Show Notes
The Champions League is back. Patrick and Hayden break down the opening round of the league phase.
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1, but the performance raises real questions about their defensive cohesion in transition, especially in wide areas. Arsenal cruise past Napoli on over 4 xG, though Viktor Gyokeres' fit up front is still an open question. Liverpool see off a well-organised Atletico Madrid side that caused real problems in behind their back line.
Plus: Aston Villa's promising first half against Club Brugge, Manchester City's Erling Haaland problem, and rampant starts from Barcelona and PSG.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:26 – Real Madrid vs Inter Milan
04:08 – Real Madrid's Wide Defending Problems
14:42 – Arsenal vs Napoli
23:59 – The Gyokeres Question
28:31 – Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
31:31 – Van Dijk's Decline
37:34 – Quick Hits: Aston Villa, Man City, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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