a Dream [Bonus Episode]

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is French football expert, Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip). We talk about PSG’s progression from the beginning of last season, where they struggled at times under Luis Enrique, to now, where they are the envy of the football world. We also talk about Kylian Mbappé’s performance against his former team, and give our prediction for the FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9), who was at MetLife Stadium for the match. He shares his experience getting to the stadium and the atmosphere leading up to kick-off. We also recap PSG’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid and look ahead to Chelsea FC in the Club World Cup final.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9) to break down PSG’s win over Bayern Munich and look ahead to the semi-final matchup against Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9) to break down PSG’s win over Miami. We also answer questions from subscribers and share our prediction for PSG’s quarter-final match against Bayern.

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more episodes.For the second match in a row, Paris Saint-Germain will take on a Major League Soccer squad that they should defeat. However, the matchup against Inter Miami comes with a little extra motivation.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast are Daniel and Kris from Battered Herons, and Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise. We talk about PSG’s upcoming match against Inter Miami in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup and some of the drama swirling around the matchup.We begin with Daniel and Kris telling us about their podcast, and then jump into their initial thoughts after it was official that Inter Miami would face PSG. With a significant amount of prize money up for grabs to the winning squad, I ask whether that will be a strong motivator for the MLS team.Lionel Messi is obviously the biggest star for Inter Miami, but Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and even their manager, Javier Mascherano, will be familiar to PSG fans not only because of their careers but also from the 6-1 defeat to FC Barcelona in 2017. I ask about other Inter Miami players who could make an impact against PSG.Of course, we discuss PSG fans wanting to win big against Messi after some of his statements about the club following his departure. We also discuss whether Messi has to deliver an MLS Cup this season.We wrap up the show talking about Messi’s impact in Miami, and we give our predictions.Thank you for listening and subscribing. Use the chat feature or leave a comment if you have a topic you want us to discuss on a future show. Allez, PSG!

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more episodes.Few could have predicted that Paris Saint-Germain, the UEFA Champions League winners, would need a result at Seattle Sounders to keep their FIFA Club World Cup dreams alive, but here we are.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Ari from Lobbing Scorchers. We talk about the Seattle Sounders, their strengths, and fan support, and make a prediction for Monday’s match at Lumen Field.Up first, I get Ari’s take on the Club World Cup and how the competition has impacted Seattle as they are in the middle of the Major League Soccer season. We also talk about players in the Sounders squad who might cause PSG some issues.Next, we talk about the substantial prize money up for grabs and whether that will add some additional motivation for Seattle despite being eliminated from the knockout stage. Sounders consistently boast one of the best supporters in MLS, and I ask Ari about what he expects in terms of atmosphere despite the match kicking off midday.Finally, we wrap up the show with a conversation about Apple TV and whether it would be a good broadcaster for Ligue 1, potential opportunities for Ligue 1 and MLS to collaborate, and I get his lineup and score prediction.Thank you for listening and subscribing. Use the chat feature or leave a comment if you have a topic you want us to discuss on a future show. Allez, PSG!

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more: psgtalk.substack.comThe Paris Saint-Germain hype train continues this week with a scintillating matchup against Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in the FIFA Club World Cup. The champions of South America are in mid-season form and will look to take down a PSG side that has defeated Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid the last two matches by a combined score of 9-0.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Pedro from Glorious Botafogo (@GloriousBotaYT). We talk about how he became a fan of Botafogo, their storied history, and we look ahead to the matchup between PSG and the Brazilian club at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Thursday.Up first, Pedro shares some history about his club, including the last time PSG and Botafogo faced off. He also details Botafogo’s recent historical success and the changes the club has had to endure since last season.With things in historical context, we dive into Thursday’s matchup. Pedro shares some of the key players PSG will want to prepare for and what style of football Botafogo will want to play.Next, we talk about the perception of the Club World Cup and how motivated Botafogo will be to knock out the newly crowned European champions. We also discuss the financial implications for a team like Botafogo to win the Club World Cup, their owner (who also owns Olympique Lyonnais), and I get his prediction for the match.Thank you for listening and subscribing. Use the chat feature or leave a comment if you have a topic you want us to discuss on a future show. Allez, PSG!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9). We review his transfer tier list and discuss the future of several players, including two starters from the Champions League-winning team.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Lee Davey from talkSPORT and Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise. I get their thoughts on PSG’s Champions League triumph, whether PSG has surpassed other historically great teams with the win, the impact on Kylian Mbappé’s legacy, and so much more.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is PSG fan Drew and Robin Bairner, chief editor at Football Transfers. I get their thoughts on PSG’s historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan, standout performances, and we look ahead to what’s next for the club.