Wilson and Windsor Podcast

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. South America's most sizzling soccer tournament get the breakdown once again from Dave and Ollie as they look back at all the key talking points from the last round of games.

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!

The Round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores finished with a fight and a flurry as Boca Juniors threw fists after their loss to Atl. Miniero in Brazil as South American football lived up to its stereotypes in the worst way. Once the tear gas had cleared the other Brazilian sides of Flamengo, Palmeiras and Sao Paulo toppled all in front of them to leave jsut on club from Argentina remaining in the competition [River Plate], while Ecuador's footballing success lies with only with Barcelona going into Quarterfinals. Seven of the Eight games ties were wrapped up and Dave and Ollie talk about them all on the only show covering the grandest soccer tournament in South America.

The Copa Libertadores kicked off its knockout stage this week and South America's premier club tournament didn't quite erupt into action. Maybe the Copa America has drained the legs, maybe in Brazil they're just playing too much football [is that possible?] or maybe we just had a quiet week. Either way, Dave and Ollie talk about all the action from the week just gone as the elite on the continent look to book a place in the final eight of the competition.

Italy vs England & Argentina vs Brazil? Naaaah... Ollie and Dave sidestepped the two big weekend blockbusters to focus on all things CONMEBOL Libertadores. We previewed the R16 1st leg clashes, Borre's departure, the favourites, the underdogs and the possibility of a Boca/River quarter-final. Finally the big question...how on EARTH are red hot Palmeiras 6/1 to lift the trophy? (Ollie was dialling in from a far flung Eastern European work location with patchy wifi, so forgive the odd second or two of us chatting over each other)

Ollie and Dave sit down to look ahead to the Copa America that starts this weekend but, as you'd expect, there's a Copa Libertadores twist as they run through the squads of Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and the rest to see which players playing in the Libertadores could make a impact in the tournament. So will the boys from Boca [not many of them], River, Palmeiras, Flamengo etc provide some samba soccer in Brazil this summer, or will some see themselves playing flat football?   Hear all the discussion here. 

The last 16 draws have been made! In the Libertadores; Can Cuca oust Boca again? And are we heading for a Flamengo vs Palmeiras final? The Sudamericana produced a draw to saviour with Nacional & Peñarol facing off on the continental stage....the biggest rivalry in Uruguayan football. Not to mention LDU Quito vs Gremio and a host of other crackers. Ties to be played in July. Plenty more WW pods between now & then.

With the group stages wrapped up, the line-up for the last 16 of the CONMEBOL Libertadores is now complete. There was drama in Paraguay as Olimpia scored six to progress, River got a little lucky & the Brazilians continued to batter everyone. We discussed our player/coach of the group stages and is 6/1 for Palmeiras to defend the trophy the best bet of 2021...

Matchday five from the Group Stage is in the books but rather than look back at Gremio's big win against Aragua or Peñarol fumbling their chance to lock up top spot in their group, Dave and Ollie look ahead to the final group games and ask who is going through as almost every game this coming week could play a role in deciding who makes it to the knockout stages.

We discussed the covid chaos which caused four-time champions and Libertadores royalty River Plate to play midfielder Enzo Perez in between the sticks vs Santa Fe. Why haven't Boca signed a striker? What was Willian Arao thinking? And will Wilson ever get to have a lengthy chat and a few cans with Miguel Angel Ramirez? Oh, and Deportivo Táchira netted seven (7).

South America sees its soccer start to sizzle less with continental flare, but grit and tension takes over as the Libertadores Group Stage gets serious.   Boca Juniors are beaten by Santos, Sao Paulo are suffocated by Rentistas and even the all powerful Palmeiras are prevented from banging the goals in.  As the football gets nervy, the big guns look to protect their group standings, while the lesser sides see a path to Gloria Eterna.  Ollie and Dave break down all the action from week four go the groups on the podcast

