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ESPN Champions League Feed Briefly Cuts to Commentary Booth, Viral Clip Follows

The unintended cut offered a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse featuring Juan Manuel ‘Bambino’ Pons’ greeting alongside Jorge Baravalle’s signals.

Overview

  • At roughly the 47th minute of Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool at Deutsche Bank Park, the live broadcast switched from the field to the commentators’ booth.
  • Juan Manuel ‘Bambino’ Pons addressed viewers with “Hola... ¿cómo les va?” as the camera stayed on the booth.
  • Jorge Baravalle signaled urgently toward production and a producer sprinted off-screen before the feed returned within seconds with the score still 3-1.
  • The short clip spread quickly on X, including via the Ataque Futbolero account, and was covered by Argentine outlets Clarín and La Nación.
  • Liverpool later completed a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, with the on-air hiccup having no effect on the match.