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Oct 2022
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Ruled out! VAR takes center stage in 1-0...

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About this episode

On episode 398, Dan and Levon discuss Barcelona's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League. They talk about the injustice of VAR, questions on the wings, changes Xavi could have made, and much more!

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How doomed is Barcelona now?

How bad was VAR?

Did Xavi set the team up to succeed?

What should Xavi change?

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