Under BAR Review

America Crisis, Chivas Controversy, Liga MX Explodes

In this episode, we break down América’s decision to fire their coach, the signings they’re targeting, and the growing need for a new goalkeeper. We also dive into the idea of Liguilla loans, should teams that didn’t qualify be allowed to send players to contenders, and what does that do to the value of the trophy? To close it out, we get into the controversial penalty in Chivas vs Pumas and the referee suspension, was it truly a bad call, or is there more behind it?

La Seleccion Mexicana

In this episode, we break down Mexico’s recent games vs Portugal and Belgium and everything leading up to them. We talk about the roster, old players vs new talent, defensive issues, and the lack of finishing. Are things actually improving… or is it the same problems all over again?

Liga MX: Extranjero Let Downs

In this episode, we talk about the extranjeros we were most excited about in Liga MX, but who ended up being disappointments. Not because they were bad players, but because the expectations were so high. We break down the hype and reality behind Ronaldinho, Jérémy Ménez, Andy Delort, Dani Alves, and the Dos Santos brothers, Giovani dos Santos and Jonathan dos Santos, and why their time in Liga MX didn’t live

Chivas vs America: Clasico Nacional

In this episode, the discussion for the upcoming Chivas vs América match and everything leading up to it. The current form, the narratives, the pressure, the jokes, and the tension building before kickoff.

Solo Rant: Alvaro Fidalgo

In this solo rant, we go into the Álvaro Fidalgo debate and the hypocrisy surrounding his nationality, the Mexican national team, and the sudden media narrative shift. For years, Fidalgo was “not Mexican enough.” Now that he’s linked with a move back to Spain, he’s suddenly labeled a Mexican going to Europe. We break down why that framing is wrong, why Fidalgo has repeatedly said he doesn’t want the Mexican national team, and why this situation exposes deeper issues within Mexican football culture. Is this about football… or validation from Europe? Is the selección something players choose, or something fans or in this case, Televisa tries to force?