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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki. After another memorable week in the Champions League, the team unpick all the big talking points. Do Barcelona need to tweak their style of play? And with a Classico on Sunday, could their season quickly unravel after the defeat in Milan? The team discuss Yann Sommer and Francesco Acerbi after Inter Milan reached their second final in three years – and cast an early eye ahead to the final after PSG knocked out Arsenal. Julien reveals he is already turning into Father Christmas as requests for tickets come his way – but is starting to feel nervous about the big match in Munich. With Paris FC winning promotion to Ligue 1, Julien explains why it will be a friendly – and very, very local - derby when they play PSG next season, and Mina discusses the super tight race for a Champions League spot in Italy. TIMECODES….. 0 mins: Intro, with John Bennett back in the chair after the show had no presenter last week. 2 mins: The team discuss Inter

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Pat Nevin to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool and Harry Kane winning his first major trophy after Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga.And Bristol City manager Liam Manning joins the podcast to talk about leading Bristol City into the Championship playoffs. Topics: 00:34 - Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool 24:43 - Liam Manning discussing leading Bristol City into the Championship playoffs 36:20 - Wider Championship playoff chat 43:00 - Harry Kane wins first major trophyCommentaries on 5 Live/BBC Sounds this week: Wednesday: Paris St Germain v Arsenal (8pm) - 5 Live Thursday: Bodø/Glimt v Tottenham Hotspur (8pm) - 5 Live Thursday: Manchester United v Athletic Club (8pm) - 5 Sports Extra

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball have their weekly catch-up to talk about their love of football, travel and language. Ian reflects on his commentary of Liverpool winning the Premier League title. Ali is packing his bags for the Arctic. Will John be packing his bags in Clash of the Commentators? Which football terms will be added to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And an announcement of sorts…WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:15 John enjoys lawn bowls ‘drama’ 03:50 Correspondent vs senior reporter 08:10 Ian’s Liverpool title reflections 15:05 Champions League semis finely poised 19:50 5 Live commentaries this weekend 22:35 Ali preparing for the Arctic circle 28:30 Tense low-scoring Clash of the Commentators 35:25 More disputed terms in the Great Glossary 44:15 Potentially very exciting newsBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League weekend commentaries: Sat 1500 Everton v Ipswich, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Bournemouth, Sun 1200 Man Utd v Man City in the WSL on Radio 5 Spor

From PSG’s great win to the thrilling draw at Barca – this week’s Champions League action unpicked. Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle reflect on a brilliant week of action in the Champions League. The team discuss the superb performances from Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and PSG's Gianluigi Donarumma among others – and pick who they think will go through to the final. James also gives some insight into the latest sensation from Argentina football after his trip to Buenos Aires. Plus, what is happening with Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil? And who is the man called Trousers who has just won promotion in France? Oh, and with Liam Rosenior signing a new deal at Strasbourg a year after being sacked by Hull, who are on the verge of relegation from the Championship, which other clubs made managerial sackings they lived to regret?TIMECODES 0 mins – Intro, with James talking about his trip to Argentina. Also, where is the presenter? 3 mins – James gives some insight into Franco Mastantuono, the new wonderki

Do Arsenal still have what it takes to make it to the Champions League final? An early goal from Ousmane Dembélé and another impressive european night for Gianluigi Donnarumma means they're 1-0 down against Paris Saint Germain after the first leg of their semi final. Kelly Cates is joined by Matthew Upson, Julien Laurens and John Murray at the Emirates to analyse the first leg loss and assess what Arsenal need to do differently if they’re to turn things around in the second leg. We hear from Mikel Arteta who believes his side have to “do something special” if they’re to make the final. Plus, we look ahead to the first leg of the other semi final between Barcelona and Inter Milan. Timecodes: 03:18 – Were Arsenal off balance without Thomas Partey? 04:40 – PSG’s transformation this season 07:02 – Are Arsenal lacking depth? 08:04 – Mikel Arteta reaction 10:31 – What do Arsenal need to change in the second leg? 17:52 – A Gianluigi Donnarumma masterclass 24:29 – Barcelona v Inter Milan previewCommentaries this week

