First half:
- Strong display by Barcelona, didnt let things get to them and a tie isnt that undeserved after first half
- Messi. First of all: he got owned. Second: He is just lucky not to be out! Really, really not how Im used to see him.- Instead Sanches stepped up. He did what Ronaldo coudnt and he is the decider of the game so far.
- Messi. First of all: he got owned.
Exactly. There were only two major threats. The Messi shot and was saved by Casias and the goal. No one seems to be able to grant the team dangerous opportunities, unfortunately. I hope our men get sharper and quicker next halfYes, Messi is also letting the hype get to him. He should just release the ball quick instead of trying to take on 3 men most of the time. But he is Messi and the one that created the goal opportunity.
Two best teams in the world, and youre playing away. I think you are too hard on the team. Barcelona are a much better team at home, so just keeping in this game with a deserved 1-1 is probably a good thing. Not least with the start you got.Horrible performance so far. Guys should just calm down and treat this like another game. We are letting the hype get to us. Besides the occassional DiMaria run, I have not seen how Madrid can hurt us. But F&&&ck, we have to start playing football.
Or maybe the cold is getting to the players?
Its a 50/50 really. Good thing you are not a referee. He doesnt go for the ball he only tries to break the flow. Strict rules its another yellow, but rules arent strict in this game.A second yellow for going for a ball where his foot didnt even raise over 3 inches? Good thing you guys aren't referees?