# Where are Liverpool going and where is Iraola going?

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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: 2026-04-15T12:26:41+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/200-the-totally-football-show/episode-705
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## Resource

Analyzing the fallout from a heavy Champions League defeat for Liverpool and Atletico Madrid's clinical progression against Barcelona. The discussion also covers Leeds United's historic victory at Old Trafford and the managerial future of Andoni Iraola.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Liverpool's Champions League exit was defined by PSG's clinical finishing and a lack of impact from key players
- Main idea: Atletico Madrid's high-intensity performance effectively neutralized Barcelona's high press
- Practical takeaway: Success for mid-budget clubs like Bournemouth relies on disruptive, high-energy tactical philosophies
- Failure mode: Barcelona's profligacy in front of goal prevented a successful comeback against Atletico
- Main idea: The Premier League landscape is shifting with significant managerial speculation surrounding Andoni Iraola

## Topics

Champions League, Liverpool FC, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Leeds United, Andoni Iraola, Premier League, PSG

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Premier League and Champions League Preview: A look ahead at the week's major fixtures, including Leeds United and the Champions League landscape.
- 4:40 — The Rise of Pickleball: A brief tangent on the growing popularity of pickleball and its impact on tennis culture.
- 8:40 — Atletico Madrid's Dominance: Analyzing how Atletico Madrid managed to overcome Barcelona in a high-stakes clash.
- 16:10 — Liverpool's Champions League Exit: Examining PSG's clinical performance and the impact of injuries on Liverpool's chances.
- 24:00 — The End of the Mo Salah Era at Anfield?: Reflecting on Liverpool's exit and the uncertain future of their star players.
- 28:00 — Barcelona's High-Press Failure: Discussing the tactical breakdown of Barcelona's press against Atletico Madrid.
- 35:40 — Leeds United's Old Trafford Triumph: Evaluating Leeds United's impressive performance against Manchester United in the Premier League much to the surprise of many observers.

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