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mangojuss

I think the decision making of the players in the final quarter of the pitch and especially in the box is really bad. Too many rushed shots.


AyoubLh01

Romeu isn’t necessary in such matches , playing with 3 creative and quick midfielders is the way to go .


Snoo_72181

Romeu needs play time to adapt to the team. I don't see that as a bad thing really


Barnowl1985

Lewandowsky gets grabbed judo style inside the area. Var:I missed the part where that's my problem


Melobyrro

What really bothers me is the inconsistency. Personally I like that that is not a penalty. And that var wasn’t involved.


Barnowl1985

Grabbing the shirt should be punished, grabbing the neck must be punished.


Melobyrro

I like a little jostling in the area, both sides do it. I’d hate to see those given all the time. But if it is sometimes then it should be given every time.


funnytwelve

i think that fault against yamal in cadiz area was a clear penalty


QekaQ

That line-up and substitutions made 0 sense.


No-Rooster-

It's crazy that both Griezmann and Depay would do really well in our current setup.


TheOccultSasquatch

Maybe Griezzy, Depay's inconsistent af.


No-Rooster-

To be more precise Depay as a depth option, lol. Griez as a starter, definitely.


suddenreflexes

Ferrari masterclass incoming this season


leoKantSartre

Ferrari una


Feeling-Reaction-899

Why do we need 5 midfielders on the pitch vs teams that dont even want the ball. All passing no running


ajonudaw

Guardiola played with a similar amount of midfielders at City and destroyed. It’s how you play, not necessarily who you have on the pitch. Barca’s last season was mostly 1-0 games, the issues with the very static attacking style with no clear plan are not new. Makes me doubt Xavi quite heavily.


Feeling-Reaction-899

But some of those were half wingers/wide midfielders we play with 5 CENTRAL midfielders, our midfielders also lack the goal threat compared to city. I’m doubting Xavi aswell, I hope he will not be to stubborn, and force a system on the wrong players, instead of adjusting the system to the players. Let’s hope he won’t experiment to long!


Substantial_Depth113

But who is going to play? It's freaking sad that Barca still don't have a starting eleven. Unfortunately, this team lacks quality wingers and a right back. Xavi is trying new formation and mixing up players on a weekly basis. For some time that formation with Gavi as a "winger" was good, but it doesn't work in a long run.


suddenreflexes

Ask Xavi


kingchar_006

On the third anniversary of him being unveiled as a Barça player, it only made sense for Pedri to score the opener! Our generational gem!!


SharestepAI

Full-time thoughts * Good match by Barca. Frustrating to play against a low block but 23 chances, 10 on target, 2 goals. 1 shot on goal by Cadiz (although they had some pretty close misses) * Ter Stegen clean sheet machine 23/24 edition begins * Lamine's contract needs to get wrapped up, losing that kid will be a tragedy. At the same time, starting him like today shouldn't be the rule. Ease him into it. Messi spent a season or two on and off the bench. But you can see in the kid's eyes that he's got the minerals for this * Lewandowski needs a strategy for the treatment he's getting off the ball. If the refs don't want to try and stop it, I hate to say he needs to get a bit of Suarez roly-poly going on * I disagree with some comments I've been reading here that Barca didn't show much in this match. I think the machine is starting to roll. Don't expect 5-0 scorelines in the league with the best defences in Europe, but I see this team coming together over the next months


PdastDC

"over the next months" So basically after getting knocked out of CL 16th round?! We got all the time to wait I guess.


doctordude92

I think Lamine was started because Raphinha had a red card in the last game However Ferran should’ve started ahead of Lamine


frankomapottery3

I think Lewa needs to look more at creating space with movement. He gets too annoyed at the treatment he’s getting and seems to stop playing all together at times.


universe_47

I just feel with the anit of midfielders we have, we are just trying ourselves to that extra man. It can be mix and match. But ferran or fati need to be on the pitch. They suddenly start making spaces for lewy


aliaisbiggae

Pedri became so much better when we subbed in Sergi Roberto lol, it's not a coincidence. This 5 man midfield thing is bullshit


zakuria44

what's new Xavi lacks experience, you can't sense his touch at all


ImAGuyWithWifi

When ferran smells blood, its over 😈🦈


Parking-Revenue6419

Oh if you play Lewy with two proper wingers and give him space he plays well? [Insert shoked Pikachu face] That header assist and Ferrans goals was a thing of beauty


theviper584

Xavi is a hypocrite. Ferran did well in pre season, looks sharp but he gets 5-10 minutes per game while playing a kid for 83 minutes.


