Kendry Páez is the real deal.....we think.....possibly.....no he is.

Independiente del Valle v Palmeiras took centre stage this week and it was the best game of the Libertadores so far. The best footballers in South America going head to head as soon-to-be Chelsea player Kendry Páez faced off against soon-to-be Real Madrid player Endrick. We talk about the battle of the new kids on the block, the Golden Oldies of South American football still playing (and they're Roque'n) and the rest of the week's talking points in the Libertadores this week.

Ollie and Dave sit and discuss Darmian Diaz, one of many ageless talents rolling back the years in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

But does age matter on this continent? The youngsters don't think so as Palmeiras and River Plate's young guns strut their stuff before their moves to Man City and Real Madrid.

And do we need another continental competition in South America? Is there ever enough football? All this and more on the podcast.

David and Ollie are back in the business of talking CONMEBOL football as the 2024 Copa Libertadores Group Stage kicks off.

They take a look at the first week of action, the changes to football in South `America and some thoughts on being back on the microphone of football on this continent.

Palmeiras 2-1 Flamengo. 

Dave and Ollie reflected on Palmeiras's victory over Flamengo, to secure back-to-back titles. 

Deyverson's goal, Deyverson's dive, Pereira's career-defining error, Gallardo (potentially) in for Gaucho and plenty more besides.

The Libertadores final is here after a long long wait since the semi-final.  Over 14 games have been played by both Palmeiras and Flamengo since then but finally the one that really matters is here.  Another all Brazil final, the two most recent champions meet to decide who is the strongest side in South America.......so let the games begin [after Dave and Ollie have previewed the final]

David and Ollie look back at the Libertadores semi-final second legs, rue not putting their mortgages on the two finalists and talk briefly about the road ahead.  Renato Gaucho hits his record setting 50 win mark as a manager on the road to Gloria Eterna, while the Green Giant gets the chance to defend their crown. 

South American football never sounded so good!

Dave and Ollie reflected on the 1st legs of the two CONMEBOL Libertadores semi-finals.

There was a tactical breakdown of Palmeiras 0-0 Atletico Mineiro, we discussed Hulk’s penalty, the Green Giant’s poor form and could Diego Costa’s injury be a blessing in disguise…

Flamengo have a two-goal lead leaving Barcelona needing a minor miracle, in Guayaquil.

David and Ollie discuss the up coming semi finals as Barcelona meet Flamengo and Atl. Mineiro and Palmeiras square off in the a all Brazil affair.  Do the Ecuadorian's have a chance against the 2019 champions?  Will Palmeiras get a chance to defend their Libertadores title.   The biggest football competition in South America returns this week.

The semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores are set and there's plenty of football to talk from the second legs of the final eight. Flamengo and Gabigol were emphatic but have Atletico Mineiro impressed more with Hulk and Zaracho?  Can Ecuador's Barcelona be the thorn in the Brazil clubs' side and has Raphael Veiga's return to the Palmeiras lineup been timed to perfection.  

Ollie and Dave discussed the quarterfinal 1st legs as we reach the sharp end of the 2021 CONMEBOL Libertadores. 

Fluid Flamengo march on, River are left needing another Gallardo Houdini act, the Sao Paulo boys are poised at 1-1 & Barcelona will be banking on home form to see them through to the final four.   

Enjoy!