Best Stadio Podcasts (2024)

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A big night at Villa Park, a big win in Dortmund and more Champions League 39:24

24h ago39:24

39:24

After Champions League match day two, Musa and Ryan recap some highlights from the week (3:52), shouting out some key results and performances, including defeats for both Atlético and Real Madrid, wins for Liverpool and Leverkusen, a thriller between Leipzig and Juventus and Dortmund putting seven past Celtic. They shoutout Arsenal’s win over PSG a…

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Ghost Wrap #81 (Nampak | Spar | Metair | Transaction Capital) 6:31

33m ago6:31

6:31

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Nampak and a pretty heroic turnaround for the balance sheet. Spar's troubles, including Switzerland as what could easily be the next major headache. Metair's balance sheet pressures and the need for the Turkish disposal to go thr…

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All Square in Madrid and Munich … but Not in Manchester 1:04:41

4d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Musa and Ryan begin with the Madrid derby (02.50), where Atleti salvaged a late draw against Real in a disrupted match at the Metropolitano. Meanwhile, Barcelona lost to a brilliant Osasuna side (17:39) and Mallorca climbed to fifth in La Liga. Honours were also even in the big match in the Bundesliga, despite Bayern’s dominance of Leverkusen at th…

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A Lukewarm Man United Result, but the Schedule Debate Heats Up 46:37

4d ago46:37

46:37

Musa and Ryan start with some quick Carabao Cup and Women’s Champions League chat before moving on to some Europa League highlights from the week (06:05) and then turning their attention to Manchester United (13:46), who let a lead slip to FC Twente, ending in a disappointing draw at Old Trafford. There’s a bit of chat about other midweek fixtures,…

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Goals, Red Cards and Man City Vs. Arsenal Boils Over 58:59

8d ago58:59

58:59

It was another week for the discourse in the Premier League, so Musa and Ryan begin at the Etihad, where Manchester City secured a last-gasp equaliser against Arsenal, who played the entirety of the second half with 10 players following Leandro Trossard’s send-off before halftime (03:55). There’s some chat about the rest of the Premier League (21:5…

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Thoughts and Highlights From the All-New Champions League 47:04

11d ago47:04

47:04

The brand-new Champions League format began this week, and—in addition to the other fixtures—that meant there was sooooo much football! Musa and Ryan pick out some highlights from the opening Champions League match day (03:22), including a historic win for Celtic, Aston Villa’s victory over Young Boys, wonder goals in Lisbon, Madrid and elsewhere, …

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Ghost Wrap #80 (Sibanye-Stillwater | Truworths | Finbond | Barloworld) 5:51

15d ago5:51

5:51

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Sibanye-Stillwater has had a great day, but the share price move needs some context. Truworths is riding the GNU-phoria, even though the best performing part of the business is in the UK! Finbond has secured an excellent deal in …

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Goal Machine Gabriel and Long-Range Bangers 54:16

16d ago54:16

54:16

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick Premier League roundup (03:18), including shout-outs for the bangers from Jhon Duran for Aston Villa and Harvey Barnes, Nottingham Forest’s first win at Anfield in 55 years, and wins for Newcastle, Manchester City, and Manchester United. They then move on to Arsenal’s third straight North London Derby away win, than…

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New Champions League: More Matches, More Money, More ... Problems? 48:42

23d ago48:42

48:42

There's chat about some results (01:44), and then Ryan and Musa move on to the main topic, the men's Champions League—as well as the Europa and Conference Leagues—reforming for this season (06:46). They run through the new league formats, their initial thoughts about the changes and what it might mean going forward, with huge numbers of games and r…

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Ghost Wrap #79 (CA Sales Holdings | RCL Foods and Rainbow Chicken | Motus | Bidvest) 5:08

1M ago5:08

5:08

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: CA Sales Holdings has a great business model that is still working beautifully. RCL Foods and Rainbow Chicken have reported numbers together for the last time, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on exactly why the unbundlin…

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Salah and Diaz Raise Yet More Questions for Man Utd 49:58

30d ago49:58

49:58

Musa and Ryan begin at Old Trafford (04:30), where Arne Slot made history and Liverpool put three past Manchester United to send Erik ten Hag into the first international break already facing pressure. They then round up the rest of the Premier League, where there was another hat trick for Erling Haaland in Manchester City’s 3-1 win at West Ham (17…

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St. Pauli and Australia's Jackson Irvine! 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Musa and Ryan are joined by St. Pauli captain and Australia international Jackson Irvine! They chat about his career (05:02), from joining Celtic as a teenager to now playing in the Bundesliga as St. Pauli captain; how he developed his game; and what playing against Lionel Messi up close is actually like. There’s also chat about forming a community…

