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Season 5, Episode 6 is here, and the drama across Europe is at an all-time high! Tunji and Mekus return to unpack a wild weekend of football where the giants stumbled hard. We start in La Liga with the Madrid Derby, where Atletico handed Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid a 2-1 defeat. Is Mourinho really the man to bring "salvation" back to the Bernabéu, or is Real Madrid’s official account and dressing room falling into a toxic "victim mentality" over refereeing decisions? Plus, we address Vinicius Jr’s regressing form after signing his mega contract.
Over in North London, Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season a shocking 3-0 demolition by Fabian Hürzeler’s relentless Brighton side. We ask the tough questions about Mikel Arteta’s attack, discuss whether the Gunners lack firepower, and spark a heated debate over Bukayo Saka’s career numbers. Finally, we head to Stamford Bridge to dissect Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Brentford, highlighting their midfield setup, defensive clumsiness, and whether Martinez is actually an upgrade over Sanchez.
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"Mourinho Stumbles, Arsenal Humbled" is an episode of The 90plus5 football podcast. Runtime 38 min. Published September 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.