ACROSS THE CONTINENT returns with our 4th league preview – and this time we're heading over to Germany to take a look at the BUNDESLIGA.

We begin by getting the Bayern and Dortmund plaudits out of the way, including complimenting Dortmund's summer business, before delving into teams we like and dislike.

In the segment, we ask the hard questions. Can new coaches in Leipzig and Leverkusen put the pieces together in time to challenge for Champions League? Is Mainz's attack really this good? And is Gadblach destined for a relegation battle (recorded before the sacking of their coach)?

Naturally, we're aligned on two of our favorites German clubs of late, Stuttgart and Freiburg. What makes them such models of consistency?

Then we discuss the three promoted teams, including Elversberg's dream start to their first ever top flight campaign and Paderborn and Schalke's chances of survival. We also debate which established sides might find themselves in trouble come next spring.

Finally, we reveal our official table predictions for the year and wonder who the hell Vincent Kompany's stylist is.

Cheers to Vincent Kompany and Miron Muslić!

Chapters:

00:00 – the start

06:16 – Bayern & Dortmund

10:41 – teams we're out on

22:40 – teams we're in on

31:57 – promoted teams & relegation candidates

43:04 – official table predictions

It's time for our annual Conference League league phase preview!

We begin by going through our power rankings and identifying the primary contenders in the tournament. We explain why we think Brighton, Monaco, and Freiburg are a cut above the rest and why Atalanta has a lot of work to do.

We also identify some of our favorite teams outside of the top echelon, including Copenhagen and Frankfurt, and some teams that have a lot to prove, like Trabzonspor.

We move on to some of our favorites mixtures through the six match days, including blockbuster matchups between contenders, and discuss the hardest and easiest schedules. We also select some of our favorite upset candidates who could surprise.

Next, we draft our top contenders to make the top 8 in the final table, thus securing the all-important bye to the round of 16, and finish the episode with another edition of New Fun Kids To Watch (In A Sporting & Not Creepy Way). Which Conference League youngsters are destined for stardom?

Cheers to everyone (who's morally deserving)!

Chapters:

00:00 – the start

24:52 – betting favorites

26:29 – fixtures, hardest + easiest schedules

33:14 – top 8 draft

40:48 – youngsters to watch

Our sister show, ACROSS THE CONTINENT, is back with a preview of LA LIGA.

We begin with Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid. The early signs are positive – particularly his relationship with the likes of Mbappe and Bellingham – but can they sustain elite play? We debate whether they can keep pace with Rodri, Yamal, and Barcelona.

We also discuss Atlético's chances of keeping pace after a summer of big business, as well as drama with star striker Julian Alvarez. Can they mend that relationship in time to threaten Barca and Madrid?

Next, we make our predictions for the rest of the European spots, including why we're high on Real Betis, a little skeptical of Real Sociedad, and why Villarreal might need a little time to gel.

Finally, we spotlight the three promoted clubs, take a stab at the relegation battle, and identify some clubs that might surprise and delight.

Cheers to Hansi Flick and José Alberto López!

Chapters:

00:00 – the start

01:58 – Madrid + Barcelona

11:23 – Atlético

14:01 – Champions League + European spots

22:32 – surprise teams

25:54 – promoted teams + relegation fight

32:19 – table predictions