Stadio: A Football Podcast

Champions League Instant Reactions

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many screens are too many screens?! Well, that was chaotic! Musa and Ryan instantly react to the final match day of the Champions League group pha...

Oh, Where to Even Begin...

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan wrap up some news at the top of Serie A (01:40) and La Liga (06:17) before heading to the Premier League, where they begin by praising y...

Perfect Weather for Some Champions League Knee Slides

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan get straight into this week’s Champions League, beginning in Paris, where PSG came from two goals down to defeat Manchester City in th...

Napoli's Statement Victory, Real Madrid Go Top of La Liga and Much More

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Musa and Ryan begin in Serie A, where there was a huge top-of-the-table clash in which Napoli left Bergamo with three points after defeating...

Lewis-Skelly’s Derby, the Most Spiritually Onside Goal of All Time, and the Premier League Battle

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a busy midweek set of fixtures, so Musa and Ryan shout out some chaos in Germany and Spain, including one of the most spiritually onside goals ...

Bayindir's Penalty Saves Help Man Utd Past Arsenal

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard there was another 'Stadio' derby this weekend, so Musa and Ryan chat about Manchester United’s penalty shootout win over Arsenal ...

Incredible Isak, Ange's Plea, and Weird Footballs

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick chat about Julen Lopetegui being sacked by West Ham and replaced with Graham Potter (01:22), before moving on to this...

A Very Entertaining, Cold, Rainy Evening at Anfield

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a game it was at Anfield! So, that’s where Musa and Ryan begin this week, diving straight into Liverpool and Manchester United’s 2-2 draw (04...

The Stadios 2024

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for the 2024 Stadios! Musa and Ryan dish out awards for 2024’s most existential moment (00:00), the Big Mood of the Year (12:42), and th...

Football Things to Be Grateful for 2024

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one of our favourite shows of the year: Musa and Ryan are back with another end-of-year list of football things to be grateful for! They read t...

A Little Holiday Schedule Update

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa's lost his voice, so Ryan is here with a very quick update about the holiday schedule.For more podcasts each week, ad-free and in full, plus acce...

Manchester Derby of Memes

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A very happy Musa and a slightly less happy Ryan recap the end of the Manchester derby, where United came from behind late to beat City at the Etihad ...

A Good Champions League Week for Some, but Time Is Running Out for Others

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with the weird FIFA virtual conference confirming the 2030 and 2034 men’s World Cups, before moving on to this week’s Champion...

Could This Be Atalanta's Year? Plus Spurs Vs. Chelsea Chaos and Dan Ashworth Leaves Man Utd.

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick shout for LA Galaxy’s first MLS Cups in 10 years, after their 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls on the weekend, befor...

Arsenal Win the Stadio Derby, and the Thriller-Upon-Tyne

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was the first 'Stadio' derby of the season, and—even though it wasn't the best game of the week—Musa and Ryan begin with Arsenal’s 2-0 win ov...

Liverpool surge on, and all square in Dortmund

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin by shouting out Botafogo’s first Copy Libertadores triumph, with a remarkable 3-1 win over Atlético Mineiro in the Monumental. ...

Liverpool beat Real Madrid and more problems for Man City

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a week of Champions League! Musa and Ryan begin at Anfield, where Liverpool saw off Real Madrid comfortably to stay top of the Champions League a...

Spurs extend Man City's losing run

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with Spurs’ incredibly impressive 4-0 win over Man City at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to a James Maddison brace (02:33), which e...

Derek Rae!

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan are joined by a special guest and one of their favourite commentators, Derek Rae! They chat about the preparation and process of his com...

A Super Serie A Sunday, and Liverpool Pull Clear

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with some fun grassroots football chat before turning their attention to Serie A (06.03), where just two points separate the top s...

Champions League Jeopardy and Weird Handballs

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was this the week that the much-anticipated jeopardy well and truly arrived in the Champions League? Musa and Ryan chat about some seismic results in ...

First Wins and First Defeats

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan focus this week on the Premier League, where there was a first win for Southampton, who got a last-minute winner over Everton (02:22), a...

Mailbag: Ruud van Nistel-rollneck, Amorim’s Arrival, and Ballon d’iscourse

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan quickly recap some of the midweek cup games in England before opening up the mailbag! They answer questions on Ruud van Nistelrooy looki...

Barcelona Go Big in the Clásico

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan chat about Barcelona’s 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in the Clásico at the Bernabéu (02:11), and discuss whether Hansi Flick has giv...

