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Hmmm........about 4 years younger then Henry then. In that case I agree with you. Repleacing him with Henry would not be a smart move for the future.
If only we could get him at Chelsea....our team would be complete if he finished the way he does now.
That is the only problem with Chelsea.If they had a forward like Eto'o or Henry they would have a complete team. They havnt got a finisher like those 2. Drogba nor Crespo are not your answer.
SHHHHH. This is a Barça thread take the talk about chelsea somewhere else please. Glad we got the 3 points tonight, looked like it was going to be a draw up until the Eto'o incedent. Hopefully Madrid or Valencia will slip up tomorrow.
Charlie: 9
26-02-2006, 03:14
Barcelona the other night just eventually showed their class against Chelsea. Youngster Messi inparticular was sensational and with the 2nd leg not too long away, Chelsea might need a bit of a miracle. Good luck Chelsea...
codename 47
26-02-2006, 09:41
Rant
I have to say once again moronic fans spoil the game with their racist abuse toward et'oo,E'too's intial response was to turn round to the idiots and point to Alavro's skin colour as if to say how can you racial abuse me when you have a black player in your own team
Although they say the best way to answer the racist is to stay on the pitch and score or assist goals i don't blame Etóo for wanting to walk off,maybe if he walked and the game got cancelled then these racist idiots may realise that what they're doing is serious and is alot more than just another way of booing like they think it is
But if games began to get cancelled because of racist abuse i can see fans just doing it for the sake of it to get the game stopped if their team were losing
Rant Over
Anyone have any info on Ronaldinho as he went off injured,i hope he's not missing for the Chelsea game next week
Ronaldinho should be fine. He was playing with a slight knock last night, from the chelsea game. No game mid-week so he should be fine for next weekend. Brazil Have a game against Russia, but I think the medicals have said he should not play.
AgentZero
26-02-2006, 09:59
Rant:
i agree to codename....Spain is backwards when it coems to these things...their FA has to make significant changes..be more drastic heck if i was in charge id make zaragoza play behind closed doors for the next 4 games....that would teach those stupid racist C**ts
Changes need to start being made.Since I'm living in Spain now, there is great deal more rascism then I imagined. I can only think its due to the fact that 30 years ago Spain was still under a fascist dictatorship.
The clubs know who the fans are. Their the Ultras, but they haven't got the guts to do anything.
It would be difficult to subdue these Ultras. They are usually organized gangs and if they felt threatened or singled out but the club they might vandalize their facilities or abuse the staff. The club should try and coordinate some sort of thing with local police, just in case, and try to mobilize club members and fans that go watch these games, and are far superior in numbers, so that they stand up to these few young and ignorant bastards. They should be booed and told to shut up and sit the fuck down.
be more drastic heck if i was in charge id make zaragoza play behind closed doors for the next 4 games....that would teach those stupid racist C**ts
Forcing a team to play behind closed doors because of this would be harsh for the majority but might actually do the trick.
If only we could get him at Chelsea....our team would be complete if he finished the way he does now.
Fine by me. I prefer Drogba. I think he would suit our style of play alot more than Eto'o.
Well its been a good week. Results have gone our way today, Valencia drawing at home and Real losing away (Thought they were a new team?) 8 point gap now. Oh happy days!
Mallorca were superb 2nd half. I agree,results worked for us this weekend.8 or 9 points is a big gap and a bit of breathing space for Barca.
Kluiverte
27-02-2006, 10:37
It has been an excellent week, yes, Chelsea, Zaragoza...
Total Blaugrana Domination!
Poor Galacticos... :) :) :)
I can't believe it. This weekend's results were almost perfect. :happy:
I haven't had to use a negative smiley in this thread for a long time!
Well Chelsea are finally changing their pitch, strange they never did it before the Barça game. They said their were too many risks in changing the pitch mid-season. We changed our pitch in 48 hours. They will enjoy playing at the nou camp, nice GREEN grass.
I can't believe it. This weekend's results were almost perfect. :happy:
Yeah really! I love Mallorca 2-1 Real Madrid........excellent......a lso a goal of Piscu....
Is this right about Ronaldinho picking up an injury?
And could miss the chelsea game.
His got a slight injury and won't play for Brazil this week. But he should be fine for the chelsea game, might be rested this weekend.
TheBishop
27-02-2006, 21:47
Is it true that Eto'o is fed up with the racism he has to suffer and wants to leave Spain? Seen a few stories saying that over last couple days. You couldn't blame him for doing so
Kluiverte
28-02-2006, 14:55
Is it true that Eto'o is fed up with the racism he has to suffer and wants to leave Spain? Seen a few stories saying that over last couple days. You couldn't blame him for doing so
I don't think so...
Messi played well for Argentina last night. Got on teh score sheet. The Argies lost 3-2.
Reading today that Van Bommel looks a likely target for Bayern if Ballack is to leave them. I like Marc, hasn't been at his best since coming back from injury. But if we get a good price, we got him free, then all the best to him.
I'm off to Madrid this weekend. So I'll be watching the Barça Depor game in a bar, quietly. We should Depor haven't been playing well of late, and with no Valeron. Although they seem to preform better away from home.
Don Sweey
02-03-2006, 10:07
Don't know if any of you are aware, but Barcelona are playing a friendly with Milan on March 15 as a farewell match for Demetrio Albertini. Kaka, Messi, Shevchenko and Ronaldinho are all supposed to be taking part in the match.
Reading today that Van Bommel looks a likely target for Bayern if Ballack is to leave them. I like Marc, hasn't been at his best since coming back from injury. But if we get a good price, we got him free, then all the best to him.
I wouldn't like to lose Van bommel unless we can sign someone like Moutinho or Fernandes...
I'm off to Madrid this weekend. So I'll be watching the Barça Depor game in a bar, quietly.
:D
Don't know if any of you are aware, but Barcelona are playing a friendly with Milan on March 15 as a farewell match for Demetrio Albertini. Kaka, Messi, Shevchenko and Ronaldinho are all supposed to be taking part in the match.
I've heard about this. It should be nice.
Yeah hopefully we will both be through the next round of the CL. When will the draw be done for the next round, the friday after the games?
Don't know if any of you are aware, but Barcelona are playing a friendly with Milan on March 15 as a farewell match for Demetrio Albertini. Kaka, Messi, Shevchenko and Ronaldinho are all supposed to be taking part in the match.
It would be a nice game, hope any channel of my area shows that match ._.
It would be nice if Rijkaard and Van Basten played for a bit.
Don Sweey
03-03-2006, 14:02
That would be amazing :D
I really think they should.
Bommel update: I was reading www.fcbarcelona.com and Mark was saying that he is not going anywhere. :happy:
We are playing Depor this Saturday and these are the players that have been summoned; Valdés, Jorquera, Iniesta, Van Bommel, Ezquerro, Gio, Puyol, Oleguer, Motta, Deco, Márquez, Larsson, Sylvinho, Belletti, Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Edmílson, Giuly.
That's right, no Messi. Giluly is fully healed and ready to fuck shit up.
Muad, when you say "fuck shit up"..ummm is that good or bad ?
Don Sweey
03-03-2006, 15:51
:laugh:
I think he means Giuly's ready to go and hurt the opposition (not physically)
Yep, Messi is not going, that's good considering he played with Argentina and has played a lot of games lately, and it would be nice to give an aopportunity to giuly for appear (or even a giuly-larsson-eto'o formation)
I'd love Henke Larsson to end his Barca spell with some nice goals. He has been so unlucky in his Barca era.
Well they would play ronaldinho - larsson - eto'o
I was expecting to see also giuly, let's see how this match goes.
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Barcelona 1-2 Deportivo.
Why is Belleti playing?
If Depor can score 2 goals, Chelsea MUST be able too.
Yea but even if chelsea score its not like they will keep a clean sheet at barca'.
L / 2-2
Andrade got injured looked very serious.
Yea but even if chelsea score its not like they will keep a clean sheet at barca'.
L / 2-2
Andrade got injured looked very serious.
I never said we will keep a clean sheet, I was just saying that I'm kind of happy to see them conceding two goals to a team that is kind of inferior to Chelsea.
Scarface
04-03-2006, 22:49
I noticed Lionel Messi isn't in the squad, is he injured or just being given a rest?
3-2 now by the way, Samuel Eto'o.
