EP 38: BARCELONA v LYON PREVIEW With Assile Toufaily | 2024 UEFA Women’s Champions League FINAL UWCL

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SUMMARY
In this conversation, Dino and Grant are joined by Assile Toufaily, a women's football expert and PhD candidate. They discuss the upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon. They analyze the common opponents of both teams and their current form. They also delve into the keys to the game for each team, including Barcelona's transition defense and Lyon's ability to take more shots.

They highlight the importance of the midfield battle and the impact of players like Danielle van de Donk and Caroline Graham Hansen. They also discuss the potential strategies and matchups that could determine the outcome of the final. The conversation focused on key matchups and predictions for the UEFA Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon. The main themes discussed were the importance of certain players, such as Damaris and Bonmati, and the potential impact of set pieces. The depth of Lyon's bench and their experience in big matches were highlighted as advantages. The hosts also touched on the disparity in betting odds and the need to give more attention and support to women's football.

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