E348: A weekend of hat-tricks in LaLiga from Ferran Torres, Dovbyk & VAR
Added 2024-01-23 10:50:04 +0000 UTCSam, Rik and Toni look back on a busy weekend in Spanish football, mainly focusing on Barcelona's exciting 4-2 win at Real Betis, complete with a hat-trick from the shark Ferran Torres. There was also a debut for 16-year-old Pau CubarsΓ, with Toni especially positivo about BarΓ§a's season in the event they can win in the Copa del Rey at Athletic Club on Wednesday.
Later, they turn their attention to the game at the Santiabo Bernabeu, where three VAR decisions changed the course of the match in the second half as Real Madrid came from 2-0 down to beat Almeria 3-2. 'The biggest robbery ever,' according to one member of the pod.
Comments
Splendid pod today gents. But I do want to offer a different perspective on a couple of matters. 1/ While the performance in Sevilla was definitely heartening, I remain somewhat unconvinced given our prior success at the Villamarin as well as the Betis' style of play. True they are not as open as in prior seasons, but they do not play with a low block as many others do against us. When we impress against one of those teams, I will be much more positivo. 2/ I agree that we shouldn't over-play Yamal, but too often he has entered very late in games (e.g., 80th+ minutes). I'm fine with him as a super-sub, but let's see him at 60 minutes when he can have a chance to affect games even more.
Paul LeVine
2024-01-23 15:26:01 +0000 UTC
