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On a 1-10 scale, how shit the situation would be if this game ends with a draw?

He is riding his reputation train for some time. He went under the radar of serious criticism in both Barca's and Spain's failings even though he was integral in both teams. He has a poor season and still gets Best La Liga Midfielder award and even Ballon d'Or nomination. Hell, he probably...

Where can I see that Marcelo dive, please? :lol:

Yes, La Liga is around 22%. This was apparently his career figure (all club+NT goals), but it looks too much.

I think I read somewhere 31% of Ronaldo's career goals are from penalties but sounds too much even for him. Is this true?

Rafinha is suspended for PSG. Expect him to start this one. :lucho:

Yes, but only this faggot gets rewarded for the most benign contacts on a weekly basis. You're literally not allowed to TOUCH him when defending yet he can use all his physique.

They seem to move the ball faster and they aren't hogging it too much in midfield. Also, ESB have the biggest pitch in La Liga.

http://www.uefa.com/community/news/newsid=2079553.html

Anyone remember this one? :neymar: After these Pep schemes you really see how naive that Clasico set up was from Enrique.

...while Valencia created their two best chances of the game during that "best" setup.

He chose a more cautious approach which did limit offensive capacity. You give something to get something. He probably hoped that players upfront could squeze one in with their class (and they almost did). Do you guys think Real Madrid would overrun this midfield trio at Bernabeu?

Defense looked good precisely because of Masch + Busq in midfield. Practically the moment that first sub was made, they got exposed. About pressing, I don't believe we will ever see a coherent pressing with M-S-N all in.

I'll just add 2/3 Valencia chances came after double pivot.

Yes. That's why I think Rakitić should have started in front of DP instead of Xavi.

I'm thinking of that one-on-one that Bravo saved and Negredo chance, both came after their fast transitional attacks. Valencia was way more dangerous after that sub. I really wanted to see Rakitić higher with double pivot behind him. Xavi was just too slow in final third.

Was it his pass to Neymar that led to big Suarez chance in the first half?

Why are you guys blaming this on double pivot? I'll remind you Valencia had two best chances of the game after Rakitić introduction. They were way more dangerous after that and you would be talking a different story here if Bravo didn't save those chances. Enrique utterly failed with subs. Xavi...

I'm all fine with double DM, but I don't see why is Xavi there instead of Rakitić. I suspect Xavi will play higher, but I'd rather see Rakitić there (basically his Sevilla role). I think Busquets and Rakitić can pass it just fine.

Why Xavi + double pivot? Why not Rakitić in advanced midfielder role with two DMs behind?