Recently retired assistant referee Darren Cann joins Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith on the Monday Night Club to provide some amazing insight into life on the touchline. Among other things, he discusses his career - explaining what a week in his life looked like. He also explains how VAR has changed the role of an assistant referee and explains how officials block out hostility from players and fans. And - the big question - is Chris Sutton or Darren Cann a better footballer? Oh - and how many miles has he run sideways? The answer is really rather amazing.Timecodes: 00:31 Darren Cann's background. 07:46 How do referees analyse their performances? 12:20 Has VAR changed the role of an assistant referee? How do referees communicate? 18:36 Darren's best moments and the 2010 World Cup. 22:20 How do assistant referees train and what skills do they need? 25:28 What is a refereeing team like and why is a good relationship with that team so important?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this we

In June 2004, Jose Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just under a year later, he lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time, delivering Chelsea their first league title in 50 years. Robert Huth was part of the Chelsea defence that conceded only 15 goals in the league that season – and he joins Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith 20 years later to reflect on an incredible achievement. They look back on Jose Mourinho’s management style – what was it like to be coached by him? Can he be credited with bringing the 4-3-3 to English football? Hear from midfielder Claude Makelele on his role within the team and from Sir Alex Ferguson on his rivalry with Jose Mourinho. They also discuss what nearly became a domestic treble for Mourinho in his first year in English football, and remember one of the Premier League’s most memorable seasons.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss Liverpool and Celtic being on the verge of titles. They’re joined by Conor McNamara after he went viral for his 5 Live Man Utd-Lyon commentary. Will Ali be toppled by Ian in Clash of the Commentators? How high will the high bar be for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And John bowls us over with his plans for the weekend in London.01:30 Liverpool and Celtic on the verge of titles 06:10 Conor McNamara reflects on going viral 25:15 Some big 5 Live commentaries this weekend 33:35 More Clash of the Commentators controversy? 41:25 Will anything be added to the Great Glossary? 53:35 John reveals his exciting weekend plansBBC Sounds / 5 Live / Radio 5 Sports Extra weekend commentaries: Sat 1500 Newcastle v Ipswich in the Premier League, Sat 1715 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa in the FA Cup semis, Sun 1400 Bournemouth v Man Utd in the Premier League, Sun 1400 Chelsea v Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League, Sun 1630 Liverpool v Tottenham in the Premier

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Women’s Champions League semi-final first legs. They are joined by BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders who was in Barcelona, to dissect what went so wrong for Chelsea, who trail 4-1 heading into the second leg. They also react to Arsenal’s first leg against Lyon – will they regret not making more of their chances against a Lyon team with an impressive home record? Plus they focus on Liverpool’s Olivia Smith after an impressive few weeks – what does she need to do to continue her upwards progression?TIME CODES: 1’17 Reaction to Barcelona v Chelsea 5’27 Emma Sanders joins the pod 24’06 Reaction to Arsenal v Lyon 24’17 Renee Slegers post Lyon 36’55 One to watch: Liverpool’s Olivia Smith

The former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele sits down with Nedum Onuoha to talk through the Frenchman's career. Makelele describes his time at Chelsea and experiences under Jose Mourinho, as well as his most challenging opponents in the Premier League. And we also find out how he was close to becoming a winger and not a defensive midfielder.TIMECODES 00:10 What was it like joining Chelsea? 02:30 Playing under Jose Mourinho 07:00 Claude Makelele - the winger? 16:00 Toughest opponents in the Premier League.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League, Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League, Sun 1400 Ipswich v Ipswich in the Premier League, Sun 1400 Man Utd v Wolves on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Fulham v Chelsea on BBC Sport website, Sun 1630 Leicester v Liverpool in the Premier League.