I'm sure Chelsea can score a couple at the Nou Camp, but it's not conceding 2 or 3 where the difficulty may be.
Don Sweey
04-03-2006, 23:37
I have to laugh with comments like 'if Deportivo can score two, Chelsea must be able to'. They are different matches, they mean different things to the players, the team will be set up differently, players will have a completely different mentality with regard to saving themselves for the next match, teams have off days, the formation could be different, the strategy could be different and even more.
Technically, if Depor are inferior to Chelsea (as I'm sure we all agree) and the general feeling is that if Depor can hit two, Chelsea can hit two or three, then what if Barca meet Milan? We've scored 63 goals in 28 league games compared to Chelsea's 56 in the same number of league matches. The Italian league is supposedly the hardest league to score in, whereas the English league is supposedly free-flowing with goals and excitement. Should I expect that, if by some miracle Milan meet Barcelona, we should hit at least three if not four at the Nou Camp? It won't happen. Would be nice if it did, of course ;)
That aside, lovely free-kick from Ronaldinho tonight. It should have been 4-2 from the bits I saw, particularly at the end when Giuly and Eto'o seemed to overplay.
It may of ended 3-2 but Barca didnt need to up the tempo. When Barca went 2-1 down they just stepped up a gear got the goals then they just played around.They could of scored more if they wanted but why push too hard when they got that game tues coming up.Just exibition football, toy around abit.Depo didnt have a shot on goal 2nd half.
I have to laugh with comments like 'if Deportivo can score two, Chelsea must be able to'. They are different matches, they mean different things to the players, the team will be set up differently, players will have a completely different mentality with regard to saving themselves for the next match, teams have off days, the formation could be different, the strategy could be different and even more.
Yea, I guess you are right. Still I think Chelsea will score the 2 though;) But Barca will score more than 1 at home, so it is very interesting.
Edit: Great free kick by Ronaldinho! Why is his free kick stats so crap on PES5???
I noticed Lionel Messi isn't in the squad, is he injured or just being given a rest?
He was rested.
Why is Belleti playing?
The other choice is Oleguer, Rijkaard is stuck between a rock and a hard place there.
You are so right, Yossi. We are probably going to sign and trade quite a few players in the summer.
I never doubted for a moment that we would lose against Depor. Fact is, it made the game even more exciting.
As i've said before, we are weak in the air and that's how we conceded.
You are so right, Yossi. We are probably going to sign and trade quite a few players in the summer.
I never doubted for a moment that we would lose against Depor. Fact is, it made the game even more exciting.
As i've said before, we are weak in the air and that's how we conceded.
So what defenders would you like to see come in, in the Summer?
Kompany and Nelson. But it's not gonna happen. I don't really mind who we buy as long as they are good. We need to freshen the team a bit.
I think a lot of people will be bidding for Kompany in the summer. I heard that Lyon are preparing a 15 million pound bid.
I can't see Barca trying to sign Nelson though. Or any big club for that matter.
Don Sweey
05-03-2006, 15:27
You'd be surprised. Juventus were chasing him last summer.
Nelson is quite good and i don't care where Kompany goes as long as it's not Chelsea.
Nelson is quite good and i don't care where Kompany goes as long as it's not Chelsea.
i agree 100% with you mate
Well, these games are the ones in where you miss players like Reizeger, well, there's nothing to do right now with that flank. I want to see Perea, he's fast and he plays both center and right side (not much atack tough) and he's pretty fast.
And i think Rijkaard will use that match to correct those mistakes to be prepared against Chelsea and its headers.
PD: I know i've been promoting Perea in various teams lol
24 hours to go till the big game. This is it guys. I feel after this weekends events at West Brom, we have alot of support from the neutrals in England. I was watching the news today, they showed Mourinho having a walk in Barcelona getting called "hijo de puta"(son of a bitch, strongest insult in spain probably) as he walked. Made me laugh.
I guess the team tomorrow will be the same as at Stamford Bridge. We have to make sure we concentrate 100% for 90 mins. I will be dissapointed if we concede goals like we did against Depor.
I'v just read that Van Basten and Rijkaard WILL play in a friendly match with Milan to say goodbye to Albertini.
In the first half, teams from UCL final from 1994, including stars like Maldini, Boban, Savicevic, Donadoni, Rijkaard, Weah, Van Basten and Maldini.
It will be an interesting game.
Don Sweey
06-03-2006, 21:12
Excellent!!! :D
That makes me happy!
Tonight is the night. If we win this it'll be downhill from there.
Don Sweey
07-03-2006, 15:05
You're almost as negative as me!
P.S. Milan are going out :(
You're almost as negative as me!
P.S. Milan are going out :(
You are overreacting, man. I don't think Bayern are as dangerous as what we are facing tonight. Or would you rather have been drawn against Mourinho's boys? You should be thankful that we are the ones taking care of the blues and not you. :tongue:
Don Sweey
07-03-2006, 15:39
We're (Milan) just crap.
Milan play better against the strongest teams...and Bayern are the most organised, despite not being the most dangerous ;)
Good luck to Barcelona tonight. I'm missing my accounts course tonight just to get home early so I don't miss the first half. I'll be more than a little pissed off if Chelsea go through.
Casillas
07-03-2006, 16:17
I say Barca should go through, they are really on form ATM and Chelsea have never went into a game THIS big before. Going to the Nou Camp needing more than a 1-0 win, can be fairly intimidating :D
Don't put down Milan Sweey, Bayern have to score and they lost 2-0 against Hamburg at the weekend at home. I can see Milan going through alright.
Don Sweey
07-03-2006, 16:24
I say Barca should go through, they are really on form ATM and Chelsea have never went into a game THIS big before. Going to the Nou Camp needing more than a 1-0 win, can be fairly intimidating :D
Don't put down Milan Sweey, Bayern have to score and they lost 2-0 against Hamburg at the weekend at home. I can see Milan going through alright.
They lost 2-1 to Hamburg ;)
Anyway I'll keep Milan out of this thread ;)
I'm looking forward to watching Messi again. Its great to watch him play.
Kluiverte
07-03-2006, 16:27
I personally consider that Barça, Juve and Bayern are the better teams on CL nowadays, so don't even think it's going to be easy for Milan.
About tonight, i'm excited! I'm not that optimistic as is going to be really hard, but i can't imagine Barça at Camp Nou scoring at least one goal, that's the reason i can see us passing by the blues and specially over the egocentric Mourinho, can't wait to see his face in the end.
FORÇA BARÇA!
Don Sweey
07-03-2006, 21:42
Great result!! :D
I'm so happy you've qualified and knocked Mourinho out! What a generous penalty award to Chelsea at the end, but who cares now? :)
Sweet sweet revenge. I'm very happy this evening.
Rangers_Fureva
07-03-2006, 22:09
Excellent result tonight, will need to watch the highlights as i was watching the Rangers game. Have that Chelsea, revenge is so sweet!:cool:
Guillermo
07-03-2006, 22:15
Excellent result tonight, will need to watch the highlights as i was watching the Rangers game. Have that Chelsea, revenge is so sweet!:cool:
:mellow: How many teams do you support John? Rangers, Barca and I'm sure you've said Arsenal at some point.
Why can't Mourinho accept defeat?
Interviewer: Did the best side win?
Jose: I don't sink sey did, no.
Why can't he admit that Barca deserved to go through?
By the way, I have nothing against the fella, in fact, I like him because he is such a great character, but in circumstances like this he seriously should let his ego take a back seat.
Rangers_Fureva
07-03-2006, 22:21
:mellow: How many teams do you support John? Rangers, Barca and I'm sure you've said Arsenal at some point.
What it says in my sig Andrew.:cool:
I like Arsenal but i don't really 'support' them, just one of my prefered english sides.:)
Rijkaard seems like a top bloke I like him more and more each time I see an interview. Didn't see him going nuts after the final whistle. And nice to see him consoling Messi when he came off.
yeah poor messi. shame he couldn't play the whole game. hell doesnt matter, all that matters is that chelsea are out!
Don Sweey
08-03-2006, 09:03
It pleased me to see Rijkaard giving Messi a hug because he was upset. I like how he is also close to Ronaldinho and if Milan, Juventus and Inter can't win the Champions League, I would love Barcelona to do it - for Rijkaard more than anyone.
