Champions League 25/26

[serghei]

Btw, despite Madrid being Madrid in CL, it is still the team we could have a bigger chance with if we somehow get to a final.

 

[JamDav1982]

There is no way Barca would pay to sign him.

He would be told if wants move its for free in 2027 at best.

 

[FCBfan22]

Really, Pep should resign at the end of the season and take a sabbatical.

 

[FCBfan22]

Btw, despite Madrid being Madrid in CL, it is still the team we could have a bigger chance with if we somehow get to a final.

Yup. Hansi doesn't lose finals.

 

[FC B]

Btw, despite Madrid being Madrid in CL, it is still the team we could have a bigger chance with if we somehow get to a final.

Certainly wouldn't want this Barca to face Madrid in a CL final, no way.

 

[ThwiX]

Btw, despite Madrid being Madrid in CL, it is still the team we could have a bigger chance with if we somehow get to a final.

If RM gets that far, they’ve won. Nobody beats them in a CL final. Nobody.

 

[serghei]

Certainly wouldn't want this Barca to face Madrid in a CL final, no way.

Better than Bayern imo.

 

[JamDav1982]

Surely get one team from La Liga in semi finals at least.

Getting first team not Real Madrid to a CL final in a decade would be nice for La Liga.

 

[serghei]

What I saw from Arsenal earlier today wasn't scary at all.

 

[behindbrowneyes]

That sounds like a Redcafe gem

Jamie Carragher just said yesterday Barça wouldn't finish in top 6 in PL.

Imagine Barça with PL money lol

 

[JamDav1982]

Zubi and Rice were not great again today.

They are getting by a bit at this point.

 

[Temptation]

⚠️ Warning: This post might trigger people because of the Madrid glaze but that's not the intention here

Recently, Bale said Madrid actively prioritize the CL over the LL. This is pretty much an open secret.

Their recruitment is based on this too.

I'll take Bellingham or Valverde over Pedri in a one off knockout tie anyday. In a league campaign, Pedri's superior ability will show up but in a knockout game Bellingham and Valverde's goalscoring instincts, pace and physicality would be way more directly useful. Typical Barca midfielders need the whole setup and system to be perfect for them to control the CL knockout tie. Madrid midfielders are more adaptable and tactically versatile. Compare Modric to Xavi and Iniesta.

Tchouameni and Camavinga would be more gritty in a CL game than Frenkie.

Players like Mbappe and Vinicius are so fast and deadly on the break that they can win games on their own anytime.

Most importantly, Courtois is the best shot stopper in the world. Garcia will never be at his level in terms of being an actual traditional goalkeeper.

Their recruitment seems CL based unlike Barca which is designed for league campaigns.

 

[FC B]

Better than Bayern imo.

Barca getting beat by Madrid in a CL final would be worse than any other defeat.

 

[serghei]

Barca getting beat by Madrid in a CL final would be worse than any other defeat.

So would winning it, be sweeter than anything.

 

[FC B]

Jamie Carragher just said yesterday Barça wouldn't finish in top 6 in PL.

Imagine Barça with PL money lol

Or with Madrid money.