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Ghost Wrap #78 (Italtile | ADvTECH and STADIO | Harmony) 6:35

1M ago6:35

6:35

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Italtile had a better second half as expected, but new risks have emerged. ADvTECH and STADIO have shown us that private education can be lucrative, provided the business model is right. Harmony got its gold production sorted at …

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Bundesliga returns with a Xhaka boom, Mbappé's home debut and more 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

The Bundesliga returned this weekend, in some style. Musa and Ryan begin with Granit Xhaka’s ferocious strike that kicked the new season off where the last one left it: with late Leverkusen drama (03:14). Elsewhere, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern escaped a scare in Wolfsburg (09:29), Jamie Gittens came off the bench to win it for Dortmund (12:01), Freibu…

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Spiritual Signings, Champions League Firsts, and Great Premier League Centre Backs 46:52

1M ago46:52

46:52

It’s the first mailbag of the season! Musa and Ryan answer questions on who they would like to see win their first men’s Champions League this year (3:42), who they most want to watch this year (7:56), the greatest Premier League centre backs of all time (12:59), transformative players and managers (20:55), professional football holiday destination…

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Ghost Wrap #77 (Absa & Standard Bank | MTN | NEPI Rockcastle) 6:16

2M ago6:16

6:16

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Absa and Standard Bank as examples of divergence in performance within the same sector. MTN and the ongoing nightmare in Nigeria, necessitating an extension to the B-BBEE deal that references MTN's listed shares. NEPI Rockcastle …

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Ah S***, Here We Go Again 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

We’re back!! Musa and Ryan catch up about some stuff that happened while we were off air, including the total raised from the recent merchandise drop, the new artwork, and more, before heading on to the Premier League’s return (6:07). There’s general chat about who impressed this weekend, including Brentford, Brighton, and Liverpool, plus a lot mor…

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Ghost Wrap #76 (Italtile & Cashbuild | Quilter | AngloGold & Gold Fields) 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Italtile and Cashbuild as interesting plays for an improvement in consumer discretionary spending. Quilter releasing strong results that reminded the market of how good that business is. AngloGold and Gold Fields with such differ…

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Ghost Wrap #75 (MTN's African subsidiaries | ArcelorMittal | Curro) 7:11

2M ago7:11

7:11

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: MTN's African subsidiaries and the difference in performance in Ghana and Uganda vs. the terrible situation in Nigeria. ArcelorMittal and the dangers of operating leverage. Curro clawing its way back towards pre-pandemic earnings…

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Djset Sunset 2024 @Bacan Cagliari (Melodic Afro House) 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Best Emotional House Melodic Afro House - Djset @Bacan Cagliariopen.spotify.com/playlist/2wsQioyOT2WTBJ3h1RjLk8🔥 Label @songrocket-records💜 Instagram www.instagram.com/nicktixidjBy Tixi

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Ghost Wrap #74 (Balwin | British American Tobacco | Mr Price | Vodacom) 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Balwin's push into rentals and what this means for the investment case. British American Tobacco's growth wobbly in the New Categories. Mr Price and the question marks around organic growth. Vodacom's challenges in finding growth…

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Ghost Wrap #73 (Richemont | AVI | Karooooo | Prosus) 5:51

3M ago5:51

5:51

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. This episode covers: Richemont's sales disappointment and broader luxury pressures in China. AVI's ability to turn modest revenue growth into great profit growth. Karooooo living up to its growth promises after a tough period in Asia. Prosus giving t…

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Southgate Steps Down, Plus a Final Euros and Copa América Wrap-up 58:33

3M ago58:33

58:33

It’s the final episode before the summer break! Musa and Ryan chat about Gareth Southgate stepping down as England manager, after one of the most successful periods for the England men’s team (02:37). They then move on to the Euros final itself, with Spain’s win making them the first men’s team to win four Euros (12:33). They are then joined by ESP…

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Spain win the Euros and make history 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

In the early morning after the night before, it’s another Stadio x Wrighty’s House crossover podcast, where Ryan and Ian Wright talk about Spain beating England to win the Euros for a record fourth time (00:58). They chat about the brilliance of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and the rest of the key players, before moving onto England going…

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Nick Tixi - Como Te Quiere (Radio edit) 3:14

3M ago3:14

3:14

Listen my new track for summer 2024 :)It’s when tech house meets me latin vibes!By Tixi

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Ollie Watkins Sends England Into the Euro 2024 Final! 36:12

3M ago36:12

36:12

England are through to another Euro final! Musa and Ryan react to England's progression to the Euro 2024 final, thanks to a late Ollie Watkins winner against the Netherlands (01:29). They chat about the game, the early goal from Xavi Simons, and their take on the penalty that got England back into it. They praise the double substitution from Gareth…