Did anyone notice how Ronaldinho single handedly broke right through one of the best defensive lines in Euorpe...?
Don Sweey
08-03-2006, 13:35
We did, the question is: is anyone surprised he managed it? Probably not ;)
Muad, why is it that I've seen Deco play for Porto, Portugal and Barcelona on many occasions and I still don't rate him? He's a talented player, but I don't deem him to be as important as other people do and think he's too inconsistent. What am I missing?
I think Deco is great. But when I watch him play its like he struggles to run sometimes. He can go down easy but thats his game. He knows when to slow the game down. His got a great touch. I think the fact he doesnt score many goals he doesn't get as much notice as say Lampard.
Muad, why is it that I've seen Deco play for Porto, Portugal and Barcelona on many occasions and I still don't rate him? He's a talented player, but I don't deem him to be as important as other people do and think he's too inconsistent. What am I missing?
Well, if you observe him in a match you will see that he is very good technically. A very good dribbler and passer who protects the ball very well. He is also a good shot and free kick taker. Always pressuring, this guy never stops. An excellent well rounded midfielder he is. One of the reasons, if not the main one, that we always have so much posesion. And as we saw last night he can surprise you with a random sprint but he isn't as fast as he used to be.
Deco is a footballing god.
Deco is a footballing god.
what does that make ronaldinho then?
Messi will be injured 1 month.....fuck.....
Anyway, Barca play very well and Dinho show a great level in thw whole match.....great result.....
Muad you have reason dude!! Dinho knock down Terry.....was impressive when I see it!
Superb goal from Ronnie :) Dribbled past three of the worlds best defenders like they were some guys just playing for a school team :laugh:
Just doing some thinking. Alot of Madrid fans are making a big fuss about Perez leaving, if we were to win the double this season we will have won the same amount of tropheys as Perez did in his reign. But in 3 years. He was there 6. 1 champions 2 liga. Meh doesn't seem anything special to me. Well done arsenal tonight. Could be another tropheyless season for Madrid. That will make it 4. :D Oh happy days.
Yes, let's hope giuly and larsson do not make us to miss Messi (hard to do that tough xD)
It's their time to recover fans xDD
Who do we not want in the next round?
I fear Lyon as a outside bet, but also A.C Milan are lookin very strong again. Benfica or Villareal would be a nice draw for us.Ajax even better if they get past Inter.
Would prefer not to get any Italian club in the next round. Benfica look the weakest, I can't see Ajax going through. First leg is going to be tough, no Puyol or Messi and maybe some other players by then. But hey if you want to win the Champions league you got to beat the best.
Don Sweey
09-03-2006, 10:22
Barcelona would excel against Inter (if they qualify) and possibly also Milan who would go on the attack leaving both teams able to play their natural games.
Possibly, but our record against Italian clubs is not great. I just hope for some more exciting football. And hopefully we get into the semi's.
Yes, i would like to see us winning another "big rated" game, but with more action than Barça - Chelsea
Good draw for us.Away to Benfica to be played 28 march.
Arsenal v Juventus
Inter/Ajax v Villarreal
Lyon v Milan
Could've been worse. I'm happy with draw. No Puyol 1st leg tho.
Yeah no Puyol and no Messi. And by the time it reaches the 28th we might, hopefully won't, have other players missing. Really glad we got Benfica. After our tough last tie, even though we were clear winners, playing Benfica will be less of a challenge. No disrespect to Benfica that is. But they are obviously a weaker team then Chelsea.
I hope your players think like you when the time comes...
So after the game, when you got that surprise look on your face, don't complain I didn't warn you.
If Barcelona plays less than 100% against us, you're gonna be out!!
Clyde Frog
10-03-2006, 16:28
Yeah no Puyol and no Messi. And by the time it reaches the 28th we might, hopefully won't, have other players missing. Really glad we got Benfica. After our tough last tie, even though we were clear winners, playing Benfica will be less of a challenge. No disrespect to Benfica that is. But they are obviously a weaker team then Chelsea.
Yes they are but some of there performances this season have been great, and shouldn't really underestimate them, especially at set pieces, even Rafael Benitez warned his players of there set pieces and they still conceded. Yous will be favourites, no questions but I wouldn't be going about saying there a weaker team just because they are not aswell known as Barcelona, because in the Champions League, you never know.
I got respect for Benfica. I actually like their team a lot and i fear we might lose the first leg so all i am hoping for is that we score at least one or preferably two away goals. Our defense will be very weak without Puyol holding it together and we are likely to concede but their's isn't so amazing either. I have a lot of confidence in our boys and i think that we might even upset them in front of their own fans, specially if we draw first blood. What i am certain of is that we will win come the next leg so unless they are able to score a couple and keep us from scoring (unlikely) we are as good as through to the semis.
It'll be cool seeing Koeman back in the Camp Nou with a couple of ex-Barcelonistas and that will add to the atmosphere of the second leg.
It will be a great game, Benfica is a very good team that proved that they can do a lot of damage if you let them.
Let's hope Edmilson and Marquez could resist against a portuguese attack wich is not easy to avoid.
Let's see if this is not as boing as it was like 2nd game against Chelsea (not saying that chelsea is a bad team).
Kluiverte
12-03-2006, 18:55
Great result yesterday, the draw was perfect. 12 points advantadge if we win against Osasuna, the game will start in 1 hour...
Well. 2-1 to Osasuna. Didn't deserve to imo. Can't win them all. Valdes yet again was the hero:angry: Can't stand him anymore. Said it before say it again, need a new keeper. Osasuna bugged the hell out of me, 4 yellow cards for pulling our players back. They didn't let us play.
Milosobitch is a cock. He jumps over Edmilson then dives. Clear penalty :angry:
Lovely pass form Dinho to set up the goal. His amazing. Still proud of the guys, 10 men down to bring it back to 2-1 and could of drawn. We ended with 9. Motta got a straight red for a tackle which looked like a yellow to me.
Anyway 9 points ahead. It ours to loose. Visca Barça
Brazilona looked very tired tonight against champions league contenders osasuna, never should of motta got a straight red card. Giuly looked poor and Eto'o was ineffective.
I liked the swimming pool splash by ex aston vila man Milosevic.
Highway Penguin
12-03-2006, 23:33
@Muad, you were quite right about not dropping points. :laugh:
9 points now...pressure, can you feel it?
Brazilona
:laugh:
Why? Because we have Sylvinho, Motta, Edmilson and Dinho in the first team?:tongue:
@Muad, you were quite right about not dropping points. :laugh:
9 points now...pressure, can you feel it?
It's all good. The only way they could beat us was by using dirty tactics and that's exactly what they did. That combined with the efforts from the same incompetent fool of a ref that sent Dinho off in the Cup, if i'm not mistaken, were the ingredients needed to rob us from a deserved point at the very least.
I don't think i've ever seen so much shirt tugging and grabbing in one game...
You can blame this defeat on Valdes' blunder but i would like to place all of it on Eto'o and Giuly who did nothing all game long. Larsson had to come in and take care of bussiness. Bless his heart.
Brazilona...
So what would you call Real Madrid..? :rolleyes:
[QUOTE=Singh]Brazilona [QUOTE]
:laugh:
Why? Because we have Sylvinho, Motta, Edmilson and Dinho in the first team?:tongue:
Belletti from time to time too.;)
Clyde Frog
13-03-2006, 00:46
So what would you call Real Madrid..? :rolleyes:
Overrated?
Belletti from time to time too.;)
Ups! Yeah I forgot him :tongue: ......
So what would you call Real Madrid..? :rolleyes:
Very agree......
Charlie: 9
13-03-2006, 01:34
Barca shouldve had Henrik on sooner than that, the game couldve been a draw or maybe even a win for Barca. Hopefully he'll get some starts now, he will score more goals if he starts. Eto'o was out of it tonight.
Don Sweey
13-03-2006, 08:34
Barca shouldve had Henrik on sooner than that, the game couldve been a draw or maybe even a win for Barca. Hopefully he'll get some starts now, he will score more goals if he starts. Eto'o was out of it tonight.
That's rather obvious isn't it? :rolleyes:
I think Eto'o feels his untouchable. He knows his going to start no matter how he plays.
Next weeks game will be tough. No Edmilson, Motta or Belletti.
