We saw the proper Kylian Mbappé return last night. But have Real Madrid started their inevitable march to a 16th Champions League?

David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to discuss that before questioning whether AC Milan need more from their star players Theo Hernández and Rafa Leão. Plus, Andy and David disagree on how much of a hard time to give Monaco after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Benfica.

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How do you follow on from the greatest season in your club's history? Eight months after their historic double-winning campaign, Bayer Leverkusen welcomed Bayern Munich for a mouth-watering Bundesliga clash, with the home side still in contention to win all three major trophies this season.

Andy travelled to the BayArena to speak with the Leverkusen players, coaches and staff about how they’re building sustainable success, and whether they’ll be a major force in German football for years to come.

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After goals from Kylian Mbappé, Brahim Díaz, and Jude Bellingham saw Real Madrid snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Manchester City, we ask if their star-studded front line is finally proving its worth. Elsewhere, Adana Demirspor abandoned their match against Galatasaray last weekend - what can the Turkish authorities do to restore trust in the system?

Plus, Antony thrives at Real Betis, the Berlusconis re-appoint Alessandro Nesta at Monza, and is Mateo Retegui Europe’s latest ‘elite’ striker?

Join Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge for the answers!

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