UEFA Youth league 13/14 - CAMPIONS!

[kozza]

My opinion on some players today:
Suarez: What a reflex speed ! he was very comforting especially in the air, don't know why he is a sub.
The leftback (n4): a disaster ! limp in defense and didn't help in attack.
Jordi Ortega: good game, he is skilled technically.
Enguene: a brainless player, he doesn't have a sense of organization, although he is technically skilled.
Kaptoum: he made some nice dribbles and body faints but his passing wasn't good today.
Rolon: I can't find a single quality in him, very poor decision making, shouldn't start Monday.
Munir: apart from the goal he didn't a single good thing.
Adama:

 

[Tonykross]

My opinion on some players today:
Suarez: What a reflex speed ! he was very comforting especially in the air, don't know why he is a sub.
The leftback (n4): a disaster ! limp in defense and didn't help in attack.
Jordi Ortega: good game, he is skilled technically.
Enguene: a brainless player, he doesn't have a sense of organization, although he is technically skilled.
Kaptoum: he made some nice dribbles and body faints but his passing wasn't good today.
Rolon: I can't find a single quality in him, very poor decision making, shouldn't start Monday.
Munir: apart from the goal he didn't a single good thing.
Adama:

Why is Ebwelle not starting ? he is 10x better than Rolon.

 

[FCBarca]

Thought Enguene was really careless with the ball but even Munir was cheaply giving the ball away - I watched him dribble the ball out for a throw in without pressure, at least three times...Despite his nice finish on the goal, I thought of Sanabria today...Munir is still a terrific talent but I saw some special things from the Paraguayan in many of the same situations today

Surprised Ebwelle never came on or that Ondoa didn't start but the keepr was very good - I don't remember watching him before...I was watching him in warmups and thought that while nothing stood out he also looked very assured which is something I find lacking in a lot of the cantera keepers (Ondoa aside, who is skilled outfield player as well btw)...This ultimately was reflected in a composed & confident manner...Thought he played very well

I liked Kaptoum, he's got a great rhythm to his game - often glides around the pitch effortlessly...I feel like he's got a lot more in his locker than we're getting to see - must be Vinyals tactics...Because I thought he showed great awareness & skill create space between those tight Schalke back lines...Feel like this is where Munir let him down by not making the runs instead of coming back for the return pass...I have never focused on him before and even having read lofty words about his potential I can't say I've seen much consistency before...But I really liked him today even if he didn't step his game up enough...I think he just needs to assert himself more although perhaps this is just Vinyal's tactics

Vinyals subs were excellent even if Schalke had their fair share of decent scoring chances...Mohamed is an interesting player, looks super young but very tenacious...I wish Adama had slotted that last scoring chance to him right before the final whistle instead of havin Munir blow it...Would've liked to have seen Mohamed take his chance because I still can't tell how much talent he has

Adama is upping his game and you can see there's still so much room for him to grow as a player but he was dominant...Extremely confident and shows superb aggression as an attacking player - better than anyone at the club atm, IMHO...He can really dribble out of just about any defensive formation and looks to be doing it effortlessly...He'll make me miss Tello much less because he could become much better than him - just needs to become a better goalscorer...German players were showing him immense respect despite getting away with some bookable fouls to try and save themselves...Easily the best player on the park from either side...Schalke focused a lot of their defense and never left him without at least 2 markers

Schalke's #11 was the best player, IMHO...Seemed to have no trouble beating whomever was marking him, truth is that was probably their best weapon on the day and yet they failed to go back to him enough...I've heard their youth academy is well respected but apart from him I didn't see anything remarkable...He's quite good I thought and the mohawk suggests he's not lacking confidence...Interesting player though

It was nice, the players came up to the fans afterwards for high five and applaud the support...The kids loved it

Vinyals is a great coach, credit to the club...I hope he has a long career here...Can't wait for Monday

 

[jklz]

My opinion on some players today:
Suarez: What a reflex speed ! he was very comforting especially in the air, don't know why he is a sub.
The leftback (n4): a disaster ! limp in defense and didn't help in attack.
Jordi Ortega: good game, he is skilled technically.
Enguene: a brainless player, he doesn't have a sense of organization, although he is technically skilled.
Kaptoum: he made some nice dribbles and body faints but his passing wasn't good today.
Rolon: I can't find a single quality in him, very poor decision making, shouldn't start Monday.
Munir: apart from the goal he didn't a single good thing.
Adama:

Suarez has started more matches than Ondoa this season. After the match where they became champions it was 16 matches in the league for José Suárez against the 13 of Ondoa.
Don't know what was up with Quinti, not his best match indeed (n4, lb).
And even though Munir managed to screw up those chances, he did well a lot of the time by just getting in those positions/dribbling past players.