Kluiverte
13-03-2006, 13:25
Eto'o is doing nothing since he came from the African Cup, except the goal against the "rich losers" blues. Anyway, i'm confident on Samuel.
About Larsson... i simply adore the swedish goaler, he'd arrived to Barcelona at least five years ago!! He's a GREAT player.
Two conclusions.
1. We need another keeper, search in the B team or something like that, I cannot trust Valdes anymore.
2. The attack should be something like Dinho - Eto'o - Larsson. Or even a Eto'o - Larsson - Giuly with Dinho playing back with Deco.
Charlie: 9
13-03-2006, 14:59
That's rather obvious isn't it? :rolleyes:
Yep :unsure:
Malagacf
13-03-2006, 15:01
Valdés' a great goalkeeper, but he makes some idiot mistakes from time to time. One of this in Champions can send Barça out of Europe.
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I think he will be far more focused in a game of that magnitude.
You know, Osasuna really found a good way of beating us. Pulling Ronaldinho's and Deco's shirts everytime they start a counter attack which only resulted in them getting six to seven yellow cards. What a genious tactic...
Don Sweey
13-03-2006, 16:50
Its about winning, not entertaining the crowd. At the end of the day, they got a win and that's what mattered. They're just taking each game as it comes instead of planning for the future.
Valdes in the last month in La Liga has cost us up to 6 points. Valencia and now Osasuna. Lets hope that by the end of the season it didnt cost us the league. Barca are actually losing games by being cheated or individual errors rather than being out-played. So all is not bad. When Barca lose when being out classed or out played then i may begin to worry.
Yeah, Victor is doing bad at the moment....so many mistakes for a goalkeeper that play in the best team in Europe......
Don Sweey
13-03-2006, 23:13
Just be glad you haven't got Dida back there :tongue:
Well the weekend is nearly apon us and we have lots of Barça talk.
Ok we have heard it all before, and its back again. Henry to Barça. Spanish press and now English claim he has a verbal agreement and we could get him for no more then €15million. Due to the fact he has a year left on his contract and its some FIFA rule. I don't know how much we can look into this, probably just trying to sell papers. They say if Arsenal don't win the champions or quilify then Herny will not sign a new contract.
Messi is making good progress in his recovery. Still will not make it for the first leg against Benfica, but should be fine for the return.
This Saturday we have Real Sociedad at the Anoeta. Edmilson will know today if he can play in that game.
The testimonal match for Albertini ended 3-2 to Milan. Rijkaard is such a legend. Only played 25 minutes but showed his talent and that it never goes.
AC Milan's president Berlusconi also made a funny comment saying "If I could, I would make a law which let us have Ronaldinho" :laugh: Wouldn't put anything past Berlusconi.
Don Sweey
16-03-2006, 10:12
The testimonal match for Albertini ended 3-2 to Milan. Rijkaard is such a legend. Only played 25 minutes but showed his talent and that it never goes.
AC Milan's president Berlusconi also made a funny comment saying "If I could, I would make a law which let us have Ronaldinho" :laugh: Wouldn't put anything past Berlusconi.
It was 4-2 :tongue: See the Albertini thread for info ;)
Berlusconi and Galliani both want Ronaldinho, but admit we'll never be able to sign him as he'll cost too much.
Sweey you are correct. It was 4-2 I should have never doubted you. Spanish press sucks. Bloody nice diving header from Van Basten. Legend.
They say if Arsenal don't win the champions or quilify then Herny will not sign a new contract.
He shouldn't...:)
I think that if Henry does leave Arsenal there is no other club that would suit him more. :happy:
I say bring in Henry and sell Eto'o for a preposterous sum of cash. We should sell him now while we can. Chelsea would pay loads for him at this point.
Kluiverte
17-03-2006, 09:46
He shouldn't...:)
I think that if Henry does leave Arsenal there is no other club that would suit him more. :happy:
I say bring in Henry and sell Eto'o for a preposterous sum of cash. We should sell him now while we can. Chelsea would pay loads for him at this point.
Abramovich has offered 76 milion euros for Samuel Eto'o, Laporta has rejected the offer as well as Eto'o.
Well, i just read on ESPN that Leo Franco could be going to Barça next season, they say they need another good keeper for keeping competition on that spot and do not let Valdes do more mistakes.
Sounds pretty good to me, Jorquera is not playing at all, and when he does he has not showed superb abilities to take Valdes out.
Leo Franco is a good keeper, he just maybe go to Germany.
Valdes in the last month in La Liga has cost us up to 6 points. Valencia and now Osasuna. Lets hope that by the end of the season it didnt cost us the league. Barca are actually losing games by being cheated or individual errors rather than being out-played. So all is not bad. When Barca lose when being out classed or out played then i may begin to worry.
Christ, when can I hear some fans just saying 'we lost, simple as that' but not saying that we lost and all the ways that you guys been screwed, cheated and all that. :rolleyes:
I accept individual errors though. Everyone has those moments. But to say the Only way you guys lose is by being cheated out of it. :(
Well, it's not the only way but that's how we've been losing lately.
We play against Real Sociedad in roughly a couple of hours. Their danger men are Nihat, obviously, Mark Gonzazlez, who is on loan from Liverpool and will probably be looking to impress, and this giant of a norse that goes by the name of Skoubo.
They need the points badly because they are in relegation zone and are playing in front of their fans. Should be an interesting clash.
what does that make ronaldinho then?
Zeus :cool:
Socrballr9
18-03-2006, 19:55
Good first half for Barcelona, although they started off a bit shakey in defence. Marquez had to leave the game about 15 minutes in due to injury, unlucky. On top of that, Puyol seems to have hurt his shoulder but is still playing. The referees have been perfect with every call in this game, I'm almost surprised. At halftime, its 1-0 to Barca, Larsson in the 8th minute from about 7 yds out courtesy of a pin point pass from Ronaldinho.
Wow Larsson is doing pretty pretty well at the moment....he is scoring in the all matches that he play....great performance......
Highway Penguin
18-03-2006, 20:19
Fuck. Eto'o gets one. 7th minute of 2nd half. Sociedad have no attack really and their defense isn't playing too well. Mark Gonzalez is probably the best play for them so far.
Valdes is not playing well for you guys this season though, so I doubt he'll be selected for the World Cup squad. Canizares, Casillas, and Reina are doing much better and deserve to go.
Socrballr9
18-03-2006, 20:32
Yeah I can't see Valdes making Spain's squad either. If I was a fan of Spain, I don't think I'd want to see him in the squad especially with the way the keepers you mentioned are performing.
About 20 minutes left in the game and it doesn't look like Real Sociedad are gonna be able to get anything out of this one. Earlier, the possession stats were something along the lines of 70%-30% in Barca's favor.
And now Giuly comes on for Larsson in the 70th minute.
Highway Penguin
18-03-2006, 20:43
Have you got GolTV Socrball? :happy:
Anyways, yeah, I'm hoping that Aragones takes the ones I've mentioned.
Larsson looked injured when he went off, may be part of why he was subbed off. Marquez was on the bench watching the game, so his injury must not have been that bad.
Socrballr9
18-03-2006, 20:53
You bet I do! Best thing to happen to television for me.
This is crazy, possibly 4 injuries to Barca players. Hopefully none of them are too serious.
Rangers_Fureva
18-03-2006, 21:53
The game was decent, did get quite boring at times, but the main thing was that Barca ran out winners with a healthy clean sheet. The defence looked a bit shakey at times but they picked it up later on into the game. Valdez was lucky to get that freekick when he fumbled the ball again, what's happened to him now?! He never used to be this 'unreliable'.
Anyways the team played good tonight, very relaxed and never really looked like they were being pressurised. I was surprised with Ronaldinho tonight, apart from his pin point pass to Larsson he didn't really do anything in the game. No worries though, let's just see how Real Madrid and Valencia get on tomorrow night.
Highway Penguin
18-03-2006, 22:33
@Soccr, probably the best channel out of the 200 or something that I've got. :laugh:
We should win tomorrow. Then again, Betis are very up and down this season so we'll see. Apparently Ronaldo and Carlos won't start, I'm happy about the first, but a little sad about the latter. Anyways, this isn't the Madrid thread, so I'll move on.... ;)
I'll be happy if Leo Franco's transference gets done, we'll see.
Hope those injuries are not serious, this is the time of the season when all defines.
