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what should not been forgotten is RM's heavy schedule ahead of the Ajax game. Playing two Clasicos within 6 days of this CL game (and losing both) was about the worst that could happen. Ajax was a well rested team whereas Real was a tired and demoralized team that played without their captain...

On Saturday, Messi was close to scoring 3 goals. If just one had found the net, everybody had praised his MOM performance (although MAtS and Piqué really did a great job on both Wed and Sat.). What I'd like to see would be a highlight reeal of dirty RM attacks on Messi, in particular by Sergio...

his most memorable action was his Messi bodycheck

Barça could have scored a few more goals than on Wednesday but scored only once. Messi had 3 close ones, Dembélé, Suarez and Coutinho had their chances too. Defebse was more solid than anytime this year. Maybe we are ready for CL knockoff rounds?

too bad Messi's shot did not go in. Very close indeed.

EV has turned Barça into a team that can win 1:0 and block all dangerous plays in the box.

Piqué Lenglet Rakitic HM MAtS, Roberto, Alba, Busquets, Athur, Messi, Dembélé, Vidal

Sergio Ramos always trying to hurt Barça players when referee looks away. Watch his hands and elbows!

Both Modric and Kroos should have been booked. Kroos attack was particularly violent and could have resulted in Messi injury. As to Messi's performance, I think he was ready to step up but never needed to because Suarez had a good day.

Modric got away with pulling Messi's jersey, no YC. Same goes for Kroos who deserved one too.

Morten, I almost agree with you. MAtS was MOM and we win 3:0 - that says a lot! Messi could almost rest today, will be fresh on Saturday. It may be just the curse of the Spanish Copa for Real Madrid.

MAtS Dembélé Suarez

Messi Rakitic Suarez HM Busquets, Alena, Roberto

All 3 subs did well - Dembélé, Roberto & Alena. And ... Messi is back!

... and he can't score with his right foot!

let's hope Sevilla's lack of rest will catch up with them in 2nd half

not just Umtiti, where was Alba?

SATURDAY (not Sunday)

I think Valverde will play Suarez again - just to let him end this terrible streak of missed chances. If he continues to miss he should get a rest against Real Madrid.

it is interesting that this "mediocre Lyon" team still has not lost a match in this year's CL. They recently defeated PSG in League 1 and they were able to defeat Man City. Actually, the only 3 still undefeated teams in CL are Lyon, Bayern and Barça. Our next game at home against Lyon would be...