Bristol faced a daunting challenge against Leinster, who displayed remarkable depth and quality off the bench, reflecting their championship pedigree and sending a clear warning to contenders.
The substitutions made by Leinster in the second half proved decisive, leading to a rapid three-try surge that showcased both individual skills and team cohesion despite difficult conditions.
Leinster's ability to bring on experienced stars like Barrett demonstrated their strength in depth, which is crucial given their near misses in the previous finals of the Champions Cup.
While Bristol showed ambition in attack, their struggles to establish rhythm were compounded by the strong defense from Leinster, highlighted by Garry Ringrose's impactful tackle early in the match.
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