Spanish Super Cup: Barca - Bilbao 1-1 (1-5 agg.)

[Neymessi]

4-0 also hasn't happened in the last 10 years against them.
Bigger scorelines actually happened against rm and Atlético in recent history. 5-0, 6-1.

Those scorelines did not happen when they were defending a 4-0 type lead against RM and atletico.And if we haven't score 4-0 against them then that does not mean that we can't.

 

[Flavia]

Those scorelines did not happen when they were defending a 4-0 type lead against RM and atletico.And if we haven't score 4-0 against them then that does not mean that we can't.

No, just that's very unlikely. I'm not expecting the defensive problems to be fixed this soon, either. Athletic will probably score one.

 

[Chainsaw]

If the team take the match seriously from the first minute they can do it. That also depends on if Lucho choose the right line-up as well.

 

[Flavia]

If the team take the match seriously from the first minute they can do it. That also depends on if Lucho choose the right line-up as well.

There's also the other team. Athletic don't win a title since 1984. A long time trophyless. Their motivation is high, and the advantadge is good enough.

 

[barcanuck]

There's also the other team. Athletic don't win a title since 1984. A long time trophyless. Their motivation is high, and the advantadge is good enough.

Oh wow your right a 30 year trophy drought is pretty crazy for their loyal fans. Wouldn't be sad at all if we don't over turn the score.

 

[BerkeleyBernie]

Bilbao's players must be tired after their extraordinary performance last friday.

Worth noting. Barça will be playing with more of the 1st team, and Athletic will have to play more fatigued players, or their bench.

Also, forcing a red card (double-yellow) isn't out of the realm of possibility, as they need to press aggressively to keep Barça contained. Barça should move the ball smartly into dangerous areas and draw fouls.

And glue a tall defender to Aduriz, ffs.

 

[Vilarrubi]

It will be interesting to see us go all out attack. Hope for a few goals even if we don't win the tie!

 

[pacp_96]

Official: Adriano has a groin injury and is not available for tonight's game against Athletic #fcblive

Phase one of the comeback is complete

 

[Hellsangel]

---------Bravo
Alves-Pique-Mathieu
------Busquets
Messi-Rakitic-Iniesta
--------Suarez

This is the first time ever I've seen someone post a lineup with two players missing

 

[Neymessi]

If you did not predict a scoreline that results in us winning this trophy in the prediction thread you are not a true fan

 

[Heisenberg is cooking]

Dont think we have a chance here. Too early in the season and some injuries. Our only hope is some crazy Messi night.

 

[serghei]

Phase one of the comeback is complete

We now need Mathieu to be out as well to complete phase 2.

IIRC we did beat Bilbao somewhat recently 5-1, with a Messi hattrick.

 

[Deco 20]

This is the first time ever I've seen someone post a lineup with two players missing

It's because they'll be sent off

 

[Sasuke85]

Lucho has nothing to lose now. If he could help the team to turn the table, it would be a miracle. If he couldn't, its fine, since this is the result that most of us expect anyway.

In terms of the player's attitude, I hope (and believe) that they will go all-out, Barca will fight with everything they have till the very last minute of the first half, aim to score at least 2 goals, meanwhile keep our sheet clean. If this happens, we can make a heroic come back.

It's very hard, but we have Messi, the best player in the history of football. Let's enjoy the game and cheer for the boys

 

[Ghostmaster]

This is the first time ever I've seen someone post a lineup with two players missing

I remember someone has posted a line-up with 12 players, tbh we could use 12 players today.