Messi best season with Barca

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

Messis home performances were fantastic but his away performances in cl was bad in 18/19

against lyon 0 goals 0 assists
against manu 0 goals 0 assists
against Liverpool 0 goals 0 assists

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

what does this mean??

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

As an individual his best was around 2010-12.

In 14/15, he was combining better with better attacking partners.


But as an individual, the former period was where he was at his best.

Also, in that second leg against us he showed no spine and leadership just like the rest of the team. The occasion, crowd and intensity that day was too much for him and the institution of FC Barcelona. We were possessed that night despite missing 2 of our best players.

its crazy how you guys won without Mo Salah, chance was like 0,0001%

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

This is the only right answer. In 10/11 and 14/15, he was in his physical prime, unplayable and a statistical monster (80 G + A in 2010/11, 85 G+A in 14/15). Did the European double in a dominant fashion both years, with treble in 14/15.

His level in 18/19, considering his age, what he had already achieved, and the team around him, was also astounding.

The reason I hate EV is because he couldn't close out a tie v Liverpool where Messi (with some help) gave him a 3-0 lead. Messi didn't play his best at Anfield, but he was still okay, compared to the rest of the team which completely shat the bed. That would have been a solo CL win if there ever was one. Unfortunately, solo CL wins don't happen, even for the GOAT.

We cant give EV the fault for this loss, Alba, Messi, Suarez were missing all chances

 

[KingLeo10]

I see Fati is already in position for another 69 session with Temp. Before you bozos launch, enjoy what leadership as captain on the biggest stage in football looks like versus not:

 

[Temptation]

Look at this dumbfuck recycling his old "creative insults" yet again.


Not surprising though coz this is the nitwit who demanded smart insults and gave us "Rassbum" and "Rassbeta". The highly talented and innovative Scientist that he is.


Science has never been in more trouble.

 

[Temptation]

what does this mean??

That's just the symbol signifying Rory brown-nosing his Messimp cult leaders. Fishing for some affection.

That's his audition. It's like America's Got Talent but with talentless Pessifag numpties.

 

[Rory]

 

[Fati_Future_BallonDor]

I see Fati is already in position for another 69 session with Temp. Before you bozos launch, enjoy what leadership as captain on the biggest stage in football looks like versus not:

You guys are crying about negative FACTS about Messi and in the same time you are surprised people call you fanboys

 

[Rory]

You guys are crying about negative FACTS about Messi and in the same time you are surprised people call you fanboys

 

[JamDav1982]

18/19 Messi not such a fan of.

Was too much about him and Suarez playing as a pair and while a lot of genius moments they made massive issues for structure of team at times.

Messi when he was brilliant individually and as part of system is the best ones for me.

 

[serghei]

10-11 for sure. His level in CL semis and CL final that season was absolutely insane. 08-09, and 2014-15 incredible too make up for top 3. The difference is he played beneath his level vs Chelsea in 09 and vs Juve in final in 2015.

Not a fan of 2012-13. Scored volumes, but vs smaller sides, not as ruthless vs the elite kind.

 

[Sailor Mars]

2012 calendar year. Carried the offense with no help.

 

[Alik]

2012 calendar for me.

 

[Temptation]

People who say 2019/2015 are nerds or didn't watch him or remember him during Pep/Tito's stint. Messi was at his absolute physical peak from 2010-2013 before his injury in the late 2012/2013. He was on a 21 goal scoring streak, on course to break his 50 goals record, UCL top scorer for 4 straight years.

After his injury, he lost an edge physically and slowly became more of a creator - playing farther away from goal. Also, the board opting to phase out Xavi and Iniesta with players like Arda didn't help either.

Messi was pretty clutch in the UCL(except against Chelsea lol). Scoring in the both finals, semi against Madrid, vs Arsenal, vs Bayern, Comeback against Milan. Pep understood that a player like Messi should be close to opposition's goal as possible.

Yes, he became a smarter, more cultured and perhaps more well-rounded as a Footballer but that little extra burst of acceleration he lost made him easier to contain. With that acceleration, at times there were no answers. The polishing of his game was a direct consequence of his age, wisdom and experience. More complete doesn't mean better.