Return of Man City vs Real Madrid

The FC crew continue to react to Manchester City's winter transfer window and argue if the club's spending spree will propel them back to the top of the league. Plus, Mark Ogden joins the show to question Manchester United's transfers after the club let multiple attackers leave on loan without proper replacements. The guys also explain how Joao Felix can turn his career around after yet another transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mauricio Pedroza and Hercules Gomez are joined by Kasey Keller to discuss Santi Gimenez joining AC Milan and argue whether it was the right move for the Mexican striker to move in the winter transfer market. Plus, the guys break down Ricardo Pepi's contract extension with PSV through 2030. Also, the crew debate whether Liga MX or MLS had a better transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of a two-part special, The Football Reporters assembles those who followed Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey the closest to discuss his rise from talented teenager to Madrid megastar.  Joining Alexis Nunes are Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson to discuss Ronaldo’s first stint at Manchester United, and the impact of Sir Alex Ferguson and others on his development from a skinny boy to a goal machine, before Gab Marcotti, Graham Hunter and Rodrigo Faez look back on an era of unprecedented success at Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Chelsea defeating West Ham at Stamford Bridge and climbing back into the top 4 in the Premier League. Then, the crew breaks down the latest transfers with Marcus Rashford moving to Aston Villa, Mathys Tel being loaned to Tottenham, and Manchester City getting Nico Gonzalez as the transfer window deadline closes. Plus, reaction to Manchester United losing Lisandro Martinez to an ACL injury and what it means for them moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 5-1 defeat against title-chasing Arsenal and ask, with a tough run of fixtures coming up, if things are about to get worse for Pep Guardiola’s side. The guys also raise questions of Manchester United’s tactics against Crystal Palace, ask if Marcus Rashford can benefit from his loan move to Aston Villa and look a bit deeper into Jordan Henderson’s tetchy press conference at Ajax.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Arsenal's 5-1 win over Manchester City and break down how Arsenal was able to dominate Pep Guardiola's side. Then, the guys discuss Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Manchester United and the spots where Ruben Amorim can turn the squad around. Plus, a look at Tottenham's 2-0 win vs Brentford ahead of their Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth and praise Mo Salah for a brilliant brace. The guys also react to Aston Villa's surprise loss to Wolves and marvel at Nottingham Forest after Nuno Espírito Santo's side put 7 goals past Brighton. Luis Garcia also reacts to a shock loss for Real Madrid at Espanyol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to the UCL Knockout Phase playoffs draw and argue if the new format is better for giving us Manchester City vs Real Madrid despite an otherwise weak slate. Plus, the guys preview Arsenal hosting the defending champions on Sunday and argue if Bournemouth have a chance vs Liverpool tomorrow. The guys also question why Arsenal put in a bid for Ollie Watkins so late in the transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander & Herculez Gomez look back at the UCL performances of the CONCACAF talent in Europe including Ricardo Pepi who scored & assisted before coming off with a knee injury, who can fill the #9 role for the USMNT during his absence? Also, with Alvaro Morata linked to a move to Turkey, Santi Gimenez is getting closer to a move to Serie A giant AC Milan. Plus, the crew discuss Sergio Ramos move to Monterrey & the new League's Cup format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Manchester United & Tottenham's victories which saw both clubs finish in the top 8 of the UEFA Europa League and explain why the teams still struggle in the Premier League despite European success. The guys also look ahead to Manchester City's difficult February fixtures and Nedum Onuoha reflects on the debut campaign of the new UCL format. Shaka Hislop also gives out his updated power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices