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I hope so. You reckon Barca can control the match and midfield with the same set-up of Busquets, Arthur and Rakitic? I would like to see Sergi in there next to Busquets.

Ok maybe I was generous to Liverpool having just seen the stats, I watched the game but it was a while back, Liverpool did have chances to steal a draw at points and they did dominate possession weirdly, which is counter to my previous post about their style of play somewhat!

I disagree mate, Barca have a 9-point buffer in the league, there is zero pressure on them compared to Liverpool who trail Citeh by a point (points based on everyone winning their games in hand). Barca could field complete B-teams in 2 of those 3 games before the big tie and still probably...

Yeh it may be more possession based for an English team but compared to Barcelona...I would hardly call it 'possession based'. It's also played at 100mph which is very different. Also, what is key here is Liverpool will absolutely not try and play a more possession-based football against Barca...

I would actually put a bet on one of them scoring against Liverpool over the two legs, but I've wasted enough on the fool's game so... :)

Look at Liverpool's stats, they are very scary. The only times they've lost recently, when fielding a strong team, were 2-1 away to Man City, who were playing at the top of their game at the time, and 2-1 away to PSG, which was a close match. Both games the opponent matched Liverpool for...

Actually there is another factor Barca have in their favour - two former Liverpool players (Suarez and Countinho) have that extra likely factor of scoring against an old club. It always seems to happen or be more likely, it must be a psychological thing. Both are top players. Suarez on his day...

Yes but their next game is Cardiff who are not relegated, they're fighting for their life in 17th place in the league. Won't be an easy game for them. Barca can field B-teams in those 3 games (I wouldn't recommend doing that in all three, but still) and would only need a single point from those...

Yeah I agree with the first part. Unfortunately there is no prime Xavi and Iniesta to counter hard that style. Xavi alone would be the perfect antidote to Liverpool's pressing intensity. I don't think Coutinho could ever have operated in that role effectively, he has become too Premier...

Yes Liverpool getting tired at this stage of the season and actually physically in the match itself is one advantage I hope for. Because let's be honest, if you play that rush style of football as effectively as Liverpool do most teams will lose against them. But the counter to that style is...

I fear this too, but it will just show a kind of naivety and arrogance at the same time from EV, or even lack of authority to implement his tactics. This Liverpool side as so strong they need special tactics to beat, like someone said, they're on course for their highest points total ever and...

There is an advantage for Barca outside the obvious (ok it is obvious as well but): Liverpool fighting tooth and nail for the title, playing that 100mph style all season simply has to take a toll physically come May. Barca will be much more rested (this could have the unintended effect of...

Liverpool is the one team that I feared Barca being drawn against. Their style of 100-mph high-intensity, physically robust football always causes Barca problems. Liverpool play this fast style of football so well, I am really concerned. Barca tend to start very slow until they get into their...

Liverpool is the one team that I feared Barca being drawn against. Their style of 100-mph high-intensity, physically robust football always causes Barca problems. Liverpool play this fast style of football so well, I am really concerned. Barca tend to start very slow until they get into their...

He has been scoring. Officials just keep ruling out his goals...

Take Iniesta off, Xavi on to control the game more, losing more control.

I agree. One goal we scored from a half chance and excellent finish, another a wonder goal. The tactics are all wrong though. We could have easily conceded 2 goals by now.

Barca are suffering on the wings atm. Too much space allowed down each channel, and Bartra and Mathieu are allowing far too many crosses into the centre. Barca should have conceded a second goal from Lucas because of a cross from the left.

FFS

Oh lord why has he drastically changed the formation again.