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mencade5:
today is real madrid day...yeah


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Mcleo007:
Interesting piece on the importance of I. Rakitic to the team. I've said it time again, this barca team is built around him.

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2483138-ivan-rakitic-is-the-beating-heart-of-the-new-barcelona?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-UK?is_shared=true

dmcdad:
Yet a cule here said he should shown the outside door as he brings nothing vital / special to the team.

Sometimes you just wonder...

dmcdad:
Yet a cule here said he should shown the outside door as he brings nothing vital / special to the team.

Sometimes you just wonder...

homesteady:
Ahhh, See Messi leg oh #tattoo

https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/CGhiJzwVAAABAuM.jpg

barackohandso:
So you still remember that comment sef? Rakitic wey get a mix of yaya toure and Xavi in him, plus shot wey dey remind me of totti.

Mcleo007:
Thank God, such Cule is nowhere near the Club's board; in whatever capacity.

homesteady:
Ahhh, See Messi leg oh #tattoo
https://pbs-0.twimg.com/media/CGhiJzwVAAABAuM.jpg

honeric01:
My head says 3:1

my heart says 4:2

My mind says 2:1

so make una follow any of the prediction accordingly.

sebod:
And I say it's 5-0

yourangel:
Speaking ahead of the Champions League final, Xavi explains why Sergio Busquets - his countryman and long-time Barcelona team-mate - is the man to take the mantle.

"I've got a soft spot for Busquets in every respect," he said. "He's a close friend and I think he's the player with the best understanding of football, both in attack and in defence, in the world.

"His game intelligence on the pitch is a wonder. And off it, I don't know anyone else whom I have the same affinity with. I think he's my natural replacement in the dressing room and on the pitch.

"He's destined to be the leader for Barcelona for the next decade, without a shadow of a doubt."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11833/9868824/barcelona-legend-xavi-speaks-about-sergio-busquets-lionel-messi-and-how-his-mother-wouldnt-let-him-leave

My remarks:

Is this the same Busquets that our brother(s) recently berated on this thread? I want to assume 'no', but, if 'yes', then that was very unfair and uncalled for. Sergio has been one of our very best players over the past 6 years. He's been outstanding playing under different coaches; Pep, Tito, Tata and now Enrique. Although his role is not easily appreciated, but he works in the background to make the visible roles, like those of Messi and Xavi, perform efficiently and smoothly. I have always likened the role of Sergio to the lubricating oil in a working mechanical engine. Although one doesn't see the engine oil whilst the engine is working, however, without the lubricating oil, the whole engine would burn out and become 'kaput'.

In my opinion, Sergio has easily been one of the best players in the world in the last 5 or 6 years. He is the 'Messi' of defensive midfield.

sebod:
And I say it's 5-0

dmcdad:
Haba! Na Almeria or Getafe?

Remember! They have the best defense in the competition in terms of goals conceded. Although, we have the most fearsome attack in the world.

More like a repeat of 2006 where Arsenal was the best defensive team (in terms of goals conceded) and Barca the best attacking side (in terms of goals scored)

We shall see...

honeric01:
And they are also good at scoring.
defence wise, they have an edge, attack wise we are betteroff!
so let see who's going to make the best out of their strength.

sebod:
And I say it's 5-0