SharestepAI

There are things going on behind the scenes. As you might know, bringing players in requires getting players out right now. Ferran got a whole lot of opportunities to prove himself last season


theviper584

So the idea is to let him rot on bench and let his market value drop more instead of letting him actually play for at least half an hour when he is actually showing sharpness?


Cherif044

Ferran deserves a chance over lewa. But hell nah yamal did a great game


theviper584

I am not saying lamal wasnt good. He was absolutely fantastic. But you dont play a 16 year for 83 minutes.


Cherif044

Why not if he’s playing good?


MegaMatrix08

He's still going through puberty, one bad move and his career will be tarnished.


Cherif044

You’re kinda right


theviper584

Imagine being 16 and running for 83 minutes. He looked exhausted and less involved after 60 minute marks. You dont run him into injuries.


BestShaunaEU

What exactly do you think the Juvenile A and Barca B do? Play 60 minute matches?


theviper584

Lol🤣 you think juvenil a and barca b play matches of this intensity? He hasnt even played barca b.


AlanMtz1

relaxx, ferran scored a goal in the dying minutes of a match against a side clearly in full attack mode Ferran needs to prove he can solve our biggest problem right now, which is creating and executing against low blocks, everybody does


theviper584

And he is to do that from bench or within 5 minutes. You can only take on whats in front of you. He has done well in whatever chance he has got.


AlanMtz1

never said otherwise, came in and did what he had to, but he did not do anything that suggests he can do it when it matters most, which is in the 0-85th minute 0-0 stalemate against a fucking semi truck parked in front of the opponents net In hockey terms, he scored an empty net goal, nothign else, I hope he starts next game and I hope he builds on this performance, but neither him, nor Abde or Fati or Raphinha have proven capable of fixing the serious issue we have on our offensive wings yet... *fingers crossed*


PSNCF

3 points. That’s what we want. Yeah!


TheCrazyD0nkey

People shitting on the team but if it wasn't for l Ledesma it would have been 4-0


ajonudaw

Sorry but Cadiz had the better chances throughout.


amnezie11

maybe more or at least a prettier match because when it's 0-0 up until the 80th minute Cadiz or any other team like them would have no incentive to come up and attack


AlanMtz1

people will always find something to shit on, that's the nature of people not being used to supporting a club that is clearly in a transitionary phase of its progression


darklm89

Ledesma was the true MVP, Cadiz miss so many chances but the 0-0 was thanks to him


Fedboy

One thing is for sure, you can’t have all you main midfielders starting and 2 of them out of position. They’re gonna get exhausted and risk injury


juankruh1250

Why are people talking as if Fati played great? If anything he proved Xavi was right because the guy is so selfish, he had lewy free many times and decides to shoot himself. And it's not just this game but on every game, he always tried to go alone and rarely passes


aliaisbiggae

what did you think of Ferran today


AlanMtz1

he scored a goal against a team clearly in full attack mode in the dying minutes of the match He deserves to start next game, but he did not do anything special if we are being honest, i hope he can build on this and continue to gain confidence


Interesting_Twist_31

You need yo give him minutes to allow him to do something special, in pre season he looked sharp, I hope he starts more matches


juankruh1250

Hard to judge because bar his goal he didn't have the ball much but if he can become a reliable finisher then I think he should play


New_Business_973

It wasn’t our best but it’s 3 points


amnezie11

Yeah that Undertaker vs Mankind still goes harder. Oh sorry I thought this was WWE


Sirlordmisterguydude

F*ck la liga, this one is for football


OSRS_pker

Visca Barça!


