Serie A: Atalanta are flying | AC Milan vs Sassuolo preview (Soccer 12/3)

Guillem Balagué joins the Morning Footy crew to preview Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal clash between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. Guillem breaks down why the odds are firmly stacked against the German side, Hansi Flick’s delicate competition balancing act, and Gavi’s fiery pre-match comments. Plus, Nico Cantor and Michael Lahoud shift focus to Aston Villa’s showdown with PSG. With Villa riding a seven-game win streak, can Unai Emery outwit his former club? And will Marcus Rashford rise to the occasion on the European stage? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Apr 20min

The Morning Footy crew recap Inter Milan’s dramatic 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg. Lautaro Martínez gets his flowers after becoming the Nerazzurri’s all-time top scorer in the competition, while questions swirl around Vincent Kompany’s high-risk lineup decisions. Plus, the crew debate the impact of Harry Kane’s costly miss—and what it could mean for the striker’s Champions League legacy. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Apr 14min

The Morning Footy crew breaks down a statement performance from Arsenal, who blew past Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Declan Rice was the star of the show with a pair of world-class free kicks, but questions loom over Thibaut Courtois' setup and decision-making. Michael Lahoud analyzes what went wrong for Carlo Ancelotti’s men on a night to forget—and whether the kings of Europe can mount another famous comeback in the second leg. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Apr 28min

The Morning Footy crew preview today's UEFA Champions League matchup between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. Doesn Bayern have a path to victory here despite their current injury crisis? The group welcome in Raphael Honigstein to break it all down. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 13min

The Morning Footy crew take a look at today's big UEFA Champions League matchup between Arsenal and Real Madrid. What's it going to take for the home side to pull what most would call the upset against the Champions League stalwarts Real Madrid? Is there a path forward with the return of Saka or having no true number 9 and injuries to the back line the ankle weight that will ultimately keep them down. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 13min

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo who has started off the 2025 MLS campaign on fire. The group discuss how he's been able to unlock himself with this club, what the recruiting process was like in Philadelphia and the potential for his National Team of Israel qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 12min

The Morning Footy crew react to the news that Inter Miami reportedly has the discovery rights to Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne. Let the debate begin. Would he fit in if he indeed were to make a move to Miami and MLS? And, are big stars coming to MLS good for the league? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 7min

The Morning Footy crew discuss the 1-1 draw in Serie A between Bologna and Napoli. The latter really needed all three as their hopes for a Scudetto slip away just a bit more having dropped 2 points from the result. The group also weigh in on weather or not Vincenzo Italiano is the best coach in the league. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Apr 4min