Ursegor
World Champion
So basically what you are trying to say is that Bayern leave acres of space?
UEFA Champions League 2014-15
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So basically what you are trying to say is that Bayern leave acres of space?
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Ryu Hayabusa
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Of course, but not in the manner you were referring to.
Ursegor
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I just said: "They leave plenty of space." I also said "since Pep". Which should have given the clue that all I was refering to was that Bayern play attacking football at all costs with a high line. Which leaves plenty of space. Unlike Chelsea or Madrid setting up for the counter. You just got insecure about nothing tbh.
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Ryu Hayabusa
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When sbdy says "leave plenty of space", they usually refer to the space BETWEEN the lines of a formation, not the space BEHIND the last line of defence. And I'm fairly sure you are aware of that as the other teams you included can be said to leave a lot of space between the lines, a case different from the Bayern one.
But alright, let's just call it a difference of the definition of the phrase.
xavi_the_Boss
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But has their set piece defending improved?
RM scored more from set pieces then their Counters against Bayern.
footyfan
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I think in a match-up, Bayern can probably keep possession better than Barca. It's an entirely different game altogether when compared to Real or Chelsea, something the players haven't faced in ages. Which is why I've included Bayern in the list, it's difficult to tell how Barca will play against them. Also, their pressing is really good, miles better than City's yesterday and we don't know how Barca will match up with that. tbf that's just looking at the attacking side for Barca, defensively I don't think they can cope with Bayern's wingers. It will have to be a battle of who scores more.
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raskolnikov
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No way, Bayern merely adopted ball posession, Barca was born in it, molded by it
I think we have a better chance of beating them than Chelsea or Real.
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Ryu Hayabusa
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No way, Bayern merely adopted ball posession, Barca was born in it, molded by it
They have adopted it over 6 years ago and have steadily improved in that regard since then, while for Barca many make the case that they have lost their "magic" when it comes to possession football. Dunno who is currently more proficient.
Anyways, a smart coach wouldn't face Barca in their own style anyways but play like Heynckes in those two matches a while ago...
Had the Torres goal stood, I'd be confident. But as things currently stand, if BL score once, AM would need to find the net 3 times in order to qualify. Godín(suspension) and Koke(injury) are huge losses. They were horrid yesterday, unable to build anything meaningful in attack, partly due to their opp. high pressing. So Simeone thought it was best to sub out the only player who can keep the ball moving in such trying circumstances. Without Koke's delivery, even their set-plays aren't as threatening. I'm afraid, I see them going out.
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