PSG vs Bayern Munich Attacking Masterclass and Atlético Madrid’s Dark Arts vs Arsenal’s Control: European Nights 04/28/26
4/28/202625 min
European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith preview a week of semifinal action across Europe. They begin with PSG vs Bayern Munich and how both sides are proving that bold, attacking football can still thrive at the highest level, before turning to Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal, where Diego Simeone’s dark arts meet Mikel Arteta’s control-driven system in a tense Champions League showdown. Attention then shifts to Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, two clubs with rich European history, as they meet in the a Europa League semifinal. Then, Shakhtar Donetsk’s remarkable campaign playing through adversity as they face Crystal Palace in the Conference League. Plus, Rory’s food pick of the week.
00:00:00 - PSG vs Bayern Munich preview
00:02:11 - Michael Olise & Luis Díaz
00:07:52 - PSG, the future of football?
00:10:20 - PSG vs. Bayern Predictions!
00:11:12 - Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal preview
00:14:39 - Simeone’s UCL quest at Atletico
00:16:58 - Arsenal: UCL more important than PL?
00:19:28 - Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa
00:20:58 - Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian takeover
00:22:29 - Rory’s Food Picks: Nottingham!
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Roger Bennett· Host1:11
You're listening to the Men in Blazers Media Network, Suboptimal Radio. Champions League semi-finals. Are PSG and Bayern reminders that attractive football is A, still legal, and B, still a viable way to win games?
Rory Smith· Guest1:25
It'll never catch on, Roger. It'll never catch on.
Roger Bennett· Host1:27
Let's hope not. Will the other clash Atletico Madrid against