
The Gab & Juls Show
ESPN, Gabriele Marcotti, Julien Laurens·Hosted by Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens·200 episodes
A part of the ESPN FC family, Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the latest news and gossip, analyze matches with special guests, and give their unique perspective on the world of football.
Why listen
The Gab & Juls Show gives football fans a sharp, funny, journalist-led read on the biggest stories in European soccer. Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens mix match analysis, transfer gossip, managerial drama, and quick-hit headlines with the chemistry of two people who know the sport and enjoy arguing the details. It is a strong fit if you follow the Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, LaLiga, PSG, or the wider football news cycle.
Episodes
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The guys break down the game in detail before discussing some of the biggest stories in world football, including Arne Slot’s departure from Liverpool, Atletico Madrid’s AI attack on Barcelona & bid farewell to James Milner after he confirmed his retirement from football at 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between holders Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and debate whether Arsenal could be considered favourites heading into the tie, The guys also discuss Anthony Gordon’s rumoured move to Barcelona, the end for Max Allegri at AC Milan & ask if Florentino Perez has a fight on his hands to remain Real Madrid president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham’s last-day escape from relegation following their 1-0 win over Everton and ask what Roberto de Zerbi would need to do to improve on the club’s back-to-back 17th place finishes next season. The guys also discuss Harry Kane’s hat trick in Bayern’s Pokal victory over Stuttgart, Kylian Mbappe signing off the season in style & praise Cristiano Ronaldo after he won his first Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens praise Premier League champions Arsenal after Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth confirmed the Gunners’ title for the first time in 22 years. The guys also discuss Pep Guardiola’s future, Aston Villa’s Europa League win, Neymar’s return to the Seleçao & ask if Antonio Conte could be the next Italy manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final and ask if this is the last season of Pep Guardiola’s reign at the club. The guys also discuss Robert Lewandowski’s impact at Barcelona, ask if Jose Mourinho will return Real Madrid rank BTS, Madonna & Shakira after they were confirmed as the musical guests for the halftime show of the World Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League and ask if they are favourites going into the FA Cup Final against Chelsea. The guys also discuss PSG’s latest Ligue 1 title, Inter Milan’s domestic double and ask why Florentino Perez decided to speak to the media for the first time in eleven years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julien Laurens and Don Hutchison react to Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Real Madrid to secure the LaLiga title. Plus, the guys discuss the VAR fallout after Arsenal’s win over West Ham as well as all the major headlines from around the footballing world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the Champions League semi-finals as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain beat Atletico Madrid & Bayern Munich respectively to book their places in the final. The guys also discuss the fan petition for Real Madrid to seel Kylian Mbappe, Manchester City’s dropped points against Everton & ask why FIFA haven’t sold the World Cup TV rights in India & China yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Premier League and ask if Arne Slot is the problem for the Reds this season. The guys also discuss Inter Milan’s 21st Scudetto triumph, whether Barcelona could lift the LALIGA title against Real Madrid next weekend & if Cafu is the bravest ex-player after he compared Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich and break down what made the game so entertaining. The guys also delve deep into Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, ask if Jose Mourinho will return to Real Madrid & ask why Gianni Infantino didn’t get the security detail he requested in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle United and ask if are still the favourites to win the Premier League this season. The guys also discuss the FA Cup semi-finals, Real Madrid’s dropped points against Betis & ask if there’s another Calciopoli scandal happening in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Chelsea’s decision to sack Liam Rosenior. Plus, the guys also celebrate the NFL draft with their own draft of footballers born in 2004 and discuss all the major headlines from around the footballing world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens review Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Premier League and ask whether Arsenal are still favourites for the title. The guys also discuss Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga success, Real Sociedad’s historic Copa del Rey trophy & pay respects to Alex Manninger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens review Real Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich after they lost 4-2 at the Allianz Arena. The guys discuss all the Champions League Quarterfinals and ask who could be the favourites to win the competition. The guys also discuss Manchester United’s defeat against Leeds, FIFA’s ticket reselling policy ahead of the World Cup & ask why Javier Mascherano has left Inter Miami now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Chelsea and debate how it impacts their Premier League title race with Arsenal. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from the other major matches this weekend, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup and ask whether Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool is up for debate. The guys also discuss Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, Bayern’s late comeback win over Freiburg and ask if former Arsenal & Man City midfielder Samir Nasri lives in Paris or Dubai as tax authorities investigate via his food delivery orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup and ask whether Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool is up for debate. The guys also discuss Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, Bayern’s late comeback win over Freiburg and ask if former Arsenal & Man City midfielder Samir Nasri lives in Paris or Dubai as tax authorities investigate via his food delivery orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss a nightmare for Italy as their loss on penalties to Bosnia & Herzegovina ruled them out of a third-straight World Cup. The guys also get into England’s tactical disaster against Japan, Sweden’s late run to the World Cup and a particularly impressive performance from Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham’s decision to sack manager Igor Tudor with seven games to go in the Premier League and ask who will take over now? The guys also discuss the World Cup qualifiers including Italy’s win over Northern Ireland, USA’s friendly defeat to Belgium and ask why is Roy Hodgson back in management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the legacy of Mo Salah at Liverpool after the Egyptian striker announced he would leave the club at the end of the season. The guys also take a closer look at Tottenham’s horrific form, discuss the Women’s Champions League Quarterfinals & ask if Alessandro Bastoni could move to Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Stewart Robson discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final and ask if the result will have any impact on the Premier League title race. They also discuss Real Madrid’s 3-2 win in the Madrid derby, Chelsea’s 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Everton and the ongoing nightmare at Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and ask if manager Liam Rosenior is making things worse for the West London club. The guys also discuss Bayern’s continued dominance over Atalanta, Barcelona’s 7-2 thrashing of Newcastle & ask why CAF waited so long to decide that Morocco were AFCON champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against struggling Tottenham Hotspur and ask if criticism of Liverpool and Mo Salah are justified. The guys also discuss Chelsea’s bizarre huddle around referee Paul Tierney, praise Arda Guler’s unbelievable strike against Elche & ask who is the favourite to get relegated from the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Manchester City and praise Fede Valverde’s remarkable hat trick, whilst asking if Pep Guardiola got it wrong at the Bernabeu? The guys also discuss Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, Antonin Kinsky’s brutal debut for Tottenham & ask if anyone can stop Bayern Munich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Inter Milan and ask whether Inter coach Christian Chivu has been given enough respect this season. The guys also discuss the FA Cup 5th round including Port Vale’s shock win over Sunderland & Arsenal’s nervy win over Mansfield Town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back on Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, which sees Arsenal go seven points clear at the top of the table and ask why City need Nico O’Reilly so much. