Re: FCB vs FCB

by Kick Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:54 am

The Franchise wrote:
Zealous wrote:Gotta keep in mind that Pique, Alba and Adriano are on yellows. Considering the state of Barca's back line as it is, any yellow cards in the first leg (very possible imo) to those three could be catastrophic.

Meh, we won the CL with Silvinho and Yaya in the back 4, at this point it hardly matters who plays back there, we going to let in goals either way.

We had Bosingwa at CB in our Semi's.

It's not the end of the world, over one game. Anything can happen.

by Zealous Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:54 am

The Franchise wrote:
Zealous wrote:Gotta keep in mind that Pique, Alba and Adriano are on yellows. Considering the state of Barca's back line as it is, any yellow cards in the first leg (very possible imo) to those three could be catastrophic.

Meh, we won the CL with Silvinho and Yaya in the back 4, at this point it hardly matters who plays back there, we going to let in goals either way.

Fair enough Laughing

I bet you could do with Silvinho and Yaya right now though.

by the xcx Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:54 am

FCB will win.

by Die Borussen Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:54 am

adriano injured?

backline of song and bartra scratch

pretty hard i must say, anyway i still believe barca to go through

by Brady2Moss Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:55 am

Zealous wrote:Gotta keep in mind that Pique, Alba and Adriano are on yellows. Considering the state of Barca's back line as it is, any yellow cards in the first leg (very possible imo) to those three could be catastrophic.

Adriano is already suspended.
Alba can be easily replaced by Adriano in the 2nd leg.

The only concern should be Pique who will undoubtedly get a yellow in the 1st leg due to his rash sliding tackles. Never really understood why he feels the need to go to ground every damn time.

by AltoZ Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:55 am

How many times has Barca started away now in the last 3-4 years??

by Zealous Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:56 am

The Franchise wrote:
Zealous wrote:
The Franchise wrote:I hope Gomez plays, our only chance of their pressing being less effective and them choking chances.

Going to be difficult regardless. If we dont press, we cant win.

But yeah, Bayern been doing a ton of talking the past years, so here is their chance.

Gomez for all his faults is a great poacher though. He has a knack of popping up and scoring a goal out of nowhere. Happened to us last year

I don't think it'll affect Bayern's overall pressing too much and Mandzukic will be available for the all important second leg.

Any word on Kroos's injury guys?

Not saying he is bad, hes just not the pressuring force Mandzukic is and doesnt exactly bring clinical finishing to the table as a counter balance.

I get what you're saying and I agree, but like I said I felt the same way about him last year and he managed to score a last minute winner. Dude is such a fluke sometimes and I'd rather be lucky than good.

by Zealous Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:58 am

Brady2Moss wrote:
Zealous wrote:Gotta keep in mind that Pique, Alba and Adriano are on yellows. Considering the state of Barca's back line as it is, any yellow cards in the first leg (very possible imo) to those three could be catastrophic.

Adriano is already suspended.
Alba can be easily replaced by Adriano in the 2nd leg.

The only concern should be Pique who will undoubtedly get a yellow in the 1st leg due to his rash sliding tackles. Never really understood why he feels the need to go to ground every damn time.

I though Adriano was only on a yellow?

But I agree that Pique is the main guy who should be avoiding a yellow at any cost. Without him Barca have basically zero presence in the air.

by The Franchise Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:58 am

Zealous wrote:
The Franchise wrote:
Zealous wrote:Gotta keep in mind that Pique, Alba and Adriano are on yellows. Considering the state of Barca's back line as it is, any yellow cards in the first leg (very possible imo) to those three could be catastrophic.

Meh, we won the CL with Silvinho and Yaya in the back 4, at this point it hardly matters who plays back there, we going to let in goals either way.

Fair enough

I bet you could do with Silvinho and Yaya right now though.

Yaya yes, Silvinho no lol

by McLewis Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:03 am

Bayern have come a long way since that mauling Barca gave them a few years back.