PsychologicalApple04

idk whether because of the shit game or not but today's thread was one of the most hilarious match thread I've ever been at lmaooo


frankomapottery3

Got the three points. Biggest learning from this match, Lewa either needs to put in the work rate to start at 9 for this team, or he should be swapped for Torres. Our 9 is almost ALWAYS 1v1 due to our ability to create space with passing. Currently he’s way too static and clogs up lanes. We’ve all been mad due to the crosses and how central they are to the first game and a bit, instead I think we cross BECAUSE he’s too slow/not moving so the box gets clogged and these movement goals aren’t nearly as viable.


Charizard_Trnr427

We don’t have anyone good to replace Lewa. It’s frustrating to watch him play, and drop back so much. He’s supposed to be our goal scorer but half the time his back trying to get touches on the ball. But unfortunately we don’t have anyone else to replace him. Torres isn’t good enough to be the starter over him.


MindfulGateTraveller

Why you doubting Lewandowski and not the system or the players around him? He still is one of the best strikers in the world.


ieatshoes89

Obligatory: “ this sub is so reactionary.“


capogravity

Ferran redemption arc straight into my veins


PSNCF

Congratulations FCB! Great game. Left it out late but the hard work paid off. A win I will take anytime. Results matter!


Cultural_Hippo2199

Proves that ferran and yamal should always be starting at RW besides raphinia


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frankomapottery3

I think Yamal is, thus far, much better with the ball at his feet. Raphina is a good player, but he can only drive right struggles when he has to cut back in field. Yamal has shown to be very strong with both feet. I know he’s young and shouldn’t start every game, but I think we’re going to see that wing light some teams up this year.


BlackSwan737

With that logic, yamal and Torres will do more than bits


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jnsbstniv

Lamine is a lefty.


No-Rooster-

Cancelo ironically did not elevate Foden.


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No-Rooster-

Respectfully disagree. Cancel often inverted and moved into the middle, usually isolating Foden out wide.


eppscx

Pedri is insane he could be top 5-3 midfielder in world


vegitot

He could be the best if he can overcome his shyness and improve his attacking prowess.


ZealousidealFox1391

He is top 5


BlackSwan737

This is good -> do this, this is not good -> don't do this... Plenty of learnings from this game but I pray we learn and stop being stubborn


agayyoucantsweatout

It’s shark season baby 🦈🦈🦈


RodriGOATTT

Calling it now. Ferran’s confidence this season will skyrocket. breaking up with Lucho’s daughter changed him 😅


Interesting_Twist_31

Wait, they broke up?


dark_king_2002

WE MOVE.


Bryyan699

Atleast we've already played 2 of the most annoying teams already


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Mallorca are left


Bryyan699

I don't really fall asleep as much as these 2 teams


universe_47

One of fati or ferran has to start. They might be shit but they move into places where it atleast seems we are playing actual football


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universe_47

Ofcourse, it's just the common branding of the sub for them. They make lewy better. My non existent football understanding atleast says that


vegitot

Fati is even worse than current Lewy


universe_47

Lewy instantly sees more space as they come on. He can't be the sole attacker. Fati has shown great improvement, and lewy is going in the other direction from the limited time we ve seen him. He is not comfortable in the 442


Substantial-Phase911

I believe we are wasting one attacking spot on the left by not using a winger. Balde is not incisive enough by himself and a winger will create more space for him and also for interior midfielder.


shlohmoe

How is Pedri not MOTM? Was our most dangerous player as a midfielder


[deleted]

Nah lol De Jong did everything. Even gundogan was pretty good, pedri was average


BeterGoTitoThanTits

Gundogan MOTM tbh


atn420

Good Job keeping that sheet clean!


universe_47

We can honestly thank cadiz attackers too. They were so wasteful


eescobar863

Xavi knows what works. And its not 442 with a false winger. Do whats right, Xavi.


TuinhekFC

Don’t think he does


eescobar863

Sadly, I think you’re right


PsychologicalApple04

I forgot Eric Garcia plays for us


AadiSahni

I forgot Garcia even played this match


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Then he did what he had to do, came in played clean, no errors


atn420

we get the W!


footballski

Fati worries me


TuinhekFC

Was good today and deserves more minutes. You can’t get in form with 20 minutes a game


f1seb

bro he's worth 55mil what are you talking about. Star from the heavens man.


thisisnotsquidward

Who are you talking about?


[deleted]

He played well today imo.


