AyeReadyStu 70 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Puyol got destroyed there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,634 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Used to really enjoy watching Barcelona play, especially under Guardiola a couple years ago.They are just pish to watch these days. And once again Messi hasn't turned up. Preferred him when he was younger, when he'd come in off the right wing . He might be more productive now, but he's about half as enjoyable to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,634 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 3-0 Madrid, Varane from a corner.Game over! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Bloody hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 This is exactly why people ask if Barca would be consistently good in a physical league.Two shots on target all night and no Plan B. Madrid have completely dominated this with about 35-40% possession. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,878 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Barcelona really have been shite recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Awful from Barca.Lad on FF had 3-1 and Ronaldo 1st scorer at 85/1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD.1872 890 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Scary how good Varane can become if he's already this good at 19! Great win for Real and Jose and hopefully this will give them the bit between their teeth to go out and destroy utd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,791 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 No width, Cesc and Iniesta can't play together, nowhere near as much creativity and no-ones willing to go in behind the defence. Villa or Tello needed to start, the Milan and Granada games showed that this would be likely.Real were really good though. Ronaldo was a beast and Raphael Varane is absolutely outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Awful from Barca.Lad on FF had 3-1 and Ronaldo 1st scorer at 85/1 Good on him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,350 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 :lol: Excellent result.Barcelona are horrendous at the moment, and where was Messi ? It seemed like he was only out there for a bit of exercise tonight, and that isn't the first time this season.Madrid were excellent and thoroughly deserved their win, Ronaldo seemed to have as much energy in the last minute as he did in the first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,350 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Two shots on target all night and no Plan B. Gerry Armstrong was trying to claim it would have been different had they had Tito there, but I don't see it myself. Even before his illness they had no plan b. In many ways their plan A was so perfect for so long it didn't seem like they really needed a plan b, but now they're getting caught out and have no answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,791 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I don't think not having a plan B is necessarily what's wrong, it's just they're not using their plan A well at all. Barcelona are at their best when they have width and pace and they had neither tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 What an incredible view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsDrlvJZgkM Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I don't think not having a plan B is necessarily what's wrong, it's just they're not using their plan A well at all. Barcelona are at their best when they have width and pace and they had neither tonight.To be fair, GM, have never seen this team with width since Villa got his injury and even then it was down one side.You're correct, they don't need a Plan B, their A game is still the best in the world but maybe the players are getting a bit bored with each other? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 And here we all were thinking Messi was a big game player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,791 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 To be fair, GM, have never seen this team with width since Villa got his injury and even then it was down one side.You're correct, they don't need a Plan B, their A game is still the best in the world but maybe the players are getting a bit bored with each other?But Alves was rampaging down the right hand side when Messi cut inside and they had someone on the left to balance the play. I think Alves got forward a few times tonight but he's been almost like a winger for him.I just think they're trying to fit Cesc and Iniesta into the same team and position and it's having a really negative impact on them, and they're so reliant on Messi. When he's not at his best, as was the case tonight and in Milan, they don't have much anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,350 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 And here we all were thinking Messi was a big game player And Ronaldo was the man who never turned up for big games. 8 goals in 7 games against Barca ? Interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,878 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 And here we all were thinking Messi was a big game player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Could this possibly cause a longer stay for Jose or is he gone whatever happens in the Cup and CL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,791 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Could this possibly cause a longer stay for Jose or is he gone whatever happens in the Cup and CL?I think too much has happened for everyone to forgive and forget but they're all trying to unite for now to win what they can. I reckon he'll be away in the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I think too much has happened for everyone to forgive and forget but they're all trying to unite for now to win what they can. I reckon he'll be away in the summer.I think it's Madrid's loss if so especially considering they have him on a long contract, no doubt he has fucked up La Liga this year, they may not get past Man Utd and some of the publicity he's brought isn't so good. But tonight showed what can be done under his management and Barcelona aren't exactly going from strength to strength, I don't see who better they can bring in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo 588 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Brilliant result for Madrid who set themselves up fantastically.Defending was brilliant, Varane looks a great player in the making. In attack for Madrid Ozil and Ronaldo were supreme. I expected more from Di Maria but Alba who was Barca's best player on the night dealt with him well.Credit to Ronaldo totally outshone Messi tonight who has been posted missing in Barca's last two big games (AC and tonight).Big victory for Mourinho and Madrid now the next big test is Old Trafford as to win only the Copa Del Rey would be a bit underwhelming considering the record breaking title victory they achieved last year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wonder if Jose will rest all his big guns for the league Classico? I'm sure he would want to build on tonight and keep the momentum going Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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