Elite though they may be, but they still have a monkey on their back that needs to be shaken off. Beating Barca could go quite a ways towards that.

Barca though....how many lives do they have in comps like this? I think they're running out, but might just have enough to see them through this.

by jibers Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:07 am

With Madz out Barcelona have a chance. Gomez will flop as usual at the biggest moments. Bayern should win it. Hopefully the referee doesn't turn into a refgista and dictate play for Barcelona.

by MaraVilla Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:08 am

Bayern have a very good record against Barca. i just hope we can score atleast 1 away goal. Barca needs to step up a gear now and actually press like crazy

by billy_gr Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:11 am

yes because we had so many decisions going our way this year

by McLewis Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:12 am

I think Barca will get their away goal at the Allianz. Bayern aren't exactly shutout merchants, as good as their backline has been this season.

by DeletedUser#1 Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:16 am

both semis, in both legs...will be BTTS

by Blue Barrett Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:19 am

All Bayern need to win is Cech. :coffee:

by Zealous Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:20 am

McLewis wrote:I think Barca will get their away goal at the Allianz. Bayern aren't exactly shutout merchants, as good as their backline has been this season.

Barca are usually good for at least 1 goal. I really doubt that Bayern will keep a clean sheet in either game. It will be a question of how many Barca concede.

by Harmonica Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:20 am

Hopefully UEFA doesn't try to help Bayern like Milan or PSG, and we have a fair tie. Can't see Barca beating both Bayern+UEFA.

by Valkyrja Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:21 am

Harmonica wrote:Hopefully UEFA doesn't try to help Bayern like Milan or PSG, and we have a fair tie. Can't see Barca beating both Bayern+UEFA.

Against Milan ?

by VivaStPauli Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:22 am

If Messi shows up, this will be tough.

But I've seen Barca without him against PSG. I was amazingly unimpressed.

Mandzukic missing out to that bullshit yellow is a shame, but TBH while you all talk about Gomez (who I wouldn't discount, still the world's best poacher), I wouldn't put it past Osram to just go and start Pizarro.

And Pizarro doesn't press much less than Mandzukic, while he has superior techinque and finishing.

by Harmonica Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:22 am

likeastar wrote:
Harmonica wrote:Hopefully UEFA doesn't try to help Bayern like Milan or PSG, and we have a fair tie. Can't see Barca beating both Bayern+UEFA.

Against Milan ?

Handball goal, not penalty given against Pedro.

by Zealous Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:23 am

Do you think Pep will leak info to Bayern? hmm

Will Mourinho finally send his "How to Beat Barca for dummies" tapes? hmm

by Zealous Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:24 am

VivaStPauli wrote:If Messi shows up, this will be tough.

But I've seen Barca without him against PSG. I was amazingly unimpressed.

Mandzukic missing out to that bullshit yellow is a shame, but TBH while you all talk about Gomez (who I wouldn't discount, still the world's best poacher), I wouldn't put it past Osram to just go and start Pizarro.

And Pizarro doesn't press much less than Mandzukic, while he has superior techinque and finishing.

Can't believe I forgot about Pizzaro.

by Brady2Moss Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:25 am

Harmonica wrote:
likeastar wrote:
Harmonica wrote:Hopefully UEFA doesn't try to help Bayern like Milan or PSG, and we have a fair tie. Can't see Barca beating both Bayern+UEFA.

Against Milan ?
Handball goal, not penalty given against Pedro.

I don't see you complaining about Messi offside goal against Milan?

by Collblanc Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:25 am

Zealous wrote:Do you think Pep will leak info to Bayern?

Will Mourinho finally send his "How to Beat Barca for dummies" tapes?

For dummies? How long did it take Mourinho to finally beat Barca with his RM? :facepalm:

Nothing 'dummie' about it.

by Harmonica Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:25 am

Pep shooting in his own leg by giving info, I don't think so. He needs to make them better himself, not helping Jupp, or he will be considered a flop.

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