House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Elanga Spares Man Utd Blushes Against Atletico Madrid | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 2/23) Feb 23, 2022

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Anthony Elanga rescued a draw at the Wanda Metropolitano on an otherwise abysmal night for Manchester United, while elsewhere Benfica brought Ajax's perfect run to an end. Jimmy Conrad and James Benge dissect the final two first leg ties of the Champions League round of 16.

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Pulisic Shines for Lukaku-less Chelsea, McKennie Limps Off for Juventus | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 2/22) Feb 22, 2022

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It was a bittersweet night for fans of the USMNT as Christian Pulisic got on the scoresheet and Tim Weah celebrated his birthday at Stamford Bridge, while Weston McKennie sustained a worrying injury during Juventus' 1-1 draw away to Villarreal. Heath Pearce, Jimmy Conrad and Jonathan Johnson recap both of Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg matchups.

02:50 - It's now or never for aging Lille

10:45 - Tuchel opts to bench Lukaku

16:45 - Pulisic & Havertz impress for the Blues

22:26 - McKennie suffers injury

24:20 - Is Vlahovic world-class?

32:57 - Don't write off Villarreal

36:29 - UEFA considers moving UCL final

39:01 - Ajax look to maintain group stage form

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Champions League Preview: Chelsea vs. Lille, Atletico Madrid vs. Man Utd & more! | Round of 16 Predictions, Picks & Betting Tips (Soccer 2/21) Feb 22, 2022

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The Champions League returns this week with eight more teams set to get their round of 16 first legs underway. Jimmy Conrad and James Benge look ahead to all four matchups beginning at Stamford Bridge where reigning champions Chelsea will take on Ligue 1 champions Lille.

06:35 - Chelsea vs. Lille

14:59 - Villarreal vs. Juventus

23:36 - Atletico Madrid vs. Man Utd

32:46 - Benfica vs. Ajax

41:20 - Europa League: Napoli vs. Barça, Rangers vs. Dortmund, more!

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Fabrizio Romano: Conte Wants Tottenham to Fight | Transfer News & Notes (Soccer 2/21) Feb 21, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to discuss Antonio Conte's pointed comments on Spurs' activity during the January transfer window. Is the Italian angry at Daniel Levy? What can Tottenham fans expect come the summer? Plus, Man City are still interested in Harry Kane, Jonathan David is the Champions League shopping window, more and more Americans in Bundesliga, and Neymar teases an MLS move.

Bonus material: An exclusive interview with Kevin Parades following the U.S. star's recent move to Wolfsburg.

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Inter Defeat Leaves Scudetto Race Wide Open | Weekend Recap & Analysis (Soccer 2/20) Feb 20, 2022

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Serie A giant killers Sassuolo denied Inter the chance to reclaim top spot, while AC Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta also dropped points over the weekend. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze Sunday's upset at the San Siro and what the result means for the Scudetto title race. Plus, following a week of Antonio Conte soundbites Tottenham made a statement at the Etihad, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang lights it up for Barcelona, while Dortmund's 6-0 win was overshadowed by Gio Reyna's heartbreaking injury.

02:31 - Milan & Inter drop points

09:03 - Juventus fall short in derby

13:16 - Never change, Jose Mourinho

17:47 - UCL report cards

20:35 - Citizens Kane-d

28:28 - Liverpool close the gap on City

30:57 - Can Man Utd finish fourth?

39:35 - Aubameyang MOTM for Barcelona

44:20 - Gio Reyna's worrying injury

47:35 - PSG's UCL hangover

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Conte bemoans transfers ahead of Man City test | Weekend Preview, Picks & Betting Tips (Soccer 2/18) Feb 18, 2022

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Death, taxes, Antonio Conte venting his transfer policy frustrations. The Tottenham boss is nothing if not consistent, and the same can be said for his next opponents - Man City. The crew looks ahead to that and the rest of the weekend's big European fixtures.

02:40 - Tottenham's eternal woes

13:41 - Man Utd's perfect foe

20:34 - Pulisic's time to shine for Chelsea?

25:25 - Wolves are sneaky good

30:04 - Juventus on the rise

36:07 - Inter look to bounce back

40:52 - Assessing Atleti's season

43:16 - Americans meet in Bundesliga

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Liverpool get the job done in Milan | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 2/16) Feb 16, 2022

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Liverpool look set to reach the Champions League quarter-finals after Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah popped up late at the San Siro to secure a 2-0 win over the Nerazzurri. The Qué Golazo dissects the game and discusses what the result says about the dominance of English teams in the current iteration of the competition. Plus, last-gasp Bayern Munich rain on RB Salzburg's parade, the Europa League returns with a bang, and Antonio Conte is angry at the board... again.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Last-gasp Mbappe punishes underwhelming Real Madrid | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 2/15) Feb 15, 2022

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Kylian Mbappe sent Parc des Princes into raptures on Tuesday with an injury-time goal to tip the balance in PSG's favor ahead of a Champions League Round of 16 second leg trip to the Spanish capital. The Qué Golazo gang breaks down the drama in Paris, and picks over the wreckage of Man City's 5-0 demolition job of Sporting CP.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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"I'm still dreaming!" - Liverpool's Sadio Mane Talks AFCON, Mo Salah, Champions League, and more! (Soccer 2/15) Feb 15, 2022

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Liverpool star and newly-crowned AFCON champion Sadio Mane joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the state of euphoria in his native Senegal, his "lucky" New Balance cleats, humanitarian work, and the Reds' upcoming clash with Inter Milan.

01:06 - AFCON dream come true

06:55 - Mane's most cherished trophy

08:16 - Pact of silence with Mo Salah

11:56 - Giving back to Senegal

14:23 - Liverpool, Luis Diaz, competition for places

17:52 - Champions League, Inter "one of the best"

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Champions League: PSG vs. Real Madrid, Inter vs. Liverpool & more! | Round of 16 Preview, Picks & Betting Tips (Soccer 2/14) Feb 14, 2022

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The Champions League returns this week with four mouth-watering fixtures, none more so than Los Blancos' trip to the French capital to face Kylian Mbappe and company. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to Tuesday's Parc des Princes showdown and the rest of the week's Round of 16 action.

04:57 - PSG vs. Real Madrid

08:51 - PSG Ultras angry at the board

17:06 - Sporting CP vs. Man City

25:44 - Inter Milan vs. Liverpool

31:48 - Salzburg vs. Bayern Munich

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