CL Round 8: Barca - Atalanta 2-2

[Barcaman]

Wednesday, January 29, 21:00 ​

Already seen theories floating that we should lose as to don't let Madrid into top 8. Ridiculous, of course.

Some news: Ademola Lookman will not play against Barcelona. He felt a pain in his left knee in yesterday's training.

— @vonRichetti

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

Time to rest Yamal

 

[Don Juan Laporta Estruch]

Wednesday, January 29, 21:00 ​

Already seen theories floating that we should lose as to don't let Madrid into top 8. Ridiculous, of course.

Some news: Ademola Lookman will not play against Barcelona. He felt a pain in his left knee in yesterday's training.

— @vonRichetti

Yeah that's a ridiculous mentality.

 

[FC B]

Apparently it matters to finish 1 to 4th in the group stage since this would allow teams to play the return leg at home in the next round.

So I guess at least a draw is required to secure the 4th spot.

 

[FCBarca]

This is Barça, they always play to win

 

[JamDav1982]

Apparently it matters to finish 1 to 4th in the group stage since this would allow teams to play the return leg at home in the next round.

So I guess at least a draw is required to secure the 4th spot.

Top 4 is secured.

There is no way Atletico/Milan win and make up the goal difference required even if Barca lose.

Small chance could finish top or 4th which is about 1m in income to be played for.

Barca have plenty player needing game time and will be strong enough team regardless.

Also on top of the money they will want to build momentum again with winning run.

 

[Porque]

Win and entertainment. Get that mon'ay

 

[Don Juan Laporta Estruch]

If us losing will guarantee Vardrid don't get Top 8, I hope Bergamo bangs Bumsi's Barca up the bumole.

Ain't even ashamed to admit it.

 

[HanDW]

We need the money, don't care about Madrid + they don't solely depend in our result.

 

[malvolio]

Madrid don't give a fuck in CL. Everyone is shit scared of them anyway.

We used to talk about them always getting weak opponents in KOs, but every big team they faced was shitting bricks against them.

 

[draconifire]

Sad to hear Lookman being injured for this game.
Was looking forward to seeing him playing against us.

 

[Birdy]

It will be a difficult game
Atalanta play an aggressive man to man all over the pitch which can cause us many problems
But it can also play in our hands and hit them in transition

Pedri will be key in this game
Good that Lookman isn't playing

 

[Birdy]

BTW, this discussion about Barca losing on purpose so Madrid don't finish top 8 is ridiculous.
First, we don't care and should win all our games

But, in fact, Madrid won't finish top8:
Milan, Atletico, Leverkusen, and Aston Villa have all easy home or away games they will win.
Even if one slips, Bayern or Dortmund have more chances of winning with many goals at home and have better goal difference than Madrid

 

[jamrock]

Tough game, don't know what to predict.

 

[JamDav1982]

It will be a difficult game
Atalanta play an aggressive man to man all over the pitch which can cause us many problems
But it can also play in our hands and hit them in transition

Pedri will be key in this game
Good that Lookman isn't playing

If they go man to man aggressively then fancy Barca to play through them and find the front players early.

Particularly if it is Garcia/Cubarsi at CB and both of Pedri/FDJ in midfield.

Not quite so much if Araujo and others but still have a lot to beat that press with.