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I feel privileged to have witnessed this. Don't think I'm going to see an attacking performance of that calibre for a long, long time.
 

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Are there still people who think that MSN isn't the greatest attacking trio ever? They'll score 140 goals this season :lol:
 

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Yep, big fan of Celta Vigo - they are suffering from injuries, suspensions and a taxing tie with a frenetic Sevilla and still push Barcelona like this. I like it when it forces Barcelona to step their pace up, good things usually happen

I thought the first half was fine tbh, Neymar being a bit too loose not withstanding. I could tell from that first freekick miss from Messi, he was going to score one on the night. He was really close and the 2nd freekick was from similar angle & distance, making it likely he'd adjust. He's on tonight, you could see it and apart from Iniesta & Busquets no one else was enough. That changed at the half
Envy you guys! Lucky bastards! :mad:
 

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To think we thought Rooney would rival Messi and fight it out for the golden ball 10 years back. Even during his peak he can not touch the technique, ball controll and creativity these guys are showing.
 

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This selflessness that personifies the MSN partnership is what sets them apart and probably makes them the best trio ever assembled.
You also get a pretty good sense they realize it's something special themselves, you can see the enjoyment despite the competitiveness. I still say they haven't yet peaked, there's still more they can do out there that will amaze

The tempo got upped in that 2nd half, that decided the outcome
 

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And here, ladies and gentleman is the Arsenal edition of the Messi penalty [albeit recorded with a calculator]:


It seems like Pires initially thinks of it as a good idea to start with, then changes his mind at the last minute and pulls out. :lol:
 

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You also get a pretty good sense they realize it's something special themselves, you can see the enjoyment despite the competitiveness. I still say they haven't yet peaked, there's still more they can do out there that will amaze

The tempo got upped in that 2nd half, that decided the outcome
Yeah man. It's crazy good chemistry. Kudos to messi - very selfless. Not many players, let alone one of the best ever, would do that.
 

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If Messi continues giving out presents like this, Suarez and maybe even Neymar will end up with better stats than him.
 

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You look at MSN and then at Rooney who's on 300k wages and you just have to cry. It's baffling.
 

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Haven't liked them ever before but I must admit they are a pure joy to watch under Enrique. Breathtaking stuff!
 

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You look at MSN and then at Rooney who's on 300k wages and you just have to cry. It's baffling.
But he sells shirts. Neymar and co don't lulz. My arse, if Rooney is worth 300k a week these guys hsould be on mayweather money.
 

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Suarez and Neymar are such a massive upgrade on Sanchez and Pedro. It's like replacing a pistol with a Kalashnikov.
 

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How the feck can you stop an attack made of the three best players in the world?

Madrid can kiss the title goodbye for a few years now, Ronaldo is not what he was and there simply aren't any players on the market that are anywhere near the 3 Barca attackers, not to mention that they will be transfer banned in 2017.
 

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If Messi continues giving out presents like this, Suarez and maybe even Neymar will end up with better stats than him.
thats ok because only english fans care about stats..