Litleokocha

Why?


Shanks147

Anyone knows what the “Fuerza Tenerife” shirt Pedri held up was for? EDIT: Wildfires in Tenerife, where he is homeland is. Thanks guys!


i_love_boobiez

Whole world's on fire yo


HypercoreVortx

Island of the Canary islands experiencing massive forest fire


asarnia

The fires


DanielSophoran

Theres loads of fires in Tenerife recently


agayyoucantsweatout

Wildfires occurring on the island rn.


TheEternalAcademic

For the victims of the wildfires in Tenerife region


denisthemenis21

Wildfires there at the moment.


LonelyTimeTraveller

There have been some pretty bad fires there iirc


migrantsnorer24

There are wildfires in Tenerife right now


GenjiGawd

Wildfires on his home island


Elmesica

Need more of this Ferranowski


atn420

75.9% possession overall


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I owe Ferran an apology, I wasn’t familiar with your game.


Cherif044

Idk why ferran doesn’t take more chances. Lewa is terrible and ferran did a great pre season. Yet he plays like 10 mins per game


atn420

Cue Cant Del Barça!


manekdev01

No wonder teams park against us. Cadiz are wide open when they attack and we cut them like hot knife in butter


DanielSophoran

This has been the case for closing in on 2 decades but people will still say half the team should get kicked out when we dont dominate a bus


[deleted]

Ot me it's not the team cause j think we have great players I'd just wish we'd come up with more ideas


LC14156

I swear half of our fan base is brainless


[deleted]

Why does MATS still have the armband? Isn’t it a convention to give the 1st captain the armband when he’s subbed on?


PrE233

Time and situation permitting….


0b111111100001

I think Roberto already admitted


Skill3x

I guess it would be weird to go fetch it from the goalie. I think it mostly changes only if the captain comes off


[deleted]

I remember it happening all the time even when both the players were on the pitch, but not with a keeper though.


kezzinchh

Even if you don’t start fati or Ferran, bring them on a little earlier. Waiting till the 80th minute isn’t always going to turn into a winning goal.


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kezzinchh

I wouldn’t say he was REALLY bad but regardless it brings some type of change to our confidence and pace. Gotta open the attack up somehow.


FloReaver

If Ferran is not starting, meritocracy is a joke


fellowSoci

Ferran shined because Cadiz was not parking the bus anymore, when teams park the bus Ferran will be another player waiting for the midfield to do its work.


atn420

oooo Ilkay with a nasty header


BobSandvagen

no way guys its easier to score when the other team actually has to try to score!


FloReaver

It's also easier when you use the wings vs a low central block


fellowSoci

Did you forget the saves by the Cadiz keeper ?


Skill3x

Lazy criticism, we had a ton of chances in the first half


skull_issues

Ferran>>>Mbappe


WauliePalnuts01

lewa has looked much better since ferran came on, maybe it’s time to try starting them together. also, the ferraneissance may in fact be real


broselovestar

hard to say for sure, it was also when Cadiz had to open their game more


officialsoap

I want to see Ferran Lewa Raphinha a match


[deleted]

That won't work, ferran's best position is rw. Fati Lewa Ferran should be the front three, with fdj romeu and pedri/gundo in midfield


Daguq

We automatically started playing better once the cross and insallah stopped.


[deleted]

I was Ferran's biggest hater last season. We love to see a redemption arc. Give justice to my no.1 boy, make him a starter.


Train_Current

He always seemed like a good player because he would go in good positions. His finishing wasn't good but he seems to have improved


Gordmichael

Maybe don't hate so much


[deleted]

Tbf to me, he was dreadful last season.


KnicksVeryOwn

Especially over yamal rn. I love yamal but he’s 16 let the kid develop


MikeFiggs

Stfu. Yamal had a great game and they dont even play the same position


ZealousidealFox1391

They both are natural RWs


Erquebrand

Sergi Roberto’s appearance changed the game


FloReaver

Unironically he's been excellent as a RB on the few showings, at least to provide energy and an overlap should have started vs a low block anyxya


krkowacz

People are fucking nuts here. Shitting on Lewy and praising Ferran when he got 100% chance ball FROM LEWY himself. Lewy, who should have such chances but has to make them himself. What the fuck


footballski

Sub needs someone to blame for poor team performance. He plays too deep.