Man Utd Sack ten Hag, So What Now?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Musa and Ryan had already recorded two shows, Manchester United announced that they had sacked Erik ten Hag, following a 2-1 defeat away at West...

Champions League Brilliance and Bedlam in Barcelona and the Bernabéu

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There were two huge games between Spanish and German giants in the Champions League this week, so Musa and Ryan begin in Barcelona, where Hansi Flick ...

Liverpool Beat Chelsea at Anfield and Is the Premier League Different This Year?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield, so Musa and Ryan begin there and also chat about whether the Premier League is looking a little less predictabl...

Thomas Tuchel is the new England Manager!

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan are back and begin with the news that Thomas Tuchel will be the new England men’s manager, which is an appointment they obviously love...

Comeback Wins for Brighton, Arsenal and Man City, Brentford and Wolves' Goalfest, and More!

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before getting into a weekend of varying results in the Premier League, Musa and Ryan begin with possibly the two wildest penalties awarded in a singl...

A big night at Villa Park, a big win in Dortmund and more Champions League

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Champions League match day two, Musa and Ryan recap some highlights from the week (3:52), shouting out some key results and performances, includ...

All Square in Madrid and Munich … but Not in Manchester

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with the Madrid derby (02.50), where Atleti salvaged a late draw against Real in a disrupted match at the Metropolitano. Meanwhile...

A Lukewarm Man United Result, but the Schedule Debate Heats Up

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan start with some quick Carabao Cup and Women’s Champions League chat before moving on to some Europa League highlights from the week (0...

Goals, Red Cards and Man City Vs. Arsenal Boils Over

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was another week for the discourse in the Premier League, so Musa and Ryan begin at the Etihad, where Manchester City secured a last-gasp equaliser...

Thoughts and Highlights From the All-New Champions League

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The brand-new Champions League format began this week, and—in addition to the other fixtures—that meant there was sooooo much football! Musa and R...

Goal Machine Gabriel and Long-Range Bangers

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick Premier League roundup (03:18), including shout-outs for the bangers from Jhon Duran for Aston Villa and Harvey Barne...

New Champions League: More Matches, More Money, More ... Problems?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's chat about some results (01:44), and then Ryan and Musa move on to the main topic, the men's Champions League—as well as the Europa and Conf...

Salah and Diaz Raise Yet More Questions for Man Utd

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin at Old Trafford (04:30), where Arne Slot made history and Liverpool put three past Manchester United to send Erik ten Hag into the...

St. Pauli and Australia's Jackson Irvine!

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan are joined by St. Pauli captain and Australia international Jackson Irvine! They chat about his career (05:02), from joining Celtic as a...

Bundesliga returns with a Xhaka boom, Mbappé's home debut and more

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bundesliga returned this weekend, in some style. Musa and Ryan begin with Granit Xhaka’s ferocious strike that kicked the new season off where t...

Spiritual Signings, Champions League Firsts, and Great Premier League Centre Backs

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first mailbag of the season! Musa and Ryan answer questions on who they would like to see win their first men’s Champions League this yea...

Ah S***, Here We Go Again

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back!! Musa and Ryan catch up about some stuff that happened while we were off air, including the total raised from the recent merchandise dro...

Southgate Steps Down, Plus a Final Euros and Copa América Wrap-up

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final episode before the summer break! Musa and Ryan chat about Gareth Southgate stepping down as England manager, after one of the most su...

Spain win the Euros and make history

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the early morning after the night before, it’s another Stadio x Wrighty’s House crossover podcast, where Ryan and Ian Wright talk about Spain b...

Ollie Watkins Sends England Into the Euro 2024 Final!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

England are through to another Euro final! Musa and Ryan react to England's progression to the Euro 2024 final, thanks to a late Ollie Watkins winner ...

Lamine Yamal's Wondergoal Helps Spain Into the Euro 2024 Final

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa is back, so he and Ryan react to Spain’s 2-1 come-from-behind win over France to make it through to the Euro 2024 final (02:13), their first si...

Another Semifinal for England, Where the Netherlands Wait

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Musa away, it’s a Wrighty’s House x Stadio crossover! Ryan is joined by Ian Wright to talk about England getting through to a third semifinal...

Spain Will Face France in the Euro Semifinals, Plus a Copa America Check-in

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan is joined by Carl Anka to talk about Spain’s dramatic late win that sent them through to the semifinal and eliminated hosts Germany (01:29), pl...

The Quarterfinals Are Set

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan chat about Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria, which will send Ralf Rangnick’s side home even though they were being tipped to go far (03...

