The podcast discusses the current state of the La Liga and Liga MX seasons, focusing on the performance of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and various Liga MX playoff contenders. The speakers debated whether Barcelona was still a top contender in La Liga, analyzed the leadership roles of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham in Real Madrid, and discussed the likelihood of various teams advancing in the Liga MX playoffs, ultimately concluding that América is a strong favorite.
Chivas New Coach
• 00:00:30 Moisés Llorente confirmed that Óscar García Junyent is the new coach of Chivas, which was not yet official. The discussion then moved to other topics and did not elaborate further on this announcement.
Barcelona's Performance
• 00:03:14 The panelists discussed Barcelona's performance in La Liga, noting that they were not as dominant as initially predicted and that other teams have begun to figure out their style of play. They suggest that Barcelona has peaked and that the title may not be within their reach this season, although they may still have a chance to win the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid Leadership
• 00:11:43 The discussion centered around the leadership within Real Madrid, specifically focusing on Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. While Bellingham has emerged as a leader on the pitch, there's a debate on whether Mbappé is fulfilling his role as a star player, with concerns about his passive behavior and lack of decisive action.
Liga MX Playoff Predictions
• 00:17:34 The hosts and guests discussed the Liga MX playoffs, with varying opinions on the favorites. ESPN Bet favors Rayados de Monterrey, while the hosts debated whether América or Cruz Azul is a stronger contender. The panelists ultimately settled on América as the favorite due to its dominance in the regular season and experience.
Atlético de San Luis
• 00:25:01 The podcast discussed Atlético de San Luis's recent success and upcoming match against Monterrey. The panelists explored whether San Luis could repeat its previous elimination of Monterrey, acknowledging their strong defensive capabilities and their fearless approach to the game. However, they also highlighted the potential challenge Monterrey poses with its offensive talent.