Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... The League Cup Final, the Are They Actually Bad Derby in MLS, and a battle in Madrid | The Week Ender
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Mar 20, 2026 A lively weekend preview covers the Carabao Cup final and Arsenal's hunt for more silverware against Manchester City. Madrid derby drama and relegation stakes in the Premier League get tactical attention. MLS storylines include an “Are They Actually Bad” derby, breakout talent theories, and a must-watch San Diego vs Real Salt Lake clash. Scouting reports, promotion battles in Germany, and quirky quiz trivia add extra color.
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Arsenal Need This Cup To Validate Their Rise
- Arsenal view the Carabao Cup final as a necessary proof point for their period of success.
- Graham says Arsenal need silverware to validate being the best team in England, despite the cup's lesser prestige.
Madrid Derby Shaped By Renewed Momentum
- Real Madrid and Atletico are both scoring freely and look improved, promising an entertaining Madrid derby.
- Graham notes both managers have settled on effective approaches and injuries have oddly helped Real Madrid find coherence.
San Diego FC Stay Must See TV Despite Setbacks
- San Diego FC remain the most watchable MLS side because of a unique stylistic identity despite CONCACAF failures.
- Joe praises their tactical originality and says San Diego's matches are must-see even after a 4-0 loss to Toluca.