Diogo Costa Saves Portugal’s Blushes and France Needs Some Good Fortune

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan chat about Portugal’s win over Slovenia to set up a quarterfinal against fellow 2016 finalists France (02:20). They chat about the dra...

Germany weather the Danish storm and Switzerland knock Italy out

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan react to Germany’s 2-0 win over Denmark in a stormy Dortmund (01:51), thanks to a penalty from Kai Havertz, a brilliant Jamal Musiala ...

Georgia and Turkey Light Up the Final Day of the Group Stage

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Euro 2024 group stages are done, so Musa and Ryan recap some of the games from the brilliant final round, beginning with Georgia's and Turkey's pr...

Late Goals Have Entered the Chat

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan look back at a host of dramatic late goals, which saw Italy all but eliminate Croatia (07:14), Scotland go out and Germany top their gro...

Unexpected Classics, and Some Favourites Struggle

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan round-up the goings on from Euro 2024 this week, beginning with the Netherlands and France’s 0-0 draw (02:21). They then move on to so...

Efficient Football. The Trains, Not So Much ...

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan chat a bit about the Euros in general so far, beginning with some of the logistical and infrastructure issues (03:09), before recapping ...

Germany begin with a statement victory!

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Euros are go! Musa and Ryan chat about Germany’s 5-1 win against Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024 (02:00), before then discussing Edin ...

The Euros are here!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan are back with a pre-Euro 2024 episode! Thanks to a question from a young listener, they build a Euros dream-team, consisting of no-more ...

Real Madrid Get No. 15

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley to win their 15th Champions League/European Cup, so that’s where the focus is for today. Musa and Ryan chat...

Manager Mayhem

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick shout to Olympiacos, who became the first Greek club side to win a European trophy after their 1-0 extra-time win aga...

Cup Final Fever!

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a weekend of many finals! Musa and Ryan begin with some shout-outs for some others from the weekend (01:00) before turning their attention to t...

Ademola Cooked Them! Atalanta Win the Europa League!

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Atalanta won their first trophy in 61 years, with a 3-0 win in Dublin that ended Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run. Musa and Ryan discuss the game (02...

Leverkusen Invincible, Man City's Fourth in a Row

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with Bayer Leverkusen being invincible (02:51), Union staying up thanks to a stoppage-time winner, and all the other talking point...

Penultimate Premier League Games and Juventus's Coppa Italia

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan run through the Premier League midweek games (Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification will be saved for tomorrow’s 'Wrighty’s...

Bundesliga, Baby!

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan were on Wrighty’s House with Ian, talking about Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and the rest of the Premier League, so they tur...

Late Drama As Real Madrid Go Into the Champions League Final

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real Madrid will head to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in search of their 15th European Cup. Musa and Ryan chat about their dramatic, late win ove...

Dortmund Are Going to Wembley

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dortmund are through to the Champions League final! Musa and Ryan discuss their 1-0 win over PSG, which sent them through 2-0 on aggregate (04:35); th...

Another One for Real Madrid

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a quick Sunday morning record for Musa and Ryan this week and they begin by shouting out Ipswich, who secured back-to-back promotions and will ...

Dortmund Take a Lead to Paris

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dortmund will take a lead to Paris, after their 1-0 win at the Westfalenstadion, so Musa and Ryan chat all about the game (01:58), including a wonderf...

Bayern and Real Madrid Level After the First Champions League Semifinal

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of two Champions League podcasts this week, Musa and Ryan chat about Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in Munich (00:59). They discuss...

North London Derby, Women's Champions League Semifinals, and Another Late Leverkusen Escape

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan were on 'Wrighty’s House' with Ian, so they open with that section on Arsenal’s North London derby win and the rest of the Premier L...

Huge Results at the Top and Bottom of the Premier League, Plus Xavi Stays

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no Musa today, so Ryan is joined by Ken Early from Second Captains to chat about Tuesday and Wednesday’s Premier League games. They begin ...

Bellingham and Vázquez Dancing in the Bernabéu, FA Cup Semifinals and More

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with another Jude Bellingham late winner in Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico (01:33), before heading to the Bunde...

Real Madrid and Bayern Head Into the Champions League Semifinals

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan recap Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second legs, beginning in Manchester, where Real Madrid escaped a dominant Manchester Ci...

Champions League Goals, Red Cards, and Dreams Come True

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With two games still to go, this year’s Champions League quarterfinals are making a case for being the best in recent memory. Musa and Ryan begin wi...

Bayer Leverkusen Win Their First Bundesliga!

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leverkusen are champions for the very first time! But before they get into that, Musa and Ryan quickly shout-out some other highlights from the weeken...