And what is with the Ebwelle obsession? He's very flashy and skilled, but also very inconsistent and his decision making isn't really the best. Rolón isn't the biggest talent, but he still does well most of the time. He has been pretty important this season, scoring 14 goals.

 

[Tonykross]

Suarez has started more matches than Ondoa this season. After the match where they became champions it was 16 matches in the league for José Suárez against the 13 of Ondoa.
Don't know what was up with Quinti, not his best match indeed (n4, lb).
And even though Munir managed to screw up those chances, he did well a lot of the time by just getting in those positions/dribbling past players.


And what is with the Ebwelle obsession? He's very flashy and skilled, but also very inconsistent and his decision making isn't really the best. Rolón isn't the biggest talent, but he still does well most of the time. He has been pretty important this season, scoring 14 goals.

I like Ebwelle, he is a game changer, he needs to go to Liverpool and Brenda Roger will do wonders with him.

 

[FCBarca]

Suarez has started more matches than Ondoa this season. After the match where they became champions it was 16 matches in the league for José Suárez against the 13 of Ondoa.
Don't know what was up with Quinti, not his best match indeed (n4, lb).
And even though Munir managed to screw up those chances, he did well a lot of the time by just getting in those positions/dribbling past players.


And what is with the Ebwelle obsession? He's very flashy and skilled, but also very inconsistent and his decision making isn't really the best. Rolón isn't the biggest talent, but he still does well most of the time. He has been pretty important this season, scoring 14 goals.

In the UEFA Youth League, Ondoa has played most of the minutes which is why I was surprised...Knew little about Suarez but he's a newcomer to the club and apparently very valued teammate and keeper

Ebwelle indeed has game changing ability but perhaps Vinyals intends to use him in the Final

There's great team chemistry in the squad and Jordi has to get credit for that, IMO...He's been responsible for some outstanding work with Juvenil A - a good example of a coach who is getting so much out of his squad...Particularly enjoyed how he's helped the younger team contend with more physical sides like Schalke, they never looked intimidated or lacking focus on what to do

Benfica on Monday will make for a worthy opponent as they are talented all over the pitch, IMO...Pereira, Rochinha, Santos & Estrela are standout players...Worse still, their attack is probably strongest on the right side which coincides with Barcelona's weakness, defensively, from the left

 

[Messi10]

Predictions guys? Who do I bet on?

 

[FCBarca]

Competitive final between two sides who have not lost a match in the tournament, both with style, technique & plenty of quality...Their strength is attacking on the right flank, IMO and Barca the same...One will have to give

Personally, I give the edge to the Portuguese club but love the team spirit of Juvenil A...Beautiful weather outlook, look forward to it, I'll be there!

 

[hulinat]

Does the final start 16:30 or 17:15?

 

[Ryan_Cule]

Does the final start 16:30 or 17:15?

16:30

 

[jklz]

Ondoa, Godswill, Roger, Rodri, X.Quintillà, Jordi, Enguene, Kaptoum, Moha, Munir y Adama

2 changes. Ondoa starts now for José Suárez and Moha starts instead of Rolón. Well deserved for Moha.

 

[DonAndres]

Ondoa, Godswill, Roger, Rodri, X.Quintillà, Jordi, Enguene, Kaptoum, Moha, Munir y Adama

2 changes. Ondoa starts now for José Suárez and Moha starts instead of Rolón. Well deserved for Moha.

Great lineup, sadly I have to miss the game. Should be interesting...

 

[DonAK]

Laporta is apparently there to watch the final as well.

 

[Ryan_Cule]

Visca barca!

 

[Galning]

Come on guys!