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Gotta love that the team that ended the game could easily start and win against most teams. Need more depth and speed defensively but deep bench otherwise.

Madrid had previously shown they are vulnerable. So had Barca (against fast teams, like Madrid). It was a question of who was going to exploit the vulnerabilities. Now we know. Madrid exposed Barca but failed to take their chances (not to mention their utter inability to stay onside). Barca...

Love the depth on this team. Great bench (with some weaknesses in some defensive positions).

There ya go. FdJ in his proper "Keita" role as muscle to defend a lead at 60 minutes.

Marmoush ripped Bayern apart. There are a lot of players with pace. But only a few who are clinical with their finishes, aware/smart enough to pass for the better option, and technical enough to execute those passes. Well done. MOTM.

Watched the 2nd half, looks like I missed the fun. Dull. Credit to Alaves for pressing for 90 minutes, didn't allow Barca much time on the ball.

I see him more as a Seydou Keita player. Bring him on to kill games. Or for height and muscle when needed. On the other hand, I'm happy to see if he can fit in Flick's system. Personally, I doubt it. He's always been relatively brain dead in terms of quick thinking and teamplay.

Called it back in August. Too bad about Bernal but Casado is no less deserving.

I very much see this movement and calm. A bit of Busquets, a bit of Thiago.

What positions?

Lazio vs Nice has turned into a water polo match.

Nice. He's hardly been given any minutes this season, even as a sub.

Honestly, I wouldn't put too much into this B-team result. It's likely the worst performance we'll see all season. Flick's intent to rest starters was well-founded. The B-team just wasn't up to it.

I suspect Flick was trying to keep a 0-0 score until halftime with this lineup.

Ferran not playing well. Should be turning instead of playing wall passes when he's open. Should have had a shot on goal just now.

My favorite player on the team at the moment (save for the injured Olmo). This guy has *it*. Captain material.

He passes vertically when available; he doesn't force passes. He's often bypassed by vertical balls when he plays between the lines.

He's great. Busquets-level calm. Smart, tidy, aware. Only reason I think he didn't start over Bernal is height.

That was a smart finish by Raphinha. Not easy.

I don't expect much from Kounde, but ffs, play a 1-2 back to Yamal sometimes when he slides you that overlap pass in the box.