Four Brilliant Champions League Ties All in the Balance

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There were goals, goals, and more goals in this week’s Champions League quarterfinal first legs, so Musa and Ryan go through all four ties! They beg...

Athletic's 40-Year Wait Ends, and Who Needs a Midfield Anyway?

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Athletic Club won their first major trophy in 40 years, so Musa and Ryan begin with their Copa del Rey final win against Mallorca (02:31). They then h...

Foden Firin'

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some cup games from Europe, beginning with the DFB-Pokal (02:35). They then head to the Premier League (11:33), whe...

Some Games Good for Neutrals and Some Not So Much

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan are back and there’s only one place to begin! Leverkusen left it late again to maintain their unbeaten run and go 13 points clear at t...

Amad Diallo does Musa proud

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan focus on a brilliant FA Cup quarterfinal between Manchester United and Liverpool, which saw Amad Diallo win the game in the last minute,...

Penalty Shoot-Out Drama in the Champions League

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League was full of drama and tension this week. Musa and Ryan start with Atleti’s win on penalties against Inter (07:17) before switch...

It’s Anyone’s Premier League

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan focus on the big Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City, which saw the points shared at Anfield (01:44) and allow...

Stone Cold Kylian

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan recap Tuesday’s Champions League second legs, which saw Bayern and PSG progress to the quarterfinals. In the end, it was relatively st...

City dominate the Manchester derby

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan go long on Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the derby (02:13), discussing the issues highlighted yet again for Unit...

Inter Close In on the Scudetto, FA Cup Roundup and Everton’s Deduction Reduction

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of rumoured transfer chat, before moving on to rounding up some great football from this week. They start with the FA C...

Klopp's Carabao Cup Glory

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan chat about Liverpool’s incredible Carabao Cup win (02:28), before moving on to Arsenal’s demolition of Newcastle United (18:09), Ful...

Porto Stun Arsenal, and Tuchel to Leave Bayern

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan talk about midweek wins for Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League (03:22), before rounding up the Champions League, includ...

Tuchel in Trouble

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to talk about Bochum’s 3-2 win over Bayern, which heaped even more pressure on Thomas Tuchel after a third defe...

Advantage PSG, Real Madrid, Lazio and Man City in the Champions League's Return

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League is back, so Musa and Ryan begin in Rome, where Lazio beat Bayern thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty (01:44). They then head to Par...

Bayer Leverkusen Might Actually Do It

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a bumper weekend, so Musa and Ryan begin with Ivory Coast's AFCON victory in a remarkable tournament turnaround (01:37) and Qatar's win in the...

AFCON Final Is Set, and Pochettino Believes

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan wrap up some midweek games. Ivory Coast and Nigeria reached the AFCON final after semifinal wins over DR Congo and South Africa (02:46)....

Wins for Arsenal and Man City Open Up the Premier League Title Race

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan chat about Manchester City’s win over Brentford (02:44), Arsenal’s win over Liverpool (07:45) and how the Premier League title race ...

Xavi to Leave Barcelona

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 400th episode of 'Stadio,' and there are some very on-brand subjects to get into. Musa and Ryan quickly shout out Marie-Louise Eta, who bec...

Klopp, Football and Purpose

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After reflecting on the news for 24 hours, Musa and Ryan discuss the shock of Jürgen Klopp announcing he will leave Liverpool at the end of the seaso...

The Williams Brothers Star in the Copa del Rey

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan round up some of the midweek football, including some Copa del Rey chaos, most notably at San Mamés, where Athletic Club beat Barcelona...

Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen Are for Real

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Bundesliga and La Liga in focus this week, but before that, Musa and Ryan shout out a couple of other goings on from the weekend. Next up, it’...

Manchester United's New Era

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester United, as Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s involvement began this week (06:29). They chat about the optics of ...

Mourinho Sacked by Roma

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin with José Mourinho's sacking as manager of Roma after two and a half years in charge (02.32) and what is next for Mourinho and Ro...

Assessing Sancho and Werner's Loan Moves and Cup Chaos!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the passing of Franz Beckenbauer (1:28) and some chaos in the Spanish Super Cup, Coppa Italia, and Carabao Cup from ...

A "SpottieOttieDopaliscious" Mailbag

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back for the new year! Musa and Ryan give some quick FA Cup thoughts (06:35), before easing back into things with a mailbag (17:34) and discus...

The Stadios 2023

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final show of the year, and that can mean only one thing: It’s time for the Stadios 2023! Musa and Ryan give out their end-of-year awards...