Renowned English journalist Andy Brassell writes and produces content for a multitude of media outlets including the BBC and The Guardian as their European football expert.

In the latest of his excellent At The Match series of podcasts, Andy rolled into Lisbon for last week's crucial derby, with Sporting facing Benfica for a place in the Taça de Portugal final. Listen to the fascinating podcast which lifts the lid on the passion involved in what is known in Portugal as "The Eternal Derby". 

Amid a backdrop of sound that transports the atmosphere from in and around the José Alvalade stadium in the Portuguese capital last Wednesday, we hear an insightful interview with Tusta from the Juventude Leonina ultras group as they prepare for the visit of their bitter rivals, before PortuGOAL's Tom Kundert waxes lyrical on the coveted Bruno Fernandes and attempts to unravel one of the craziest years in Sporting's history. 

In Episode 17 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto and Michael Teixeira review the two disappointing draws versus Ukraine and Serbia in Portugal with which the reigning European Champions opened their EURO 2020 qualifying campaign.

Danny and Michael discuss the issues the Seleção had in not finishing countless opportunities, whether the problems are of a tactical nature or simply a lack of execution, and how much blame should be attributed to Fernando Santos for the poor start.

We are back!!! In Episode 16 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto welcomes Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports back to the show.

Danny and Eric discuss the Seleção's 25-man roster for the opening two matches of EURO 2020 qualifying, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo's epic hat-trick vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. 

In the latest Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto and PortuGOAL contributor Nathan Motz discuss the Nations League semi-final draw, the EURO 2020 qualifying draw, the Ballon D'Or results, and Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the National Team since the World Cup.