Can see your point but I think @Skorenzy and co are right to say Messi's finishing isn't what it was. This season so far it hasn't had any major impact on Barcelona's performance though (he didn't really miss any major changes against Málaga...right?).
He's a pain to watch when the game is played at a fast pace and the teams press Barca properly. His lack of pace is criminally exposed. I have been a vocal advocate to play Masche in DM for a long time now. IMO, a DM should be very good off the ball. Busi is very good with the ball, his touch, control is much better than traditional DM's, but he isn't providing proper cover for our defence. He couldn't even do that in WC when he had Alonso next to him. Barca have a suspect midfield if he is lone guy in defensive duty (as shown by PSG). Why Barca coaches don't play a double pivot is beyond my imagination. it may be simply an ego issue.
Well...1 goal after 2 minutes suggests not
Yup. I think Ronaldo has had a very good half. He has come close to scoring his second and has provided some good passes with his teammates letting him down (either with their touch being bad or being offside ie Benzema when it comes to offside).
If he had teammates who could finish their chances he would get so many assists too...
Well...that's a huge exaggeration.
Why would that be a huge exaggeration?! What if we retain the CL? Wouldn't we be one of the best club teams in history?
Why?
Absolutely. I think this Real team should have won a few more La Liga titles with Ronaldo though, but I'm backing them to bag a few more while Ronaldo is still at his best.
Because your form hasn't even been that good this season, patchy is probably the best word to use - some fantastic performances and some lucky wins/dropped points.
Hard to be one of the best club teams in history without being the best in your own country.
