UEFA Champions League Final Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal — BBC Football Daily Analysis
Guillem predicts that PSG will be the favourites. A discussion with Julian Lawrence, Guillem Balague moderated by Steve Crossman; Special guest by Jesus Casas, Miguel Angel Ramirez; Facts about Mbappe-Zlatan.
A special preview episode of BBC Football Daily has been released ahead of the UEFA Champions League final. Guillaume Balague under Steve Crossmann, Julian Lawrence joins in and gives analysis ahead of the final clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal.
In this discussion, the two managers take an in-depth look at the philosophy of Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta and the impact of their decisions in the final. According to Guillem Balague, PSG are the favorites for this final. Arsenal, however, came up in the debate as the 'big team' yet to win Europe's top competition.
A highlight of the episode was an interview with Luis Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas, while the discussion continued on the background of two defenders, Piero Hincapie and Willian Pacho, teammates of the Ecuadorian national team. Their former coach Miguel Angel Ramirez joined the program and shared his experiences on their growth. In addition, stories related to the final ran interestingly with mentions of Kylian Mbappé and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Steve Crosman sets the mood from Budapest and gives the audience the excitement before the final. BBC 5 Live / BBC Sounds Live Commentary Schedule: Saturday 17:00 — PSG vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Final; Sunday 15:00 — Women's FA Cup Final Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City.
Highlights (Timeline): • 00:33 — Steve Crossman scene in Budapest • 02:30 — Guillem Balague predicted as PSG favourite • 05:07 — Arsenal as 'big team' yet to win Europe's top competition? • 09:07 — A funny 'Which of the two would you take to dinner?' • 16:25 — Guillem's lunch experience with Emery • 24:35 — Interview with Jesus Casas • 34:10 — Mbappe and Zlatan segment • 47:40 — Hincapie, Pacho's former coach Miguel Angel Ramirez joins the discussion
The strategies before the final, the mental pressure, the influence of the star players — all are heard in a comprehensive manner in a single episode. This is a must-listen preview for fans gearing up for the PSG-Arsenal final.