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Valencia losing again.
I think they're going down unless they get in a decent coach.
I think they're going down unless they get in a decent coach.
In addition, the whole city is against the owners. They denounced him for corruption and the press conference a few days ago was barbaric. The questions were wild.Valencia losing again.
I think they're going down unless they get in a decent coach.
If going down means they get rid of Lim, then it would be the best possible outcome for them. They are too big a club to stay in the segunda for more than a year in my opinion. But it could help them to reorganize.Valencia losing again.
I think they're going down unless they get in a decent coach.
Is that good or bad news for United?Looks like Busquets has picked up an injury. Signalled right away for the substitution
If he is unavailable? I'd say good thing, FdJ doesn't enjoy playing as the lone #6Is that good or bad news for United?
If we beat them while embarrassing De Jong at the same time, I would love it and I think we deserve it.If he is unavailable? I'd say good thing, FdJ doesn't enjoy playing as the lone #6
Busquets is not what used to be but with De Jong, Kounde and Araujo guarding his back, he has been displaying his attacking talent, even in difficult games like Real Sociedad or Real Madrid.Is that good or bad news for United?
Frenkie played superb today as Sergio's replacement. Of course he feels more comfortable in a double pivot, but he can adjust. Kessie also played very well today. That gives Xavi options, if Sergio won't be available against United. But he was still on the bench and not in the hospital, so there is a bit of hope it's not very serious. Tomorrow we'll know more.Barcelona has no replacement for Busquets when playing with only 1 wing. Kessié or Sergi Roberto are totally different. So it's good news for United because Barcelona has limited options and will probably have to play with 2 wings and with Dembelé injured this means Ansu/Ferran are playing and they are in extremely low shape. De Jong doesn't perform well without Busquets, so if Xavi plays with only 1 wing + Kessié, it leaves a lower quality midfield.
Barcelona will play with only one wing (Raphinha) and 4 in midfield. The only thing that can prevent that is to rest some players but it is unlikely.Busquets is not what used to be but with De Jong, Kounde and Araujo guarding his back, he has been displaying his attacking talent, even in difficult games like Real Sociedad or Real Madrid.
Barcelona has no replacement for Busquets when playing with only 1 wing. Kessié or Sergi Roberto are totally different. So it's good news for United because Barcelona has limited options and will probably have to play with 2 wings and with Dembelé injured this means Ansu/Ferran are playing and they are in extremely low shape. De Jong doesn't perform well without Busquets, so if Xavi plays with only 1 wing + Kessié, it leaves a lower quality midfield.
There is a lot of league left and it is the main trophy.Now that Barca have won La Liga, they can fully concentrate on the Europa while we have quite a few commitments.
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When I read "amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing goal" I was expecting a lot better,like a solo Messi goal from the half way lineThose first 30 minutes reminded me of 09-11
We improved so much lately. I'm really looking forward to the test against United to see where we stand.
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It'll be very interesting to see because I can't help but think Barcelona is far too comfortable in La Liga as it's probably the slowest league out of the top 5 when it comes to attacking pace. We'll see how they deal with players like Rashford or Garnacho. Araujo is great defensively though.Those first 30 minutes reminded me of 09-11
We improved so much lately. I'm really looking forward to the test against United to see where we stand.
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I always thought he was the best CB in the league besides Militao.Pedri is ridiculous but my god Araujo is definitely one of the best defenders in the world
Its weird, its simply impossible for them to concede in the league(except against us), but they've conceded quite a few in both cups they are involved in.So Farca have conceded 7 goals in La Liga all season but 12 in 6 games in the CL. I heard they had their main CBs missing a crucial times but that's a crazy difference.
If we can effectively counter them, we stand a very good chance.
Playing important matches with Piqué, Bellerin and Eric García is to lower the level a lot compared to Araujo, Koundé and Christensen.Its weird, its simply impossible for them to concede in the league(except against us), but they've conceded quite a few in both cups they are involved in.
Fine, Araujo, Kounde and Christensen are the best defenders of all time then, thats what the stats show.Playing important matches with Piqué, Bellerin and Eric García is to lower the level a lot compared to Araujo, Koundé and Christensen.
In addition the team has improved the pressure and the 4 midfielders help to have more balance.
Actually, not having Araujo or Kounde didn't change much the amount of goal conceded by Barcelona in La Liga.Fine, Araujo, Kounde and Christensen are the best defenders of all time then, thats what the stats show.
Funny, many of these teams doesn't look at all slow-paced playing against us. its a myth that la liga is full of slow attackers, top divisions doesn't have a bunch of turtles in attack.Actually, not having Araujo or Kounde didn't change much the amount of goal conceded by Barcelona in La Liga.
The thing is, Barcelona's style is far more suited for your league as they're very confortable against slow paced teams that can't counter well, which is... well pretty much any team in La Liga since very few attackers have real pace.
Real Madrid has a medium block that allows spanish teams to approach the box more easily and make use of their technical abilities. Probably more efficient and balanced in the CL since most teams have fast players, but more risky in La Liga (that's not the only reason obviously, the fact that Modric is toasted along with loosing Casemiro or having Benzema only once out of 2 games didn't help).
It's not and it's pretty obvious when you watch watch several leagues every week end. I didn't say La Liga was full of turtles, but for sure pace isn't a very common quality among La Liga attacks.Funny, many of these teams doesn't look at all slow-paced playing against us. its a myth that la liga is full of slow attackers, top divisions doesn't have a bunch of turtles in attack.
But i watch quite a few league games, so what now?It's not and it's pretty obvious when you watch watch several leagues every week end. I didn't say La Liga was full of turtles, but for sure pace isn't a very common quality among La Liga attacks.
Well I guess you missed something then.But i watch quite a few league games, so what now?
3/4 of the backline were injured during CL. Huge difference when they’re healthy.Its weird, its simply impossible for them to concede in the league(except against us), but they've conceded quite a few in both cups they are involved in.
The cut to Henry looking at him like he's got three heads at 2:11
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