Beckham’s Basement

Bro.... What else is there to day? Manchester United have finally imploded. It is done. Erik Ten (Seven) Hag is a dead man walking and United are finally hitting rock bottom. They are a club in massive debt, trying to rebuild their insanely disgusting old stadium and here we are at another crossroads - another manager sacking that is just around the corner. With Porto and Aston Villa this week, its another possible two losses for this trash heap of a club heading into the international break. Who will be manager when play resumes? Is that really going to solve the problem? (The answer is NO) - and what about the terrible players of which the roster consists? World class names with no heart, passion, or desire. You are witnessing Rome burn, and believe me, at Beckham's Basement, we are enjoying every minute of this content creator's paradise!

(TIM... the BASEMENT answers your request for an American player update!!)

Oh, Bayer and Leverkusen also played a match over the weekend!!

Real Madrid and Atleti split, Barca lose, finally, PSG and Monaco still top France and Serie A was business as usual.

Come in and join the boys for another Basement session from David's Mom's house and enjoy the ride through football nirvana!

SHOW NOTES:

• AC Milan's past squads were dominant and had world-class players, while the current squad lacks the same level of talent.
• The quality of Serie A has declined compared to its glory years, but there are still exciting teams and players in the league.
• Italian clubs have struggled financially, leading to a decline in their performance and competitiveness.
• Real Madrid is likely to win La Liga, and the race is now for the top four spots.
• The Copa del Rey final will feature surprising finalists, showcasing the unpredictability of football.
• Liverpool's young squad showed great resilience and talent in the Carabao Cup final, earning Jurgen Klopp his first trophy of the season.
• Klopp's managerial decisions and the performance of Liverpool's young players were key factors in their success.
• Pochettino's tactics and Chelsea's passive style of play in the final were criticized by fans and pundits.
• The Europa League round of 16 matchups present interesting challenges for the participating teams.
• The month of March marks a turning point in the leagues, with crucial matches and the business end of the season approaching.
• The upcoming international break and the Euros add excitement to the football calendar.

Chapters

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the Euro draw, highlighting the tough groups and the absence of easy matchups. Finally, they delve into the new format of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, which eliminates the group stages and introduces a Swiss format. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the need for a better Champions League format, with more competitive group stages and fewer predictable matches. Critty also declares Inter Milan as the best club in the world, highlighting their impressive domestic record and strong performance in the Champions League. Finally, they discuss how Bayer Leverkusen is set to become the German champions, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign of dominance. Then the conversation focuses on the upcoming match between Liverpool and Manchester City. Leverkusen's chance to go invincible in the league is discussed, highlighting the significance of winning a championship and making it count. The conversation also delves into the importance of keeping the squad intact for Leverkusen's future success. Liverpool and City then take the focus. The potential lineups for both teams are analyzed, taking into account injury concerns. The weak defense of Manchester City is highlighted, while Liverpool's game plan is explored, emphasizing the need to absorb pressure and strike on the counterattack. They analyze Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities and the blueprint to beat City. The key matchup between Doku and Bradley is highlighted, along with Doku's potential and Liverpool's injury concerns. The hosts conclude with their predictions for the match and provide a summary of the key points discussed.

00:00 Rutgers Female Basketball Team

03:02 European Championship Draw

12:26 New Format of UEFA Competitions

38:06 Inter Milan: The Best Club in the World

51:06 Leverkusen: German Champions

01:03:13 The Chance to Go Invincible

01:04:07 Making the Championship Count

01:06:10 Can Leverkusen Hold It Together?

01:08:03 The Exciting Offseason Ahead

01:11:58 The Main Event: Liverpool vs Manchester City

01:14:38 The Importance of the Match

01:15:32 Predicting the Lineups

01:19:04City's Weak Defense

01:20:53Liverpool's Injury Concerns

01:22:14The Impact of Salah's Return

01:27:48Head-to-Head Streaks

01:29:10The Importance of the Lineup

01:31:32City's Weak Defense

01:35:12Liverpool's Game Plan

01:36:39The Potential Outcomes of the Match

01:37:31The Possession Battle

01:38:00City's Counter-Attacking Threat

01:39:18Liverpool's Defensive Vulnerabilities

01:39:47The Blueprint to Beat City

01:41:08Key Matchup: Doku vs. Bradley

01:44:36Doku's Potential and Liverpool's Injuries

01:45:31Doku's Development and Future Potential

01:46:48Predictions for the Match

01:49:03Summary and Takeaways

Critty and Nick venture outside the basement and visit Edmund's Oast Brewing Company, home of the Arsenal Supporters Club in Charleston, South Carolina (Charsenal). A quick review of the BVB-Bayern match as well as LFC-Brighton with the main focus on the match of the week: Manchester City vs. Arsenal. Live feedback provided by several supporters onsite with a match day wrap up in what can only be considered a massive one point earned for the gunners! Arsenal may have bent, but they didn't break. Now City are left with must-win situations from here on out if they hope to contend for the league title.

This episode is full of everything European football that you could possibly want. Critty and Nick discuss all five top leagues in-depth. From Barca's incredible struggles against Sociedad to Dortmund's pathetic display against Mainz - Liverpool's five-point gap in England, Pep's (aka Bald Fraud) historic negative achievement, Inter & Napoli slug it out & why PSG are not to blame for France being almost over. Its a European deep dive and all-you-can eat buffet with some dessert mixed in as well.