Liverpool take on Real Madrid as Napoli spoil Ranieri’s return

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle join Jimbo for a look ahead to matchday five in the Champions League - and a look back on the return to domestic action across Europe.

All eyes on Anfield on Wednesday night as Real Madrid take on old friends Liverpool - having got right back into things in the La Liga title race with their commanding 3-0 win over Leganes which leaves them just four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. That’s after Hansi Flick’s side saw a two-goal lead slip away in their draw at Celta Vigo ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting with Brest.

It’s still incredibly tight at the top in Serie A, with Napoli beating Roma 1-0 to spoil Claudio Ranieri’s first match back in charge - thanks to a goal from a certain Romelu Lukaku. The less said about Milan 0-0 Juventus the better as Thiago Motta’s side continue to uninspire with a trip to Villa Park looming on Wednesday…

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane continue to lead the charge in the Bundesliga after their 3-0 win over Augsburg - but do they need a statement win against PSG to show their credentials? Plus, a big win for Dortmund on the pitch against Freiburg - but drama at their AGM off it.

And in Ligue 1, PSG warmed up for that trip to the Allianz Arena with a 3-0 win over Toulouse - so can they finally translate their domestic dominance into a much-needed victory in the Champions League?

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend & standout Champions League ties (00.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Real close the gap ahead of Anfield visit (08.35)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli maintain slender lead as Juventus underwhelm (19.40)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Kane breaks yet more records as Dortmund drama continues (36.35)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG gear up for Bayern visit and Marseille go off grid (46.45)

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