puyol didn't look good on the 2nd goal, same with pique giving away the penalty. Have they looked subpar all season? Or rather, are Barcelona looking to upgrade? If so, transfer market or have they guys coming through the pipeline?
I thought the ref didn't have a bad game, he could have given pedro 2 penalties? but I thought he went down to easily (not a dive) there was contact, but he should have stayed up and then it would have been since defenders would have just ran into the back of him
puyol didn't look good on the 2nd goal, same with pique giving away the penalty. Have they looked subpar all season? Or rather, are Barcelona looking to upgrade? If so, transfer market or have they guys coming through the pipeline?
They have been better (at least Pique) than last season, still not good enough.
Yes, Barça has been linked to upgrade and get someone like hummels.
On the pipeline there are some guys, but not good enough to be in the starting lineup.
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I thought the ref didn't have a bad game, he could have given pedro 2 penalties? but I thought he went down to easily (not a dive) there was contact, but he should have stayed up and then it would have been since defenders would have just ran into the back of him
I thought he had a bad to very bad game, in any case madrid deserved to go through.
Varane spectacular again. Nearly one meter leap on the goal.
Alba was embarassing in his dives. Didn't remember him diving that much in previous games. Must have been the frustration.
Nothing is going to well in Barca right now, but they'll turn it around.
People saying they've been "figured out" make me laugh.
Right now, Barca have no imagination, they are walking and not running, which is a sign of a tired team.
But at some point they'll turn it around. And then teams like Milan or Real will get killed.
They should hurry though, because at this rate, they'll only have the league to win.
Varane spectacular again. Nearly one meter leap on the goal.
Alba was embarassing in his dives. Didn't remember him diving that much in previous games. Must have been the frustration.
Nothing is going to well in Barca right now, but they'll turn it around.
People saying they've been "figured out" make me laugh. Right now, Barca have no imagination, they are walking and not running, which is a sign of a tired team.
But at some point they'll turn it around. And then teams like Milan or Real will get killed.
They should hurry though, because at this rate, they'll only have the league to win.
There's is something more to this than them just being tired though Evilo. There's only so long you can go with the same system before teams start to click in on your tendencies.
There's is something more to this than them just being tired though Evilo. There's only so long you can go with the same system before teams start to click in on your tendencies.
Ronaldo is just spectacular.
I disagree, I think there is still a place for the free-flowing, total football approaches that Barca and Arsenal typically play. The creativity and space opens when players are in motion and the link-up plays are relentless. The last two matches Barca have played, the players have been stationary and waiting for the game to open up for them, opposed to being proactive and creating for themselves.
One of the best games I've seen Barca play all year was earlier this season when they beat Bilbao 5-1. It was free flowing football at its best and Barca was playing at an unmatched pace. They need to return to that style if they're to be successful again.
I disagree, I think there is still a place for the free-flowing, total football approaches that Barca and Arsenal typically play. The creativity and space opens when players are in motion and the link-up plays are relentless. The last two matches Barca have played, the players have been stationary and waiting for the game to open up for them, opposed to being proactive and creating for themselves.
One of the best games I've seen Barca play all year was earlier this season when they beat Bilbao 5-1. It was free flowing football at its best and Barca was playing at an unmatched pace. They need to return to that style if they're to be successful again.
Varane spectacular again. Nearly one meter leap on the goal.
Alba was embarassing in his dives. Didn't remember him diving that much in previous games. Must have been the frustration.
Nothing is going to well in Barca right now, but they'll turn it around.
People saying they've been "figured out" make me laugh.
Right now, Barca have no imagination, they are walking and not running, which is a sign of a tired team.
But at some point they'll turn it around. And then teams like Milan or Real will get killed.
They should hurry though, because at this rate, they'll only have the league to win.
Barca is not tired
Stop making excuses
Milan and Madrid are not some team ranked 20th in La Liga
Both teams have done a great job a neutralizing Barca's passing game
But of course, when Barca doesnt win, something must be wrong with them
Oh and I love Varane ! Please send us more quality French players, Evilo