The setting for the Copa Sudamericana is set as the Centenario in Montevideo is chosen as the host venue for the final of this year's tournament. But can Peñarol maintain their near perfect start to the competition and play on home soil in November for the crown? South American football's sister competition is picking up but there is so much left to play for in the group stage and with so many sides still in with a shout of the knockout stages, the soccer is set to satisfy any appetite.  Ollie and Dave dive into the key stories in the Copa Sudamericana this week [including a merry dive into Argentinian flops San Lorenzo]

We've reached the halfway point of the 2021 Copa Libertadores group stages and it certainly hasn't disappointed.  Ollie and Dave picked apart all 16 matches on MD3 & discussed the ominous form displayed by the big Brazilians.  Is Rony the best player on the continent? Is Mario Pineida the most underrated player on the continent? Are Boca in a spot of bother & is it ever acceptable to concede six goals?  All this & much more. 

The Copa Sudamericana throws up some South American football record breakers as Brazil's Gremio shock the continent. Melgar's sensational soccer sees another Brazilian giant thwarted while San Lorenzo are still stumbling as the teams from Argentina fail to live up to their reputations. Ollie and Dave dive into the sister competition of the Libertadores for a few brief minutes to discuss the key talking points from the week.

The Sudamericana had its second round of group games this week and the finest football sides in the competition came to play. Libertad, Peñarol, Gremio and Independiente all had impressive wins while Emelec continued their dominance in Group G. Most of the groups are wide open but how is the new format of the competition fairing so far. All is discussed this week in a bitesize chunk of South American football action.

The giants of South America have woken from their slumber as the Brazilian sides light of the Libertadores this week.Flamengo, Palmeiras, Sao Paulo and Internacional all had sensational victories but Boca Juniors and River Plate also ensured their solid starts to the competition and you still can't sleep on the sides from Ecuador. Dave and Ollie cover all the games and goals from the greatest football competition on the continent and get into Gabi Gol's future, AVB and anything else that crops up along the way.

The Copa Sudamericana's inaugural Group Stage kicked off this week and Ollie and Dave bring you the best of the action from the Libertadores' sister competition. Giants like Uruguay's Peñarol and Argentina's Independiente have started brightly but the big boys from Brazil, Corinthians, have been sluggish to get going. Only the top side in each group qualifies for the knockout stages so a fast start could be imperative. All the football from South America's most exciting tournament is discussed.

The group stages of the 2021 Copa Libertadores are up and running, with plenty of drama & talking points on Matchday 1. 2020 champions Palmeiras and 2019 champions Flamengo both needed late goals away from home to secure victory. History was made as Boca won in Bolivia for the first time in 51 years and Always Ready chalked up their very first three points on the Libertadores stage. We cried over Soteldo's departure to the MLS, hailed the brilliance of De Arrascaeta, queried what value a 40-year-old can still offer at this level & generally chatted all things Copa Lib. Enjoy.

The Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores is almost upon us and the path to Gloria Eterna has been laid out in front of the giant clubs from Brazil and Argentina. Will Boca Juniors and River Plate make it to the final four ones again? Will Flamengo bounce back from their sub-par tournament last year? Can Palmeiras go back-to-back and retain the crown? Or will there be a new king of the continent rising from Ecuador, Colombia or elsewhere as Independiente del Valle, Atletico Nacional and others begin their tournaments? Ollie and Dave discuss every group from South America [and perhaps the World's] GREATEST club competition before it kicks off this Tuesday.

Dave & Ollie discussed the 3rd phase of qualification (1st legs) - with places up for grabs in the group stages of the 2021 Copa Libertadores. There was a substantial slice of Copa history as Santos' teenagers delivered the goods against San Lorenzo. While Independiente del Valle edged out former champions Gremio setting up a fascinating trip to Brazil next week. But the big question - will Lorenzo Faravelli follow Fidel Martinez' 2020 footsteps and seal top scorer status before the group stages even begin?

The Copa Sudamericana starts with the first knockout round this week and while the sides may not be as well known as the giants of South American soccer, the football is as frantic as ever with plenty of late drama, goals and glory to kickoff the 2021 campaign. Ollie and Dave discuss the new format of the competition and some of the talking points from the first 14 games of the tournament.........all in a bitesize chunk.

