The European Leagues & Competitions Thread V2

[obiwan92 217]

Does Neymar ONLY score tap-ins at Barca? Just about every time I see him score it's either a tap-in set up on a golden platter for him like that goal was or it's a breakaway 1-on-1 where he easily walks past a keeper.

No.

[samzilla 517]

Hey, at least Pep stuck to his philosophy!

i know i'd rather lose 5-1 than be called boring :-p

[Spike 12,049]

We've all scored that Neymar goal on FIFA before

I haven't. I don't play such childish things, I occupy my time with INTELLECTUAL stuff. I am enlightened.

[samzilla 517]

ospina wishes he could make a save like that

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I haven't. I don't play such childish things, I occupy my time with INTELLECTUAL stuff. I am enlightened.

In other words, 4chan?

[Spike 12,049]

In other words, 4chan?

There is stiumlating debate to be found in the strangest corners. Obviously not here with you. Scum.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Remember when Barca were in "meltdown" and Luis Enrique was going to get sacked and Messi wanted to leave back in Jan?

[Spike 12,049]

Remember when Barca were in "meltdown" and Luis Enrique was going to get sacked and Messi wanted to leave back in Jan?

I remember no such thing. Stop trying to plant false memories upon my own. Worse than Hitler, this is memory facism.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I remember no such thing. Stop trying to plant false memories upon my own. Worse than Hitler, this is memory facism.

History and people's memories are written by the victors....My middle name is "Victor".

[Spike 12,049]

History and people's memories are written by the victors....My middle name is "Victor".

Victor is an ugly name. Matches your face.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Remember when Barca were in "meltdown" and Luis Enrique was going to get sacked and Messi wanted to leave back in Jan?

Lmao i mentioned that too my mate aswell.

I think it was his player-management and lack of "Appeal" (almost like the Moyes vs LVG when they were both on similar points for large parts of the season.) that made his first few months so difficult.

Luis Enrique did make some horrible decisions tho, like benching Messi & Neymar against Sociedad.. But those people arguing against his tactics just didnt want to accept the fact they were no longer going to play that tiki-taka bullshit. It was clear Enrique wanted them to be more decisive in their passing and even play on the counter so their front 3 could play in space. And the fans couldn't stomach seeing this change.

But i 'like' this Barca, their not a bore to watch. (Still hate them tho)

[DYC. 7,542]

Barca's midfield has been excellent. Rakitic is everywhere, strong on both ends, and more than astute in his distribution. Great player. Iniesta keeps growing centre midfield role and is starting to own it. His defensive abilities have always been underrated. He's definitely lost a step though, but that's alright. And Busquets is in top form. His positioning is amazing and he breaks up so much play.

Brilliant, brilliant top by Ter Stegen for the Lewandowski shot btw.

Bayern's finishing has been poor. Barca's super trio doing the usual. Very, very poor defending for the second goal though. What was Benatia thinking leaving Suarez unmarked?

[supporter 3,088]

For me Barcelona is better with Luis Enrique than with Guardiola.

With Guardiola Barcelona just played Tiki Taka and Rondo, as a kind of offensive Catenaccio, boring and frustrating at times.

In contrast with Luis Enrique they play spectacular football which mixes Tiki Taka with vertical clearance and counterattack.

Guardiola was just big with Messi. Despite winning two Bundesliga, I think Guardiola has failed with Bayern.

Luis Enrique is a courageous coach ...

Regards.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Lmao i mentioned that too my mate aswell.

I think it was his player-management and lack of "Appeal" (almost like the Moyes vs LVG when they were both on similar points for large parts of the season.) that made his first few months so difficult.

Luis Enrique did make some horrible decisions tho, like benching Messi & Neymar against Sociedad.. But those people arguing against his tactics just didnt want to accept the fact they were no longer going to play that tiki-taka bullshit. It was clear Enrique wanted them to be more decisive in their passing and even play on the counter so their front 3 could play in space. And the fans couldn't stomach seeing this change.

But i 'like' this Barca, their not a bore to watch. (Still hate them tho)

The man has done wonders for a team that looked like it was well on the decline. The work he's done with them on set-pieces is something of a miracle!

[Dion 2,476]

Suárez is so good and yet so unselfish. Holy shit, what a player. It's not by chance that he almost carried Liverpool to the title.

[cosmicway 1,263]

Pep is having a tragic night.

[cosmicway 1,263]

It's going to end 4-2.

[communicate 2,703]

Wonderful skill