Barca v Chelsea

[Ted Hughes]

From a tactical point of view, maybe 2 things. Perhaps chelsea were actually better off without centrebacks given Barca have no traditional centreforward. Second, in that situation you need to get to the by line. Barca had Sanchez who we know can but they kept him in the centre. Very odd.Like watchin City at Blunderland.

Almost identical.

If we can see that having a wide player and centre forward could make such a difference to Barca in these situations, it's amazing they can't see it but they don't seem to like having a centre half either so perhaps it's a religious thing...

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Barca very much reminded me of City on a day when we're struggling to break teams down. Sunderland and Swansea sprang to mind.
Started off wanted Barcelona to win, but fair play to Chelsea for working them out.
Once teams are set up it's very difficult to break down. the two goals scored came when Chelsea lost the ball trying to come out leaving them disorganised briefly.
There were plenty of lessons to be learned for everyone in that game last night.
And has any team ever won a two legged game with so little possession?

[Sideshow Bob]

From a tactical point of view, maybe 2 things. Perhaps chelsea were actually better off without centrebacks given Barca have no traditional centreforward. Second, in that situation you need to get to the by line. Barca had Sanchez who we know can but they kept him in the centre. Very odd.Like watchin City at Blunderland.

Almost identical.

If we can see that having a wide player and centre forward could make such a difference to Barca in these situations, it's amazing they can't see it but they don't seem to like having a centre half either so perhaps it's a religious thing...

TBF, alves usually fills that wide slot, but he was fairly shit this tie. he is IMO their 2nd most impt player. when he's on, they are clicking, and when he's not, they look narrow and a bit toothless.

[Ted Hughes]

From a tactical point of view, maybe 2 things. Perhaps chelsea were actually better off without centrebacks given Barca have no traditional centreforward. Second, in that situation you need to get to the by line. Barca had Sanchez who we know can but they kept him in the centre. Very odd.Like watchin City at Blunderland.

Almost identical.

If we can see that having a wide player and centre forward could make such a difference to Barca in these situations, it's amazing they can't see it but they don't seem to like having a centre half either so perhaps it's a religious thing...

TBF, alves usually fills that wide slot, but he was fairly shit this tie. he is IMO their 2nd most impt player. when he's on, they are clicking, and when he's not, they look narrow and a bit toothless.

Yeah but Alves hardly ever gets off a conventional cross like a proper wide player & when he eventually does, nobody is there to get on the end of it because they're all stood on the edge of the box waiting for the customary move.

[Mingchester Mingy]

Gotta root on the Chels although I hate doing that. Just sick of Real and Barca getting so much attention of late....I hate Real Madrid and that fooking piece of human dog diving sh*t who I wont even mention his name....but Im pulling for Bayern and Chelsea....and I hate Chelsea.

So,when City become the best in the world as is either Barca or Real, then will you be "sick of us getting so much attention"?


Yay, get in, Barca score their first.

Yay, Chelsea won. And no I wont be sick of City at all .

[Chinners]

After last night's game ....

http://saidnuhu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/ ... adrid.html

[Ted Hughes]

After last night's game ....

http://saidnuhu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/ ... adrid.html

Most amusing for sure but... how the fuck did you end up on that site ?

[Chinners]

It was sent to me .... honest

[Swales4ever]

Had to piss myself with entertainment of a Turkish client and the usual Spurs supporting notlob from Fenchurch st., Lnd. so I saw fuck all bar a 5' highlights which means nwt.
very brave and well done by Chealsea, despite the Terry twat and delighted even just at the idea of RdM delivering the Chumps up to Moaninho arse!

Still I cant make my mind at what I saw at el Clasico from Pep. A subtle gut feeling that he was far from sneady.
Tello in for Pedro/Sanchez... constantly trying to pass through Arbeloa in the last 3 yards of the left far box, the experience of the former Arsenal leader on the bench for a hugely promising youngster in bocoming...

mmhh..... as already said in the relevant thread, I struggle to assess the latest Barca performances basing purely on what seen on the pitch. extremely weird, imho.


also many, many thanks to Noolie for sharing Ratface orgasm! amusing.

[Im_Spartacus]

Barca very much reminded me of City on a day when we're struggling to break teams down. Sunderland and Swansea sprang to mind.
Started off wanted Barcelona to win, but fair play to Chelsea for working them out.
Once teams are set up it's very difficult to break down. the two goals scored came when Chelsea lost the ball trying to come out leaving them disorganised briefly.
There were plenty of lessons to be learned for everyone in that game last night.
And has any team ever won a two legged game with so little possession?

Maureen did it with inter vs barca the other year. There is a way to beat them, it just seems slur is the only one who hasnt really worked it out yet

[brite blu sky]

Barca very much reminded me of City on a day when we're struggling to break teams down. Sunderland and Swansea sprang to mind.
Started off wanted Barcelona to win, but fair play to Chelsea for working them out.
Once teams are set up it's very difficult to break down. the two goals scored came when Chelsea lost the ball trying to come out leaving them disorganised briefly.
There were plenty of lessons to be learned for everyone in that game last night.
And has any team ever won a two legged game with so little possession?

Maureen did it with inter vs barca the other year. There is a way to beat them, it just seems slur is the only one who hasnt really worked it out yet

He knows alright, but...
see post viewtopic.php?f=119&t=42524&p=421148#p421148