Baltic Football Podcast

Swedish football journalist Josip Ladan joins us to preview Malmö FF’s highly anticipated Champions League qualifier against RFS. From tactical insights and key players to Malmö’s European mindset, this is the ultimate pre-match breakdown ahead of this tie.

(01:22) – Malmö FF's origin story & fan culture

(03:24) – Malmö’s golden years & European legacy

(04:58) – 2025 season challenges: form, injuries, and tactics

(08:40) – Rydström’s coaching philosophy and tactical stubbornness

(12:45) – How Malmö adapts to low-block teams like RFS (in Europe)

(14:20) – Central midfield engine: Lasse Berg-Jonsson & Otto Rosengren

(17:08) – Youth vs experience in Malmö’s squad

(18:35) – Spotlight on Taha Ali: the futsal-turned-football star

(21:24) – Weaknesses to exploit: striker shortage & wing fatigue

(23:30) – Malmö’s threat on set pieces

(24:45) – Prediction & reflection on Malmö’s Baltic trauma

Will RFS pull off another Baltic upset? Can Malmö overcome their striker woes? Josip breaks it all down with honesty and humour.

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