Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Fabrizio Romano and Jonathan Johnson relive Thursday's Europa League drama, react to the last 16 draw in real time, and discuss the latest murmurings from the transfer market as Barcelona come to terms with another failed European campaign. Plus, a look ahead to a weekend packed full of intrigue including an EFL Cup final, a Madrid derby, an Old Firm, Le Classique, and another round of musical chairs at the top of the Bundesliga.
(02:23) -- A good year for Italian teams
(05:42) -- Barcelona: Messi rumors amid financial uncertainty
(11:00) -- Leipzig: Gvardiol's future, Jonathan David interest
(16:18) -- Chelsea: Lukaku's loan, Kante deal, Kendry Paez
(18:51) -- Napoli & Arsenal transfer talk
(25:25) -- Europa League draw: Arsenal get Sporting, Man Utd v Betis
(30:22) -- EFL Cup: Man Utd v Newcastle: All eyes on Karius
(36:18) -- Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: Was Anfield a blip?
(39:00) -- Old Firm: Rangers v Celtic
(41:37) -- Bundesliga's three-way title fight
(44:45) -- Marseille v PSG: Neymar injured, Galtier under pressure
(51:05) -- Europa League Round of 16 takeaways
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