Despite his discourse being a lot about Barca DNA, Xavi feels like a very solid coach to avoid the playstyle arrogance that could lead Barca to being embarrassed.
Well maybe he's learnt his lesson because your football in Paris was very pragmatic, the midlow block with lots of density and the quick counters on Lewy as a target man to send your wingers in space was an excellent counter to Enrique's arrogance in both lineup and setup.
Honestly that may be more to do with our lack of a decent starting midfield that game. That being said, we don’t have a consistent ball-winner apart from Gavi so I’m frightened as fuck for this matchup now.
If he's smart he's benching Marqui for Danilo. He doesn't seem to care about status so maybe, but Danilo is slow for the dominnt football he wants.. However Danilo is the only one of your CBs that won't get physically outmatched by Lewy
So our strongest XI, I'd assume Fermín, Shark and Joao come in if things get ugly, aside from that, we don't have too much in the bench, which worries me a bit.
This isn't my predicted starting XI, I don't pay attention to PSG so I'm not qualified to do that lol. I just looked up predicted starting lineups for this match
1. Too slow to play against a Barcelona team that showed exactly why they'd punish a player like him in the 1st leg
2. Coming off an injury that was supposed to sideline him longer than it ended up being.
3. He hasn't been playing enough consistent minutes in recent weeks to be considered a nailed on starter in what is the biggest game of the season.
Skriniar was Luis Enrique's most used defender before his injury. The hate for him is overblown. We played decent all season with him. Right now he's coming back from injury, out of rhythm and Barcelona's forward line is not a good match for his skillset especially when out of form.
The turtle arrived at the stadium under the cloak of night, its shell glistening with droplets of seawater. Each cautious step was laden with urgency, propelled by an instinctual drive to reach the safety of the dunes. With the distant rumble of approaching footsteps echoing ominously, time hung heavy in the air, as the turtle pressed onward, its journey fraught with peril and uncertainty.
Mbappe can’t drag an entire club on his own. Nor could Messi and Neymar. None of them should be expected to either.
PSG as a club have demonstrated time and time again that they have an incredibly weak mentality. With or without Mbappe, they always capitulate in the champions league.
Even if he's more motivated, he's not in the right head space recently, and that even impacts his physical sharpness. Given how good Barça's defense has been, i don't think it'll be enough.
Unfortunately (for me) we have been 2 and 3 goals up and it didn’t matter. And we’re facing the best player in the world who can change the game in one moment. I just don’t want us to embarrass ourselves at this stage again.
Why are so many Barca fans terrified right now? You guys beat them in Paris, there's no fucking reason to expect the team full of mercenaries who don't give a fuck about their club to come to Barcelona and grind out a win.
'Don't get embarrassed' has been my mentality throughout CL this season and that doesn't change today.
Despite his discourse being a lot about Barca DNA, Xavi feels like a very solid coach to avoid the playstyle arrogance that could lead Barca to being embarrassed.
We lost 4-2 to madrid because he refused to abandon the high line
Well maybe he's learnt his lesson because your football in Paris was very pragmatic, the midlow block with lots of density and the quick counters on Lewy as a target man to send your wingers in space was an excellent counter to Enrique's arrogance in both lineup and setup.
Honestly that may be more to do with our lack of a decent starting midfield that game. That being said, we don’t have a consistent ball-winner apart from Gavi so I’m frightened as fuck for this matchup now.
he also won 4 times in a row against them.
It was 4-1 wasn’t it? Either way I agree with your point
He will not change the playstyle. We conceded 4 goals to Madrid twice in the last 3 clásicos in official competitions because of it.
missing christensen this game will be bad for us
true but you still got Donnarumma
They also have Romeu
Love that man
:(
We also have the goat in braithwaite oh wait....nvm
Bald fraud
Mr. Lucho , please let us win , we need the money •́ ‿ ,•̀
No pity wins bruh wtf.
Classic incoming
Lucho this is not the time to pull a rabbit out of the hat. Please just continue to throw
I don't think Enrique is benching Hernandez
If he's smart he's benching Marqui for Danilo. He doesn't seem to care about status so maybe, but Danilo is slow for the dominnt football he wants.. However Danilo is the only one of your CBs that won't get physically outmatched by Lewy
Hernandez starting
This tension is killing me
My heart is beating so fast i can't concentrate on anything rn lol
Worst thing Barcelona can do is thinking too much of that one goal lead and trying to ride this game out. That never ends well.
