FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg (2-0 agg)

Headshot

rarnes1 wrote: »

Carvalho will see red this evening.

His next foul and he may be gone.

You can guarantee the barca players will be all over the ref for that

ShamoBuc

dedon wrote: »

Why the face??

if you watch the game you will see real players do the exact same - make no mistake about it.
Also as a coach, his team are capable of playing some absolutely sublime football, both posession wise, range of passing skills and of course goals - you prefer to talk about such attribites as 'drug cheat':rolleyes:

ShamoBuc

great break, good shot, great save, this is more like it!

stumpypeeps

Barca will score soon. Outclassing Madrid all over the pitch.

LuckyGent88

UpTheSlashers wrote: »

It's worked before and its perfectly legal.

I know that alright but there was absolutely no need for that there as he had no team-mate in the center and had time to take it down himself.

Barca turning up the pressure. Isnt Messi just a joy to watch.

Yakult

Much better game I must say. Great stuff by Barca at the moment, looking likely to score except Casillas is playing excellent.

dedon

ShamoBuc wrote: »

if you watch the game you will see real players do the exact same - make no mistake about it.
Also as a coach, his team are capable of playing some absolutely sublime football, both posession wise, range of passing skills and of course goals - you prefer to talk about such attribites as 'drug cheat':rolleyes:

I did not refer to the above as 'drug cheat'. Do you not know he tested positive for steroids and was banned??

amacachi

Referee is having a laugh.

Headshot

The ref needs to go to spec savers for that

ShamoBuc

Headshot wrote: »

You can guarantee the barca players will be all over the ref for that

true...... but I don't think they are the first team to do that, are they?

UpTheSlashers

Puyol stumbles over his own feet...FREE TO BARCA!

CivilServant

Any inkling of an opportunity for Real, ref shuts it down immediately.

Raskolnikov

No wonder Jose didn't bother turning up.

weldoninhio

Messi looks like he's in the mood tonight!!

LuckyGent88

Serious Saves by Iker

UpTheSlashers

dedon wrote: »

I did not refer to the above as 'drug cheat'. Do you not know he tested positive for steroids and was banned??

...and cleared

eagle eye

Messi really turning up the heat now. What a wonderful player.

MagicMarker

Barca are a class above.

ShamoBuc

Barca are really picking up the pace - Messi seems everywhere, playing exceptionally well - all that is missing is another goal for him v Real

stumpypeeps

UpTheSlashers wrote: »

Puyol stumbles over his own feet...FREE TO BARCA!

Barca are putting on a masterclass and all we have are posters talking about last weeks game. Get a grip. This is great stuff, if you can put your dislike for Barca behind you.

Leiva

OK it's official ....

Messi is by far the best football talent to ever grace a pitch .

Yakult

bryanjf wrote: »

He looks lost well off the pace

The whole of Real do tbh.

weldoninhio

dedon wrote: »

I did not refer to the above as 'drug cheat'. Do you not know he tested positive for steroids and was banned??

Do you not know that he appealed and the charges were all dropped??

UpTheSlashers

stumpypeeps wrote: »

Barca are putting on a masterclass and all we have are posters talking about last weeks game. Get a grip. This is great stuff, if you can put your dislike for Barca behind you.

I wasn't accusing him of diving, he LITERALLY fell over his own feet, or are you watching the match?

dedon

UpTheSlashers wrote: »

...and cleared

He was banned for four months. Everyone knows it was still very dubious as has been written in so many many pieces since. It was the drug of choice at the time.

Raskolnikov

Kaka off ASAP.

davyjose

mixednuts wrote: »

OK it's official ....

Messi is by far the best football talent to ever grace a pitch .

When he single-handedly wins Argentina a World Cup, I'll agree.

LuckyGent88

Barca nearly got caught there

ColeTrain

stumpypeeps wrote: »

Barca are putting on a masterclass and all we have are posters talking about last weeks game. Get a grip. This is great stuff, if you can put your dislike for Barca behind you.

+1
How can you moan with football of this quality being played.

stumpypeeps

davyjose wrote: »

When he single-handedly wins Argentina a World Cup, I'll agree.

