Lliga: (El Clasico) FC Barcelona - Real Madrid 2-1

[beogatts]

i was really glad that we won the game. we culd score more but we're human. of course our attackers gotta improve finishing but lets hope they will train for that in the coming training days.
the game was quite reasonable for me. 1st half was slow i think lucho told the team to let madrid go full mode while barca to defend n score. it seemed that lucho learnt from the 1st half on how to defend madrid well. game with full of yellowcards n caused madrid's morale declined as well. madrid were more tiring as we dominated the 2nd half.

dunt want to expect a revenge score coz our first game vs madrid this season was "lucho's test game". todays match was barca game under lucho.
Ancelotti looked disappointed arty1:

 

[Kohe321]

Extremely happy with the win, but man did this game give me stomach pains. That first half, and the way we deflated after Mathieus goal was just painful. Luckily we came back in the second in a major way. The substitutions worked wonderfully.

I can't help but feel a little disappointed that we didn't score more given our chances in the second half (Neymar should have passed to Suarez after his raid, Messi should have passed to Suarez instead of Neymar, and a few more big chances), but all in all just very happy that we won.

Let's hope the team has enough gas left in the tank to finish strong. April looks extremely challenging, but I think we'll make it out of it in a good way.

 

[Eluryh]

RAC1 (Catalan)

YOUTUBE

MEGA
https://mega.co.nz/#!IN9TGZLI!t9PQ1CbHni2eVJAyDimeXzP7HDYczPR6rbf1NiO 7x9w

 

[Ini8]

Each team owned each half. The last 15 min of the first half reminded me of the game at Bernabeu. No control in midfield or whatsoever and they just kept on attacking. Luckily, our defence did great. As for the second half, we gradually improved and the world class goal from Luisito gave our players the needed momentum and we were on top after that. Busi and Xavi brought back the control in midfield while RM's player were beginning to tire. We should've scored one more to remove RM's H2H advantage, I don't want another 06/07 end to the season. If that happens, I'll blame it on Neymar.

I'm happy to see Lucho learned from his mistakes in the first game though. Doesn't look like Pep was wrong about Lucho after all.

 

[ManusXavi]

Ray Hudson Commentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uq6fHcgx5Y

"Look at this absolute 24 carat ingot. . .of a ball. . .in the stide! One touch and then the sling shot from Suarez!"

 

[Qonny]

So apparently Sydney airport has very good wifi, and I was able to watch the game just an hour after it had finished, and omg at how nervwrecking this game was. I was so tense the entire game I got a headache after it had finished.

Didn't like the way we lacked control during parts of the game, but fortunately pique was colossal in defense. Im very pleased with matheus performance as well, especially his goal. If it weren't for all those missed chances by neymar, we could have won by more. I was so infuriated at his miss that later led to the Ronaldo goal.

Bravo was also exceptional, and really saves our asses more than a couple of times. All in all though, it's the result that matters, and although RM could have scored more, so could we, and we would probably out score them anyway.

Good and extremely important win for us. I just hope we won't get complacent, and keep our heads cool for the remainder of the season.

 

[sabby]

That was probably one of the worst game I have seen barca play passing wise. But hey, I'm happy we are 4 points clear of madrid

 

[Vlom]

Is h2h more important that goal difference if we ended up tied in points ?

 

[KingMessi]

Is h2h more important that goal difference if we ended up tied in points ?

Yes. If we're level on points, it goes H2H, GD, and then Goals Scored.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

What really annoys me is that we did not score 3 or 4. Head to head goes to Madrid and it would be heartbreaking if that would decide the league.

 

[Morten]

Yes. If we're level on points, it goes H2H, GD, and then Goals Scored.

At the end i felt Barcelona was in control, but i really hoped that they didnt get a goal or two. Barcelona is certainly favorites now, but h2h goes first at equal points at least...

 

[instinct]

We just won the Clasico! 4 points ahead! I'm absolutely buzzing right now, even though the game lays hours behind.

The 1st half was shit but holy fuck Mathieu scored

Suarez showed why we bought him. Busquets and Xavi looked so composed and calm on the ball. It was a huge relief compared to the 1st half.

Bravo and Piquenbauer top!

4 points now!

 

[KhaledBarca]

I've re watched the game, we deserved the game no doubt. after Cristiano's goal 30th minute until HT real madrid were clearly better but before and especially after Suarez goal we were better, it obvious that without Busquets we suffered more in midfield. In terms of clear chances, Real Madrid had 5 (CR 2 Benzema 2 Bale 1) and Barcelona had 8 (Neymar 3 Suarez 2 Messi 2 Alba 1). Very important win, its good to have 4 points advantage but with 10 games left and away games v Celta Sevilla Espanyol Atleti and not to forget Valencia at Camp Nou, its not over yet. We need 27 more points, there's only room for 1 mistake more than RM!

 

[Morten]

I've re watched the game, we deserved the game no doubt. after Cristiano's goal 30th minute until HT real madrid where clearly better but before and especially after Suarez goal we were better. In terms of clear chances, Real Madrid had 5 (CR 2 Benzema 2 Bale) and Barcelona had 8 (Neymar 3 Suarez 2 Messi 2 Alba 1). Very important win, its good to have 4 points advantage but with 10 games left and away games v Celta Sevilla Espanyol Atleti and not to forget Valencia at Camp Nou, its not over yet. We need 27 more points, there's only room for 1 mistake more than RM!

I respectfully disagree, i think we deserved to be ahead by the time Suarez scored. I think we were sligthly the better team for 60 minutes, then the goal came and you took over.

 

[mssarm]

I respectfully disagree, i think we deserved to be ahead by the time Suarez scored. I think we were sligthly the better team for 60 minutes, then the goal came and you took over.

Don't kid yourself. You gambled today starting with high tempo play, hoping to kill the game by the end of first half. But it didn't work out, Barca defence is way better now. You started the second half completely drained of energy and you are lucky to get away with 2-1 scoreline. Don't forget that the game takes 90 minutes. If you play against us with same tactics on UCL (if drawn)- it will be your funeral.