All our CBs except Oleguer picked up injuries tonight. I really hope it ain't serious ,otherwise we are going to drop some points in the next week. We have a game on Tuesday and one on Saturday. Marquez tore something and Edmilson's doesn't look bad but it could be.
If any of you guys saw but when Edmilson got injured he came back on the pitch and got a yellow card, I think Frank must of told him to get it because now he misses the next game due to suspension but would be injured for it anyway :D
Not our prettiest match but the 3 points are the main thing. La Liga is ours, Real and Valencia can't win it. We can only loose it.
Terrible news. Marquez Is out for 4-6 weeks, Edmilson 3-4. Both miss the first leg of the Benfica match and Marquez wont play at all in the tie. So we are fucked for the first game. No Puyol, Marquez and Edmilson. Also Messi probably wont make it. I've been trying to think who's going to play at center back. Oleguer and ???
Terrible news. Marquez Is out for 4-6 weeks, Edmilson 3-4. Both miss the first leg of the Benfica match and Marquez wont play at all in the tie. So we are fucked for the first game. No Puyol, Marquez and Edmilson. Also Messi probably wont make it. I've been trying to think who's going to play at center back. Oleguer and ???
Wow, that is pretty bad news. Benfica might rip you all apart in the first leg, but I still think you will go through comfortablely.
Yup, its going to be interesting to see what Rijkaard does. I think he should get that shirt out he wore on wednesday for Albertini's match. He could do the job :D
Yup, its going to be interesting to see what Rijkaard does. I think he should get that shirt out he wore on wednesday for Albertini's match. He could do the job :D
LOL. Just got that image into my head.....that would be funny.:D
maybe it could be gio as a cb , with sylvinho as the lb
Yeah thats who I was thinking off. Damn our defence is going to be weak. Bloody injuries. Wish you could turn them off like in pro :D
Yes.. maybe gio or belleti play like center back, hope rijkaard finds the best formation he could make with these problems, Real Madrid and Valencia could not win their matches, good news on this hospital :P
We are 11 points clear. :happy:
This is the list of players that will take part in tomorrow's fixture; Valdés, Jorquera, Iniesta, Van Bommel, Ezquerro, Gio, Puyol, Oleguer, Deco, Rodri, Maxi, Sylvinho, Gabri, Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Motta, Belletti i Giuly.
He is bringing Rodri from Barcelona B. He has played with the big boys before and he is decent. More than Oleguer i would say. Thank goodness Belleti is ready to play.
We are pretty much screwed against Benfica because Puyol won't be there. We need the people up front to be at their best in the first leg so they score as many goals as possible. The bitch is that we have to play two liga games before that and if we pick another injury we can kiss the CL good bye. Deco, Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Giuly will have to take it slow in the next couple of matches. We could be looking at draws or even defeats this week.
Ey I found this vid in Internet......is really amazing.Has the best of Barca since 1989 to 2005. Is a excellent video really. See it!
Barca 1989-2005 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-932947028043275764&q=Puyol)
Yep, it's a great compilation, Nedy. Someone already gave us a link to it some pages ago. :D
What can i say, we had Maradonna.
Happy Birthday Ronaldinho!!! 26 years young today. Hopefully he will score. If not, at least we can get the 3 points. I hope.
I'm not looking forward to the Benfica game. We are going to be weak at the back. They will be missing Nuno Gomes which is handy I guess.
http://www.ronaldinho10.com/illustration/ronaldinho_enfant.jpg
He hasn't changed a bit. :D
Alcides will also be out of the first leg which is a plus, i suppose. They still have Mantorras and Giovanni to take over Gome's place which isn't really comforting.
We are looking at an Oleguer and Rodri central defense...:(
Good luck tonight, camaradas, and let's hope Ronnie gets himself a nice birthday goal.
Well 14 points clear. For now. Ended 3-1 2 goals from Eto'o and an own goald. Nano got their goals. Ex-Barça player. They were the first to score but then we got our game together.
Kluiverte
22-03-2006, 13:28
Happy Birthday Ronaldinho!!! 26 years young today. Hopefully he will score. If not, at least we can get the 3 points. I hope.
I'm not looking forward to the Benfica game. We are going to be weak at the back. They will be missing Nuno Gomes which is handy I guess.
http://www.ronaldinho10.com/illustration/ronaldinho_enfant.jpg
He hasn't changed a bit. :D
That pic is really great! Força Ronnie!
The possible starting XI for the match against Benfica
Valdes(duh)
Belletti---------Oleguer------ Motta---------Sylvinho
Gio
Van Bommel
Deco
Giuly----------------Eto'o----------------God! ops I mean Dinho :D
Still resonably strong. I expect him to try the team out against Malaga this weekend as Puyol picked up his 5th yellow last night. Which is great news because his fine to play against Madrid.
Why Motta like CB and Puyol dont play?
His suspended from the next champions league game and la liga game. And both Marquez and Edmilson are injured.
The yellow card was probably a booking of convenience though, because he didn't want to go into the weekend's game with four bookings and risk getting another there and being out of El Derbi.
Yep, well Real Madrid just tied with Zaragoza, we are +2 points above now.
That defense with Motta as CB could be strong, not the best but hope that is strong enough to keep goals away.
I think Rijkaard will use that defense with Rodri substituing Motta against Malaga.
12 Point gap now. Osasuna 2nd!!! We really need to win the champions league for the good of Spanish football!! Madrid are poor and Valencia can't seem to win since beating us. The league looks weak. The fact is we are head and shoulders above the rest, we make them look crap.
Don Sweey
23-03-2006, 06:43
12 Point gap now. Osasuna 2nd!!! We really need to win the champions league for the good of Spanish football!! Madrid are poor and Valencia can't seem to win since beating us. The league looks weak. The fact is we are head and shoulders above the rest, we make them look crap.
I'd agree with the fact that the league looks "weak" in terms of teams who can take charge. Apart from Barcelona, the others are quite hit-and-miss, particularly Valencia.
Joel Rojo
23-03-2006, 08:56
One has to acknowledge Osasuna's effort, though, given their budget and everything...
Don Sweey
23-03-2006, 09:39
Yes, and the way they beat Espanyol last weekend with so many players suspended. Well done to them and I hope they finish second for their own sakes.
I feel that if they get into the champions league, they may very well do a Celta, Betis, Real Sociedad and Mallorca. Struggle the following season.
Don Sweey
23-03-2006, 10:19
And possibly get trounced in the CL as well...
Udinese are doing that this season. Prime candidates for relegation if they don't turn things around in the next three games.
Ok back to things Barça. Iniesta. The kid needs to start more matches. He was brilliant when he came on against Getafe. But then, contradicting myself, he doesn't seem as influencial when he starts games. His a "super sub".
A right back must be a priorty in the transfer market this summer. Belletti is past it. He was at fault for the goal against Getafe. And sometimes it looks like he just doesn't care. Mind you, must be hard knowning your backup to Oleguer. :)
Don Sweey
23-03-2006, 10:38
Who do you honestly believe they'll buy at right-back?
We need one. Gabri, who can play right back, is leaving in the summer. Thank fuck! Then we have Belletti, 31 and injury prone. And to say our number 1 right back is Oleguer, ok his done well, is not something to be proud off. People may disagree with me, but if we want to become an even better team next I feel we need a proven right back (Sagnol anyone?) and goalkeeper.
Don Sweey
23-03-2006, 10:46
Didn't Sagnol agree to join Juventus, then go back and sign a new deal with Bayern?
I think I heard that somewhere too. I've only seen him half a dozen times but he seems a very decent right back.
Kluiverte
23-03-2006, 12:36
Alves from Sevilla should be a good signing, he's a good right back. I think Pernia could be a good Signing too, he plays on Getafe. Let's see... Sagnol is quite old aged right now imo.
Billy Minof
23-03-2006, 12:50
Sagnol signed a new deal with Bayern. Pernia is a LB and Alves is not good enough as Oleguer is better anyway.
Trebelsi with Ajax is a great RB and is leaving at the end of the season, he can attack comfortably and is a very good defender also.
Viva la Madrid.
Don Sweey
23-03-2006, 13:12
Trabelsi looks Roma-bound from what I've been hearing over the last three months. Doubt a deal has been done though.
There hasn't been alot of talk yet about transfer, apart from the obvious Henry lark. We will just have to wait and see and the end of the season.
