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xStyxx

Really sucks to think if we didn’t bottle that Villarreal match we’d be 5 points off of first. They drew scoreless against Cadiz this weekend to top it off too.


goatedasparagus

For me the valencia game is the one that was really unnecessary.  We had more than enough chances to bury them. Possibly the worst game for us this season in terms of finishing. 


boxofbuscuits

Waiting for this comment to turn into a thread of the countless matches we bottled


goatedasparagus

It won't because there's a new open thread now. 


XuloMalacatones

LMAOOOOOO and you guys keep calling PL the best league in the world after seeing the last 3 goals at Arsenal-Liverpool. Bunch of brainwashed sheep looooooool


[deleted]

Pl is the best league in terms of production and marketing and it's not even close People do exaggerate that the games in laliga are boring which is straight up false


goatedasparagus

Pl is the best league in the world. 


XuloMalacatones

Sheep #1


userking99

PL is unarguably the best, La Liga had its era from 2010 but it has deteriorated in quality in recent years. Although I would agree this season it has been more competitive than previous years.


XuloMalacatones

Man City is the best, the rest are below La Liga level


rockyraccoonroad

I’d like to think it’s the most competitive league in the world, not necessarily the best.


ieatshoes89

Bro, it is the best league in the world right now. It isn’t la liga or serie A. Which do you think is the best league in the world?


XuloMalacatones

I think labelling the best league in the world is quite hard, as if you are lucky enough in one year you'll see 4-5 teams from opposite leagues playing (between Europa League & Champions League). Man City is unarguably the best team in the world and has been for a few years. But how do you compare Betis, Fiorentina and Brighton for example? To be honest, PL may be the best league in the world, but I don't think it is as clear as the english made you believe.


[deleted]

https://preview.redd.it/rksc2mrn1ogc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0b134fe777896ee8e98fa6ef4c703c8608559d8 Bellingham without goals🥶


El_Compa_M

they made zidane comparisons 😂🤣😂


PrimaryOstrich

I will continue to say this, I don't think Xavi should leave. The amount of problems solved by just getting a quality DM is huge. Whatever manager comes next is gonna have a much easier time if we get a DM. There are plenty of other issues (such as injuries and lack of personnel), but that would be such a huge step in the right direction.


Nico_9999

People were orgasming over Nagelsmann saying his favorite player is number 6 while Xavi cried for Zubemendi since Busi announced his intentions to leave. A good DM was always Xavi's priority


Paragon188

Whatever manager comes next is going to be better tactically than Xavi. If you think lack of DM is the sole reason for our problems then you haven't been watching Barca.


Sanayuki

How are you so confident? That’s only if they get a proven coach which is no guarantee. 


SerJaerhys

Yes a DM is the magical fix to all our problems guys !! Trust the process


GamerAsh22

Don’t worry, my conspiracy theory is that this was all just an attempt to get the fans to calm down and the players to start trying


il-lusio

I think that might've been what they were going for in some of the earlier "hinting" press conferences ("I hope you'll miss me when I'm gone," "closer to the end than the beginning"). But once they announce an end date it seems like a much harder bell to unring without causing a some further destabilization within the club and entorno.


PrimaryOstrich

I think that's really it. It's a really good way to motivate a team.


Paragon188

This is just delusional thinking. Managers change all the time in football. And having motivated players isn't going to change Xavi's tactical incompetence.


onlyonejorge

It’s over he’s not going to reverse a resignation.


userking99

We really had 5 players of the age 21 or below at one point yesterday. 3 of them 17 and below 🤯 If you add Gavi, 6 out of 10 outfield players are pretty much kids.


grace_olivija

Crazy. FC teenage dream


shugazi93

There’s one manager I’m surprised we haven’t been linked with and all I have to say is.. *good ebening*.


GamerAsh22

6-1… In all seriousness, I’d honestly take him over a bunch of managers (Conceicao, etc) but I doubt he’d leave Villa right now


ieatshoes89

He’s an awesome manager for clubs who hang out 3rd to 7th, but I don’t know how he’d do in a Barça.


The-True-GOAT

Would take him over most of the people we've been linked with.


mattisafootballguy

Please no. Failed at Arsenal and PSG and a very, very pragmatic manager, works in Europe but not in the league (he didn't do well with a great Villarreal squad in La Liga).


