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I'd agree with you about the recency if it wasn't for the fact that he has a very clear edge in the overall statistics, including per game stats. Also performing better in more KO games is better than performing average in less KO games. The fact that he keeps his stats up for a bigger number of...

Not just that, but in recent years his teams have been reaching the later stages with regularity (reaching atleast semis since 2010/11) and 3 finals in the last 4 years. So the average level of his 69 knockout games is also higher, compared to someone whose 69 knockout games are all R16 (no such...

Barca are too predictable when Messi is the main focal point. It might work against lower level teams, but it is found sorely wanting in the CL. Kinda both Messi's fault and the tactics + other players. so can't really hold him accountable alone. Messi destabilized midfields and defences with...

I thought he was more unplayable in 10/11 than 11/12. I think his 11/12 was more lopsided, there were more games where he was stopped, but also more games where he racked in an absurd haul of goals and assists. His 10/11 season was more consistent, don’t remember any poor game from him - and...

It’s between 10/11 and 11/12 for me. I went with 10/11 because he was unstoppable in pretty much every game, whereas in 11/12 he was not as good in a few big games (compared to 10/11). 14/15 was also brilliant, but subjectively I thought he was better in 10/11 in terms of the difficulty of the...

I'm going to the Celta game at Camp Nou on the Dec 2-3 weekend.

Yeah, viagogo is a total ripoff. Went to see Arsenal PSG last year at the Emirates - you can get good seat tickets from the club website for 1/3rd the price of viagogo.

Got it. Thanks!

I tried to buy tickets to Celtic Barca last season Champions League in Glasgow. You can try buying from the home team website or 3rd party vendors. It was almost impossible to get it from FCB side. Edit: I forgot to add that the issue here is that you'll be seated with the home team fans if you...

1st tier seats are the ones closest to the pitch, correct? If that's the case, I'm surprised you say it's covered - what do you mean?

Yeah, thanks JamDav - that's what I was thinking. Based on ticket prices for upcoming Barca vs Espanyol game, Grandstand 2nd central lower is the most expensive, followed by grandstand 2nd central upper. But it looks like grandstand 2nd central upper is covered by the roof. I suppose the lateral...

Thanks Luft. Where did you sit? The seats under the roof - do you know if they restrict the view? Are these premium seats or something? I don't mind paying extra for good seats.

The strategy of waiting until the day of the game to buy tickets - does that work for tickets with good seating? eg. 100 level or 200 level seats. I want to see Barca vs Celta on Dec 3 weekend. Also, would it be cheaper to wait until the last day for tickets or buying from the website in...

Your friend was correct. He started two group stage games, both at home, against Udinese and against Panathanaikos (where he chipped the keeper). He started the R16 game against Chelsea and played well, and played 25 min of the return leg. That was the extent of his involvement in the CL. While...

1. 10/11 2. 11/12 3. 14/15 4. 09/10 5. 12/13

Massive expectations will be a big mistake. A strong challenge for the league title and semifinals in the CL would be a decent 2017/18 season. Anything over that is a bonus. Though I can see Barca winning the league under any coach.

It is unlikely that Messi will ever play RW again in his career. If a manager can get him to do it, I'd award him a long-term contract. Really? I think it's a bit too early for either selling Suarez or buying Mbappé. The latter is staying at Monaco into the next season, and it's too early to...

Do you have any stats on how many fouls Athletic concede relative to other teams? I'm not sure how effectively Valverde can achieve a high press with the current team. It's old and needs a major shakeup. I believe 14/15 pressing was a one-time kick in the ass kind of incident, and was helped by...

He's the most unbelievable player I've ever seen. The more football you play, the more you realize just how good he is. He has lost loads of explosiveness and movement, but has reinvented himself (yet again btw) to maximize his influence over the game. Unfortunately, this can't happen against...

It's been a while since I made a gif, but this was awesome. FrighteningRegularCamel