La Liga is pretty much ours now we could have it won in 4 weeks. The sooner the better. Then we can concentrate on the Champions league. If we beat Benfica ofcourse.
Kluiverte
23-03-2006, 15:36
There hasn't been alot of talk yet about transfer, apart from the obvious Henry lark. We will just have to wait and see and the end of the season.
La Liga is pretty much ours now we could have it won in 4 weeks. The sooner the better. Then we can concentrate on the Champions league. If we beat Benfica ofcourse.
Well, there has been a lot of talk about the more than possible coming of Thierry Henry next season, and it seems like he's finally coming...
As we've discused several times, a right back and a center back are needed.
We're really close to win La Liga, as you say, the sooner the better.
As we've discused several times, a right back and a center back are needed.
We should make some sort of deal with Chelsea. Buying or trading Gallas would solve all our defensive problems with one swift stroke.
We should also make a strong bid for Kompany, who is also very versatile.
If Benfica are willing to sell Nelson then i think we should buy him too.
I wonder what striker Rijkaard will bring in to take Larsson's place. Probably someone similar. One with experience who doesn't mind warming the bench while Eto'o plays i am the best there is on the pitch.
Ronaldinho's rested this weekend. I think the rest will keep him fresh for the cl game against Benfica and Real Madrid.
Chance for Iniesta and maybe Maxi to shine. Iniesta has been good when he's come off the bench, but he aint no Xavi. Just wish he would score a goal or 2. He's very creative tho.(Iniesta)
Should get the 3 points this weekend even though we will be missing Dinho, Puyol, Messi, Marquez and Edmilson.
I can't wait for tuesday. Champions league football gets me all excited. More so when Barça play. And then Madrid at home. Hopefully will have a brilliant week and win all 3 games. Visca Barça.
I get the chills everytime i hear the CL music and the game is about to start. I can't wait singing some of it myself...The Chaaammmmpioooons! :D.
I'm really excited about this one as well because our CL future is uncertain at this point.
EDIT: I wonder who will be chosen to wear the Captain's band. Neither Puyol nor Ronnie will be there and Xavi is the third captain...
When asked, Rijkaard said it might be Rodri...:laugh:
MMmhh.. lol
Captain, i guess he would choose deco or motta, but it's kinda uncertain.
I cannot wait for CL game :)
They might pick Valdes or Gabri who has been in the team longer than most.
would be an intresting tourny if yous slipped up...
take out ronaldinho and your team looks a whole lot different and doesnt really scare anyone...
altho we all know you have the quality to go through over two legs
take out ronaldinho and your team looks a whole lot different and doesnt really scare anyone...
A front three of either Guily/Eto/Messi with Larsson comeing in would scare most teams especially with Messi being the top 2 of young players in the world
Mmhh.. Gabri as captain but when he was substituted Valdes got it.
Well it has been a boring game with Arnau (malaga keeper) as the player of the match, let's see how this ends
0-0. Meh. Just one of those games. Eto'o had a chance to win it for us at the end. Hit the bar. Rodri and Oleguer did their job at the back. But to be honest Malaga hardly did anything in attack.
Roll on Tuesday. The Chaaaaaaampions. Visca Barça.
That decision at the end of the first half was a disgrace, how the linesman and the ref could rule that out between them I don't know.
TheBishop
25-03-2006, 21:23
Barca were robbed of a goal. Its obvious to say but tv replays have to be used, it took a minute or 2 to restart the game, why not use that time to look at a few camera angles of the incident, then 99% of decisions in football will be correct
No matter how many poor reffing decisons happen, I still can't ever see myself supporting video technology.
TheBishop
25-03-2006, 21:31
I don't see how you can't. There was a big stoppage in play anyway, instead of having a minute or 2 of arguing between players and officials, soon as the incident happens, the ref goes to the video ref, 20 -30 seconds later, right decision made, no complaints.
But the game would be stopped left, right and centre if video technology was introduced.
TheBishop
25-03-2006, 21:54
Obviously not for ever single decision. For goal mouth and penalty area decisions they should be used . Stopping play to find out a throw in or fouls in middle of park would be too much
This is all fun to talk about, but on a serious note. Did you see when Malaga made a sub and when the player coming off went to high five the other guy he slapped him in the face? Brilliant stuff :laugh:
Don Sweey
25-03-2006, 22:01
Referees would be scared to make a wrong decision as they'd be slated for not using the video technology available if they got something wrong, therefore almost every decision would be referred to it.
Not really, it would be like in the NBA or NFL. The ref makes the calls and if he gets any wrong, which is understandable because sometimes he sees it from a difficult angle, he is told so by the fourth ref who would be sitting in front of a monitor. All refs would have microphones attached to their ears so comunication would be instantaneous and the game would be far more fluid than you think.
I have always believed that the real reason was to actually cause controversy and maybe allow refs to control the games...if you know what i mean...
I don't see any other reason because the technology has been out there for years.
Yes, that is how is should be used, with a fourth ref, and the are using mics lately.
Well my fellow Cules, tomorrow we have the champions league. Benfica go into the game on a high after their win over the weekend. Our game against Malaga left a little to be desired. But hey this is a whole different game.
Koeman told the press that he feels Barça think they have won everything already. Bollocks. His one of my footballing heroes, but a cock to say that.
Not sure who saw the game agaisnt Malaga, but Eto'o bugs the hell out of me when Dinho's not playing.
Its going to be a big game for Deco. He knows his not going to get a warm reception, but I'm sure he can silence the haters.
Messi news. He wants to be able to play en 'El Clásico' but it looks unlikey that Frank would rush him back into a match after having quite a serious injury. He should be A-O-K for the return leg against Benfica.
Malagacf
27-03-2006, 09:56
Not sure who saw the game agaisnt Malaga
Unfortunately I did:crymore:
Unfortunately I did:crymore:
Dude, I'm afraid I can't see you guys surviving. Its not all doom, you'll be playing againts great teams like Albacete (caga y vete) Anyway all the best to you guys.
Kluiverte
27-03-2006, 12:33
Dude, I'm afraid I can't see you guys surviving. Its not all doom, you'll be playing againts great teams like Albacete (caga y vete) Anyway all the best to you guys.
It was a terrific game... Just saw the second half but i get enough. The good thing was the "new" Rodri, he played quite wel.
Yeah, he could send oleguer out lol
Now seriously, i watched saturday's game and yes, eto'o thinks he is the only one playing when dinho is not playing.
Let's hope win tomorrow guys.
Eto'o is a smug sonuvabitch. The higlight of that game was when he took over from Motta in a right side free kick. Who the fuck does he think he is!? I'm glad that Xavi, Dinho, Deco, Messi and Marquez were missing from this game because it just showed that he is overrated and not all that much of a threat without proper service.
I hope he bangs a couple tonight...:D
Preki-USA
28-03-2006, 06:35
:crymore: guess who can't watch the game tonite?
that's right americans... sometimes i....don't wanna get into it, but i expect a full game report here after the match...i hope you guys win b/c you deserve to take the crown as best in the world b/c you play the game as it should be played.
Socrballr9
28-03-2006, 06:39
:crymore: guess who can't watch the game tonite?
that's right americans... sometimes i....don't wanna get into it, but i expect a full game report here after the match...i hope you guys win b/c you deserve to take the crown as best in the world b/c you play the game as it should be played.
What?! No! I thought ESPN or ESPN 2 was gonna show it live in the states.
:crymore: guess who can't watch the game tonite?
that's right americans... sometimes i....don't wanna get into it, but i expect a full game report here after the match...i hope you guys win b/c you deserve to take the crown as best in the world b/c you play the game as it should be played.
You can try watch it online, http://www.freefootball.uk.tt/. That website might be able to help you out.
Preki-USA
28-03-2006, 06:47
What?! No! I thought ESPN or ESPN 2 was gonna show it live in the states.
ESPN deportes which i don't get, and latinomig, thanks alot man...
EDIT: sorry for the confusion, I am in fact incorrect...the front ESPNSOCCERNET.com said only deportes but then i checked the master sched and its at 1:30 pm ET, sorry guys...
sucks tho, i'll be working both days and miss the games.
Socrballr9
28-03-2006, 06:56
ESPN deportes which i don't get, and latinomig, thanks alot man...