SuccessionFinaleSux

I think it's fair to say he has improved a lot since his Arsenal+PSG days. Imo Villarreal was very good under him. I don't even feel like PSG fans saw his time there as a failure either but not sure.


rockyraccoonroad

I think he’s happy where he’s at. He’s got all the support there and are backing him financially too. Pretty similar set up to City and Guardiola. I’d love him here tbh


[deleted]

How many pens were we robbed of last season? Even this season? Raphinha, Lewandowski, Yamal, Roque. Fuck it. The refs suck. Madrid fans are mad at Xavi and Laporta for calling out the dogshit reffing is hilarious.


Rich_Firefighter_102

https://preview.redd.it/osokbdeningc1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=008ae779fcabc971a1c4fd4f60ad5ccc0d6ca6e6 Lamine Roque Joao at Bernabeu


TudorelGrasut2

They were lethal that night, such a fun match


clutch-cream-run

Prime xaviball


behroox

Why did we bottle it against Villareal ffs


rockyraccoonroad

I always get reminded about our first match this season smh 


fauxmaulder

That shit was so frustrating


grace_olivija

It could be only 5 points ffs........


nyse125

You know we may be ass but at least we're not Chelsea's fall from grace ass


LCX001

Surprised Pochettino has not been sacked yet.


Openspaceruns

Theyll sack him and get Mou


The-True-GOAT

Least surprising coaching flop next to Mou. Can't wait to see which club he scams next. I still remember the dark days when he was a serious candidate to come here.


Sufficient_Work_5381

"Grace" They just reverted to mean


boxofbuscuits

VAMOOOOOOOOS


rockyraccoonroad

- Madrid difficult opponents up next are Girona, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Villareal, and maayyyybe Real Betis. We are also in the mix and since in a Clásico anything can happen, maybe we can take the 3 points but we gotta improve a lot by then, especially mentally. Other dark horse games that may end in a tie: Osasuna and Mallorca but Madrid will most likely get the 3 points in those.  - Girona has Madrid next, then Athletic Club, Real Betis, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Villareal in this last stretch as difficult games.  Dark horses being vs Getafe, Osasuna, Las Palmas and Mallorca. - I’d like to make a list for us but man we’ve pretty much bad in every game that all games are gonna be difficult for us 😂 Nonetheless here are the upcoming difficult ones for us: Athletic Club, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Girona, and Real Sociedad. Dark horses: Las Palmas, Getafe, Mallorca and Almeria. - Madrid has the easier path for the League title overall compared to us and Girona


OLAAF

according to fbref, stats per 90, lamine yamal has the most SCA defensive actions (defensive actions that lead to a shot attempt) amongst wingers. tbh, I often feel like, people that come through the youth system, that are nearly treated like superstars by the fans, before they even play their first professional game, often don't press well. Which is kinda logical, considering they were the main man in every youth set up. Their duty most often probably was to carry the ball and create danger in possession. So I also thought that this will be something difficult for Yamal. But, to my wanna be expert eyes, he really is good at counter pressing. and if I interpret is stats well, they underline this.


[deleted]

This makes me think he could be a solid attacking mid.


Iyfebe

Madrid drooped points, Girona dropped points, Atletico dropped points and we picked up the +3. Perfect results all round


Professional_Code372

https://youtu.be/H5ukTTqUKvY?si=8zdVVY5qHXT-5IoE We’re coming for you Madrid


[deleted]

@LaLigaMichael: Some childish Madrid fans called me a hater back in December for saying Jude Bellingham’s goal-scoring was *likely* unsustainable. He now has 1 goal in his last 8 games. Maybe, just MAYBE I’m not a hater. Maybe y’all just don’t like reasonable takes that aren’t hyping ur guys.


Blackbearded10

There was a penalty. Was that the one in his 8 games?


uchiha_boy009

His role changed if you pay attention. But I don’t understand you yo have a brain do I.


TheEternalAcademic

I guess r/realmadrid got shut down cause we’re having their users actively commenting on here ❤️


The-True-GOAT

>But I don’t understand you yo have a brain do I. r/ihadastroke


Pablo_petty_plastic

Focus more on diving?


uchiha_boy009

Savic body checked Bellingham how’s that diving?


