New Lithuanian football podcast launches, discusses Champions League final and league record

Lithuanian football enthusiasts have a new podcast to follow, featuring the experienced voice of commentator Nerijus Kesminas alongside hosts Ervinas Kvitkauskas and Paulius Vaitiekūnas. The show aims to cover both international and domestic football news.

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I think justice simply prevailed. PSG is a team that plays brutally beautiful and visually appealing football. Meanwhile, we have already nicknamed Arsenal 'football terrorists.' This time, the act of terrorism did not succeed.

The inaugural episode delved into the UEFA Champions League final, where Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured the title against London's Arsenal after a penalty shootout. Kvitkauskas described PSG's victory as deserved, stating, "I think justice simply prevailed. PSG is a team that plays brutally beautiful and visually appealing football. Meanwhile, we have already nicknamed Arsenal 'football terrorists.' This time, the act of terrorism did not succeed."

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They got stuck in maximally, I would say so. Penalties mean PSG did not win the match. But yes, remembering the chances – Kvaratskhelia's post and other things, of course, PSG created more.

Kesminas offered a more nuanced take on Arsenal's performance, acknowledging they made it difficult for PSG. "They got stuck in maximally, I would say so," Kesminas commented on Arsenal. "Penalties mean PSG did not win the match. But yes, remembering the chances – Kvaratskhelia's post and other things, of course, PSG created more."

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I think this is a not yet mature, but maturing Lithuanian football classic. Vilnius–Kaunas, like Madrid–Barcelona in Spain. I predict that for the coming seasons, probably not one or two, but in any case, at any stage of the season, these will be the central matches.

The podcast also celebrated a new attendance record for Lithuania's top football league. The match between Kauno Žalgiris and Vilnius' Žalgiris at Darius and Girėnas Stadium drew 8,308 spectators. Kesminas believes this fixture is developing into a significant Lithuanian football classic, comparing it to the El Clásico rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Spain. Kvitkauskas, who attended the game, praised the stadium's atmosphere and quality, calling it the best in Lithuania.

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I was at that match, the atmosphere was really felt, it felt like you arrived for football. First of all, it is obvious that the stadium is the best in Lithuania. An age record, congratulations to both clubs. It was really nice to attend.