EDIT: sorry for the confusion, I am in fact incorrect...the front ESPNSOCCERNET.com said only deportes but then i checked the master sched and its at 1:30 pm ET, sorry guys...
sucks tho, i'll be working both days and miss the games.
Ok, thought so, but thanks for checking. I'll be taping the game as I have class around that time. Damn it's gonna be hard to not check the scores.
I guess we just didn't want to score today. We were all over them up until the last 10 minutes. Honestly could of easily been 0-4. So many chances. Its a bad result I feel. Lets just hope with Messi back next Wednesday we can finish the tie off. We played brilliant tonight, just couldn't finish.
I could not see benfica's match, i ha dto watch arse - juve
How was our defense? any yellow cards to worry?
First of all, i would like to say that i overestimated Benfica. They tried to intimidate us in the first moments but they soon realized what they were really up against. From then on they left our defenders alone and focused on Deco and Iniesta. Manuel Fernandes had his hands full. We had so many chances on goal i can't believe it ended 0-0. They were LUCKY, there is no other way to describe this. Their defense performed admirably, it's true, but c'mon, we hit the bar twice and had at least four clear chances but our players lacked that finishing touch last night.
i'm not going to sit down and praise every single player because they were all absolutely brilliant. We didn't give them a moments respite until the last ten minutes or so.
The defense pair was Motta and Oleguer and to be honest it's good that Rijkaard didn't use Rodri because he would have folded in a game of this magnitude.
The result sucked because if by some miracle Benfica score in Camp Nou we will have to double it...and you know what, i think we can easily do that. ;)
We have to play El Classico this weekend though and then against Benfica again. Not good. Rijkaard is going to have to make some tough decisions.
Malagacf
29-03-2006, 07:38
It's incredible how many chances did Barça waste!
Benfica must have been praying too much, now it's all in Barça's side. Will Benfica hold on to avoid Barça's goals? I'm waiting to bet my money on Barça for the next match.
I'm still annoyed we did not get an away goal. We played brilliant. I guess it just wasn't ment to be last night. It would of been lovely come back with a 0-3 or something. Then we could of said the tie was as good as over and just think about El Clasico. But alas thats not the case. Muad your right, Rijkaard has got to get this right. I've never seen Frank so emtional up until last night. He even got a bit pissed off when a interviewer said "you were dominant up until the last 10 minutes" which he replied with a "Y que!?"(and!?)
Don Sweey
29-03-2006, 07:56
Well, credit to Barcelona for dominating in the fashion that they did. The away goal would've helped, but if you repeat the performance in the Nou Camp I'm sure you'll run out comfortable winners.
TheBishop
29-03-2006, 11:08
How the hell did that game finish 0-0? Moretto for Benfica had a blinder, but i counted about 6-7 goal scoring chances for Barca. One of the best 0-0's yet again in the Champions League, along with Arsenal - Real. I think a 3-0 or 3-1 win for Barca in 2nd leg. Puyol will be back, and he makes a huge difference.
Yes Puyol is going to help us greatly, so too is Messi! I think if we get an early goal we could go on a give Benfica a good hiding.......or not.
I like Eto'o as a person, he seems down to earth and a nice guy. But I just don't think his as good a player as some people say he is. I hope he proves me wrong against Madrid.
Malagacf
29-03-2006, 11:21
I think Eto'o must think before talking. In fact it seems that last times he have spoken to media he was a little more calmed.
Good news everyone. Xavi has started training, 4 months since his injury. Although his still only training on his own, his making great progress and should be back ahead of schedule.
Xavi playing again, great news, i think he needs 2-3 weeks more but it's close.
I think Rijkaard would save Messi only against Real Madrid, if we win, we can rest next week in League matches.
Maybe he should let Messi rest so he can be perfectly fit for the game against Benfica.
We have to bury Real Madrid this Saturday. Our defense will be lacking as long as Edmilson and Marquez are absent but Puyol's presence alone is enough for me. Iniesta should play just in front of the defense like he did in Lisbon because i think we all agree that he was brilliant there. Hopefully our front men will be able to exploit Madrid's defensive weaknesses once again.
I saw Xavi yesterday on Barca TV and he was running, making some shots and said he was feeling very good. He is 100% going to be ready for the World Cup which is fantastic news and said if all goes well he should be available for the CL semifinals! If we go through, of course.
It's not mathematically over but we are playing against Racing the weekend after this so i think we are pretty much winning the title this year again.
If we get an early I can see Madrid saying goodnight folks. Ok so they beat Depor 4-0 last weekend, but still not that convincing even with the high scoreline. And with our home advantage we should be ok. And we haven't scored in 2 games! We are like a man who has gone with out sex. We need to score soon, and when we do, we will EXPLODE!(In a good way, like score 4. Not self destruct explode) :D
I couldn't agree more. After the display in Lisbon i would be very afraid if i were a merengue.
I feel we are looking at another massive victory for us. Specially if we score first. If we do then they are in for a very, very humiliating night.
They have been talking all week about revenge and Guti even going as far as saying that 'as a Madridista i always want to see Barcelona lose wether it's against us or anyone else'. Some of our players, like Valdes and Iniesta, have responded with comments like 'we don't care about their motives or whether other teams win or lose, we just want Barcelona to always win'.
I am looking forward to seeing the look on Guti's face when the game is over...
I read that today Muad. Guti is a cunt. It shows our players are a little more educated and were able to keep their true emotions to themselves. I'm sure they would like nothing more then to see Madrid loose every game. But unlike Guti(Maricon de mierda) they were more respectful when asked. Guti is just trying to get the Madrid fans on his side. He knows what its like to be on the wrong side of them.
Don Sweey
30-03-2006, 08:49
Couldn't agree more latinomig.
Ok, shit. I'm going to put a disclaimer on Eto'o. I guess he has an excuse for the way Madrid treated him. But what he said when we won La Liga was not needed, although I enjoyed it, the title was enough of a :up-middle-finger:
Kluiverte
30-03-2006, 09:40
I couldn't agree more. After the display in Lisbon i would be very afraid if i were a merengue.
I feel we are looking at another massive victory for us. Specially if we score first. If we do then they are in for a very, very humiliating night.
They have been talking all week about revenge and Guti even going as far as saying that 'as a Madridista i always want to see Barcelona lose wether it's against us or anyone else'. Some of our players, like Valdes and Iniesta, have responded with comments like 'we don't care about their motives or whether other teams win or lose, we just want Barcelona to always win'.
I am looking forward to seeing the look on Guti's face when the game is over...
What a f****n posh Guti is! I agree with you Muad, i want to see his nancy face when the game is over!
i want to see his nancy face when the game is over!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/ronnj/Guti__Real_Madrid_196255s.jpg
Or it could be this:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/ronnj/20050905152331.jpg
Guti’s words may have been a bit callous but let’s not forget, its rivalry which makes “El Classico” one of the most anticipated and viewed games every season. If the players didn’t heat up the occasion we wouldn’t have much to talk about. :D
And as many of you that are expecting Barca to run rampant this weekend, caution is the word, you wouldn’t want any new injuries ahead of the champions league game nor overconfidence.
At any rate I expect a cracking game.
Well, i'm afraid if that Barça scores first, Real Madrid will give up and start with bad entries, hope they have dignity if they loose.
Kluiverte
31-03-2006, 07:35
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/ronnj/Guti__Real_Madrid_196255s.jpg
Or it could be this:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/ronnj/20050905152331.jpg
Guti’s words may have been a bit callous but let’s not forget, its rivalry which makes “El Classico” one of the most anticipated and viewed games every season. If the players didn’t heat up the occasion we wouldn’t have much to talk about. :D
And as many of you that are expecting Barca to run rampant this weekend, caution is the word, you wouldn’t want any new injuries ahead of the champions league game nor overconfidence.
At any rate I expect a cracking game.
I bet for the second option... ;)
Just over 24 hours till El Clasico. No big news to report. Supposedly could see Motta back in the center of defence with Puyol, Olegeuer moving to right back. Rijkaard has very little faith in Belletti it seems. So I think we could see this line up:
----------------Valdes--------------
Olegeuer----Puyol----Motta----Slyvinho/Gio
-------------Iniesta-----------------
-----Deco------------Van Bommel------
Larsson--------Eto'o---------God------
Also, Ronaldinho is now more of a comercial succes then Beckham, this year. Yes he may not be as goodlooking, but even my Grandmother knows who Ronaldinho is, but she has no clue who Beckham is.
