Lliga: FC Barcelona - Athletic Bilbao 2-0

[DonAndres]

Iraizoz, Laporte, Beñat, Iturraspe, De Marcos, Susaeta, Mikel Rico, Gurpegi, Muniain, Aduriz i Balenziaga

Would've preferred Iraola, Ibai, and for Gurpegi to not even have made the squad but decent lineup otherwise. I can really see Neymar/Messi wrecking the defense though with De Marcos and Gurpegi on that right side.

 

[Icarium]

Wow. Just wow. No pique. Finally some one has the guts to do it. Not too happy with Masch but whatever.

 

[instinct]

Interesting line-up.

 

[Alarcón]

Would have liked to see Neymar

 

[BarcaGirl]

I want MatS to start ....just go away Bravo

 

[instinct]

Would have liked to see Neymar

I guess he's not 100% fit. He played 180 minutes in the USA. Better give him some rest and bring him in the 60th minute like in the last game.

 

[CatalinR10]

great job playing nerman in useless friendlies so he can't start in important games

 

[instinct]

great job playing nerman in useless friendlies so he can't start in important games

Talk to my hand, b*tch.

 

[FC B]

Ok but why Masche as CB again and again and over again ?

 

[instinct]

Ok but why Masche as CB again and again and over again ?

We have to take our opponent into consideration. Masch could be more useful than Pique against counter attacks. He is faster and a better tackler.

 

[Frejsgodes]

Bravo over ter Stegen?

 

[Neeraj]

God Damn satellite went down at just the wrong time. Can someone please post some good stream links? Thanks

 

[spark]

We have to take our opponent into consideration. Masch could be more useful than Pique against counter attacks. He is faster and a better tackler.

Lets just ignore Athletic's dominance in the air on set pieces. Considering the opponent, MAtS should be playing since Athletic would press high and Bravos passing would probably be exposed.

 

[linetty]

Bravo over ter Stegen?

Why the facepalm? Stegen has just taken over the injury and it wouldn't be good to play him in such a tough game already. Pretty understandable decision!

 

[Trickykid]

Bravo over ter Stegen?

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