EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1H 19M
Real Madrid in Champions League trouble? + Glenn Crooks on Emma Hayes & NYCFC’s New Era
from The Cooligans · host Glenn Crooks, Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco
Real Madrid are staring down a potentially humiliating Champions League exit — can they steady the ship against Benfica in the Round of 32? The boys break down what’s gone wrong, whether Madrid’s aura still carries weight in Europe, and give their official predictions for all Round of 32 matchups.Then we’re joined by the legendary Glenn Crooks, who gives incredible insight into how Emma Hayes developed into the elite manager she is today. Crooks also reflects on his own journey in soccer, shares thoughts on NYCFC’s upcoming season, discusses Pascal Jansen’s evolution as a coach, and weighs in on what the club’s new stadium means for the future of football in New York City.To close it out, we react to Carlo Ancelotti being spotted at Carnival — is that a bad look for Brazil’s head coach given the national team’s current form? Plus, we discuss Tottenham’s new manager, Raheem Sterling’s move to Feyenoord, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first La Liga loss, and Antoine Semenyo’s absolutely unhinged pizza opinion. Another packed episode full of insight, debate, and chaos. Timestamps:(7:30) – Real Madrid in Champions League trouble?(13:00) - Every Round of 32 UCL prediction(25:00) – Glenn Crooks joins The Cooligans(1:02:00) – Carlo Ancelotti spotted at Carnival(1:06:30) - Reacting to other world soccer news Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Can Real Madrid avoid embarrassment against Benfica in the Champions League Round of 32? The Cooligans break down the matchup and give their UCL predictions. Then legendary broadcaster Glenn Crooks joins the show to share insight on how Emma Hayes became one of the game’s elite coaches, plus stories from his soccer journey and thoughts on NYCFC’s upcoming season, Pascal Jansen’s evolution, and the club’s new stadium. We wrap with reactions to Carlo Ancelotti being spotted at Carnival, Tottenham’s new head coach, Raheem Sterling’s move to Feyenoord, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first La Liga loss, and Antoine Semenyo’s wild pizza take.
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