Euro Leagues

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s "Euro Leagues" podcast episode focuses on a busy week in European football, with discussion led by Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and host John Bennett. The main on-field talking point is Paris Saint-Germain’s impressive win over Manchester City and whether PSG are now among the teams to beat in this season’s Champions League.

The episode also asks if Barcelona could emerge as PSG’s biggest challengers in the competition after their own strong result against Galatasaray. Beyond those headline results, the panel reviews Bayern Munich’s draw and the broader significance of their Champions League form, including the latest on Michael Olise’s dismissal and reports that Harry Kane may extend his stay in Munich until 2029.

Off the pitch, the podcast covers Manchester United and the reaction to Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of club technical director Jason Wilcox, after Martinez reportedly apologised to the club’s hierarchy. Another segment looks at a protest at Rayo Vallecano’s match against Athletic Club, where paper planes and bouncy balls were thrown onto the pitch and disrupted play.

Overall, the episode ties together major Champions League storylines with club disputes and supporter protests, offering context on the competitive balance in Europe and the pressures facing several leading clubs and players.