CL Round 2: Porto - Barca 0-1

[te amo barca]

We need to start beating European teams away if we ever want to win CL again.

 

[delancey]

Really looking forward to this. Wish they’d have shorter and less frequent international breaks. After the weekend, there won’t be any league football for 14 days.

 

[KingLeo10]

ferran doblete

We're expecting a doblete but he'll serve up an omelete

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Tricky match in Portugal. Our toughest fixture of this group. Draw would be alright.

No. Time to wash our face in the CL. We need to win in style!

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

We need to start beating European teams away if we ever want to win CL again.

Exactly. Our away record is a joke. Home too lately.

 

[Slevinn]

Not sure if Pepe will play. Hopefully he does, so that we can show him who's boss one more time.

If there’s one thing I’m certain of it’s that Pepe will totally dominate Lewandowski.
Should win this but a draw would be ok too.

 

[Andresito]

Not sure but seems like Pepe is out for unknown reasons. He hasn't played since the last CL game.

 

[Andresito]

I'd start with:
ter Stegen
Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde
Fermin, Gundo, Gavi
Ferran, Lewy, Felix

 

[delancey]

Maybe Ferran could start in Lewa’s position. Yamal on the right.

Regardless, our squad is superior, so a win is a must.

 

[JamDav1982]

I'd start with:
ter Stegen
Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde
Fermin, Gundo, Gavi
Ferran, Lewy, Felix

One thing dont like about that is Araujo and Kounde on the ball. Neither are as good as Christensen on ball who even as LCB is better than other two at RCB.

Kounde is better on ball than Araujo but he is then moved from his most natural postion to the left.

Could be totally wrong but wouldnt be surprised if Araujo starts at RB to allow for more solid back three like last season and Cancelo goes RW.

Not losing is the must here. A draw is not that bad at all and if that is the case then at least control match and show supriority. Not a scramble to a point while looking disorganised.

 

[Andresito]

One thing dont like about that is Araujo and Kounde on the ball. Neither are as good as Christensen on ball who even as LCB is better than other two at RCB.

Kounde is better on ball than Araujo but he is then moved from his most natural postion to the left.

Could be totally wrong but wouldnt be surprised if Araujo starts at RB to allow for more solid back three like last season and Cancelo goes RW.

Not losing is the must here. A draw is not that bad at all and if that is the case then at least control match and show supriority. Not a scramble to a point while looking disorganised.

Yeah the ball playing ability of the CBs crossed my mind as well. But hopefully we can counter Kounde/Araujo combo with having Gundogan deeper. In other words Romeu needs to have Christensen on the pitch, and Gundogan needs to be playing if Chris is out. Try to even out CB/DM as much as possible.

 

[malvolio]

We're expecting a doblete but he'll serve up an omelete

omlete du ferrmage

 

[Devils]

I'm here.

 

[Porque]

I'm here.

Incredible dedication. Refreshing franticly ever since the forum went down.

 

[Loki]

MAtS
Cancelo-Kounde-Araujo-Balde
Romeu
Gavi-Gundo
Yamal-Lewy-Felix