On this episode, Patrick and Neel break down the semifinals of the UEFA Europa and Conference Leagues. Can Tottenham finally end their trophy drought? Should Chelsea prioritize making the Champions League over winning the Conference League due to their financial situation? Patrick gets quizzed on his ball knowledge, as well as his pronunciation of Finnish teams. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Manchester United vs Athletic Club
03:19 - Are Athletic Club Favorites?
04:10 -Does the first leg being at San Mames help United?
05:19 - Neither United or Athletic Club have been tested in the knockouts
06:07 - Athletic Club's low block is their identity
07:20 - Nico Williams to miss at least 1 leg
08:43 - United don't really ever have a plan
10:01 - La Liga is more conservative than the Premier League
11:26 - Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt
12:37 - The set up for Tottenham to bottle it + the BEST home field advantage?
13:58 - Glimt's playstyle
15:37 - Tottenham's job is simple + Glimt's transfer scams
17:48 - Spurs should be able to dominate the ball
18:53 - Spurs recent form is shocking
20:25 - Spurs vs Nottingham Forest (cross spamming)
21:15 - These are really good fixtures
22:25 - Kjetil Knutsen's contribution to Glimt's success
23:44 - Chelsea vs Djurgården
24:50 - Djurgården have came out of nowhere + their injury list
26:40 - Goalkeeper heat maps and Neel is David Attenborough
27:34 - Players to watch for Djurgården
28:49 - Patrick tries to pronounce Finnish teams
31:45 - Chelsea likely blow them away
32:17 - Do Chelsea prioritize making the champions league?
35:15 - Real Betis vs Fiorentina
36:58 - Who has a better chance against Chelsea?
39:48 - The threat of Moise Kean for Fiorentina
41:35 - The only unbeaten La Liga team against Barcelona this season
43:17 - What if Betis can't get a positive field tilt against Chelsea?
45:00 - The first leg at Betis + 3 Straight final losses for Fiorentina?