# Bayern win Bundesliga, Sociedad win Copa Del Rey + is the title race back on in France?

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Podcast: [The Totally Football Show with James Richardson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658)
Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/200-the-totally-football-show/episode-709
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## Resource

Bayern Munich have secured their 35th Bundesliga title, while Real Sociedad celebrated a historic Copa Del Rey victory. The episode also analyzes the shifting power dynamics in Ligue 1 and Inter Milan's dominance in Serie A.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Bayern Munich's 4-2 victory over Stuttgart officially clinches their 35th German league title
- Main idea: Real Sociedad's penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid marks their first major trophy in 38 years
- Practical takeaway: The Ligue 1 title race is revitalized as PSG's loss to Lyon allows Lens to close the gap
- Failure mode: Marseille's recent slump and internal tensions highlight the volatility of top-tier French clubs
- Main idea: Inter Milan has effectively ended the Serie A title race, moving 12 points clear at the top

## Topics

Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Real Sociedad, Copa Del Rey, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Inter Milan, European Football

## Chapters
- 1:00 — European Football Weekly: An introduction to the week's major headlines, including Champions League fallout for Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- 6:00 — Real Sociedad's Historic Triumph: A deep dive into Real Sociedad's Copa Del Rey victory and the impact on Atletico Madrid.
- 26:30 — Ligue 1 Title Race Intensifies: Analysis of PSG's stumble against Lyon and the rising pressure from Lens in the French league.
- 37:20 — Serie A and Bundesliga Review: Examining Inter Milan's commanding lead in Italy and the battle for top four spots in Germany.
- 58:10 — Bundesliga Deep Dive: A detailed look at the German landscape, focusing on Freiburg's rising talent and the race for European qualification.

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