La Liga 2012/2013

Turtwig

Jernal wrote: »

Although it does look like Alexis has an anti goal repellent at times.

I'll just eat my words along with some humble pie.:o

Andersonisgod

Great half, an exhibition of pure football.

markie29

that goal was pure class.....the pass from Iniesta was perfect...and the drag back and finish by Fabregas was unbelievable

Andersonisgod

It's fantasy football. Iniesta finds Fabregas, a study of composure, who puts it away. 5-0, Fabrwgas hat-trick.

JPA

Andersonisgod wrote: »

It's fantasy football. Iniesta finds Fabregas, a study of composure, who puts it away. 5-0, Fabrwgas hat-trick.

You're hilarious!

Andersonisgod

Great response for Abidal, wonderful to see him on the pitch.

Andersonisgod

That performance really does deserve some recognition. It was excellent, they blew Mallorca away in a fashion which few, if any, other teams could. It was made all the more impressive with the starting line up compromising of only 3 starting 11 players (4 at a push if you include Fabregas) and finishing with just 1 (Dani Alves who was excellent). Granted Mallorca aren't the strongest team in La Liga but even so, to beat them by a scoreline of 5-0 but equally as impressive was the manner in which they beat them, just shows the quality running through the Barcelona squad. The passing tonight was classic Barcelona, the patterns were there, the ball was fizzing about, the runs off the ball were clever and incisive. Fabregas in particular reveled playing as the false number 9, Sanchez and Tello also deserve praise for their peformances.

Overall a hugely enjoyable Barcelona performance, the perfect tune up for Wednesday night, PSG have quite the task ahead.

Jelle1880

To say Mallorca aren't the strongest team in La Liga is a bit of an understatement :pac:

Andersonisgod

Jelle1880 wrote: »

To say Mallorca aren't the strongest team in La Liga is a bit of an understatement :pac:

Well ok, ye they are now bottom of the table but all the same, you get my point. 5-0 with essentially a second string team and the quality of the football is damn impressive, Mallorca or not.

Jelle1880

Hehe, no you're right, it really was a very good game from Barça.

As for Abidal coming on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTGwCs_SkKM&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1

Absolutely brilliant to see him back.

dreamers75

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Hehe, no you're right, it really was a very good game from Barça.

As for Abidal coming on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTGwCs_SkKM&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1

Absolutely brilliant to see him back.

that is ****ing quality

Will I Amnt

What an end to that game. Delighted for Espanyol, officials were awful in a few decisions that went against them.

Andersonisgod

Onto some Spanish football Zaragoza vs Barcelona. No Iniesta or Messi in the squad but Xavi starts so that's a big plus.

Turtwig

God! I'm almost a troll about this now, but I HATE that orange.
Nothing near as exciting as the FA Cup semi earlier, yet.

Andersonisgod

Really good goal. Illustrating the pace, strength and technical ability if Thiago Alcantara. Great assist from Sanchez too.

Turtwig

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Really good goal. Illustrating the pace, strength and technical ability if Thiago Alcantara. Great assist from Sanchez too.

Alexis has been an awful lot better these past few months. Just gotta fine tune his finishing still, but his positioning has been noticeably better than Villa's in the last few games. Headache if you're a coach, because we all know who's the better scorer.:pac:

Andersonisgod

Goal! Tello! Such an impressive finisher. Clever assist off Thiago's pass.

Turtwig

I know you guys mightn't like it ,but I think Barca should sit back in the second half and let Zaragoza onto them. Bartra and Montoya needs as much experience as possible. Imagine, just imagine, if Pique get's injured.:eek:

dfx-

Jernal wrote: »

Alexis has been an awful lot better these past few months. Just gotta fine tune his finishing still, but his positioning has been noticeably better than Villa's in the last few games. Headache if you're a coach, because we all know who's the better scorer.:pac:

I don't think Alexis would've chosen the pass to Pedro against PSG though that Villa did. I thought that was by contrast excellent front play by Villa.

Turtwig

dfx- wrote: »

I don't think Alexis would've chosen the pass to Pedro against PSG though that Villa did. I thought that was by contrast excellent front play by Villa.

I don't think so either, but I think Alexis may have made life easier for Cesc. Villa kept narrowing in, when he needed to try to drag a defender's eye away.
For what it's worth though, I'd still put Villa ahead of Pedro, Cesc and Alexis.

Andersonisgod

I think it's time an argument is made for Tello. A better finisher than Sanchez, more likely to go past a player than Sanchez, Villa or Pedro, offers a real threat in behind and his general play is improving all the time.

Professional Griefer

What a effort.

Professional Griefer

Fantastic goal, unreal.

Andersonisgod

Like I was saying, the case for Tello is growing more and more each time he plays. Another gem from La Masia.

MD1990

Tello has to start against Bayern
he is great form
he has great pace but his all round game is improving too

Andersonisgod

Another win on the way to the title. Another impressively controlled performance from Barcelona.

Thiago and Tello being the pick of the bunch tonight. Two excellent performances and a little glimpse into the future of Barcelona.

miralize

Songs first season has gone pretty unnoticed. I think he's doing quite well tbf, doing everything asked of him..

klose

miralize wrote: »

Songs first season has gone pretty unnoticed. I think he's doing quite well tbf, doing everything asked of him..

Any game hes started barca have won bar one draw. I guess you could use that stat for any player there really but yeah hes doing well.


