David Villa

[jtmx12]

Villa is starting today against Panama!

It's about time to show his class with the Spain national football team as well!

Stats: (last 2 games played with Spain since he got back)

Arabia Saudí: goal (38 mins played)
Bielorrusia: his shot went to the post (15 mins played)

 

[xaviniesta]

not only starting the game but also the captain

 

[jtmx12]

not only starting the game but also the captain

I was going to mention it but was not sure if it was true. I hope Villa can take advantage of that and deliver a good game today arty1:

Another curious fact: In the line up Spain is using their own MVP as well!

Mata - Villa - Pedro

0-5 please!

lawl

 

[FCBarca]

Scores off yet another brilliant assist from teammate, Iniesta

 

[jiopi]

Scores off yet another brilliant assist from teammate, Iniesta

 

[ammarfcb]

my 2 boys

 

[-SG7-]

Came inches away from scoring his second just before he got subbed...so close.

 

[jtmx12]

I was going to mention it but was not sure if it was true. I hope Villa can take advantage of that and deliver a good game today arty1:

Another curious fact: In the line up Spain is using their own MVP as well!

Mata - Villa - Pedro

0-5 please!

lawl

Right now its 0-5

Edit: penalty for Panama hm...
Edit2: now it's 1-5 booo..
Edit3: who cares, it's still a manita! The spanish MVP seems to work as well! (Pedro scored 2 goals & Villa 1, and Mata gave an assist to Pedro)

 

[PhilS]

El Guaje is back. His production these days is studendous. Not every game, and never 90 minutes. But that is not even needed with all the depth that Barca has at forward.

 

[Armando929]

One of those players that doesn't have to have the most technically perfect match to be effective.

His off the ball movements and finishing skills are so vital to our team and it does seem to go unappreciated around here at times

Think his game winner vs Sevilla this season(Crucial points), and his goal in last year's Super Copa against Real Madrid.

We lacked goals in the 2nd half of last season from anybody not named Messi. I think its crucial that the coaching staff keeps his confidence high and gives him the minutes he needs.

 

[barcanuck]

One of those players that doesn't have to have the most technically perfect match to be effective.

His off the ball movements and finishing skills are so vital to our team and it does seem to go unappreciated around here at times

Think his game winner vs Sevilla this season(Crucial points), and his goal in last year's Super Copa against Real Madrid.

We lacked goals in the 2nd half of last season from anybody not named Messi. I think its crucial that the coaching staff keeps his confidence high and gives him the minutes he needs.

This is exactly it. With Villa on the field the other teams cannot focus 100% on Messi simply because Villa is a great finisher, poacher and has long range shooting abilities. More vital than anyone up front except Messi of course.

 

[ammarfcb]

look at mata's facial hair now back to villa ,now look at iker's facial hair and now back to villa.

iker knows best, refusing the captain's armband from the ♕

my boys

 

[messi_xavi_iniesta]

casillas is a gentleman.

 

[89Norcal]

One of those players that doesn't have to have the most technically perfect match to be effective.

His off the ball movements and finishing skills are so vital to our team and it does seem to go unappreciated around here at times

Think his game winner vs Sevilla this season(Crucial points), and his goal in last year's Super Copa against Real Madrid.

We lacked goals in the 2nd half of last season from anybody not named Messi. I think its crucial that the coaching staff keeps his confidence high and gives him the minutes he needs.

Totally agree man, especially that first bit. His movement causes havoc for a backline, which is why his presence is such an advantage against a packed box.

That's the saving grace of Torres in Chelsea's squad as well.

 

[Fourteen]

Anyone else secretly happy that Alexis is out of Villa's way for a few weeks?

Also, Villa scored his 300th professional goal the other night, right? :beer2:

Almost forgot my mandatory Villa picture...