When he has a decent team around him and a good manager he has a chance.

Bodhisopha

davyjose wrote: »

When he single-handedly wins Argentina a World Cup, I'll agree.

You're usually a sensible poster but the implication that Maradona "single handedly won" a WC for Argentina is downright ridiculous.

Raskolnikov

Disgraceful from Diarra, kick the guy in the face.

UpTheSlashers

dedon wrote: »

He was banned for four months. Everyone knows it was still very dubious as has been written in so many many pieces since. It was the drug of choice at the time.

He was banned in '01, his name was cleared in '07.

Leiva

davyjose wrote: »

When he single-handedly wins Argentina a World Cup, I'll agree.

It was close in my head between him and Diago , but his work rate pips it for me

Headshot

stumpypeeps wrote: »

When he has a decent team around him and a good manager he has a chance.

Are you serious ?

The Argentina team is full to the brink with top top quality players

Bodhisopha

Fukking excellent game of football btw.

James Forde

Puyol is playing left back and Ronaldo is playing on the left wing.

FFS put Ronaldo facing Puyol

ShamoBuc

mixednuts wrote: »

OK it's official ....

Messi is by far the best football talent to ever grace a pitch .

Nah, for that to happen he'll have to keep going at this rate until he's at least....... 25 for that, after that he'll be putting himself on a pedastal never to be touched by anyone that has gone before him.

windsurfer99ie

davyjose wrote: »

When he single-handedly wins Argentina a World Cup, I'll agree.

You're right there - Maradona was great with his single-hand.

quarryman

DOC09UNAM wrote: »

I didn't say I was going by one game, nor am I judging which team is better, was talking about the match as a whole.

Yes you did. And judging by the game so far, you were wrong.

I'm glad I judged this tie based on it's history ("statistics" as you call them) rather than the last 90 minutes.

Great game so far.

stumpypeeps

Headshot wrote: »

Are you serious ?

The Argentina team is full to the brink with top top quality players

No its not and Maradona was a turnip as a manager.

weldoninhio

Carvalho is walking a tightrope!!

Raskolnikov

Carvalho should be off, very cynical play.

LuckyGent88

Carvalho reaaly is lucky to be still on pitch. My prediction will surely come through.

Leiva

ColeTrain wrote: »

+1
How can you moan with football of this quality being played.

Have you not heard the new one ....


"Barcelona are boring to watch "
:rolleyes:

Search and you will find one of the most ridiculous threads ever .

dedon

UpTheSlashers wrote: »

He was banned in '01, his name was cleared in '07.

I suggest you read up on the whole nandrolone in sport issue and the amount of athletes who got off on technical issues.

CONI appeal it again as they said the excuse was unfounded. The court overruled. CONI are experts in drugs in sport and they felt the need to appeal TWICE.

Do a bit of research and get back to me.

Lets put this to bed and enjoy the game.

davyjose

Bodhisopha wrote: »

You're usually a sensible poster but the implication that Maradona "single handedly won" a WC for Argentina is downright ridiculous.

fair enough. On a more level-headed note, let's see how Messi's career pans out before we claim he's already the greatest of all time. he could well be, but only time will tell.

My point was unfair, but I was alluding to the fact that Maradona never had this kind of quality around him.

Brain Stroking

Ref has givn Barca a few dubious decisions but they are outclassing Madrid. Casillas keeping them in it. Messi is brilliant. But he always is.
As for singlehandedly winning a world cup. Fair point but the World Cup sadly isnt where its at any more. Cahmpions League is far tougher. And Messi has been destroying everyone in this competition for years. Plus he is only 23. Zidane didnt even kick into gear until his mid-20s. Maradone was a relative flop at Barcelona. So to say Messi could well turn out to be the best player ever is not too far off the mark.

Kerrydude1981

With the way the game is being played tonight,Ozil will surely be brought on,open game should suit him,massive improvement from the first leg but once again Messi is king.

Turtyturd

bryanjf wrote: »

Puyol is playing left back and Ronaldo is playing on the left wing.

FFS put Ronaldo facing Puyol

Uefa conspiracy won't let Madrid players switch position.