It's like the late '80s and early 90s again as Germany and Argentina contest a World Cup final.

On one hand it is a date of destiny for Lionel Messi, but Germany will also like to see their youth development progress culminate in a first major trophy for this Golden Generation.

But where will the game at the Maracana be won and lost, and do both sides have the tools to exploit each others' weaknesses?

On Episode 16 of Team 33 we commandeered the collective wisdom of Deutsche Welle's Matt Hermann and Dan Edwards of the Buenos Aires Herald.

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@NewstalkFM @teamthirtythree @DanEdwardsGoal @MrMattHermann Deep in prayer preparing for #Copa2014 Final pic.twitter.com/JeqX6thUJz

— Chris Kelly (@WuKelly) July 11, 2014