FC Barcelona Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

gimmick · 23-04-2015 03:28PM

My heart wouldn't be able to handle another Classico so from that regard I'd fear Real. I also feel they are hitting great form again. I hope they get Bayern and Pep avenges last years humiliation.

But in all honestly this Barca side has nothing to fear against anyone.

Davaeo09 · 02-05-2015 02:58PM

Quietly confident that we will be Bayern in the Nou Camp but as we have seen 2 goals may not be enough. But I expect Messi and Suarez to put them too the sword and do the business.

Watching the Cordoba game here now, that ten minute spell before half time is the stuff of champions. I'd like to see an early goal the the 2nd half to kill the tie off so we can look ahead to Wednesday.

Turtwig · 02-05-2015 03:05PM

Davaeo09 wrote: »

Quietly confident that we will be Bayern in the Nou Camp but as we have seen 2 goals may not be enough. But I expect Messi and Suarez to put them too the sword and do the business.

Watching the Cordoba game here now, that ten minute spell before half time is the stuff of champions. I'd like to see an early goal the the 2nd half to kill the tie off so we can look ahead to Wednesday.

Your wish was granted.

Davaeo09 · 02-05-2015 03:12PM

Suarez though, what a signing...

dfx- · 07-05-2015 09:47AM

I appreciate it's half-time and all that, but there was a certain cathartic aspect at that result given the previous semi-final.

Again Dani Alves was important to the opening goal as he has been many times. Anything to be said that he should've been kept?

Andersonisgod · 07-05-2015 09:54AM

dfx- wrote: »

I appreciate it's half-time and all that, but there was a certain cathartic aspect at that result given the previous semi-final.

Again Dani Alves was important to the opening goal as he has been many times. Anything to be said that he should've been kept?

Alves was terrific last night, so good at winning the ball back and in those one vs one situations against the Bayern wide players. His ability to push into midfield is invaluable too. He's even eradicated those woeful lofted crosses into the box. His understanding with Messi makes me believe that telekinesis is a real thing. He's more than earned an extension, I'd argue that along with Messi and Rakitic he was our best player last night.

Moneymaker · 07-05-2015 12:32PM

Alves is so under-rated defensively too. He makes so many tackles, blocks and interceptions.

One of the all time great full backs without a doubt.

Barcelona are like a well oiled machine now. Ironically they remind me of Bayern in 2013.

Turtwig · 07-05-2015 12:47PM

That's what they remind me of too.

Fudge You · 07-05-2015 07:51PM

Rakitic impressed me again last night. What a performance. Lets hope he gets a champions league medal in a few weeks.

Ulysses Gaze · 07-05-2015 07:55PM

Is it a fair accompli that Dani Alves will leave in the summer?

miralize · 08-05-2015 12:26PM

Such a good goal

https://vimeo.com/127214451

dfx- · 08-05-2015 12:45PM

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Is it a fair accompli that Dani Alves will leave in the summer?

I was under the impression that there were open negotiations between him and PSG 'by mutual consent' of Barcelona

MisterAnarchy · 08-05-2015 12:46PM

miralize wrote: »

Such a good goal

https://vimeo.com/127214451

The more I see it I cant help but thinking what in Gods name was Boateng up to ,its a fairly standard drag back by Messi but Boateng looks like his legs are tied together .
The finish is exquisite and Rakitic's through ball is perfectly weighted.

dfx- · 08-05-2015 01:35PM

Boateng is showing him onto his right foot then gets squared up inside. He pokes at the ball or where it would've been if Messi carries on inside and loses his balance when he needs to twist back on one foot.

If you're leaning right on your left foot only, nobody (reasonably) can turn back left quick enough. In fairness to Boateng he does force him to shoot with his right foot. A better option than letting him cut inside and fire off another shot with his left foot a couple of minutes before. Messi was equal to it..

messi1985 · 09-05-2015 08:11PM

That must be the league now.. Takes so much pressure of barcas match to atletico . Diego Alves, what a goalkeeping performance.. First part of the treble secured! Bring on Tuesday nite!

gimmick · 13-05-2015 09:32AM

So how do we see Barca getting on in the final?

