EP 478: LONDON, BABY!!!

·47 min·4 clips

The host admits to weeping after Dortmund's Champions League semi-final win, setting up an emotional emergency podcast.

This episode is an immediate reaction podcast recorded shortly after Borussia Dortmund's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG. The hosts open by sharing their emotional states, with one admitting to weeping post-match. They recount Dortmund's 1-0 win (2-0 aggregate), highlighting the defensive achievement of two clean sheets against PSG. The conversation delves into match details: Niklas Füllkrug's missed chance, Gianluigi Donnarumma's save, and PSG hitting the woodwork multiple times. Tactical analysis focuses on Dortmund forcing PSG into 34 crosses, Mats Hummels's commanding performance and goal, and the roles of Jadon Sancho and Karim Adeyemi. Substitution decisions, like bringing on Niklas Süle for Sancho, are debated. A significant segment addresses Marco Reus's recently announced departure from Dortmund, framing the final as a mission to win the Champions League for him. Coach Edin Terzic is praised for his tournament tactics and ability to learn from mistakes, contrasted with Dortmund's inconsistent Bundesliga form. The hosts discuss Dortmund's underdog status and psychological advantage going into the final. They speculate on potential opponents, with a preference for Bayern Munich due to narrative reasons and perceived vulnerabilities. The episode wraps with reflections on fan reactions, personal anecdotes about watching with family, and anticipation for the final in London.

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A tearful Dortmund discussion turns Marco Reus's almosts and the June 1 pressure into a vivid final preview.

Yellowwallpod catches Borussia Dortmund in the emotional aftershock of a Champions League run that has carried the club to the final. Recorded soon after the match, it opens with both speakers admitting to tears, then broadens into memories of the 2013 final and the 1997 side…

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Want a Dortmund Champions League final preview with real tears, Marco Reus stakes, and London Calling dread?

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