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Lamine Yamal's Wondergoal Helps Spain Into the Euro 2024 Final 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

Musa is back, so he and Ryan react to Spain’s 2-1 come-from-behind win over France to make it through to the Euro 2024 final (02:13), their first since they won the Euros back in 2012. They discuss Didier Deschamps’s slightly surprising lineup, the wondergoal from Lamine Yamal, Daniel Olmo’s brilliant second, and who might be Spain's best opponent …

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Another Semifinal for England, Where the Netherlands Wait 36:34

3M ago36:34

36:34

With Musa away, it’s a Wrighty’s House x Stadio crossover! Ryan is joined by Ian Wright to talk about England getting through to a third semifinal in four tournaments following their penalty-shootout win against Switzerland (01:07). They praise the penalties, the save from Jordan Pickford, and more, before looking ahead to the Netherlands. Ian was …

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Spain Will Face France in the Euro Semifinals, Plus a Copa America Check-in 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Ryan is joined by Carl Anka to talk about Spain’s dramatic late win that sent them through to the semifinal and eliminated hosts Germany (01:29), plus France’s penalty shoot-out win to progress past Portugal (22:14). In Part 2, ESPN’s Luis Miguel Echegaray joins to talk about the Copa America, which is now into the quarter finals in the USA (36:52)…

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Ghost Wrap #72 (KAP | Sephaku Holdings | ArcelorMittal | Nampak) 5:43

3M ago5:43

5:43

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. In just a few minutes, you can get the latest news and my views on KAP, Sephaku Holdings, ArcelorMittal and Nampak. The Ghost Wrap podcast is proudly brought to you by Forvis Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm with a nationa…

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The Quarterfinals Are Set 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

Musa and Ryan chat about Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria, which will send Ralf Rangnick’s side home even though they were being tipped to go far (03:00). They also chat about the Netherlands’ impressive 3-0 win over Romania (12:17), before looking ahead to the quarterfinals, including Spain vs. Germany and whether England will have to change things f…

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Diogo Costa Saves Portugal’s Blushes and France Needs Some Good Fortune 38:03

3M ago38:03

38:03

Musa and Ryan chat about Portugal’s win over Slovenia to set up a quarterfinal against fellow 2016 finalists France (02:20). They chat about the dramatic extra time, which saw Jan Oblak save a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, Diogo Costa save Benjamin Sesko’s chance to win it, and, of course, the penalties. France got past Belgium thanks to an 85th-minut…

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Germany weather the Danish storm and Switzerland knock Italy out 35:25

3M ago35:25

35:25

Musa and Ryan react to Germany’s 2-0 win over Denmark in a stormy Dortmund (01:51), thanks to a penalty from Kai Havertz, a brilliant Jamal Musiala goal and a pair of controversial VAR decisions in a matter of minutes. They then move onto Switzerland’s brilliant performance, where they eliminated holders Italy in Berlin earlier in the day (15:33). …

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Georgia and Turkey Light Up the Final Day of the Group Stage 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

The Euro 2024 group stages are done, so Musa and Ryan recap some of the games from the brilliant final round, beginning with Georgia's and Turkey's progression from Group F (09:58). They look back at the other games, look ahead to the knockouts (26:00) and, finally, read out some more of your Euro XIs. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ry…

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Late Goals Have Entered the Chat 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

Musa and Ryan look back at a host of dramatic late goals, which saw Italy all but eliminate Croatia (07:14), Scotland go out and Germany top their group. They recap some other games since the last show and read out more of your wonderful Euro XIs, with even more self-imposed restrictions (33:48)! Don’t forget to preorder the new Stadio merch here. …

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Unexpected Classics, and Some Favourites Struggle 50:36

3M ago50:36

50:36

Musa and Ryan round-up the goings on from Euro 2024 this week, beginning with the Netherlands and France’s 0-0 draw (02:21). They then move on to some thoughts about England, the wonderful Türkiye v Georgia game and more, before wrapping up on some more of your Euro XIs (36:39). Don’t forget to pre-order the new Stadio merch here. Learn more about …

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Efficient Football. The Trains, Not So Much ... 51:28

4M ago51:28

51:28

Musa and Ryan chat a bit about the Euros in general so far, beginning with some of the logistical and infrastructure issues (03:09), before recapping France’s win over Austria (10:07) and the rest of the games since the last episode, including huge results for Romania and Slovakia, plus England’s struggles against Serbia (24:42). They then wrap up …

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Germany begin with a statement victory! 58:23

