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May 2021
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Champions of Europe! Barcelona Femení do...

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On episode 259, Dan is joined by Omar Hawwash of Blaugranagram to review the UEFA Women's Champions League Final between the Barcelona Femení and Chelsea Women. They talk about the way the Femení stopped Chelsea's fabled attack, the brilliance of Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas, and Aitana Bonmati, questions about Koeman's future, and much more!

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How did the Femení destroy the Chelsea Women by such a large margin?

How did Barcelona's attack put consistent pressure on Chelsea?

Is Ronald Koeman likely to get a second season?

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