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ajnotkeith
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Xavi's evolution as a coach is so interesting.
Despite playing in exclusively possession based team, under possession based coaches, his entire career, he has grown to favour a defensive approach.
And it might have been a bad watch but it sure was effective. Madrid may not have scored for another 90 minutes.
Despite playing in exclusively possession based team, under possession based coaches, his entire career, he has grown to favour a defensive approach.
And it might have been a bad watch but it sure was effective. Madrid may not have scored for another 90 minutes.
The reason is obvious. Tata Martino is his favourite coach he played under.
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Couldn't have timed this better than post it today before Clasico. As ugly as it was, that was a masterclass in defending and mentality.
Xavi dismantling Real Madrid confidence piece by piece.
Birdy
Senior Member
So TRUE this!
Double standards all the way.
I take it only because it was against the CUNT club.
In any other game, against any other opponent, that was abhorrent football for Barca
ajnotkeith
Senior Member
Don't agree we don't have players to play good football. Our midfield crop (when all fit) is probably the best in the world.
Look at the game Kessie played today, after you all were trashing him and saying how shit he is. Having that guy as a backup is a huge luxury.
But nothing wrong with favouring a defensive approach, as long as it works.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Aye adapted magnificently in europe when can only beat Plzn in last 10 games.
Today was just about sitting deep and defending balls really and fair enough in this game.
serghei
Senior Member
Last season we trashed them 4-0 dominating them all game, this time we shut up shop and 1-0ed them. Good to know we are very flexible and can win either way depending on what we set out to do.
Missed so many key players? Compensate with top notch dedication and discipline in defense. Job done, but tie is still very open. Haven't beaten Madrid on Camp Nou in quite a while.
Missed so many key players? Compensate with top notch dedication and discipline in defense. Job done, but tie is still very open. Haven't beaten Madrid on Camp Nou in quite a while.
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Madrid had 0 shots on target. Defensive masterclass. Try playing champagne football with a retard like Raphinha upfront and without three of your best players.
See you on Sunday.
See you on Sunday.
Total-Football
Senior Member
Disgrace to me I don't care about the win and I wouldn't care if this was a one off. There are fundamental problems with our current approach to the game.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
What did they set out to do v Man U? Or Inter/Bayern/Frankfurt.
Real were poor tonight also.
Barca defended well enough to keep them out.
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