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Getafe, Michael Carrick’s first defeat as Manchester United boss & ask who Ho Chun is and why Lionel Messi helped him secure $350k in damages against MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea and ask if the Premier League leaders are over-reliant on set pieces. The guys also praise Lamine Yamal’s first career hat trick, Joshua Kimmich’s late winner in Der Klassiker and discuss potential rule changes following the IFAB meeting in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan’s surprise elimination from the Champions League at the hands of minnows Bodo/Glimt and ask how far the Norwegian side can go in the competition. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s win over Benfica, the future of the Club World Cup & ask if Manchester United can keep their place in the top four of the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with the Gunners maintaining their 5-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table and Spurs looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s surprise defeat against Osasuna, Cesc Fabregas’ Como keep on cooking & ask why FIFA are introducing their own cryptocurrency. All that and much more on The Gab & Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter’s 3-2 win over Juventus in the Italian Serie A, addressing the controversy surrounding a red card given to Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu. They also discuss Liverpool’s convincing win over Brighton in the FA Cup, Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad and Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal as a 41 year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's decision to sack Thomas Frank with the side close to the relegation zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool to keep the Premier League title-chase alive. The guys discuss if Rayan Cherki’s goal should have stood and whether Dominik Szoboszlai should have been sent off or not. Also on the show, Lamine Yamal shines for Barcelona again, Cristiano Ronaldo is still on strike & Michael Carrick shows up Ruben Amorim as Man Utd win their fourth consecutive game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Chelsea that secured their place in the EFL Cup final and ask why Chelsea didn’t take more risks to try and win the match. The guys also discuss Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win over Albacete, provide an update on the Cristiano situation in Saudi Arabia & ask if Lionel Messi could return to Newell’s Old Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City and ask if Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester at the end of the season. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe’s late winner against Rayo Vallecano, ask if Liverpool should sell Mo Salah and ask just what is happening with Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Benfica’s remarkable 4-2 victory over Real Madrid and praise goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s late header that cemented their place in the knock-out phase. The guys also discuss Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Napoli, Jamal Musiala’s first goal back following his injury for Bayern & take time out to recognise the achievements this year of Bodo/Glimt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League and ask if this could be the start of an exciting title race with Manchester City & Aston Villa. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe’s heroics in Villarreal, Endrick’s hat trick in Ligue 1 & ask if Andy Robertson will move to Tottenham Hotspur or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League and ask whether Arne Slot felt that he had to start Mo Salah. The guys also talk Real Madrid’s hammering of Monaco, Man City’s Bodo/Glimt humiliation & ask who a Manchester United dramatization in the style of 'The Crown' is for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City and ask if people are rushing to give Michael Carrick the job full-time. The guys also discuss The AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco and break down exactly what lead to eventual winners Senegal walking off the pitch mid-match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso following the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and appoint Alvaro Arbeloa. The guys also talk English League Cup semifinals, AFCON finals & ask if Arsene Wenger’s proposal for the offside rule changes are a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from the other major matches this weekend, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the best of the midweek Premier League action, as Manchester City slip up to hand Arsenal the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. Plus, the pair discuss the biggest stories from around the football world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim’s dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this weekend’s matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca’s surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right man to step in. The guys also discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of title-chasing Aston Villa, Kylian Mbappe’s injury news & ask if Giacomo Raspadori will return to Serie A with Roma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa’s comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete for the title. The guys also discuss David Raya’s heroics, Christian Pulisic’s love life and ask if Robert Lewandowski really agreed not to score in the final games of his first season at Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and ask whether Thomas Frank is the right fit at Tottenham. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s 3rd consecutive victory, FIFA’s new video game to compete with EA Sports & praise Morgan Rogers’ performance against Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss PSG’s win over Flamengo on penalties and ask if there is more this PSG side can achieve under Luis Enrique. The guys also discuss Rayan Cherki’s continued brilliance for Manchester City, Real Madrid’s lucky escape against Talavera in the Copa del Rey & ask if PETA’s criticism of Paul Pogba’s camel-racing ownership is justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League and ask whether we’ll see Mohamed Salah back in a Liverpool shirt or not. The guys also discuss Real Madrid’s late win over Alaves, Lionel Messi’s riot-inducing trip to India & ask whether Lens or Aston Villa are more likely to win their respective leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions are being asked of Xabi Alonso. The guys also discuss the latest over Mo Salah’s future at Liverpool, why they’re excited by Lennart Karl & debate whether or not FIFA should move Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup away from Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the bombshell quotes given by Mo Salah following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The guys discuss whether there’s a path back for Egyptian superstar at Anfield or not. Also on the show, Arsenal lose for the first time since August, 9-man Real Madrid lose against Celta Vigo & could Neymar still earn a spot in the Seleçao for the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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