Ronnie scored a free in the first minute just there, looks like he could end messis run of balon d'ors

Turtwig

klose wrote: »

Any game hes started barca have won bar one draw. I guess you could use that stat for any player there really but yeah hes doing well.


Ronnie scored a free in the first minute just there, looks like he could end messis run of balon d'ors

Jesus we're so spoilt to have the two of them playing in our generation.
Regarding Song. He's been a solid defensive midfielder in my view. Biscuits had a nightmare of a game agaisnt PSG. But Song and Busquets actually make a decent partnership, in my view. Song at Centre Back though will send Araorn (sp?) to an early grave.:D

Andersonisgod

miralize wrote: »

Songs first season has gone pretty unnoticed. I think he's doing quite well tbf, doing everything asked of him..

Decent. His distribution still leaves a bit to be desired and I don't think he is as defensively solid or as educated in the way of Barcelona as Busquets. A good replacement to have in case Busquets ever gets injured, a good substitute to have if the team are trying to close out a game but I can't see him ever being the starting holding midfielder.

Professional Griefer

Brilliant header.

Professional Griefer

Scott Minto looks out of his mind.

SlickRic

Abidal starting tonight.

brilliant stuff.

Corholio

Awful penalty decision there. Justice was done that he missed it.

DEVEREUX

Barca making tough work of this tonight. Scoreless draw is very much on the cards unless Barca step up a gear.

Tello awful so far

Turtwig

Need a gif, of that Abidal close control and flick. Quality stuff.

miralize

Left it very close. Xavi cant change games, if anything he slowed it down a bit

inmyday

Jernal wrote: »

Need a gif, of that Abidal close control and flick. Quality stuff.

He is quality. To come back twice, now aged 33.
To come back to professional football, playing sport at the highest level. Amazing.

Turtwig

miralize wrote: »

Left it very close. Xavi cant change games, if anything he slowed it down a bit

I thought if anything he made Barca more direct. He started playing long balls over the top and spreading the ball from wing to wing a lot more fluidly. I do think he's slowed down a bit, but his dictation was still well and truely evident.

Sure, if you doubt, me just wait until you read Anderson's description of the build up to Cesc's goal. :pac:

miralize

Jernal wrote: »

I thought if anything he made Barca more direct. He started playing long balls over the top and spreading the ball from wing to wing a lot more fluidly. I do think he's slowed down a bit, but his dictation was still well and truely evident.

Sure, if you doubt, me just wait until you read Anderson's description of the build up to Cesc's goal. :pac:

He's the master at controlling games but not one to call upon to change one. I suppose who else could Tito have brought on. At least we won

Copper_pipe

Anyone watching Valencia vs Malaga? 4 -0 to Valencia. 11 seconds between the 3rd and the 4th. 4 goals in 5 minutes

Mars Bar

Yeah I've been watching it. Mad five minutes altogether!

Copper_pipe

4-1 now just before HT

Andersonisgod

Jernal wrote: »

I thought if anything he made Barca more direct. He started playing long balls over the top and spreading the ball from wing to wing a lot more fluidly. I do think he's slowed down a bit, but his dictation was still well and truely evident.

Sure, if you doubt, me just wait until you read Anderson's description of the build up to Cesc's goal. :pac:

I'm sorry guys, I actually missed the game last night due to a bit of a night on the town.

However I have since seen the goal and yes, the quality was of such a high quality. Sanchez and Fabregas seem to have an understanding of each other and have linked up to great effect in recent matches. The neat footwork of both, the awareness of Fabregas of his surroundings and the definitive finish. You couldn't ask for more.

Turtwig

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I'm sorry guys, I actually missed the game last night due to a bit of a night on the town.

However I have since seen the goal and yes, the quality was of such a high quality. Sanchez and Fabregas seem to have an understanding of each other and have linked up to great effect in recent matches. The neat footwork of both, the awareness of Fabregas of his surroundings and the definitive finish. You couldn't ask for more.

I'm disappointed compared to your usual standards that effort is a bit hung over.

Andersonisgod

Jernal wrote: »

I'm disappointed compared to your usual standards that effort is a bit hung over.

To be fair, I am still slightly hungover, on top of the disappointment of Chelsea's draw, my anger towards the referee in that game (and Suarez and his biting antics), currently having to do a 1,500 word assignment in which I am tasked with bullsh***ing 1,500 words and, of course, it wasn't spontaneous as I already knew Barcelona had won 1-0 with Fabregas scoring the winner.

Needless to say, I will be on much better form Tuesday night, when Barcelona prove once again that this generation of players is the greatest the world has ever seen.

miralize

Andersonisgod wrote: »

To be fair, I am still slightly hungover, on top of the disappointment of Chelsea's draw, my anger towards the referee in that game (and Suarez and his biting antics), currently having to do a 1,500 word assignment in which I am tasked with bullsh***ing 1,500 words and, of course, it wasn't spontaneous as I already knew Barcelona had won 1-0 with Fabregas scoring the winner.

Needless to say, I will be on much better form Tuesday night, when Barcelona prove once again that this generation of players is the greatest the world has ever seen.

You're like the anti-troll. I look forward to your posts each week

Andersonisgod

miralize wrote: »

You're like the anti-troll. I look forward to your posts each week

Thank you...I think. I'm just a guy who looks forward to watching Barcelona play each week, I'm a firm believer that Barcelona's philosophy on playing is the right way to play football.

Amirani

Atleti 1 up in the Madrid derby. Guess who?

Amirani

1-1. Bit of a freak goal from Di Maria.