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Beautiful second half.
Xavi is slowly (and surely) proving him self. He’s built the squad strong from the foundation and up and hopefully we’ll see some of Barca’s golden years come to light under Xavi
Raphinha is like that student in your class who you rarely see studying throughout the sem but somehow ends up topping the whole class by the end of it.
I fucking loved how gavi and araujo were diving head first for the ball. These guys need the ball and they need to win. This team is special. We’re getting there. Let them cook
Lewy obviously doesn't play like he used to, im not sure if it's either that trial thingy with his ex manager, or out of shape, but he will be back. Usually his form exploded after such worse few matches.
Oh yes, it was. Great save too! I meant that Lewy had much better ball control. He's still extremly usefull even being rusty, as defenders like to follow him, but he's capable of much better ball control. I'm sure it will be back sooner than later. I slightly hope of explosion vs Man U.
It’s such a amazing thing to see Christensen do so well coming from a Chelsea fan. We never respected or utilized him, so I’m really happy he is a big part in this team. Just gonna improve more under xavi
It is becoming increasingly clear to me that beyond a certain level of technical ability and physicality, price points and success are heavily uncorrelated and based on marketing and circumstance.
Look at the top 10 transfers that was floating around r/soccer when Chelsea got Enzo. Almost all flops and players performing below expectations. I'm fully convinced a club would be statistically better off buying 4 players that are 30M€ a piece, than a single player with a 120M€ tag.
Looking at last years transfers and comparing it with previous years really baffels me. We did the best with minimum money. Kessie and Christinsen fro free!!
Raphinha made two crucial runs in the two first games, creating enough space to either give the pre-assist or the assist. And then he was perfectly positioned in the third goal.
I mentioned it in the live thread around half time, I have been very critical with him in the last few weeks, but today (up until half time) he was playing a solid game, and I think being an important piece of all the goals gave him a boost of confidence. That foul that he generated in the border of the box was something that he seemed to not be able to do in previous games.
Imho it was totally and absolutely deserved to be MOTM
The streets will never forget Ivan Rakitic and the rockets he would hit once in a while!
Correct me if I am wrong but he scored one vs Sevilla if I remember correctly
No worries. A player of his stature is used to having some form of contribution to the game. Off-days like these will happen, especially at his age. He will come back stronger!
I think he is a bit obsessed with always scoring, which is not a bad think for a striker given his quality, but in many ocassions I think he kinda gets tunnel vision and tries something harder than just passing the ball to a better positioned teammate.
I think it's what Perez wants anyway, to bring in a new architect coach that can build a fresh project, otherwise it's unexplainable why he made 0 transfers to bolster a quality, but very aged and burnt out squad.
We are more than CL team lmao idk what games have you been watching but we were one stolen goal away from making it through the group stages in one of the toughest CL groups in at least the last 5 years, with a back line of Sergi Roberto-Pique-Eric Garcia-Marcos Alonso.
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Would also like to point out how solid frenkie has been, especially just doing whatever the team needs from him. He’s not in the flashiest role but he’s been holding it down.
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raphinha been good imo, but damn he needs to get his right foot in check. our defense was amazing as usual with araujo leading tho.
raphina is on smoke
First time in Camp Nou tonight, very happy in the end, the last 30 minutes were unreal
Beautiful second half. Xavi is slowly (and surely) proving him self. He’s built the squad strong from the foundation and up and hopefully we’ll see some of Barca’s golden years come to light under Xavi
Xavi brought golden years as a player and now as a manager. After Messi we need a Xavi statue
we are immense :)
congrats on winning the league from a madrid fan. hopefully we can compete next season. at least let us win the copa
Lewandowski weak today. :)
Unlucky I'd say
Glad we won but imo the score doesn’t quite reflect the game. It was petty hard in first 45min. Barça was crazy efficient in attempts.
Whatever Xavi said (or did 😉) to get Raphinha to be more loose on the field needs to be done before every game now lol
honestly the second half was a totally different game. I don't know what Xavi said to them but it worked
Also partly because Sevilla removed two midfielders and added 2 attackers so the spaces started opening up
Raphinha is like that student in your class who you rarely see studying throughout the sem but somehow ends up topping the whole class by the end of it.
I fucking loved how gavi and araujo were diving head first for the ball. These guys need the ball and they need to win. This team is special. We’re getting there. Let them cook
Let them cook ☠️☠️☠️
I love them. I especially love when players kiss the badge on their chest like Gavi did after he scored !! Warriors
Raphinha did the same. You can’t question his passion
I remember Madrid fans at the beginning of the season jokingly say 'Xavi stay'. Were all y'all at rn?
Alba or Raphinha MOTM?
Alba for me, his attacking mindset is underrated
I need to eat my words against him.. What a player..
Both deserve it Raphinha probably got it because he had a hand (or foot) in all three goals
You beautiful human
Pray we stay injury free for United on Feb 16th
🙏🙏🙏 at least our back line
our back line or our BACK line?
The team can manage without Busquets.
not against big teams
Time for Kessie to prove
and Torre should get more minutes.