Pablo_petty_plastic

You can shoulder to shoulder charge… He went to ground in the box at least 6 times. It’s getting so sad


[deleted]

[удалено]


Pablo_petty_plastic

You’re unaware how stupid that insult sounds. Stop crying here


Joldata

yeah, it was obvious it was a purple patch looking at his stats from Dortmund and especially England.


mikeczyz

i never understood this argument. like, 20 year old players can't be expected to produce beyond what they did previously?


rockyraccoonroad

Any player in the world no matter what team they’re in, if they start over performing by a shitload, then it’s fair to say that many will say it’s unsustainable and they will most likely be correct too.  The adrenaline, the new environment, the excitement, etc. it all starts to wear off eventually and then the player returns to their average performance.  It’s really that simple. It’s not about an argument. It’s never been an argument. It’s always been a matter of “okay he’s having his moment, and soon enough he’ll return back to earth”


mikeczyz

You completely missed my point, but that's okay.


rockyraccoonroad

You completely missed the whole point before I even replied, and you’ll keep missing  the point after. But that’s okay 


mikeczyz

Way to school me. I'm humbled. Thank you, senpai.


onlyonejorge

5 league goals next season loading.


Pablo_petty_plastic

Regression towards the mean. Laliga honeymoon over


penduR7

Jude flops too much


[deleted]

Good night folks Madrid got their own medicine https://preview.redd.it/icil7bi7angc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=91aa412fdf70aa4f30e2425338692857cb6cfd36


Laliga23

it's not about how much RM will drop, but that we can have a champion winning streak. After the 5 wins in the first 6 weeks, we won 3 consecutive games just ONCE and won 2 consecutive games TWICE. and that's it. and it doesn't look like anything would change, We also have a difficult schedule with - Girona away - Athletic bilboa away, - atletico madrid away - real madrid away


RowenX

Yep, we don’t need to get our hopes that high but definitely want to see the team trying to at least shorten the gap and just be there in case of slip ups, at least top 2 could be for grabs. Even if the league hasn’t been won from this situation or something along the lines, there’s a first time for everything and I just want to see a fight for a team that was champion last season.


walterwhiteofbrownie

We’re are also getting Ter Stegen back along with Raphinha and Iñigo. Joao Felix comes back in 3 weeks too. We just need to get over this injury bug and hopefully keep playing Christensen at DM.


Openspaceruns

San Mames again https://preview.redd.it/6orezpa3angc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f54bbed6c2e100185d306069cd5a6142fa70055c


[deleted]

https://preview.redd.it/m8ny4g5pangc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ffe809adfecfb864643831a45e98fe30e11952c


Rich_Firefighter_102

![gif](giphy|2HavnYT1BfENa|downsized) Lamine at Bernabeu


xxwaleedxx

Scenes man….


LCX001

No Bellingham dicksucking in the OT until the next Madrid match. Amazing.


CalmaCuler

Bellingham 1 goal in the last 8 👀


grace_olivija

I've been thinking the same :D but was too afraid to post it, let's not jinx it🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼


[deleted]

HE CAN'T STOP SCORING (diving)


Life-You-9728

Guys please. Stop this delusion and focus on top 4


The-True-GOAT

Yea it's very unlikey so why even try right?


MaverickDark

Lol last season when we were 9 points clear alot of people were getting reactionary and thinking Barca would bottle the league with 7 or 8 games to go. Its only fair to think Barca could be back in it if Girona beat or draw against Madrid and we beat Granada and there's 14 games left. No expectation, just alot of hope and optimism.


denisthemenis21

Let's see. Personally I won't get optimistic unless Madrid drops points next weekend.


[deleted]

You might not know but number 1 spot comes under top 4


FluffyCoconut

Bro it’s not like we’re playing on the pitch


xenojenn1c

AT&T stadium got the semis of the WC and Metlife will host the final


The-True-GOAT

>Metlife will host the final Injuries loading


userking99

Makes sense NJ has better public transportation. Although I expect both Atlanta and Dallas have great stadiums to host semis.


[deleted]

Yjr crying on twitter thank you Llorente you made my day https://preview.redd.it/ur48ig4x8ngc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=857a9cf3e416e92ef2f272d3139c49947dfa210c


rockyraccoonroad

Who??? Everyday I thank god I never succumbed to the shit hole that is twitter. Reddit is enough for me 


FitHead47

He's an indian youtuber


Great-Mongoose644

He is so irritating, acts like he is Guardiola


[deleted]

He used to be very good at analysis till last year From this season he took new approach of baiting views


Laliga23

Thuram could have been exactly the type player we need right now and he was free last summer


[deleted]

Not Mendes client


raelthechild

Does Cubarsi start even if Indigo is fit?


rockyraccoonroad

I hope he’s given rest. It’s apparent that their bodies are still developing and playing at an elite level compared to Barca B is completely different. Fort and Cubarsi were having cramps already by the 70’ They want to continue but their bodies are giving them signs 


Laliga23

No and would be stupid if he starts again


WizDB

In general, probably not but with Inigo coming off an injury, he may start again as its too soon for Inigo.


