“If you’re groundhopping and passing through the Hauptstadt to take in a Hertha BSC or Union Berlin match, keep your fingers crossed that fixture gods look down upon you gratefully and give you a chance to grace this magnificent football pitch.”

“When the Hertha bug bites, you bring them to the stadium, you show them the experience, it doesn’t let go.”

“Iker Munian was asked after the game if Bielsa is as mad as he looks? To which he replied ‘No, he’s madder!’ … It’s completely on brand for El Loco.”

“Boca was this kind of raw energy. You were shoulder to shoulder with people. You could feel the energy around you. … This is what it should be personally for me, I think football should be the jumping up and down, swayed by the crowd, a little bit on the edge.”

“Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano described that "a goal is football's orgasm." After witnessing the emotional build-up and explosive celebrations, I understand exactly what he meant.”

“After bundling into the back of our taxi, I couldn’t help but sit back with a grin on my face and think, "What an introduction to Argentinian football."

“It wasn’t to be Dender’s day but their support earnt the respect of the Union fans that applauded the departing away coaches. While three points weren’t collected today, that’s a small win to take back home at least.”