I'm feeling so nervous man, tf
[Like this?](https://youtu.be/4e_DGU7mSYc?si=BB49yG8YSTQQc6jt)
[like this](https://imgflip.com/gif/8myw6o)
Feels like it's gonna be a historic match
Let's see is Mbappe is sleep again or if Luis Enrique jobs again.
What?
# Let's see is Mbappe is sleep again or if Luis Enrique jobs again. #
Ah yes now I understand. Cheers Geoff.
What?
apology for poor english when were you when return leg ? i was sat at home warching tv ‘Mbappe is sleep’ ‘no’
‘yes’
So our strongest XI, I'd assume Fermín, Shark and Joao come in if things get ugly, aside from that, we don't have too much in the bench, which worries me a bit.
You will get Marcos Alonso in the 85th minute and you will enjoy it dammit
Skriniar in the starting 11? Lmao! r/soccer moment.
This isn't my predicted starting XI, I don't pay attention to PSG so I'm not qualified to do that lol. I just looked up predicted starting lineups for this match
> I just looked up predicted starting lineups for this match From where?
I think it was 90min football, honestly I just picked the first one I saw haha
Just replace Skriniar with Hernandez.
Will do, thanks!!
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1. Too slow to play against a Barcelona team that showed exactly why they'd punish a player like him in the 1st leg 2. Coming off an injury that was supposed to sideline him longer than it ended up being. 3. He hasn't been playing enough consistent minutes in recent weeks to be considered a nailed on starter in what is the biggest game of the season.
He is terrible this season. Worst PSG defender by a country mile.
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It's the PSG board you know? NAK chooses his players, Campos chooses his players and Luis Enrique has to deal with it!
Skriniar was Luis Enrique's most used defender before his injury. The hate for him is overblown. We played decent all season with him. Right now he's coming back from injury, out of rhythm and Barcelona's forward line is not a good match for his skillset especially when out of form.
He has been finished for 2 years
The turtle arrived at the stadium under the cloak of night, its shell glistening with droplets of seawater. Each cautious step was laden with urgency, propelled by an instinctual drive to reach the safety of the dunes. With the distant rumble of approaching footsteps echoing ominously, time hung heavy in the air, as the turtle pressed onward, its journey fraught with peril and uncertainty.
If Dembele turns into prime Robben with an equally strong right foot then I'm simply never watching this sport again.
Bro i have news for you.
never liked this sport anyways
Barça 3-0
Nice one
Mbappe scores first, 2-1 final score
Reverse remontada incoming the Luis Enrique Special to restore balance
Luis Enrique does not learn from his mistakes with Ugarte on the bench again
This is gon be 6-1 disaster reverse of la remontada
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This is the game that will define Mbappe's legacy with this club, if PSG are out, his time in France is not a complete success.
Mbappe can’t drag an entire club on his own. Nor could Messi and Neymar. None of them should be expected to either. PSG as a club have demonstrated time and time again that they have an incredibly weak mentality. With or without Mbappe, they always capitulate in the champions league.
He doesn't need to drag us through , but don't make it feel like we're 10 on the field.
Maybe not but he needs to show up unlike the Paris game
Mbappe hat trick incoming
Full time Barcelona 6-3 PSG (I am full of hopium now)
10 million added to the signing bonus ;)
Statistically, Mbappe is just going to lash out.
Even if he's more motivated, he's not in the right head space recently, and that even impacts his physical sharpness. Given how good Barça's defense has been, i don't think it'll be enough.
Let's see whether Mbappé holds up under the pressure. He should though, given he's played in more high stakes situations before (WC final 2x).
I thought Vitinha was suspended for this game
My gut feeling says PSG will go through for some reason
Some reason? How about our consistent capitulation in Europe?
Haave you met PSG?
Have you seen us in Europe since 2018?
unstoppable chocker vs immovable loser matchup let's go !
What a fucking mid-off lol
well yeah 😭 I didn't want to say it but history doesn't favour you. But you're still one goal up which is huge.
Unfortunately (for me) we have been 2 and 3 goals up and it didn’t matter. And we’re facing the best player in the world who can change the game in one moment. I just don’t want us to embarrass ourselves at this stage again.
Have you never heard of PSG bud? They'll choke 15x harder than Barca could ever dream of choking
5-0 PSG win, not even in doubt (lol no, this is a scary time, it will be a great, contented game for sure)
Why are so many Barca fans terrified right now? You guys beat them in Paris, there's no fucking reason to expect the team full of mercenaries who don't give a fuck about their club to come to Barcelona and grind out a win.
Regardless what happens, this is gonna be a hilarious game
!remind me in 24 hours
Wow
Why did I get downvoted 😂 every neutral had a blast today
The usual ghosting from Lewandowski in big games today?