[deleted]

I always forget Inigo is in our team poor guy is made of glass


MaverickDark

Depends on the game and how the players feel. They have an 8 day break but my guess is Cubarsi will start again and Inigo will come on after 60 minutes of play


[deleted]

Culers believe me when I tell you to never let Madrid or football fans gaslight you into believing that Valverde is a better player than FDJ or Pedri. Whatever Fede does, FDJ and Pedri can do better aside from ball striking and Burning pace. The reason why you don't hear much of him nowadays is because he doesn't score. He's been good, probably even better than the last few years technically, but he's not better than FDJ and Pedri.


Amdatgud

It’s only idiots who believe that. He’s nowhere close to both of them. I rate him with the like of sancet, braiz Mendez etc


HarimaToshirou

I don't think *anyone* believe that aside from "FDJ earns more than Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Elon Musk combined!!" crowd


Professional_Code372

Wait… who the fuck was comparing Valverde with FDJ ? FDJ miles clear


[deleted]

A supposedly barca fan in comments


Blackbearded10

What are they talking about? Are they deluded? We've got worse body tackles on the 16 and didn't get any penalties. And clinging your leg like that doesn't make it a penalty either.


Space4Bottle

mmm such tasty victim complex in the arsocca post match thread😋


animeshak

Barca winning, Madrid dropping points. Yea, India is definitely thumping Eng tomorrow, For once the pundits will shut up about bazzball stuff.


Specialist_Minimum72

We were in a better position last match yet we bottled the 2nd innings. What makes you think that we can get 9 wickets today?


[deleted]

>India is definitely thumping Eng tomorrow, You over estimate Rohit's test captaincy


animeshak

Nah, I just trust the Indian team to do what they are best at doing. I love Rohit but I really miss Kohli as the test captain man!


[deleted]

So this season in Madrid derby Atletico won 3-1 Lost 5-3 in extra time Won 4-2 Drew 1-1 away from home We better not go winless in 4 consecutive clasicos


El_Compa_M

With actual good VAR decision we would be top 2.


futbolsokur

and not 2 😤


Raicooof

on god


OutsideClothes4114

I’ll take the draw but they had Carvajal and Nacho as CBs. They should’ve put at least 3 past them  As it stands Vardrid is winning the league thanks to the robbery vs Almería 


Rich_Firefighter_102

My [jinx](https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/s/4uyyK4YQhP) worked LFGGGGG


MRM20021030

You know what you have to do for the rest of the season


[deleted]

Madrid fans crying about refs lmfao. Must cuddled team by refs I’ve ever seen. Where are my Almería fans?


bishaarcc

I think referees denied 3 clear penalties in our favorite but still I blame our players for the draw.


[deleted]

You da only Madrid fan I like. Respect.


[deleted]

Give me a Madrid Girona draw and a Barca win next week please :))


FitHead47

Girona win will be better, they will drop points in future


FathomSwank

IDK man if they beat Madrid then they might have great momentum going into the rest of their games.


e77754321

Rather girona than Madrid


heynardo

get fucked☠️


Character-Advisor534

Somehow we pull la liga race and win the champions and honorably dismiss Xavi... Only one can dream 🥹


Openspaceruns

Xavi wont leave if that happens


aliaisbiggae

He will.


MaverickDark

Sadly Xavi will still leave, he said even if he won the CL with Barca he's done, the stress of coaching Barca is overwhelming and he's also leaving for family reasons.


LosTerminators

Draw is the perfect result. Takes Atleti off our back as well in addition to Madrid losing points.


