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Las Blancas Podcast: So...We’re in the Final

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita discuss Real Madrid’s 0-4 semifinal win against Athletic Club.

Athletic Club v Real Madrid: Semi Final – Copa de la Reina Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images

Hosts Yash Thakur and Kanita analyze Real Madrid’s 0-4 win over Athletic Club to qualify for the final of Copa de la Reina.

Talking points:

  • Standard lineup
  • Caroline Weir takes the lead with a brilliant chip
  • How the early injury of Valdezate ruined the game for Athletic Club
  • The second goal being even better than the first one - Toletti’s volley
  • Flawless team play of the third goal for Athenea to finish off
  • Early changes...good sign?
  • Weir locks in the scoresheet as soon as the second half begins
  • A little bit about Moller-Nahikari
  • The 5-minute intermission to attend a fan on the stands; a brief update
  • Stand-out individual performances
  • What’s waiting for us in the Madrid derby final?

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Hosts this week:

Yash Thakur (@Odriozolite)

Kanita (@KaniFroh)

Las Blancas (@Las_Blancas)

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