Zion 3 Podcast Reviews Israeli Football Clubs’ European Campaigns and Season Prospects

The latest episode of Zion 3 podcast opens with Hapoel Be'er Sheva's surprising victory over Red Star Belgrade, overcoming a team with five times their budget. The hosts discuss how coach Koozuch led the team to this knockout success and debate whether failing to reach the group stage would still be considered a sporting failure given their achievements so far.

The conversation then shifts to Hapoel Tel Aviv, which struggled and lost in Poland but still secured a playoff spot. The hosts analyze coach Breda's halftime panic and assess the team's slim chances of advancing past Atalanta.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's disappointing summer and poor recruitment are also examined after their loss dropped them to the Conference League playoffs. The podcast debates whether Roy Revivo will remain with the club and evaluates their prospects against Lugano.

The episode also covers Beitar Jerusalem concluding their European campaign. The hosts critique Almog Cohen's playing style as mismatched with the squad's quality and consider whether the early elimination might actually improve their chances of winning the Israeli championship.

Finally, the podcast wraps up by reviewing the season of player Hatunami and his critical decisions throughout the year.