The Copa Libertadores has returned for another year of South American football drama as sides search for Gloria Eterna and we're already seeing some delicious ties forming in the final qualifying round for the Group Stage. Ollie and Dave discuss the big boys from Brazil, Santos and Gremio, Argentinas San Lorenzo, Independiente del Valle and Atletico Nacional and a whole lot more as eight side prepare to fight it out for the last four spots in the Libertadores 2021!!

The new Copa Sudamericana based podcast the "Sudplementary Podcast" brings you a preview to the second competition in South America. The football hasn't changed but the format has so here's a look at the 2021 format, teams and a little history behind South American soccer's sister competition.

For the final WW podcast of the season, Ollie and Dave discussed Palmeiras' poor performance at the Club World Cup as the Brazilians departed from Qatar without scoring a goal.  There was an extensive review of Rony's penalty run-up, which rapidly morphed into a wider debate about global warming, egos, bitcoin, Marcelo Gallardo (obviously!) and so much more.  Thanks again to Kristian and all our 2020/21 contributors. We'll be back in a few weeks to cover the qualification stages of the 2021 Copa Libertadores.

After lifting the Copa Libertadores just a few days ago, the FIFA Club World Cup looms on the horizon for Abel Ferriera's Palmeiras side. Liga MX outfit Tigres are first on the hitlist for the South American champions and Dave and Oliver look ahead and assess the Brazilians' chances of making the final, look back at how the competition is viewed in Europe and South America and eye up the future of Argentinian football's English language radio rights............football talk, hypotheticals but not a mention of a Boca River final!

#29 Palmeiras are 2020 Copa Libertadores champions! Ollie and Dave discussed an explosive end to a drab final which ultimately saw Palmeiras lift the Libertadores title for just the second time in their history. We zoomed in on the 90+14 minutes, chatted about Cuca's t-shirt, the fans, Santos no-shows and of course Breno Lopes' late, late header. We then zoomed out to select our tournament XI's (hipster choices applied), player of the tournament and favourite goal of the competition. There was even a spare second to glance ahead to the Club World Cup and 2021 Libertadores.

#28 David and Ollie get ready for the big one. The Copa Libertadores Final in Rio is a all Brazilian affair, as Santos face Palmeiras. There’s features from Kristian Bengtson [@anypalmeiras] and Pedro Anthony [@SantosFC_Ingles] as they talk about their respective sides’ chances and predictions are made, a look back at the journey to the final, the key figures from each side and plenty more as we prepare for another side to reach out for Gloria Eterna. All that and more on the pod as we once again bring you the best Copa Libertadores coverage the English language can offer.

#27 Defensa y Justicia lift the CONMEBOL Sudamericana trophy on Saturday night and just after the full-time whistle Dave and Ollie breakdown Hernan Crespo's side's win over Lanus and a first continental trophy for the club.

#26 The bright lights of CONMEBOL club football flash away from the Copa Libertadores and focus on the Copa Sudamericana this week with the competition's final taking place in Cordoba, Argentina, this Saturday. Its a all Argentinian affair with 2013 winners Lanús meeting Hernan Crespo's Defensa y Justicia. Ollie and David preview the final and talk all things Sudamericana this week.

Dave and Ollie break down what they saw this week in the Copa Libertadores semi-final second legs as Palmeiras hold on against River Plate and Santos sink Boca in Brazil. They're joined by Kristian Bengston [@AnyPalmeiras] who reviews the Green Giant, Joel Richards [@Joel_Richards] reflects on River, Francisco are [@FranciscoAure] bemoans Boca and Pedro Anthony [@SantosFC_Ingles] praises his Brazilian side, alongside the great VAR debate continuing, the future of South American football is discussed and a very brief glance at the final.

