Xavi Hernández

[JamDav1982]

When Barca go ahead 1-0 and Real are struggling to creat against a deep defence..it would be stupidity to change that too much.

The onus at that point is on Real to change game.

Dont think it was anything great tactically or team set up all that well but who really cares.. result mattered in circumstances.

 

[Horatio]

Of course, zero shots on target is also a proof of how shit Madrid was. And some more intense, faster team would have created more. But the way we defended would've been tough to deal with for any team. Let's not forget that Bayern went out against Villareal in a game exactly like this one at home last year in the Champions League.
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I am actually surprised to find out Real had 0 shots on target. I was fairly sure Ter Stegen grabbed a few incoming balls. Must have been shots by Madrid that got cracked by defense. Weird.

 

[serghei]

I am actually surprised to find out Real had 0 shots on target. I was fairly sure Ter Stegen grabbed a few incoming balls. Must have been shots by Madrid that got cracked by defense. Weird.

Those don't count as shots.

 

[Porque]

Yeah, we're basically all saying the same points but refusing to agree coz, well, this is fck'n barcaforum afterall.

 

[jamrock]

35 % possession, if it was Koeman or EV they would be crucified in this forum.

Valverde has Messi & Suarez scoring 50+ goal in the league...

Context matters.

 

[Horatio]

Those don't count as shots.

Yes i know lol. That's what I provided as the likely explanation.

I now read last time Real had 0 shots on target at home was 2010.

 

[iniestaGOAT]

They had more crosses on target than shots

Pathetic team

 

[delancey]

I think that Valverde is dressing up as Xavi.

 

[serghei]

Need Camp Nou to turn up vs Valencia. They usually play well on Camp Nou and on top of injuries, we also have Gavi and Raphinha out for suspension. As well as Xavi.

Gonna be a tough one.

I hope we can produce another 1-0, and then hope Betis get some points off Madrid.

 

[JamDav1982]

Need Camp Nou to turn up vs Valencia. They usually play well on Camp Nou and on top of injuries, we also have Gavi and Raphinha out for suspension. As well as Xavi.

Gonna be a tough one.

I hope we can produce another 1-0, and then hope Betis get some points off Madrid.

Raphinha isnt out I dont think.

 

[ajnotkeith]

Need Camp Nou to turn up vs Valencia. They usually play well on Camp Nou and on top of injuries, we also have Gavi and Raphinha out for suspension. As well as Xavi.

Gonna be a tough one.

I hope we can produce another 1-0, and then hope Betis get some points off Madrid.

Need to play better than we have been in past games.

That display of character and grit was fantastic, but when the other team score first instead it all goes to shit. We have to be creating and be on the front foot a bit more.

 

[fergus90]

It was as good as you could hope for without any perceived attacking threat on the pitch. When Pedri and Dembele return, we will cook them at Camp Nou.

Barca are a better side than Real this year.

 

[te amo barca]

Raphinha isnt out I dont think.

he's oout. Ferran and Ansu are the only available first-team forwards

 

[serghei]

Need to play better than we have been in past games.

That display of character and grit was fantastic, but when the other team score first instead it all goes to shit. We have to be creating and be on the front foot a bit more.

We struggle to break down teams, because like Madrid, our passing speed is slow sometimes.

Which is why it is very important for us to not concede crap goals like vs Almeria.

 

[JamDav1982]

he's oout. Ferran and Ansu are the only available first-team forwards

You sure?

I thought it was cleared after the game at weekend that he wasnt suspended.

Fuck knows.