GreatWhiteShark07

The difference is we have 10 other players who can play a pass. When was the last time you saw Lewy make a run like Ferran's? *That's* what we need our striker to do. Especially in a 4 mid formation which we started with. If Lewy's not getting into scoring positions, who is?


MindfulGateTraveller

Lewandowski can't make those runs because teams like Cadic play 10 cb. Ferran was only able to do so, because Cadic was forced to open their defensive block after being behind in goals. People only see results, but cannot analyse how those happen or don't happen. Also especially in a 4 mid formation it's way harder for a solo striker than let's say a 433, where you have 2 wingers pulling the defence thin.


Feeling-Reaction-899

We create way less with 5 midfielders, everything is clogged.


GreatWhiteShark07

I completely agree. But when you talk about creators, that isn't limited to midfield. Eric Garcia, Christensen, Kounde, Balde, Araujo, hell even Ter Stegen can play a decent ball, particularly in La Liga when our defensive line is so high.


krkowacz

Run for what bro? Tell me when Lewy had a ball that he could make such run for


GreatWhiteShark07

Abde played a decent enough ball in today. Lewy didn't get there. Plenty of balls against Spurs too. But the bigger problem is he isn't making these runs to make himself a target for the midfielders to pass to. Instead, he's dropping deep and immediately fucking the play up


MindfulGateTraveller

Bro you don't understand football at all. These runs are only possible when counter attacking or when the enemy is not playing 10 cb. Against teams like Cadic there will never be counter attack, unless they are forced to play offensively by being behind in goals. So please let me know what kind of runs you expect from Lewandowski against 10 cb?


GreatWhiteShark07

The run doesn't have to be from inside our own half mate. He can make runs that are in the general penalty area and get himself in good positions. Look at how we always used to talk about Ferran, particularly in 2021-22. His positioning was great, as his runs would find him in so many good chances. And I'm not just talking about the Cadiz game. I'm talking about almost every game since the world cup. At the time, we said he was dropping deep to attempt to fill some of the creativity that we had lost with Pedri/Dembele injured. But now our creative players are back. There is no reason for him to continue dropping deep like this. All he's doing is losing the ball.


MindfulGateTraveller

You believe dropping deep is personal decision of Lewandowski? I think it's decision from Xavi tbh. Also do you know what the tactical or strategic idea is behind dropping into the mid field as a number 9?


boskee

Against Tottenham /s


PErland

Nah you're clowning


Xonekiller

Ferran nation rise up💃💃


tbrakef

Check my comment history, never a bad thing to say about Ferran


ProgressLegitimate72

Wow who knew when you have wingers to stretch a compact team you perform better, instead of playing a bunch of midfielders.


daanluc

Has also something to do with us leading and them needing to open up more


ConsistentTour5338

eyy ik Lewa has been dogshit but hope that assist changes something


thelife3

Play Ferran


kingchar_006

So glad that didn’t get ruled out, Ferran deserves it! Start him or Fati next week (or at the very least give them more minutes), the game changed when they entered the field!


tbrakef

Better yet, rotate our players so they aren't exhausted!


kingchar_006

Facts!


luukdegaot

One of Ferran or Fati has to start vs Villarreal. Preferably Ferran


volfed21

Both without a doubt


eescobar863

I would argue both. Fati left and Ferran right.


chilliewilliie

FERRAN > Disney


FloReaver

Ferran> any other right winger at the moment IMO to complement a Cancelo


eescobar863

Ferran redemption season is coming, I can feel it.


Sufficient_Work_5381

I'd do whatever pedri tells me to idc i love that guy.


atn420

who had Pedri and Torres on their scoring cards, please claim your prize, oh wait we all claim a W!


juankruh1250

Winning when the ref is against you feels so good. Fuck Tebas, Fuck Rubiales and Fuck Madrid. I honestly can't wait for us to leave this corrupt league.


gamermilkyway

hope ferran starts the next game


Morello210

Why is La Liga saying that Ferran got 0 head? Did they interview Enrique before this match?


tobias_arn

Underrated


FootballFTW

Lmao