frostdude1
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I feel numb. One of the worst nights in our history. I just feel both anger sad. I honestly can’t believe it.
I feel numb. One of the worst nights in our history. I just feel both anger sad. I honestly can’t believe it.
Beyond shocked to see you guys go out, I was honestly expecting at worst Liverpool to prevail 3-1 or 2-0.
A few critical points to take from tonight:
- As already stated by numerous others, Ernesto Valverde is COMPLETELY out of his depth- both in terms of tactics (not starting Semedo and Arthur, lack of any intensity or press, playing a narrow 4-4-2 at 4 goals down, etc...) and man management. If he had any decency, he would resign at the end of the season.
- There is no denying that Suarez put up an underwhelming performance tonight (the same can be said about his previous CL matches). That being said, I think some of the criticism he has been subjected to has been uncalled for- remember he's approaching the age of 33 (he can no longer maintain the intense runs he did in his debut season). I actually felt for him out there- aside from Messi, he was genuinely one of the few players out there tonight who was actually trying his best...
- This upcoming summer, the Barcelona board MUST do everything in their power to acquire a tactical and competent manager who can make the club a force to be reckoned with in the CL.
- Anybody criticizing Messi is utterly clueless- he was without a doubt Barca's best player on the pitch (virtually every of Barca's chances came through him). Unfortunately, his teammates failed to turn up...
- Make no mistake, Liverpool absolutely deserved to win today. It has to be said though, the officials let them get away with LOTS of rough fouls throughout the match - Fabinho could have easily seen a red for his reckless challenge on Suarez in the first half (Robertson and their midfielders Henderson and Milner also got away with tons of cynical fouls).
Even though I am a Atletico supporter, I am actually quite saddened by today's result- I can't stand premier league fans (their extremely arrogant, especially Liverpool fans) and was really hoping that the Spanish clubs could sustain their dominance in Europe.
By the way, this is my first post ever at this wonderful forum!
Kudos to Liverpool. Forced a toothless Barça into mistakes and absolutely deserved the win. Looking forward to Ajax being Champions of Europe, though full strength Liverpool with Firmino and Salah back will be tough. Honestly, will probably be a more entertaining Final without this Barça side in it.
Worst play of the game was Alba's back pass to Messi with a 3v1/4v2 break on and the goal gaping. WTF!!!? Just fucking put it in the net, or at least give it to the unmarked man on your left (Coutinho).
That, and his defensive errors...smdh
Beyond shocked to see you guys go out, I was honestly expecting at worst Liverpool to prevail 3-1 or 2-0.
A few critical points to take from tonight:
- As already stated by numerous others, Ernesto Valverde is COMPLETELY out of his depth- both in terms of tactics (not starting Semedo and Arthur, lack of any intensity or press, playing a narrow 4-4-2 at 4 goals down, etc...) and man management. If he had any decency, he would resign at the end of the season.
- There is no denying that Suarez put up an underwhelming performance tonight (the same can be said about his previous CL matches). That being said, I think some of the criticism he has been subjected to has been uncalled for- remember he's approaching the age of 33 (he can no longer maintain the intense runs he did in his debut season). I actually felt for him out there- aside from Messi, he was genuinely one of the few players out there tonight who was actually trying his best...
- This upcoming summer, the Barcelona board MUST do everything in their power to acquire a tactical and competent manager who can make the club a force to be reckoned with in the CL.
- Anybody criticizing Messi is utterly clueless- he was without a doubt Barca's best player on the pitch (virtually every of Barca's chances came through him). Unfortunately, his teammates failed to turn up...
- Make no mistake, Liverpool absolutely deserved to win today. It has to be said though, the officials let them get away with LOTS of rough fouls throughout the match - Fabinho could have easily seen a red for his reckless challenge on Suarez in the first half (Robertson and their midfielders Henderson and Milner also got away with tons of cynical fouls).
Even though I am a Atletico supporter, I am actually quite saddened by today's result- I can't stand premier league fans (their extremely arrogant, especially Liverpool fans) and was really hoping that the Spanish clubs could sustain their dominance in Europe.
By the way, this is my first post ever at this wonderful forum!
Thank you!
By the way, that profile pic of yours
Is that Umtiti?