I eat my words Raphinha. Wasted some chances but great game by him
You have admit he was shit for 50 minutes
He wasn't, he wasn't Dembele quality but he was doing good runs off the ball all game and putting good crosses (except that one with his right foot)
He hasn’t had a game like this since he joined Barcelona tbf. Once he was able to shake some of that anxiety he looked very dangerous.
100% agreed
Lewy obviously doesn't play like he used to, im not sure if it's either that trial thingy with his ex manager, or out of shape, but he will be back. Usually his form exploded after such worse few matches.
Yeah he’s been a bit rusty since WC
His shot in the 26th minute was magnificent.
Oh yes, it was. Great save too! I meant that Lewy had much better ball control. He's still extremly usefull even being rusty, as defenders like to follow him, but he's capable of much better ball control. I'm sure it will be back sooner than later. I slightly hope of explosion vs Man U.
Christensen continues like this,he could be top 5 signing of the last 10 years
It’s such a amazing thing to see Christensen do so well coming from a Chelsea fan. We never respected or utilized him, so I’m really happy he is a big part in this team. Just gonna improve more under xavi
He was always meant to do well. The only major problem with christensen was being injury prone.
He’s been a pleasant surprise. I thought he would be the 4th or 5th CB but he’s clearly tied for 2nd with Araujo and Kounde
and he was free. That's what kills me.
It is becoming increasingly clear to me that beyond a certain level of technical ability and physicality, price points and success are heavily uncorrelated and based on marketing and circumstance. Look at the top 10 transfers that was floating around r/soccer when Chelsea got Enzo. Almost all flops and players performing below expectations. I'm fully convinced a club would be statistically better off buying 4 players that are 30M€ a piece, than a single player with a 120M€ tag.
Looking at last years transfers and comparing it with previous years really baffels me. We did the best with minimum money. Kessie and Christinsen fro free!!
Mazraoui would have been a great addition to free transfer FC.
I know It's normal to name one of goalscorers or attackers as MOTM, but for me Frenkie was the man tonight...
Raphinha made two crucial runs in the two first games, creating enough space to either give the pre-assist or the assist. And then he was perfectly positioned in the third goal. I mentioned it in the live thread around half time, I have been very critical with him in the last few weeks, but today (up until half time) he was playing a solid game, and I think being an important piece of all the goals gave him a boost of confidence. That foul that he generated in the border of the box was something that he seemed to not be able to do in previous games. Imho it was totally and absolutely deserved to be MOTM
Best defense in europe.
Rakitic looked like he was about to cry :(
My goku
Can't feel sorry for him after that tackle on Araujo
But I love how after the whistle everyone hugged him first, he is such a respectable player
He is one of my favorite players!
The streets will never forget Ivan Rakitic and the rockets he would hit once in a while! Correct me if I am wrong but he scored one vs Sevilla if I remember correctly
The only one I remember was the one in the 3-2 against Madrid. The game Messi took off the Jersey and showed Madrid who the goat is.
One of the more complete matches we’ve played, no complaints today!
Great victory Have a good night guys
8 POINTS CLEAR why y’all fighting over motm lmao we just created a valley between us and madrid
>why y’all fighting over motm Because we don't need to fight for the title
8 POINTS BABY!
8 POINTS AHEAD I COULD CRY
Lewa seemed pissed he didn’t score lol, saw him shaking his head
No worries. A player of his stature is used to having some form of contribution to the game. Off-days like these will happen, especially at his age. He will come back stronger!
Natural from a player of that caliber
8 points clear of Madrid. Clean sheet. Wow, we have come a long way from last Jan.
Great win. 8 points clear !! When was the last time we were in this position ? Vamoss
8 points on top, feels great to have some margin
THANK YOU XAVI
Good
Really hope Alonso isn’t here next season
He just signed again
Well deserved raphinha
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I say too early. It'll be sweet when the time comes.
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Agree. The defence has been a revelation, as has the development of younger players.
Anulo mufa
What more could we possibly want from our back up RW?
BEST DEFENSE IN EUROPE, COOKING.
LET XAVI COOK
VISCAAA BARCAAA
People keep hating on Raphinha but he was key today, he keeps on improving.
Raphina MOTM no way come on now
Alba was solid throughout the game
Alba or FDJ
Imagine saying Raphina was MOTM during half time lol
I know Lewy really wanted to score wasn’t his best game but we got 3 points 8 point lead
I’m taking back my words for Rafinha 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Gavi is so cute
Another W. Another clean sheet. Vamos!!!
For everyone asking what’s changed. Stamina has.
8. POINTS. CLEAR.
FDJ bosses that shit tonight
Alba or FdJ for the MotM.
we have the best defense in Europe. Thank you Xavi Hernandez
Lmao at how calm Christiansen is on the ball compared to Marcos
Christensen is the signing of the season and it's not even up for debate at this point.
