CL | Round 1: FC Barcelona - Juventus 3-0

[TidinhoM]

Looking at this game I really cant understand what this Barca is but its not necessarily a bad thing. Not yet sure about Dembele either. Semedo fits right in though. Defense and pressing seems in better shape. Iniesta started playing again to his old style

 

[klc123]

So much for the "Barca collapse" as everyone in here couldnt stop talking about.

 

[Adversus]

Bit odd he brought on Roberto instead of Deulofeu although probably just wanted to keep it tight with Barca ahead.

 

[Barcaman]

3-0!

Surprisingly big win Wasn't something we all expected and particularly after Juve good display in first half.

Obviously, result flatters us, just like against Espanyol but 3-0 is still great even against this injury ridden Juve side.

Messi was again the difference and I was very pleased with Semedo. Dembele didn't look this good but kid has plenty of time to blend in.

 

[dakt]

3:0

To quote myself.

 

[Hektor]

Traditions that I started are paying off. As Tevye, from “Fidler on the Roof” said:

“Traditions…Traditions…Traditions…

Traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as a fiddler on the roof!"

Barça 3 - Juve Zip, Nada, Niente...Happy days are again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH01FhqMdc8

PS: I won’t be here for the next two games. I’m going on a 7-day cruise to Alaska. I’ll be back the 24th of this month. See you then! Visca Barça, Carajo!!

 

[Devils]

Great result!

Lots of positive signs. Juve came out strong, but we grew into the game more and more. Good performance from the team!

 

[dakt]

I knew if we (meaning Messi) could tuck in that one goal, Juve would be vulnerable to get at least 1 or 2 more.

However, I don't think we looked that good.

 

[Dan1983]

After quite an even first half where they got off more shots...I'm totally happy with our performance in the second half.

 

[hulinat]

iniesta and messi back in their element right after the ballhogging partyboy's gone. coincidence?

 

[Icarium]

We fared much better than expected. Sure juve missed their stellar defense but our pressing game is much better. I am going to sleep with a happy feeling. Let's continue this momentum.

 

[LeeRomeno]

3:0

well done Sir!

 

[KiX7777]

This result goes in favor of Bartomeu

 

[FC433]

Great game, but still we have got a long way to go.

I do not like our current formation. Suarez cannot handle playing in two positions; he will not last long before he is done. He is 30 and asking him to play as a striker and as a winger is too much. He also does not have the needed skills to play as a winger. He is not Henry nor Villa.

Suarez was very poor, but cannot blame him. His passing was poor as well just like Dembele's. I genuinely do not know how Dembele has many assists and yet his passing is this poor. However, he is going to improve, it is just a matter of time.

Paulinho, well does his confidence have a limit? When he plays he owns the field. I wish he was a little bit younger. I think he has so much to offer.

Semedo absolutely amazing. What a player, I really enjoyed watching him.

 

[Ousmane Dembélé]

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