Lliga: Bilbao - Barca 2-5

[Richard.H]

Very important match for the team. Hopefully MSN bring out their A game.

 

[linetty]

Massive game tomorrow in terms of putting pressure on RM. Despite the form of Bilbao, history suggests its not an easy place for Barca to play.

I fully expect a close win, though a draw wouldn't be the end of the world, however, what cannot happen is a loss.

We don't have a glorious history there but we can't go into a game happy with a draw in the end. We need to go all in, I'm sure we can take em all 3 points. Bilbao won only 1 game out of their last 5 (the win was away from home & they lost to Elche at home).

Btw, I recently noticed a few members joined and keep posting regularly so far... Nice to see, in fact there always were lots of guys to join but their stay here usually ended up on a 'welcome post'.

Welcome, SKS!

 

[linetty]

Squad (vs Athletic): Rakitic, Xavi, Iniesta, Rafinha, Pedro, Messi, Suarez, Neymar, Bravo, Ter Stegen, Alves, Pique, Bartra, Mascherano, Mathieu, Adriano, Alba, Busquets

Official: 18 players called up for the game against Athletic tonight, Masip, Montoya and Sergi Roberto not included

 

[Messi_Goal]

Massive game tonight, Must take advantage of the Real Madrid humiliation lol.....

We have played much better lately.. At one point it looked like the season was over, The players didn't give a toss and Lucho was out of hes mind.... But he has kept it simple lately and the players look like they are back to there hungry best....

Whats been the turn a round do you think?.

Very much looking forward to the game tonight.

 

[cmsy27]

Another 4 AM game for me which I initially planned not to watch, but since we can go within a point of RM now that they lost, I think I will wake up for it after all. Definitely have to play well as Atletico are closing the gap. Very excited for this!

 

[linetty]

Possible line-up (vs Athletic): Bravo - Alves Pique Mascherano Alba - Rakitic Busquets Iniesta - Messi Suarez Neymar [marca]

This one is probably on point.

 

[sailor]

A win tonight will give Barca the chance to depend on itself to snatch la Liga title.

 

[Rapha]

This line-up probably likes me, but i prefer see Rafinha with the 11, his game against Villareal was excellent.

 

[EdmondDantes]

I cannot wait for KO.

That line up looks just about right, I hope the boys are on song tonight.

 

[Barcaman]

"The four-time Ballon d’Or winner has netted an incredible 110 goals and created 30 assists in 110 fixtures in La Liga games on Sundays."

 

[hardyboy]

"The four-time Ballon d’Or winner has netted an incredible 110 goals and created 30 assists in 110 fixtures in La Liga games on Sundays."

but i've a feeling he won't score today..

 

[Rapha]

Probably, the war in miedfielder will be :
Itturaspe (or San Jose) - Rico - De Marcos VS Busquets - Rakitic - Andres
Very high level! A good football tonight, but with a victory from Barça, it's better!

 

[linetty]

Bilbao are one of his favourite victims and they're in bad shape lately.

 

[Rapha]

Bilbao are one of his favourite victims and they're in bad shape lately.

Yes, but it's dangerous at San Mames, watch against La Sociedad at Anoeta... I hope a big game by the miedfielder because it's the key of the game. Messi can beat a new record tonight with 3 goals, he will be the player Culé who mark the more goals against Bilbao.

Edit, the line-ups probably : View attachment 6775

 

[Alen]

Yes, but it's dangerous at San Mames, watch against La Sociedad at Anoeta... I hope a big game by the miedfielder because it's the key of the game. Messi can beat a new record tonight with 3 goals, he will be the player Culé who mark the more goals against Bilbao.

Edit, the line-ups probably : View attachment 6775

Rakitic is essential to our midfield, we don't defend well without him. Rafinha was good against villarreal but our midfield was all over the place defensively and we got murdered on counters.
The way i see it, it's either rafinha, iniesta or xavi with rakitic.