dmcdad:

You don give up already? Abi you no believe your team?

Baddestguyp:
Messi chapter 2 verse 0 He made boateng lie down in green pastures

AjanleKoko:
Looks like I owe Lucho an apology. Or is it Leo?

funkyjms:


Pique no score oo...but he should drop his digits. Moreover, he has made three successful predictions on this thread. May not be immediate anyway but definitely.

funkyjms:


Pique no score oo...but he should drop his digits. Moreover, he has made three successful predictions on this thread. May not be immediate anyway but definitely.

coded01:

Scantee, your no?

Wey Funkyjms?

A40:

I did before this match but I realize with Pep we are not going anywhere. Heynckes would not lose in this disgraceful manner for two years running

dmcdad:

Rakitic played like he was on drugs! Yet some say he is just ordinary. Nothing special about him. Imagine combining his skill-set, passing game and his tackles. That guy play ball abeg. And Shakira? Rock!

funkyjms:


Pique no score oo...but he should drop his digits. Moreover, he has made three successful predictions on this thread. May not be immediate anyway but definitely.

homesteady:


So are you now backing down on your El Classico final request?

homesteady:


To be honest, I was among those who saw him as an ordinary workhorse, but he proved me wrong today! I was so surprised by somethings he did!

Mash was the real rock, his slides were breath taking!

AjanleKoko:
Looks like I owe Lucho an apology. Or is it Leo?

Krasid:
Nope.A classico final would be a good way to settle this rivalry and the CR-Messi rivalry once and for all.I have confidence in my team and my player.We will always bully Barcelona.We will meet in Berlin.

Krasid:
Don't mind him.I guess we shouldn't discuss football because the players don't know nairaland exist.Stale.Barca fans are free to call CR7 penaldo, but we shouldn't call messi midget.The truth really hurts.He is even lucky not to be a leprechaun because of the excessive HGH given to him.

Darkrebel666:


~ Please stop giving yourself false hope Mister man.
The CL final is Barcelona vs Juventus...

I don't know why people like deceiving themselves.....
You never even beat Juve... Madrid is gonna wanna attack in the 2nd leg and Juve would capitalise on that. 2 away goals is what they need to bleed your throats...

dmcdad:

That one own na if Madrid no qualify.

Mcleo007:
Looking at the game, on the tactical front, Pep won. Hes the boss when it comes to tweaks and tactics. He started the game with a 3-5-2 that drifts to a 3-4-3 as the game progressed, especially when they have the ball. That raised a high line of defence and hard pressing from the midfield players. Would have been a difficult one for us had their key players played. They controlled the game better and would have gotten a decent result from the game. Perhaps, a draw or slight loss.

A40:

I did before this match but I realize with Pep we are not going anywhere. Heynckes would not lose in this disgraceful manner for two years running

Mcleo007:
Looking at the game, on the tactical front, Pep won. Hes the boss when it comes to tweaks and tactics. He started the game with a 3-5-2 that drifts to a 3-4-3 as the game progressed, especially when they have the ball. That raised a high line of defence and hard pressing from the midfield players. Would have been a difficult one for us had their key players played. They controlled the game better and would have gotten a decent result from the game. Perhaps, a draw or slight loss.

Lucho deserves some praise tho... He was firm with his philosophy? His is: What use is possession in the middle of the pack when you have a terrific front three. It was a case of struggle more to win back the ball when lost(ball interceptions), feed I. Rakitic whose job is then to look out for god-Messi and co. It is simple, straightforward and lethargic.

On the players:

1. Ter Stegen is the best. He laid no foot wrong on the night. So assuring on the ball.

2. The full backs did great in defending and working down the flanks.

3. G. Pique and J. Mascherano were assuring as always. Thank goodness, the vintage G. Pique is back.

4. l. Rakitic? Total upgrade from Cesc. A worthy wearer of the No 4 jersey.

5. Don Iniesta had a quiet and effective game tho. Funny how it panned out.

6. S. Busquets is the best pivot midfielder in the world. Superb performance!

7. Neymar Jnr was OK. Was marked well but had his moments. Great golazo from him.

8. L. Suarez? The best of him is yet to come. 40 goals is sure next season.

9. god-Messi? Thunder fire me if I say anything about his performance!

chic2pimp:


His team got completely annihilated and you are telling me He won the tactical battle?

Mcleo007:
Looking at the game, on the tactical front, Pep won. Hes the boss when it comes to tweaks and tactics. He started the game with a 3-5-2 that drifts to a 3-4-3 as the game progressed, especially when they have the ball. That raised a high line of defence and hard pressing from the midfield players. Would have been a difficult one for us had their key players played. They controlled the game better and would have gotten a decent result from the game. Perhaps, a draw or slight loss.

Lucho deserves some praise tho... He was firm with his philosophy? His is: What use is possession in the middle of the pack when you have a terrific front three. It was a case of struggle more to win back the ball when lost(ball interceptions), feed I. Rakitic whose job is then to look out for god-Messi and co. It is simple, straightforward and lethargic.

On the players:

1. Ter Stegen is the best. He laid no foot wrong on the night. So assuring on the ball.

2. The full backs did great in defending and working down the flanks.

3. G. Pique and J. Mascherano were assuring as always. Thank goodness, the vintage G. Pique is back.

4. l. Rakitic? Total upgrade from Cesc. A worthy wearer of the No 4 jersey.

5. Don Iniesta had a quiet and effective game tho. Funny how it panned out.

6. S. Busquets is the best pivot midfielder in the world. Superb performance!

7. Neymar Jnr was OK. Was marked well but had his moments. Great golazo from him.

8. L. Suarez? The best of him is yet to come. 40 goals is sure next season.

9. god-Messi? Thunder fire me if I say anything about his performance!

dmcdad:
That one own na if Madrid no qualify.

coded01:


https://www.nairaland.com/669609/fc-barcelona-fan-thread-mes/760#33444621

Mcleo007:
Looking at the game, on the tactical front, Pep won. Hes the boss when it comes to tweaks and tactics. He started the game with a 3-5-2 that drifts to a 3-4-3 as the game progressed, especially when they have the ball. That raised a high line of defence and hard pressing from the midfield players. Would have been a difficult one for us had their key players played. They controlled the game better and would have gotten a decent result from the game. Perhaps, a draw or slight loss.

Lucho deserves some praise tho... He was firm with his philosophy? His is: What use is possession in the middle of the pack when you have a terrific front three. It was a case of struggle more to win back the ball when lost(ball interceptions), feed I. Rakitic whose job is then to look out for god-Messi and co. It is simple, straightforward and lethargic.

funkyjms:


I don't get you

dmcdad:

Oga calm down. I don send Scantee him card.

Mcleo007:


Bros cool down, just like in 2013, the 7Up was against a barca team in decline which is same situation with your team now. I tell you, A. Robben, D. Alaba and F. Ribery couldn't have prevented barca winning tonight; the scoreline may only be decent. Face it, your team peaked in 2013 and has been on decline since. You may be masters of the league, given the inferior oppositions but where other top teams in Europe stand, you're not in the top two.

Pep is the best in the world! Give him some credit; most coaches would not thrive as much when in his position. Eg Moanrhino...