I have a bad bad feeling its against Madrid and that they will pick up their 11th with CR7 ruling the roost :mad:

dfx- · 13-05-2015 10:08AM

Depends if it's like the first 45 minutes in the Bernabeu where Barca dominated or vice versa in when Madrid dominated in Nou Camp. Hard to stomach a defeat.

I'd be wary of them, but I'd much rather Juventus

Dolph Starbeam · 13-05-2015 10:24AM

I'd definitely prefer Juve but Measi, Suarez and Neymar look like they could destroy anybody right now. I fancy their chances.

Any more news on what is happening in La Liga? Are games going to go ahead this weekend?

miralize · 13-05-2015 10:26AM

gimmick wrote: »

So how do we see Barca getting on in the final?

I have a bad bad feeling its against Madrid and that they will pick up their 11th with CR7 ruling the roost :mad:

Ancelotti is as good as fired I think, no matter what happens I don't think he'll be there next season.

Can he still motivate the team if he knows his future to be so bleak?

gimmick · 13-05-2015 11:23AM

To be fair, he shouldnt have to motivate the team. Being the first club in 20+ years to retain the CL while blocking their biggest ever rivals doing a treble should be all the motivation their players need.

miralize · 13-05-2015 11:33AM

gimmick wrote: »

To be fair, he shouldnt have to motivate the team. Being the first club in 20+ years to retain the CL while blocking their biggest ever rivals doing a treble should be all the motivation their players need.

True but if he cant get their heads straight there could be a few cards early on in the game.

MisterAnarchy · 13-05-2015 01:46PM

Pretty cool picture ,taken after the match last night

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"Vamoooooooos !! Great team !!!!!! We are in the final !!!! That pride !!!"

gimmick · 13-05-2015 01:47PM

Barca are a bit cringey for the aul post match selfies.

Bartra looks evil in that one though.

Turtwig · 13-05-2015 01:58PM

Is....that...Thomas Vermaleen? :eek:

greendom · 13-05-2015 03:29PM

Turtwig wrote: »

Is....that...Thomas Vermaleen? :eek:

If Barca win the Champions League, they'll have to pay an extra 2 million to Arsenal for his services.

Shanotheslayer · 13-05-2015 03:40PM

greendom wrote: »

If Barca win the Champions League, they'll have to pay an extra 2 million to Arsenal for his services.

I'm sure they won't care :pac:

Turtwig · 13-05-2015 03:41PM

Why would they they're getting €2 million from Barcelona for a player that didn't even play one minute. :P

IrishCule · 15-05-2015 12:30PM

Finally granted access to post. What a season its been, the front 3 of MSN are something else. Should be a good final against Juve.

greendom · 15-05-2015 12:36PM

Turtwig wrote: »

Why would they they're getting €2 million from Barcelona for a player that didn't even play one minute. :P

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/15/arsenal-3m-barcelona-thomas-vermaelen-champions-league-final

Davaeo09 · 15-05-2015 02:29PM

Glad to have you on-board Irishcule

Regarding the MSN effect this season. There is no doubting their qualities both together and as individuals. Suarez has become the heartbeat of our attack. Its his gusto and enthusiasm that generally allows Messi and Neymar a moment to conjure up some thing magic. BUT some thing that is understated is the work of Iniesta, Busquets and Rakatic. As we know every thing at Barca starts with the ball. Rakatic has dropped into Xavii's position and provided that extra yard of pace we so badly needed when defending. He's link up play can only improve too. I remember being very jealous of Modric at Real but now, not so much

Also. Busi really has been great these past 5 or 6 weeks. He is so quietly effective. He just always appears to be in the right place at the right time. How ever, I am a little unimpressed and how he has played in that advanced position when Masch accompanies him in the middle i.e Bayern 2nd leg and Valencia a few weeks ago. He just doesn't seem to have the same ability to play forward with intensity the same way his compatriot and teams mates do. Either way that DMF position shall remain his for many years to come which is good to see considering he seemed to be dropping form last season and early this season.

Heres a question for fellow Barca and football fans. Is Jordi Alba the best LB in the world? If not who is ahead of him.

Finally lets hope Dani Alves gets his contract soon...

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