It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Augusta. What about Arsenal beating Real Madrid and making it through to the Champions League semi-finals? Will John bounce back in Clash of the Commentators? And we need your help when it comes to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary! E-mail: tcv@bbc.co.uk Voicenotes on WhatsApp to: 08000 289 36902:40 Ali is back from seeing McIlroy make history 11:50 Getting emotional on commentary 16:00 Arsenal progress to Champions League semi-finals 21:45 Will Forest get ‘swallowed up’ in race for UCL? 27:05 Liverpool could win title this weekend 30:00 Clash of the Commentators 38:05 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 51:45 More football lookalikesBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Sat 1230 Arsenal women v Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Sat 1500 Everton v Man City in the Premier League, Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Newcastle in the Premier League, Su

Manchester United produced a classic comeback, coming from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon and reach the Europa League semi-finalsKelly Cates presents reaction to an extraordinary night at Old Trafford, with Andros Townsend, Rene Meulensteen and Paul Robinson assessing how Man Utd pulled off that great escape, and what that result could do for Ruben Amorim and his tenure.Tottenham are also into the semi-finals after a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt. BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel joins the pod from Germany to assess how big a boost that win could be for Ange Postecoglu.But there was disappointment for Rangers, who exited the competition at the hands of Athletic Bilbao. Scottish football reporter Gavin Wallace talks us through that result.TIMECODES 01:00 “I’ve never seen a game like that” – Paul Robinson on the comeback 08:00 Does this show what Man Utd are capable of? 12:00 Reaction from Ruben Amorim 18:00 Tottenham’s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and what it means for Ange Postecoglu 26:15 Rangers’ Europa Le

Just how impressive was Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid in the Champions League? And can Mikel Arteta’s side go all the way this season?Steve Crossman, commentator Ian Dennis and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson analyse a famous night in the Bernabeu as Arsenal advance to the semi-finals. We hear from Mikel Arteta, as well as Arsenal fan Harry Symeou. And after Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League, The Athletic’s George Caulkin assess where this leaves their hopes of making next season’s Champions League.TIMECODES 02:00 Arsenal’s performance and dominant midfield 04:30 Declan Rice’s “star quality” 10:45 Mikel Arteta on feeling proud of his team and Declan Rice’s performance 19:40 George Caulkin on Newcastle’s 5-0 win over Crystal PalaceCOMMENTARIES ON 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDS Thursday 17th April EUROPA LEAGUE: Manchester United v Lyon – KO 2000 on 5 live.Saturday 19th April UWCL: Arsenal v Lyon - KO 1230 on 5 Live PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Manchester City - KO 1500 PREMIER LEAGUE: Asto

In the final episode of the mini-series on How To Win The Champions League, we hear from two-time winner Jose Mourinho. He talks us through his victories with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010, as well as some of his near-misses at Real MadridMourinho explains why the competition is so important to him and how he built relationships with some of Europe's leading players over the past two decades.A BBC iPlayer documentary accompanies this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m00276py/how-to-win-the-champions-leagueEpisode 1: How to win the Champions League: Real Madrid - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kkgyws Episode 2: How to win the Champions League: Liverpool 2019 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l2mjj1TIMECODES 04:20 Winning the 2004 Champions League with Porto. 14:15 Building an Inter Milan team to win the Champions League in 2010. 29:40 How he uses psychology to motivate his players 33:45 Why the Champions League matters to him

Steve Crossman is alongside Chris Sutton, former England captain Steph Houghton, and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton discuss whether Ruben Amorim’s call to drop Andre Onana backfired after Altay Bayindir’s performance in Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle.Do Liverpool really need a succession plan for their goalkeeper Allison? Giorgi Mamardashvili is joining the club from Valencia this summer, and will a right back follow him through the door? Or do Arne Slot’s side recruit from within after the emergence of Conor Bradley?Have Arsenal regressed this season? The Gunners have dropped 16 points from winning positions this campaign - which is just one fewer than they have in the last two seasons combined.Plus, why is Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric buying a minority stake in Swansea City? BBC Wales football reporter Chris Wathan has all the details.BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Tues 2000 Champions League Aston Villa v PSG Weds 2000 Champions League Real Madrid v Arsenal Thurs 2000 Manchester Un

