Ep. 94: The Champions League is Back! 2026-27 Preview

The Champions League is back — and so is Football Talk!After a long break from football following the World Cup, I'm finally getting back into the groove. And what better way to return than with the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League?Before the league phase kicks off, let's take a look back at a fascinating qualifying campaign, from some remarkable results and dramatic ties to the moment that made history for LASK. After losing 3-0 to Celtic in Glasgow, LASK produced an extraordinary 5-1 comeback in Linz to reach the Champions League league phase for the first time in club history — quite possibly the most dramatic way imaginable to make it there!Then it's time to look ahead: I'll dissect the league phase draw, make my first projections for how the competition could unfold, and pick out the Matchday 1 games I'm most looking forward to.The Champions League is back. Let's see what awaits us. ⚽🏆Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #ChampionsLeague#UCL#ChampionsLeague2026#UCL2026#FootballTalk#MySoccerUniverse#LASK#LASKLinz#Celtic#EuropeanFootball#Football#UEFA00:00 — I'm Back! And So Is the Champions League01:38 — The Road to the League Phase11:46 — The Best LASK Game of My Life!17:16 — What Did the Draw Give Us?23:55 — Matchday 1: Games to Watch & My First Projections27:54 — Let the Champions League Begin!