Don Sweey
31-03-2006, 08:29
Also, Ronaldinho is now more of a comercial succes then Beckham, this year. Yes he may not be as goodlooking, but even my Grandmother knows who Ronaldinho is, but she has no clue who Beckham is.
:laugh:
I predict...Barca 2 Real 1 :mellow:
Just over 24 hours till El Clasico. No big news to report. Supposedly could see Motta back in the center of defence with Puyol, Olegeuer moving to right back. Rijkaard has very little faith in Belletti it seems. So I think we could see this line up:
----------------Valdes--------------
Olegeuer----Puyol----Motta----Slyvinho/Gio
-------------Iniesta-----------------
-----Deco------------Van Bommel------
Larsson--------Eto'o---------God------
Also, Ronaldinho is now more of a comercial succes then Beckham, this year. Yes he may not be as goodlooking, but even my Grandmother knows who Ronaldinho is, but she has no clue who Beckham is.
:) :D :laugh:
I think that keeping Belleti on the bench is a good tactic. He will probably throw him in the second half, fresh as a rose whilst Bobby Carlos will be tired as fuck and prone to make mistakes.
I predict a 2-0 with countless chances for us.
Kluiverte
31-03-2006, 12:23
I predict a 3-1, i wish a 5-0. If we win La Liga is over, i'm totally confident.
Sergio Ramos had the audacity of saying that they will return the favour and beat us 0-3. Real's players and coach, who also hinted at a merengue victory, are really setting themselves up for a serious fall. They are doing nothing but putting pressure on themselves whilst ours are replying with nothing but humility and caution, showing respect for their cocky opponents and only saying that it will be a great match full of good football.
Don Sweey
31-03-2006, 12:39
Whilst I get annoyed when Barcelona fans get overly confident (although yes, that's one hell of a team you have), the stupid comments coming from Real players show just what sort of attitude they have and why they have the problems they do. The arrogance Perez had has worked its way through the dressing room of supposed stars who aren't actually that good.
I love the way Rijkaard, Laporta and the players (except Eto'o?) keep their feet on the ground and get on with being professional, never saying they're going to thrash anyone, never saying they're a million times better than anyone, and just getting results on a regular basis.
You're quite right, Sweey. Despite the fans' somewhat excessive pride, our club is very down to earth, Eto'o perhaps being the only exception to the rule. But i don't blame him. It's difficult to keep it together when you're part of something so big.
Don Sweey
31-03-2006, 13:27
The Barcelona fans are part of why I'm siding Benfica in the European tie as well.
Sergio Ramos had the audacity of saying that they will return the favour and beat us 0-3.
Ramos is an idiot. That's about it.
I fancy Barca winning 2-0.
Well, what can i say? it's just the same with Benfica, i'm worry about this situation: throwing away so many goal opportunities.
Let's hope Messi give us back some goals.
It looked like Ronaldos wundergoal took all the wind out them.
The second half was completely a boor. The only highlight was when
the fan stormed the pitch and bowed down to Ronaldo......
Right before he was bum-rushed by three or four guards.
The fan bowed down to the almighty Ronaldinho
Poor game, but hey the result was great for us. I can't see us throwing la liga away now. 11 points ahead, 7 games to go. But this not finishing our chances lark is very worrying. Hopefully on wednesday we will have a bit more luck. Good news though, Nuno Gomes will be missing. We will find out today if Messi will be playing. I hope he does.
Malagacf
03-04-2006, 09:28
Malaga 0 Barcelona 0 = Strange
Benfica 0 Barcelona 0 = Shocking
Barcelona 1 (Penalty kick) Madrid 1 = Incredible
Barcelona 0 Benfica ? = Impossible
Benfica supporters are Adidas fans: "Impossible is nothing":D
It all rather frustrating, we aren't playing shit and are creating alot of chances, just can't finish. From seeing Henry's goals this weekend, if we had him, the league would of been wrapped up a long time ago.
Don Sweey
03-04-2006, 09:52
Its easy to say that though. The whole team dynamic would be different with Henry in attack. We don't know until we see it.
Its easy to say that though. The whole team dynamic would be different with Henry in attack. We don't know until we see it.
Yeah I know, I'm just the king of wishful thinking. I hope Eto'o can finally put atleast 1 away this Wednesday
Don Sweey
03-04-2006, 10:19
I don't watch Barcelona as much as most people in here do, but it always amazes me how Eto'o would rather run with the ball, try and make some space and let off a shot than pass to a team-mate to keep possession and work on creating an opening.
Well you have watched us enough to realise what alot of us feel about him. On the odd occasion he can have a storming game. But more often then not, he is very selfish, has very optamistic shots at goal and misses sitters. If Chelsea came in with a huge offer, I think the club should really consider selling. But only if we can bring in a world class striker to replace him.
Kluiverte
03-04-2006, 11:19
Well, i think Eto'o is one of the best strikers nowadays as i have said so many times before and i'll keep defending him always.
I've to admit that since he went to the Africa Cup he's not playing the same than before, but i bet that he'll be one of the most important players in FCB from now on.
I've no doubts on him, and don't forget that he's 24 and has a brilliant future, Henry is 29...
:no: Bad news friends. No Messi on Wednesday. The doctors have not given him the green light. Also Motta will be missing for around 2 weeks. Bloody injuries! :angry:
All i want is for Eto'o to start earning his money come Wednesday night. I get very aggravated when i see him on the wings holding up the plays and killing the attacks. He should stay up front and wait for the ball and be alert for poaching occasions which is what he excels in.
Larsson has played brilliantly in the past couple of games. Eto'o could learn a thing or two from him.
Well amigos, the time is close. I'll be lying if I say I wasn't nervous. I mean even though we are favorites. Look what happened to Inter last night. I hope we play one our best games tonight. Although I don't care how we score, just FUCKING score lads. I'll be watching it with lots of friends, going to be a good night of football.
Also I didn't mention how much love I have for our captain Carles Puyol. I heart you Puyol!!!
http://img.mtv3.fi/mn_kuvat/mtv3/urheilu/futis/muut_liigat/espanja/344185.jpg
Gotta be our best chance yet.
Nervous yes.
After watchin Milan last night i don't think they are a big threat for us to reach the final. Barca to win 3-0 tonight.
Don Sweey
05-04-2006, 21:34
Congratulations on qualification and the win tonight. We'll see you in the semis :(
Thanks Sweey. I'm hoping for 2 nights of brilliant football to come.
So fucking glad we are through. Visca Barça!!
Don Sweey
05-04-2006, 22:06
I'm expecting two hugely entertaining matches. For those who don't know:
You've scored 22 goals in 10 CL games, we've scored 20. You've got 70 goals in 31 league games, we've got 70 in 32. On the flip side, we've conceded 26 in the league, you've conceded 27 (in one game less). Closer than you probably would have expected if you didn't see my post about this in the Milan thread last week.
I do hope that whoever wins out of our tie goes on to win the tournament.
Totally agree, this should be like a final.
Well, I expect that Barça scores more goals, we need to take any chance as goal.
Milan is a great team, just hope that we have no injuries for those matches, we need Puyol to stop Sheva and Marquez to stop Inzagui xD
And of course, Eto'o at his best with Dinho-Messi couple working 100%.
Just wish that Xavi would be back soon.
He will be. Chances are he might play the second leg at home. Imagine what kind of morale boost he will cause when he steps into the pitch during the second half as i suspect he might.
Don Sweey
06-04-2006, 07:36
Equally, we should have Cafu back (he'll need to be playing ahead of the World Cup) but he and Serginho don't like defending which could cause us gigantic problems against Ronaldinho and Messi.
I have woking up a happy chappy, knowing we are in the semi finals of the champions league. Bit of a downer, no Deco for the first leg in the San Siro. It was also good to see Edmilson come on last night, although Iniesta has been absolutly superb as his replacement.
This Sunday we have Racing Santander, and Messi should hopefully make an appearence.
Transfer news. Rumour has it Peter Lovenkrands may be having talk with Barça today as a possible replacement for Larsson. But he is seen as a alternative if we don't get Forlan. God hope us we don't get either. Well to be honest I don't know much about Lovenkrands, so if anyone does please let us know what you think.
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