Anthony Elanga chats to Dion Dublin about life at Nottingham Forest, working under Nuno Espirito Santo and the secret to Forest's consistency.He also discusses moving to England at 11, his development at Manchester United and his hopes of playing in the Champions League with Forest.Topics: 00:15 - Early years in Malmo 02:41 - Moving to England at 11and signing for Manchester United 06:36 - Moving to Nottingham Forest and personal development 10:15 - Working under Nuno Espirito Santo 12:09 - The City Ground is "the best atmosphere I've played in" 13:32 - His goal against Manchester United 16:56 - The secret to Forest's consistency 19:22 - Dressing room camaraderie 20:41 - Playing in the Champions League 21:23 - Hopes for the rest of the seasonBBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton Sat 1730 Arsenal v Brentford Sun 1400 Liverpool v West Ham Sun 1400 Chelsea v Ipswich on 5 Sports Extra Sun 1400 Wolves v Tottenham on the BBC Sport website Sun 1630 Newcast

Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk commentary life as Mo Salah signs Liverpool deal. John reveals how he ended up in a French ambulance in midweek. Conor reflects on nearly getting stuck on his way to replace John in Paris. And Ian talks through his memorable line, ‘Rice Rice baby’. All that plus a tasty Clash of the Commentators and more additions to the Great Glossary of Football Commentary.E-mail: tcv@bbc.co.uk Voicenotes on WhatsApp to: 08000 289 36901:45 Mo Salah signs new Liverpool deal 04:45 John talks about ending up in a French ambulance 11:30 Conor nearly gets stuck en route to PSG 14:40 Ian’s ‘Rice Rice baby’ 21:25 What goal celebrations would the guys perform? 24:40 Ian speaks out about the Crystal Palace restricted view 27:50 Ian tests Pat Nevin’s patience with ‘transition’ 31:15 Clash of the Commentators gets tasty 41:40 What will be added to the Great Glossary?BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend: Sat 1500 Nottingham Forest v Everton, Sat 1730 Ars

What next for Andre Onana and Manchester United after his mistakes against Lyon? And how did Rangers show the spirit to hold on against Athletic Bilbao?Conor McNamara, Izzy Christensen and Aaron Lennon look back on an entertaining night in the opening legs of the Europa League quarter finals. We hear from Ruben Amorim on Onana’s performance, and Ange Postecoglou says “the football gods have their eyes elsewhere” after their 1-1 draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.TIMECODES 0’55 How does Andre Onana recover from this? 11’12 Ruben Amorim answers questions on Onana 13’06 Rangers v Athletic Club reaction 18’19 Tottenham Hotspur v Eintracht Frankfurt reaction 22’18 Ange Postecoglou Commentaries this week: Saturday 12th April WOMENS FA CUP: Chelsea v Liverpool 1215 KO on Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Everton 1500 KO on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Brentford 1730 KO on 5 Live. Sunday 13th April PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v West Ham 1400 KO on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Ipswich 1400

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Kristof Terreur. They unpick the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ties. Guillem explains why Barcelona are finally over the Lionel Messi era and ask whether there is any chance of a sensational comeback by Real Madrid against Arsenal. The team debate why Inter Milan perhaps deserve more credit than they get and explain who could be PSG’s answer to Mohamed Salah? And with Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City, Kristof sheds light on the talented youngster at Genk who is drawing comparisons with the Belgium legend. Oh – and with Raphinha tapping home on the goal-line to deny Pau Cubarsi, the team discuss the tricky subject of goal theft. TIMECODES 0 mins – After Raphinha nicked a goal from Pau Cubarsi, the team discuss other examples of tapping home to deny a team-mate a goal. 4 mins – The reaction in Belgium to the news Kevin De Bruyne is leaving Man City – and where he is likely to go next. 8 mins – The brilliance of Barcelona a

Kelly Cates is alongside the BBC’s Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis & former Arsenal and West Ham defender Matthew Upson at the Emirates Stadium, as well as former Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, for analysis of Arsenal’s thumping victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.They discuss Declan Rice’s two incredible freekicks, the electric atmosphere inside the Emirates, and whether the tie is already over. Harry Symeou, presenter of The Chronicles of a Gooner, joins them to discuss what it was like to be inside the stadium for such a memorable night for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal's first goal from a direct freekick since 2021.Plus, John Murray is in Paris ahead of PSG against Aston Villa. Unai Emery gives his thoughts on returning to the French club he managed for two years and Youri Tielemans talks about battling with Europe's strongest teams.