BusiTheKing
Senior Member
Pique was great except for the annoying faces he made at the ref
La Liga | Round 4: Celta Vigo - FC Barcelona 0-3
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Neeraj
Senior Member
Great result and game. Like many said here, first good away game in what seems to be, forever.
I thought Coutinho was MOTM, and I think if we can get this version of him on a consistent basis, it really will be like a new signing - where he's doing more of the Messi role and Messi just adds to the magic. I think Coutinho is my biggest positive from this game, given that I had all but given up on him.
A bit surprised Celta weren't able to trouble us more with a man extra to be honest, think the inclement weather helped us at that point, it makes the game a bit more messy.
I thought Coutinho was MOTM, and I think if we can get this version of him on a consistent basis, it really will be like a new signing - where he's doing more of the Messi role and Messi just adds to the magic. I think Coutinho is my biggest positive from this game, given that I had all but given up on him.
A bit surprised Celta weren't able to trouble us more with a man extra to be honest, think the inclement weather helped us at that point, it makes the game a bit more messy.
serghei
Senior Member
Celta in the past in all games just went physical on us and dominated us in this area I felt. Same with Sociedad. If we come up strong in these games, and signal to these teams that we won't back away from the fight, they lose a bit of that confidence.
That's how I see it. We really need physically to be strong and put in the work. That's what it's all about away from home. If we do that, our superior technique will make the difference. There's no doubt we're the most technically gifted team in the league.
KingLeo10
Senior Member
serghei
Senior Member
If there is a reason why we are doing better its because that Fool Suarez is not anymore here
There are more factors, but yea, 1 slow player who doesn't move well makes a lot of difference.
Sailor Mars
Well-known member
Great signs early in the season. Just hope that Koeman tries to use more players at the 2 CM positions rather just cycling through De Jong, Busquets, and Pjanic.
Singularity
Member
Felt like a very different Barcelona, with bulldog tenacity and fighting spirit. Though one man down, they brushed it off like nothing happened. Even Messi was out for blood. Hope the team doesn't peak too early.
JerseyAddict
Well-known member
First time in a while where I could go to sleep (I get up early) with Barca on 10men and to be sure that when I wake up in the morning they won't loose in meantime.
Wtf? This team means buisness.
I am happy.
We shall see only if the lack of a goalscoring 9 wont backclash to our face.
Wtf? This team means buisness.
I am happy.
We shall see only if the lack of a goalscoring 9 wont backclash to our face.
I agree with everything you said about Coutinho , he looked nearly as good as he was for Liverpool- it?s like getting a massive new signing out of the blue !!
In fact everyone looked better than I?ve seen for a year or two ..only Messi was slightly under par and of course Roberto who will soon be displaced by Dest
No he won't. Dest is a very unpolished player at the moment.
LeeRomeno
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Koeman definitely looks like a coach who can, if needed, slap some players during break. First half was okay, but how we came out for second half, determined, full of energy and motivation was something we so much lacked in most of Valverdes games (not to mention Setien). Koeman seems to have that aura and credibility, that even vets cannot really dare opposing.
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