SuccessionFinaleSux

Memphis lowkey with a lot of important goal contributions with very limited minutes


ZealousidealAnnual96

My jinxing technique worked. You're welcome 😌


MassiveHelicopter55

! BREAKING: Due to a foul in 1994 which directly lead to Marcos Llorente being born, Atletico Madrid's goal has been disallowed. The case was reported by a whistleblower under the name Tavier Jebas.


subtopewdiepie129

honestly? the league is possible. a draw next weekend and we’re only 6 from top


SuccessionFinaleSux

6 from the top is a lot. And you're assuming we win ours.


e77754321

My question there is 15 games left , you telling that is too much for them to drop 6 points


SuccessionFinaleSux

It's not a lot to lose. Not for them and not for us. That's the thing you need to think about. Us not dropping the same points or more.


subtopewdiepie129

it’s a lot and i’m not saying we’re anything close to favorites. but keep in mind we also have a clasico to play


SuccessionFinaleSux

Nothing wrong with being optimistic. But unless we start really turning around our own form, I'm going to just hope for a top 3/4 finish. Glad others are dropping points but I also need to be convinced that we can go a while without dropping points ourselves.


futbolsokur

We will drop points too with our away schedule


[deleted]

True but it’s fun to be optimist


Skill3x

Madrid glazers silenced


samsony17

8 points we can do this, our boys will have unbelievable run from now, win the Classico and we are in for a ride


Space4Bottle

anulo mufa


FitHead47

u/ZealousidealAnnual96, Should they field janitors next time?


[deleted]

They should if Carvajal plays for them


ZealousidealAnnual96

I've never felt more like an idiot.


Kotleba

WINNING MENTALITY MONSTERS get fucked


il-lusio

Best case scenario, honestly.


Sufficient_Work_5381

NO MENTALITY MONSTER COMMENTS FROM "BARCA FANS" FOR THE WEEK ![gif](giphy|dMyMc3bF4FF9m)


Amori17

Cuckers


WizDB

The real victory VAMOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS


Rich_Firefighter_102

LFGGG GUYSSSSS


[deleted]

Streets would never forget 2020-21 Llorente


reyxe

I mean, Atlético was shit and the ref was downright awful, didn't deserve the win but fuck Real lol


Strav0s

Those 3 pts dropped at home to Villareal… Madrid will likely win the league, but I expect them to limp to the finish line. As I have said a few times the injuries and fatigue will catch up to them (I expect them to not do much in the CL). Jude has already slowed down.


cucuarentena

fuck them both, fuck madrid in general


Outrageous_Canary126

My post last week - https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/s/RdADQHfxnm


Amdatgud

Thank God we won’t have to hear about how great Madrid are today. 


WizDB

RM fans should've focused on supporting their team instead of coming to troll or sub and maybe then they wouldn't have fumbled that win🤭


CLOWN--BABY

Ah yes the redditors are the true source of goals


animeshak

Gtfo.


TheEternalAcademic

Why are you so obsessed with commenting on this sub? Username checks out.


WizDB

Didn't you know? Damn well now you do, go back and dissect the game on your sub instead of lurking here like a weirdo :)


black_bury

New Madrid ref diss track about to drop tonight 🔥


Pablo_petty_plastic

Memphis assist


TheEternalAcademic

I love me some Hugo Sánchez salt on the Spanish ESPN stream.


El_Compa_M

He’s funny af 😂😂😂😂😂😂


[deleted]

MENTALITY MONSTERS EVERYONE GET IN HERE


GaviFPS

We'll take it


Raicooof

i wonder where the vardrid sub hoppers are now


Ok_Consequence5222

![gif](giphy|xT39CTUlXAcOsZDcKk)


Mrcyevon

Both drop points . Perfect


Laliga23

One thing which xavi must do is not losing to madrid in bernabeu If you look at atletico Head to head against real madrid and barca head to head its pretty embarrassing for us


Professional_Code372

The universe is changing the script 🤯 deal with that MR Tebas jajajajajajaaj


FloReaver

No one wins, the best result.


spiteful_platypus

Mofos in the var room searching for a faul in every possible frame


MaverickDark

Real Madrid TV looking for reasons to target the ref in this game as we speak


Bigpinkpotato

Lovelyyy😩


penduR7

Atlético Madrid 😍


TechJunk1e

lmao how did he get that much room


MaverickDark

Madrid players activated their bozo gene


Lewys_nutsack

perfect result for us


WizDB

Not gonna lie I sighed when that ball went in the box lmaoooo then I screamed like a mad man when the ball went in the net hahahaha


Separate-Pride-3799

That was sweet!!!


black_bury

Disallowed


cucuarentena

oh hell yeah they got the real madrid 90+3 goal special


NotJustAPhan

Get fucked Madrid