Dave and Ollie discussed the 1st legs of both Copa Libertadores semi-finals. We contemplated the (probable) end of an era for Marcelo Gallardo at River Plate, alongside plenty of praise for Palmeiras’ clinical attack. Elsewhere at La Bombonera we picked apart Boca 0-0 Santos – one for the purists. And the big question; is it possible for a team to win the Libertadores with Franco Soldano up front? Aside from the matches, we touched on Panenka penalties, 2nd leg predictions & Roberto Carlos’ freekick vs France in 1997. Do get in touch: @O_J_Wilson @davidtwindsor

Ollie and Dave look ahead to the battles of Argentina v Brazil, as River Plate play Palmeiras before Boca host Santos the following night. Special guests join them to break down the two fantastic nights of football helped by Joel Richards [talking River Plate], Pedro Anthony [talking all things Santos] and Francisco Aure [from the Boca in English podcast] before predictions are made.

Ollie voiced a glorious version of The Night Before Christmas, perfectly adapted to the Libertadores present and Boca's victory over Racing. We discussed Carlos Tevez, Racing's ineptitude and had a brief glimpse at the semifinals of Copa Libertadores. Of course we also discussed the very real prospect of a Superclasico final between Boca and River, on January 30th.

David and Ollie look back at the dominance of the Green Giant, the ripples that River may have just sent through South America, sleeping on Santos and Boca racing to finish their Quarter-Final games before the end of 2020 [see what we did there]. All that and more Libertadores discussion on the podcast. 

Ollie and Dave discussed stray dogs, pandemic philosophy, Nico de la Cruz, and of course the potential of a Boca Juniors vs River Plate Superclasico final. We're at the sharp end of the greatest club competition in world football, so give us a shout on twitter with all your Libertadores musings.

Dave and Ollie sit down to talk about the almost unthinkable......Flamengo are out of the Libertadores! But does that mean a new [green] giant is rising on the search for Gloria Eterna? Palmeiras look strong, Boca do the business as their knockout tie gets underway and so much more to talk about this week on the pod.

With the knockout phase of the 2020 Copa Libertadores up & running, Dave and Ollie discussed the R16 1st leg matches. Is Gremio boss Renato Gaucho heading to Europe? Can the Bruno Henrique-Gabigol combination see Flamengo defend their title? And where on earth was Big Bad Bobba? All this and much more.  In addition, there was of course a tip of the cap to the late, great Diego Armando Maradona. 

David and Ollie take a look at the upcoming KO stages of the Copa Libertadores Are their picks for the tournament changing? How can Jeff Besos and Ecuadorian side Delfin be linked in the same sentence? All revealed this week

David and Oliver are back [in the UK] talking about the last Group games in the Copa Libertadores and the global pandemic that has shut down the competition for now.

David and Oliver look back at the opening round of games from the Copa Libertadores Group Stage including River Plate's disaster in Quito, Independiente Del Valle putting on a show on the road and Flamengo flourishing in Colombia. All that and more on the pod.

David, Peter and Oliver sit down and breakdown the Copa Libertadores Group Stage. Predictions, previews of the big ties and early ideas on who will lift the Libertadores trophy in 2020.

David Windsor and Oliver Wilson are once against breaking down the grandest football competition on the South American continent as they get their teeth into the Copa Libertadores 2020. This first podcast of the new year looks at the Groups for the new tournament and casts an eye over the final round of qualifying, as the last places in the competition are yet to be booked. All that and plenty more [especially if you're a Brighton fan] on the show.

David and Ollie sit down to look ahead to the Club World Cup Final between Flamengo and Liverpool as the Brazilian side stand on the verge of the greatest season in the club's history. There’s also a look at the 2020 Libertadores Group Stage draw, the Boca Juniors Presidential race and plenty more.

Dave and Ollie reflect on the dramatic 2019 Copa Libertadores final - the drama, the tactics, Gabigol, a final tournament XI & much more were discussed. BBC commentator Mark Scott gives his thoughts, as too does Flamengo fan Pedro and pod regulars Joel & Pete. Over and out for 2019.

Dave and Ollie sit down and break down the Libertadores campaign for both River and Flamengo, show CONMEBOL some love and give their predictions for the final. Flamengo fan Pedro gives his thoughts and worries about the final and theres washing machine and fashion chat thrown in too.

David and Ollie sit down and look back at Flamengo's thumping of Gremio and River Plate surviving their trip to Boca to set up a mouth watering Libertadores final. Joel Richards gives his thoughts on River Plate's performance too.