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  1. DonAndres

    Jeremy Mathieu

    That FK was nothing short of perfect. Insane power and placement.
  2. DonAndres

    David Luiz

    This is even funnier than the fact that he became the most expensive defender of all time. Luiz, you clown, how do you manage to fool so many people?? His inclusion in the XI is a reflection of how poor these awards are at actually rewarding footballing merit.
  3. DonAndres

    10 - Lionel Messi - v3

    Carved Atletico's defense open more than Di Maria did in the CL final last year. This is his best form. 13/14 Messi desensitized us from the true genius he can be and this season it is back on display.
  4. DonAndres

    Luis Enrique

    Scrubrique :worthy: By far the best game of the season against a top 5 team in the world. Atleti weren't at their best but Barca were amazing, the first half was obviously better but you can't fault the second really. The only issue is that every time we seem to be building momentum with a...
  5. DonAndres

    José Giménez

    Not really bad when a 19 year old gets harassed by the GOAT and a combination of three of the best attackers in the world at full force. His potential is still very high and he'll continue to develop and mature. This is a learning experience more than a disappointment for someone that young.
  6. DonAndres

    Lliga: FC Barcelona - Atletico Madrid 3-1

    Shit this is actually probably the best lineup they could play. Dunno about Gàmez at LB but if he's comfortable there he's much better than Siqueira or Ansaldi. It's not really gonna be Griezmann vs Alves since he doesn't play on the wing, more like Griezmann vs Masch. Set pieces are gonna be...
  7. DonAndres

    Ballon d'Or 2014

    Simeone not winning Manager of the Year is the equivalent of spitting in his face. Simeone losing it to Löw of all people would be the equivalent of dropping a shit in his food.
  8. DonAndres

    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Fully agreed. Fiercely competitive and intense striker with a high workrate and large skillset, and he's from Uruguay :lol:.
  9. DonAndres

    Jordi Alba

    I'm not saying Alba should go up and take Neymar's space (which is essentially that of a LWF), just that when we are building up in midfield we lack the numbers and outlets to properly transition forward. For all of Alves' extreme faults, he provides this linkup in moving forward from the right...
  10. DonAndres

    Jordi Alba

    It's not just about crossing though. He could easily make a good cutback pass or send a low ground ball into the area. He doesn't need to just overlap at the final moment as well, there were plenty of times in 12/13 where he and Iniesta would have jizz-worthy linkups when the Don drifted to the...
  11. DonAndres

    Jordi Alba

    He still plays with the same defensive intent (tracking back all the time) and does provide width, but other than that he doesn't do anything. His final ball is awful now and he doesn't provide nearly as much penetration as he did before. These days he always just smashes crosses across the area...
  12. DonAndres

    Jordi Alba

    What happened to this guy? In 12/13, he was by far the best attacking LB in the world. He could dribble, his linkup with Iniesta on the left was absolutely magical, and his final ball superb. Almost always accurate cutbacks or low hard passes into the area, he'd actually look up and pick out his...
  13. DonAndres

    FC Barcelona B (Barça Atlètic)

    He's done, should be getting the sack sometime today or tomorrow if Barto and co. have even 2 brain cells collectively
  14. DonAndres

    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Suarez is far different to Aguero in that regard. His awareness in tight spaces is much higher and can play with his back to goal. There's no way Suarez plays with his head down if he's constantly (somewhat too often tbh) looking for quick one-twos or providing for his teammates. Aguero, on the...
  15. DonAndres

    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Not a chance in hell. Aguero plays with his head down and primarily prefers fast, counterattacking situations where space is given. His performance in the World Cup is the perfect example of Aguero v. deep defenses. He gets lost and doesn't know how the fuck to play if he isn't charging straight...
  16. DonAndres

    10 - Lionel Messi - v3

    After a pretty massive (and unnoticed by most) assist drought, his passing was nothing short of majestic tonight. Of course, he could've had many sexy assists during that drought to the likes of Nerman/Alba/Suarez if they finished but surprisingly he's had few after that amazing provider streak...
  17. DonAndres

    9 - Luis Suárez - v1

    Then you'll keep holding your breath. Unless we play with a close to ideal amount of quick-attack emphasis, Suarez won't have much of a chance as he'll be buried among Atleti's >7 deep lying defensive bodies.
  18. DonAndres

    Barcaforum Awards 2014

    Thanks guys!! Though I'm pretty surprised Ursegor didn't get the best poster award, he deserved to.
  19. DonAndres

    Copa Final 2015: Athletic - Barça 1-3 !!!CAMPIONS!!!

    It was 7 in total changes from last weeks lineup, not 7 out and out reserve players. As for RG being a starter, ehhh. He plays a lot but more for tactical reasons when Cholo is trying to add a set piece threat or mitigate oppositions' damage capability. If Atleti were playing their most capable...
  20. DonAndres

    BREAKING NEWS: Barca elections to be held in 2015

    Read all this in the morning during school, took a good deal of willpower not to cheer. There's really no need to speak about the significance of this, cules have been dreaming and ranting about it for years. Joyous start to the year in football.

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