Max and co discuss another world-class display, controversies at Wolves and Leeds, Fifa, Zidane the bald not-fraud, crows and more

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paolo Bandini and Philippe Auclair to look back at the week that was, football-wise, starting with Liverpool’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Roma in the Champions League semi-final first leg. We ask how close Mo Salah is to the very best footballers in the world at the moment, and whether Roma’s two goals will give them hope of the kind of comeback not seen since … their second-leg performance in the last round.

Moving on to Real Madrid’s visit to Bayern Munich, we discover two sides with unbelievable resources playing quite unremarkable football and ask whether Zinedine Zidane has the reputation he deserves.

Strange happenings at Wolves and Leeds dominate the Football League chatter, with the latter’s much-criticised trip to Myanmar of particular interest.

Before the next pod, Arsenal face two giant tests: hosting Atlético Madrid for a Europa League semi-final first leg before travelling to Old Trafford, the second game perhaps a last chance for Arsène Wenger to visit the scene of one of his most famous moments.

We finish off with a Premier League preview, Philippe rails against the latest 2026 rumblings at Fifa headquarters and two slices of Jonathan Wilson news.

Back on Monday!



PS: Football Weekly Live is going to Copenhagen on Thursday 10 May with Max, Barry, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay. It’s the same day as the Danish cup final, so get your tickets for all of the Fredericia analysis you can handle here.



PPS: We’re also live at the Emmanuel Centre in London for an end of season special on 22 May. Tickets available here.