Arthur

[aqua2nd]

looked a bit rusty not as sharp as we're used to seeing from him, but still a big contributor to our midfield.

I think his additional mission today is to mark Modric. He followed Modric very closely all the time and when he came off Modric started to cause troubles.
Not sure if he played safe because he's just came out of injury or he learned from the 1st round of Copa, he dribble less and pass quicker today. That gave no chance to Modric/Kroos to foul him as the 1st Copa match

 

[EdmondDantes]

I was surprised he started tonight since he only got medical green light Tuesday. Good performance once he started getting into the game - some great anticipation and passing through lines, especially towards Messi.


Another start and he should shake the rest of that rust off right on time for that crucial Champions League second leg.

 

[Vilarrubi]

Dynamic midfield with Arthur

 

[Obiaseti]

With him in the line up both Rakitic and Busquets perform better. That's his biggest contribution in my opinion. At this point, he doesn't even need to do anything flashy. If Rakitic and Busquets hit that extra gear we're good to go for this season.

 

[aceshigh]

The final scores are bit deceitful, considering last clássico without him was 3-0... But Madrid controlled the game but was wasteful, while Barca was clinical in its chances.

 

[EdmondDantes]

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Rondo in Messi's back yard (from the midweek game).

 

[Vilarrubi]

Can’t get over how relaxed and confident this guy is on the ball.

 

[Pepe Silvia]

Arthur is the embodiment of geometry and free form jazz rolled into one.

 

[George_Costanza]

Arthur attended Neymar's birthday party 2 days before El Clasico: "I made a mistake and I apologize"

https://www.bolsamania.com/noticias...r-me-equivoque-y-pido-disculpas--3788044.html

 

[CatalinR10]

brazilians...when will they learn

 

[clemente]

One apologizes for attending a birthday on his free time, other gets a red card so he can attent a birthday during matches.

 

[LordLichtenstein]

He shouldn't have to apologize for attending a birthday party on his free time. Paris is only 1½ hours away from Barcelona by plane. For all we know, he was home before midnight.

Also, didn't Piqué travel to China earlier this season and started the next game?

 

[Joan]

Sorry for hanging out with NeyNey. Quite obvious

 

[Havesaks]

If he didnt drink and went to sleep before 3 AM, it sholdnt be a problem. Still thats pretty unlikely when its Neymars party, but who knows. Arthur did come off to me as dedicated football player, but maybe his lifestyle is the reason for his fitness, and not so much because still needs to accustom to european tempo. That would really be irritating.

 

[Felipetonelo]

You better control the game tomorrow and then give at least 3 assists. I like you son, but better show this qualities when it matters.