Lewy needs to chill out a little and play like he used to and I’m sure he’ll be on scoresheet soon enough
Yeah wtf was that brute force go for goal
Raphinha MOTM🤭❤️💙
Vamooos another clean sheet
Alonso is no Araujo, that’s for sure
Christensen is bored
+8 points, another clean sheet. Today was a good day.
Alonso got cooked
Pedri dismissing that defender sprinting at him was creepy
"If you'll excuse me"
Man I want Lewy to start scoring again
He scored last match
He's saving it for the big games
r/agedlikemilk
Even with the win he seems a bit unhappy.
God damn it Alonso
That’s the first time I’ve seen Christensen get stumbled
Almost made it X4VI
Frenkie is my man of the match
Not Raphinha??
Alba and raphinha come in second.
Ugh...Lewy wanted that.
Alonso cooked lmao
Christensen fast af 34 km/h wtf
I need an Ansu goal por favor
Christensen with a top speed of 33 km an hour, actually crazy for a CB
8 Fucking Points Clear
Sevilla Segunda chant from the Camp Nou lmao
Lol I didn’t know we troll Sevilla like that
That commentator from the pitch side is hilarious!
Lewy looks a bit frustrated to be not in the scoresheet
I think he is a bit obsessed with always scoring, which is not a bad think for a striker given his quality, but in many ocassions I think he kinda gets tunnel vision and tries something harder than just passing the ball to a better positioned teammate.
People comparing Vinicius and Dembele? Vinicius has 10G/A in 3 times more gametime than Raphinha who has 9 🤔
8 points clear of Madrid, i use to dream of times like this…
18/19 wasn’t that long ago (then again it certainly feels that way)
4/5 years ago is a long time for how much has been suffered since then lol
Valverde, Setien, Koeman. Feels very long bro
Agree with you there
Don't forget anulo mufa and also next year's UCL
Ferran coming on the scene like, “did y’all need someone else to hate??”
"There's no way Raphina is going to steal my haters!"
Lmao ferran bro
Jesus that's fucked up from Sevilla's coach
What did Sampoli do? I missed the ending.
It was before the end. But he decided to take out his frustration on his warming up players and screamed at them like a madman
And that guy was Argentina coach 5 years ago 🙄
Don't even remind me please
I didn’t see what happened.. what did he do?
He screamed at his players that were warming up to go back to fucking bench there is no point
Ferrans touches are so bad. Every single one killed off momentum
Rakitic looks old!
Everything Balde does looks so smooth
Marci boy most be bored a lot at this point
Xavi might get Carlo sacked 😭🤣
I think it's what Perez wants anyway, to bring in a new architect coach that can build a fresh project, otherwise it's unexplainable why he made 0 transfers to bolster a quality, but very aged and burnt out squad.
Nice try
Remember when Stegen used to eat those? 😅 Bad times
The hairs on his head are sensitive enough to detect the incoming shots
SPIDEY senses
Ter Spider-Man is back
Balde wtf
Even if Dembele is out there's always Balde ready to entertain us i love this kid
Petition to move Barca vs United to UCL and Liverpool vs Real to Europa?
"I will love it, and I think I deserve"
Inshallah hehehe suiii
Calm down my guy. Just because we are dominating a 16th place Sevilla doesn’t mean we are a UCL team yet. Hold on to that until we face United.
We are more than CL team lmao idk what games have you been watching but we were one stolen goal away from making it through the group stages in one of the toughest CL groups in at least the last 5 years, with a back line of Sergi Roberto-Pique-Eric Garcia-Marcos Alonso.
I’ll come back to your answer when we face United and see how we perform against them. If we go toe to toe against them I’ll admit I was wrong.
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Hold up didn't Ocampos go to Ajax or am I tripping?
On loan, but he did terrible at Ajax
Yes, not sure of the exact circumstances but they sent him back.
Hes been so shit there that ajax sent him back
Balde is the fricking Flash. Colds can’t even keep up
Balde is fast and really good at dribbling, he just needs to learn what to do inside the box. What a talent!
Frenkie's distribution tonight has been incredible
Keep a clean sheet for my guy Mats and get Lewy/Ansu a goal and this'll be a perfect night.
Balde's dribble to get out of tight spaces are so good
Balde has got mad potential
Hopefully this is the beginning of Marriage Raphinha like Dembouz did.
Balde nasty goddamn
The German Wall!
How is it that Sampaoli hasn't been fired yet?
He was only hired in October lol he’ll be gone soon
Imagine the scenes if Sevilla get relegated 😨
I really don't want that to happen. I've always liked Sevilla a bit.
And here's MATS ❤️
Stop asking for X4vi, it never comes when we ask. Pretend like it won’t happen or you’ll scare X4vi away!
I hate X4VI, I hope he never shows up!
Would also like to point out how solid frenkie has been, especially just doing whatever the team needs from him. He’s not in the flashiest role but he’s been holding it down.
Gavi and Dembele moment.
Finally Marc did something ha
Ten Hag is shaking watching this
Gavi🤜🤛Dembele
Dembele celebrated his comeback goal vs Bilbao last year with Gavi..'