La Liga Round 2: Real Sociedad - FC Barcelona 1-4

[Skalman]

People want to see Balde.

well if Alba will continue to play like last game we can put almost anyone in.

[Barcaman]

Kinda unfair to start him at San Sebastian and expect him to be prime Abidal or Alba.

[JohnN]

Kinda unfair to start him at San Sebastian and expect him to be prime Abidal or Alba.

It may be an unfair swim or sink moment for the kid, but it definitely sends a strong message to Alba, who needs to get his shit together. Not being selected for a tough away fixture, means his performance was evaluated to be so poor, that xavi is ready to test an unproven youngster instead of him.

[Loki]

It may be an unfair swim or sink moment for the kid, but it definitely sends a strong message to Alba, who needs to get his shit together. Not being selected for a tough away fixture, means his performance was evaluated to be so poor, that xavi is ready to test an unproven youngster instead of him.

I agree. Also in such games, hypes are born. Imagine he plays well and even assists/scores a goal. This can give so much confidence and carry a player for the whole season. Bayern also just played with Davies and look how that turned out. It's not a guarantee of course, but sometimes you just have to risk things. Pep also tries often new players if he thinks they have a chance to breakthrough.

[ronniecro]

after rayo i just can't see how we can win this which means we probably will

[Porque]

The cynic in me says he is starting to prove we need to also sign a LB.

Sink or swim situations can be good though. Hopefuy he crushes it.

[Messi983]

The cynic in me says he is starting to prove we need to also sign a LB.

What I think as well. Or to prove we can't do it without amigos so they'll start 90% of games again.

[ajnotkeith]

Our record is far better away than home for some reason so feel like we will win this one.

[vinni]

I doubt Balde will start tomorrow. Our players/starters need match fitness so Alba will play. You know how it goes. If we are lucky, we are going to start to click just before the international break, and when they come back we start sucking again.

[wisconsincule]

Round 2 and already must win.

[Catta]

Dest is done at this club. Our best CB will again be at RB most likely

[Andresito]

Tf is this late kickoff?? 22 on a god damn Sunday ffs

[Morten]

Tf is this late kickoff?? 22 on a god damn Sunday ffs

This is what we deal with almost every week, now its your turn.

[Barcilliant]

Tf is this late kickoff?? 22 on a god damn Sunday ffs

Timing is perfect for me.

[ajnotkeith]

https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/stat...18180299472897

Pique with the captain's armband on his jersey... WTF???