Copa: Atletico Madrid - FC Barcelona 2-3

[NotInHere]

If we win this it is safe to say we have their number.

 

[NotInHere]

I can never like their style of play and I'm sure many of you don't like it one bit. Yeah what Simeone did with them is worth praising, but that alone doesn't cover the ugliness of their style.

 

[linetty]

Dont know if I completly agree. Remember our first half in the league match? Just brilliant. We outplayed them and created a lot of chances. We were unlucky. So, its hard yes, but its possible if the three up front - especially - deliever.

All goals we scored in the 3-1 were not created after a static, position football but after quick counters.

 

[slvtn]

This will be a tough game, again. Hopefully Atletico gives us enough room to score once or twice. I have to work today which is awful, but maybe I can watch the end of the 2nd half.

 

[Leo_Messi]

I have for once a very good feeling before this match.

If the team manages to score the first goal or just more than 1 goal during the match then qualification for the next round (semifinal) should be beyond any doubt.

The thug Godín is suspended while Koke is out too. Thiago as well. This should be exploited.

It will be very difficult for Atlético to prevent either Messi, Neymar or Suárez from scoring when they have to chase the win from the start.

In short I don't see Atlético being able to progress unless the team somehow collapses. This Atlético team is nowhere near last season's level.

The first 30 minutes will be crucial. I expect Atlético to attack from the very beginning.

 

[evilhita666]

Call me conservative but I would like to see a Busi and Masch double pivot in this match with Iniesta and Rakitic completing the midfield and just Messi and Neymar up front...

 

[hardyboy]

If we win or draw this we win a trophy. Come on boys do it!!!

 

[pacp_96]

If we win or draw this we win a trophy. Come on boys do it!!!

We would have a great chance to win a trophy. Still 3 more games to win.

 

[Luftstalag14]

If we win or draw this we win a trophy. Come on boys do it!!!

Too early to say. Anything can happen in the CdR.

 

[Barcaman]

 

[Kohe321]

Atletico will bullrush like crazy in the opening 15 minutes or so, we need to match their energy. If they somehow manage to go 1-0 up it could become a difficult evening.

I have a good feeling!

 

[Antimadridista1]

If we don't concede in the first 15minutes of the game it will be ok.

 

[Heisenberg is cooking]

Linetty

I know, the point is that we were superior and should have scored a lot of goals - not only from counters. The chances were there.

How good is gimenez?

 

[KingMessi]

Linetty

I know, the point is that we were superior and should have scored a lot of goals - not only from counters. The chances were there.

How good is gimenez?

Talented. But lacking in experience. He got torn apart by both Suarez and Messi in the Liga game.

 

[Blaugrana Man]

I love getting this excited about a match. This is why I watch football.

I'm expecting a big showing from our boys today. A win at the Calderon to eliminate a team we have struggled against over the past few years would be MASSIVE for our confidence.

What a day to be a football fan.