4M ago58:23

58:23

The Euros are go! Musa and Ryan chat about Germany’s 5-1 win against Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024 (02:00), before then discussing Edin Terzić leaving Borussia Dortmund (24:53), Nuri Sahin moving up to the top job and Erik ten Hag staying at Manchester United. Don’t forget, we have new merch! Spiritually Onside and Worldwide Football Fa…

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The Euros are here! 57:17

4M ago57:17

57:17

Musa and Ryan are back with a pre-Euro 2024 episode! Thanks to a question from a young listener, they build a Euros dream-team, consisting of no-more than one player per country (03:06). They then have a little chat about the tournament itself (33:41), who they think will win and more. Also, we just dropped a bunch a brand new merchandise, all avai…

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Ghost Wrap #71 (Capital Appreciation | MultiChoice | Spar | The Foschini Group) 5:09

4M ago5:09

5:09

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. In just a few minutes, you can get the latest news and my views on Capital Appreciation, MultiChoice, Spar and The Foschini Group. The Ghost Wrap podcast is proudly brought to you by Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm with a…

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Real Madrid Get No. 15 54:37

4M ago54:37

54:37

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley to win their 15th Champions League/European Cup, so that’s where the focus is for today. Musa and Ryan chat about Dortmund’s chances, how impressive they were in the first half, and how goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. made it feel inevitable for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the end.Hosts: Ryan Hunn an…

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Manager Mayhem 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick shout to Olympiacos, who became the first Greek club side to win a European trophy after their 1-0 extra-time win against Fiorentina in Athens (03:00). They then discuss some huge managerial news this week, including Vincent Kompany's unveiling as Bayern's coach (08:09), Hansi Flick's arrival at Barcelona (19:59) an…

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Ghost Wrap #70 (Balwin | Quantum Foods | De Beers | Tiger Brands | Bidcorp) 8:04

4M ago8:04

8:04

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. In just a few minutes, you can get the latest news and my views on Balwin, Quantum Foods, De Beers, Tiger Brands and Bidcorp. The Ghost Wrap podcast is proudly brought to you by Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm with a nati…

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Cup Final Fever! 47:50

4M ago47:50

47:50

It was a weekend of many finals! Musa and Ryan begin with some shout-outs for some others from the weekend (01:00) before turning their attention to the men’s FA Cup final (05:17), where Erik ten Hag and Manchester United ended a difficult season with silverware after a victory against Manchester City. Then, it’s all about Leverkusen, which complet…

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Ademola Cooked Them! Atalanta Win the Europa League! 56:58

4M ago56:58

56:58

Atalanta won their first trophy in 61 years, with a 3-0 win in Dublin that ended Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run. Musa and Ryan discuss the game (02:39), Atalanta’s brilliant tactical performance, and Ademola Lookman’s incredible hat trick. They then chat about Toni Kroos announcing his retirement (31:58), then briefly on Mauricio Pochettino depart…

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Leverkusen Invincible, Man City's Fourth in a Row 1:02:36

5M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Musa and Ryan begin with Bayer Leverkusen being invincible (02:51), Union staying up thanks to a stoppage-time winner, and all the other talking points from the Bundesliga final day. Via a couple of other shoutouts in Europe, they turn their attention to the Premier League, where Manchester City became the first side to win four men’s top-flight ti…

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Penultimate Premier League Games and Juventus's Coppa Italia 53:01

5M ago53:01

53:01

Musa and Ryan run through the Premier League midweek games (Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification will be saved for tomorrow’s 'Wrighty’s House'!). They begin with Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford (02:25), Chelsea's victory over Brighton to climb into sixth (11:32) and Manchester City’s win at Spurs, which re…

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Bundesliga, Baby! 51:00

5M ago51:00

51:00

Musa and Ryan were on Wrighty’s House with Ian, talking about Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and the rest of the Premier League, so they turn their focus elsewhere here. They begin with a roundup, shouting out Bologna Champions League's qualification, among some other results from Serie A, LaLiga, and more (01:40). Then, it’s a Bundesliga bon…

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Ghost Wrap #69 (KAL Group | AB InBev | Redefine | RFG Holdings | Calgro M3) 4:11

5M ago4:11

4:11

Ghost Wrap is your regular update on the most interesting company news in the South African market. In just a few minutes, you can get the latest news and my views on KAL Group, AB InBev, Redefine, RFG Holdings and Calgro M3. The Ghost Wrap podcast is proudly brought to you by Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm with a nati…

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Late Drama As Real Madrid Go Into the Champions League Final 52:18

5M ago52:18

52:18

Real Madrid will head to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in search of their 15th European Cup. Musa and Ryan chat about their dramatic, late win over Bayern at the Bernabéu, thanks to two Joselu goals (01:01). They also talk about the key moments, the impact of both Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions, as well as a controversial lat…

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