Two 2-1 wins push us forward in Europe and La Liga, built on a penalty save, a late Fornals strike, and Anthony’s laser from distance. We unpack tactical shifts, transfer moves, and how a half-second run changed a match.

• Europa League stakes and why skipping the play-in matters
• Feyenoord recap: Anthony’s strike, Abde’s touch, Tingsted’s lob
• Goalkeeper contrasts: Valles’ calm vs López’s risky feet
• Valencia match flow: saved penalty, Rioja’s curler, Chimmy’s spot-kick
• Halftime tweak: Fornals on, Deosa deeper, Roca anchoring
• The late winner explained through timing and movement
• Mid-season MVP case for Fornals, with Anthony close
• Champions League path, coefficient reality, and league math
• Fidalgo signing profile and midfield fit
• Striker situation: Chimmy staying, Bakambu talks, Parrott rumor
• Nathan contract plan and release clause thinking
• Atletico in the Copa quarterfinals on Wednesday

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Viva Verde is back! After an unexpected break through the holidays, we're back and talking Betis today. We're recapping the matches that have occurred since we last talked, the injuries the club is facing, the rumors in the transfer market, and I hand out some midseason grades.

It was a big week for Betis! Join us as we recap the Europa League tie against FC Utrecht, the gigantic Seville derby, and the 2nd round match in the Copa del Rey. We close out the episode with a preview of another big one this weekend, Barcelona come to town!