Lliga | Round 2: FC Barcelona - Málaga CF 1-0

[Hellsangel]

We are ready

 

[raskolnikov]

I would compare Messi with Ali, Federer, Senna, Jordan, Bobby Fischer and Nadia.

Ali is just the best heavyweight ever and most popular boxing icon. Messi strikes more similarity with p4p goat sugar ray or even Willie Pep imo.
I think Maradona is more like Fischer than Messi as well

 

[Alik]

Maradona is more like Fischer.

Messi is more like Kasparov.

 

[serghei]

Maradona is more like Fischer.

Messi is more like Kasparov.

No way, Messi is the best.

 

[Alik]

No way, Messi is the best.

Yeah, so is Kasparov

 

[Ini8]

Barcelona B midfielder Gumbau, who trained with the first team this week, is again expected to be part of the match squad tomorrow. [sport]

 

[DonAK]

Goatbau

 

[Catalan Fan]

I think the best way to continue motivating a team that has won everything is by setting new goals (e.g first to win cl in a row), working hard is just a means rather than an end.
Neymar and possibly Busquets staring will be a huge benefit to us in a tough game.

And if I would compare Messi to other athletes it be Sugar Ray Robinson, Jordan or Wayne Gretzky.

Katie Price ?

 

[barcafan161]

glad Neymar is expected back...

 

[Behrox]

Barcelona B midfielder Gumbau, who trained with the first team this week, is again expected to be part of the match squad tomorrow. [sport]

Malaga should just forfeit now and save themselves from the embarrassment.

 

[Flavia]

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Goatbau!

 

[serghei]

Gumbau is turning into Douglas II.

 

[TornAndFrayed]

I guess lucho is looking at gumbau as a last resort utility player who has to be able to play in several positions ? Samper probably isn't versatile enough for that role.

In any case, he shouldn't play unless things turn to absolute crap for us.

 

[Iarwain]

[formation=barca,6]
Bravo
0-0-0-0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0-0-0-0
Roberto-0-Bartra-0-Vermaelen-0-Alba
0-0-0-Mascherano-0-0-0
0-0-Rakitic-0-Iniesta-0-0
Messi-0-0-0-0-0-Neymar
0-0-0-Suarez-0-0-0
[/formation]

 

[BBZ8800]

[formation=barca,6]
Bravo
0-0-0-0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0-0-0-0
Roberto-0-Bartra-0-Vermaelen-0-Alba
0-0-0-Mascherano-0-0-0
0-0-Rakitic-0-Iniesta-0-0
Messi-0-0-0-0-0-Neymar
0-0-0-Suarez-0-0-0
[/formation]

Too many changes in a defensive line, imo.
Vermaelen needs someone experienced (who plays longer in Barca, to get some automatism like Masch, or even Mathieu) near him.
Roberto is forced to play at RB due to injuries.
Bartra is Bartra.
Alba also returning after an injury.

On top of that, midfield with Masch will suffer, as always.
And Ney hasn't played because of an illness.

I would be happier with 2 players out of Math-Masch-Verm in defense.