Lliga: Barca - Rayo 6-1

[BBZ8800]

With the long run in mind, its important to rotate a bit in easier games. The season is still long, we can lose el classico and still win la liga. We can win this game easily with those players. This is different from Lucho's stupid Sociedad type choices.

Celta has only 3 points more than Rayo.
Actually, Celta is better than Rayo ONLY because they won against us at Nou Camp.
So, this is not THAT easy match.

Further, for example, Rafinha was a starter in both losses at home.
It could be a pure coincidence, but...

But I would rather have the strongest lineup now, whenever possible.

Also, we have 6 days of rest.
Messi and Suarez have to play, since we are missing Neymar.
Rakitic and Iniesta have to play, since Masch will be a DMC.
Dropping one out of these 4 players would be insane.
In the defense, why resting anyone?
1. they will have 6 days of rest
2. plus, the defense will be slighty out of sync with Masch at Dmc already.

 

[xavi_the_Boss]

Rakitic will probably Play as he only played some minutes against villarreal but i think iniesta could be rested for xavi or maybe rafinha.

 

[raskolnikov]

Celta has only 3 points more than Rayo.
Actually, Celta is better than Rayo ONLY because they won against us at Nou Camp.
So, this is not THAT easy match.

Further, for example, Rafinha was a starter in both losses at home.
It could be a pure coincidence, but...

But I would rather have the strongest lineup now, whenever possible.

Also, we have 6 days of rest.
Messi and Suarez have to play, since we are missing Neymar.
Rakitic and Iniesta have to play, since Masch will be a DMC.
Dropping one out of these 4 players would be insane.
In the defense, why resting anyone?
1. they will have 6 days of rest
2. plus, the defense will be slighty out of sync with Masch at Dmc already.

I really like Rayo, they play fun football and are not a park the bus type team. Which is why with our new style we will easily defeat them, even without a few starter players.
Its not as if it will make a lot of difference, and we cant have a Real type break down in the end with tired players.
Its a very low risk decision that pays of in the long run.
I just want Alba to rest and Bartra to play instead of Matthieu. Thats one change compared to your line up so its not really a debate.

Besides it wont happen anyway, it will most likely be like this:

Bravo'
Alves-Pique-Matthieu,Alba
Mascherano
Raki Iniesta
Messi Suarez Pedro

And its should be an easy 4/5 won regardless of 1/2 changes.

 

[raki]

Let´s get this done!

 

[BBZ8800]

I really like Rayo, they play fun football and are not a park the bus type team. Which is why with our new style we will easily defeat them, even without a few starter players.
Its not as if it will make a lot of difference, and we cant have a Real type break down in the end with tired players.
Its a very low risk decision that pays of in the long run.
I just want Alba to rest and Bartra to play instead of Matthieu. Thats one change compared to your line up so its not really a debate.

Besides it wont happen anyway, it will most likely be like this:

Bravo'
Alves-Pique-Matthieu,Alba
Mascherano
Raki Iniesta
Messi Suarez Pedro

And its should be an easy 4/5 won regardless of 1/2 changes.

That is actually 4 changes in total:
1. Pedro for Ney
2. Masch for Busi
3. a new Cb for Masch
4. Adriano for Alba

We will have problems in build up because Masch plays a different type of football than Busi (far from Barca's Dna).
On top of that, attack could have problems with a weakened midfield behind them and with Pedro on a left flank.
Plus, 3 out of 5 defensive will be "new players".
Instead of combo: Alba-Pique-Masch-Alves+Dmc Busi, we will have, in your lineup:
-- Adriano, Pique, Bartra, Alves+Dmc Masch

Again, with 6 days till the next match, I would personally NEVER make more changes than two changes which we are already forced to do (Busi and Ney). (In fact, we already have 3 changes actually: Pedro, Masch Dmc, and a new option as a CB).

 

[André]

This is an easy game. At least 3-0

 

[vlad]

i don´t mind if the game gonna be dramatic or something, even if barca score goal in the last minute, i will be satisfied, after few months they have opportunity to sit on top of the table

 

[raskolnikov]

That is actually 4 changes in total:
1. Pedro for Ney
2. Masch for Busi
3. a new Cb for Masch
4. Adriano for Alba

We will have problems in build up because Masch plays a different type of football than Busi (far from Barca's Dna).
On top of that, attack could have problems with a weakened midfield behind them and with Pedro on a left flank.
Plus, 3 out of 5 defensive will be "new players".
Instead of combo: Alba-Pique-Masch-Alves+Dmc Busi, we will have, in your lineup:
-- Adriano, Pique, Bartra, Alves+Dmc Masch

Again, with 6 days till the next match, I would personally NEVER make more changes than two changes which we are already forced to do (Busi and Ney). (In fact, we already have 3 changes actually: Pedro, Masch Dmc, and a new option as a CB).

So in your opinion one additional change in Adriano for Alba is the difference maker between a comfortable win and potentialy losing points?

 

[Frodo_FCB]

Winning is a must tomorrow, especially after the earlier result of RM...Its finally time to see Barca in the first position after long time. By the way, why this game is so early?

 

[Ini8]

Given how much space Rayo leave behind due to their playing style, it should be a lot easier for our players to exploit. I expect a win, anything else would be a disaster.

 

[raskolnikov]

Winning is a must tomorrow, especially after the earlier result of RM...Its finally time to see Barca in the first position after long time. By the way, why this game is so early?

Damn Asia.

 

[Frodo_FCB]

Damn Asia.

Oh i see...

 

[neo_wolf]

Talk about an early game(7am where im at), im gonna need a few cups of cafe.

 

[Vlom]

Talk about an early game(7am where im at), im gonna need a few cups of cafe.

I can relate, I remember a couple months ago when I was at Vegas I had to wake up at 8 to watch the game against ATM ... that's dedication ^^

 

[BarcaVillain]

What a day today, Villa into the Semis of the FA Cup, Madrid beaten at Bilbao. Only one thing left, you know what to do boys...