Apart from the match itself, last night’s most anticipated action in Madrid was I̶m̶a̶g̶i̶n̶e̶ ̶D̶r̶a̶g̶o̶n̶s̶ ̶w̶a̶i̶l̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶s̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶d̶r̶u̶m̶s̶ taking place inside the beIN Sports studio at the Wanda Metropolitano, where longtime Premier League rivals José Mourinho and Arsène Wenger sat side-by-side for pregame, halftime and post-game analysis of the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final.
Unfortunately for United States viewers, this was only available in countries that had beIN Sports providing the coverage. So while we got to listen to the analysis of Steve Nash on TNT, other viewers around the world got insight from two of the most tactically astute brains in the history of the game.
That doesn’t sound fair.
Anyway, here are some of the highlights from Mr. Mourinho and Mr. Wenger, as well as a complete video detailing everything they said.
On What It’s Like Preparing For A Final
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Mourinho and Wenger explain what it's like preparing a team for a UCL final.Watch live on HD1 (English only audio option available)
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Getting The Chills From “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
ICYMI: One of the iconic moments from last night as Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger are left STUNNED by Liverpool fans' anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' ahead of kick-off.
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Discussing Their Futures
Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho on their futures.
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Harry Kane’s Performance
"We spoke a lot about Kane. He doesn't look ready."
"Harry Kane was hidden all the time."They may have had their differences but Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho both AGREED on something last night.
Should the Tottenham star have started in the final?#beINUCL #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/Z4MKS3vD20
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Mourinho’s Praise For Klopp
"A manager who reached three Champions League finals, it's hard to lose one, must be very, very hard to lose two and today I think it's a phenomenal day of his life, of his career."
Jose Mourinho says he's "very happy" for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.#beINUCL #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/a3MTWDCQhu— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 1, 2019
Wenger On Arsenal’s Europa League Final Defeat
"In the second half, as soon as Chelsea scored the first goal, we collapsed completely. In the second half, we didn't exist.
"It was a sad night for us."Wenger finally breaks his silence on former club Arsenal and has his say on their UEL final appearance.#beINUCL #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/QfGKYkgM4x
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COMPLETE ANALYSIS VIDEO