La Liga Round 28: Atletico - Barca 2-4

[Horatio]

i do wonder how game wouldve looked like had simeone not taken off alvarez

Maybe Flick told team not to score goals until alvarez was taken off. 4d chess

 

[ajnotkeith]

I don't like how they play. But it is effective against us.

When we need to chase, they created a ton of chances and almost chances.

Same against Madrid but couldn't score.

If they want to play this shitball and actually win the league though, they should hire Xavi.

If only for the fact that Xavi would never manage against us. I bet they would try to hire him if Simeone left.

Now that would be something.

 

[Porque]

If only for the fact that Xavi would never manage against us. I bet they would try to hire him if Simeone left.

Now that would be something.

Yeah he is pretty much made for their expectations. Plus he had Simeones number.

Weird dynamic.

 

[JohnN]

Also the handball was before we regained possession and Eric lost it in a stupid manner. Correct decision to let the goal stand.

This might be the case and a correct call. But it still makes you think... would the goal be canceled if this was madrid conceeding... absoluteley yes..

 

[Porque]

These Atleti Barca games have been classics so far this season btw.

A perfect example of styles make fights.

Still one last one to serve up.

Copa semi leg two is gonna be great.

 

[Barcaman]

*Looking at the schedule* 👁️

Did Barca just win La Liga?

 

[FC B]

Very poor game by Barca until they started scoring but great 3 points and a great feeling to defeat them at their stadium in such a fashion with a remontada from 2-0 to 2-4.

 

[jaype]

This team has champions aura. How many comebacks this season? Let's fucking go

 

[putogusiluz8]

That handball was a blessing in disguise.

It really lit a fire inside the players, and going down 2-0 made us throw caution to wind and go all out.

Another game where we demonstrate we have the character and will of champions.

 

[jairzinho]

This team has champions aura. How many comebacks this season? Let's fucking go

Proof that having an elite coach with winning mentality can make a huge difference.

 

[BerkeleyBernie]

Just finished watching. That was really disappointing play by Barca today that I would describe as lethargic and sloppy. Passes were rolled like a couple of tennis players lazily lobbing balls over the net in a warmup. No zip, and not accurate. Several passes were picked off from this lack of sharpness and intensity. Play the damn ball to feet and with pace so the other player gets control of the ball right away and you don't let the opponent shift their defense as lazily as you are playing the ball.

Kinda surprised Arajo didn't start. One of his advantages is his quick pace. He could have kept up with the pacy players of AM.

 

[CatalinR10]

Just finished watching. That was really disappointing play by Barca today

Did you close the tv after 2-0 for Atletico ?

 

[BerkeleyBernie]

Did you close the tv after 2-0 for Atletico ?

Watched the whole game and, of course, plaudits for hanging in there and changing it around (great strike by Lewy, and a sharp header by Torres, but a lucky deflection by Yamal). That doesn't negate the fact that the overall play was sluggish and even sloppy at times. Like training at half-speed. Maybe a bit tired from Benfica midweek. We've seen much better play.

 

[Gazzznigga]

Proof that having an elite coach with winning mentality can make a huge difference.

Correct

 

[JerseyAddict]

I would really like this team to start winning without such stress. Just fucking score 4 and win 4:0... I am to old for this shit