The FC crew react to Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 victory over Mainz and explain how championship winning sides usually need a stroke of luck to win titles. Plus, Jan Aage Fjortoft joins the show to question Thomas Tuchel saying he is not the only problem at Bayern and the guys question if Chelsea have a chance against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday despite a slew of injuries for the Reds.
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The FC crew reacts to Real Madrid's triumph over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Final. Frank Leboeuf join the guys to discuss Madrid's 6th UCL title in 10 years. Plus, Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti break down Dortmund's missed chances in the game.
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Real Madrid Claim Their 15th UCL Title

The FC crew preview the UEFA Champions League Final one last time before Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid kick off at Wembley on Saturday. They discuss if and how Dortmund could pull off the massive upset and who is Real Madrid's most important player. Plus, German legends Toni Kroos and Marco Reus play their last games for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund respectively. And, new managers are reported to be hired including Jose Mourinho to Fenerbahçe and Antonio Conte to Napoli.
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The Night Before Wembley

Lionel Messi scores, but Inter Miami lose to Atlanta United. How significant is Inter Miami's loss. How much credit does Gonzalo Pineda get, and how much time did the victory buy him as coach at Atlanta.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record. As the summer tournaments approach who arrives better Ronaldo or Messi.
Seb and Herc do a CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview: Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew. Who is the team under more pressure to win? Which team has the better coach?  Who will be the “X Factor”?
We welcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about Emma Hayes’ first trainings with the USWNT. Position battles to watch this camp: Left Back, Midfield and Striker and the player with most on the line.
We also have an exclusive interview with Bayern Munich and Netherlands striker Roy Makaay to talk about:
His first international goal for the Netherlands, which was against the U.S. in 2002, The FC Bayern World Squad, Doing a U.S. tour and participating in the The Soccer Tournament (TST)  Alphonso Davies and his profile and time at Bayern Munich and  Santiago Giménez and his time at Feyenoord and his future
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Futbol Americas: Messi's Boys are Bad

The FC crew continues to react to Mats Hummels comments regarding Borussia Dortmund's style of play and are joined by Jan Åge Fjørtoftn and Jürgen Klinsmann for predictions on who wins the Champions League Final. Then, Jan offers his thoughts on Vincent Kompany as Bayern Munich's new manager and why he thinks it could be a mistake for the Bavarians. Plus, Mark Ogden joins to reflects on Tottenham's first season under Ange Postecoglou.
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Dortmund Drama Ahead of Wembley

Gab Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson to look ahead to the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid and ask whether there could be an upset at Wembley. The guys also discuss Hansi Flick's appointment at Barcelona, Olympiakos' Europa Conference final victory and ask why Kylian Mbappe could be taking PSG to court.
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