La Liga 2018/19
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2 weeks ago Bilbao almost beat Real Madrid, and now Bilbao almost beats Barcelona. So frustrating coming so close twice. Great game though.
Suarez spent his entire post-match interview saying it doesn't need to be only Messi.
Suarez spent his entire post-match interview saying it doesn't need to be only Messi.
Is it just me or Coutinho has been fairly unimpressive for Barca? Sure, he has had some worldies, but overall his performances have been very mediocre IMO.
I don't either. In terms of style I very much prefer some of Ancelotti's or Zidane's games but it's also fair to say that Lopetegui has a worse squad and that a proper forward that can score goals would improve his team considerably. That would also make his style prettier to the eye, quite simply because the amount of possibilities in attack would have way more variety.
He looked like Barça’s only threat in the first half. I’m more amazed about how much has Suárez declined as a player
feck yeah! Just saw the result from the catalans. Hope we don't mess up again tonight.
Disagree completely with that first statement, he actually look excellent today (certainly for the first 75 minutes), he just wasn't clinical. Agree completely with your second statement in the sense that the outside perception of him is rating him much higher than what he's really been in the past 2-3 seasons. He still has world class moments, but his basic play is too erratic. But today was a fine performance.
Like I said Barça did look more flowing without Messi as expected. The difference after he came on was incredible though: before Athletic were going toe-to-toe and it was an open game; after they completely sat back, put a dedicated marker on Messi and made a defensive sub in replacing Beñat with San José to try and close the game off.
Don't think Valverde will be able to change this dynamic, his style just doesn't suit this version of Messi but it's not effective enough without him.
Messi's been a bit unlucky in the last three games: hit the woodwork in all of 'em.
Coutinho lost the ball far too often in relatively easy situations. He also failed to convert the clearest chance that Barça had in the 1st half -- created by Suárez.
Suárez has declined immensely but today he was their best player (together with Semedo) until Messi came on.
Seems like part of the stand collapsed in Eibar-Sevilla game.
That's bad.
two fans got carried away on stretchers, but overall it looks like its under control. Hopefully they are okay.
Sevilla 2:0 up. Andre Silva and Banega
Sevilla 2:0 up. Andre Silva and Banega
What's up with Andrè Silva? Can't stop scoring atm. Milan must be fuming right now 
Apparently none of you got the south park reference. I am appalled. Shame on you
Banega is the best performing CM in the world this season. Sevilla winning 3:1
5:1, 6:2, 3:0, 3:1 in 9 days.
5:1, 6:2, 3:0, 3:1 in 9 days.
He's actually one of their few bright spots this season.
How long is Isco still out? Big loss for us at the moment.
One month
And of course, Alcacer playing good for Dortmund and scoring the winner, I swear It's going to be a long season for me at this rate.
Can't wait for the Costa - Ramos shenanigans.
Some Ramos-Griezmann would be great tooCan't wait for the Costa - Ramos shenanigans.
Ah what a day of football, watching United-West Ham at the olympic stadium, then Chelsea-Pool and Real-Atletico on TV. If everyday could be like this..
Hoping for an Atletico win, unlikely for them to win La Liga but you never know with how Barca and Real have been playing of late.
Hoping for an Atletico win, unlikely for them to win La Liga but you never know with how Barca and Real have been playing of late.
What the hell is happening with Andre Silva?
Should have had an hattrick too. Playing for Dortmund will suit him a lot more than the slow possession Barcelona style.
Bright start from Atletico.
My early opinion is, that he is a player, that benefits a lot from playing in a system with two CF instead of playing up top alone (or with wide-forwards).
Yes, that’s pretty much always been the case for him. He is usually very wasteful in front of goal though, this season it seems like everything he touches turns into a goal.
Hopefully it isn’t just a purple patch and he continues this way
I have to say, when Carvajal is fit like today, he's very, very good.
Heh, what a shit la decision by Greaseman.
Get the feck in, Courtouis! Good save
What a shite finishing by Griezmann
How was that not a yellow for Saul there?
Lemar has looked really good so far
good game. Both teams try to play football.
Agreed, he's been a great buy for them.
Every day I like more Lemar
I love this Geordie commentator on my stream
How do they ask for a penalty for that? They really have no shame.Hm, we lost world cup for that kind of penalty....
Griezmann vs Ramos. You can see these two really don't get well along already.