The Official Barcelona FC Thread

[Black can man]

Bale would have buried that one .. Messi ....Pft !

[Fats25]

They are a bunch of cheating, diving tossers. Makes you realise how lucky we as with English football (and Swansea!).

Still enjoying it though!

[mickk]

Rather watch Everton v Oldham to be honest.

[London424]

It's the crowding the ref that gets me. It's like Utd of old.

[Black can man]

mickk said:

Rather watch Everton v Oldham to be honest.

I agree, there seems a more honest approach in our game, These highly paid amazingly talented footballers seem to be either holding their hands up, gesturing to the ref or just rolling around

[London424]

Now get ready for the classic. What minute for the cynical red card as they're having a sulk.

[Black can man]

Barca 3-0 down at home

[hornetrider]

Start the pedalo!

[Black can man]

That Barca lot could do with someone like Suarez

[hornetrider]

Or someone who could bury 30 yarders at will. They'll definitely be after someone like that.

[LHRFlightman]

Black can man said:

That Barca lot could do with someone like Bale

EFA

[uk66fastback]

Barca have been poor tonight - worst I've seen them for a long time. Madrid look useful though - Utd beware ...

[simoid]

uk66fastback said:

Madrid look useful though - Utd beware ...

STOP PRESS!

[MrMagoo]

uk66fastback said:

Barca have been poor tonight - worst I've seen them for a long time. Madrid look useful though - Utd beware ...

Yep, Barca haven't been the team they once were for a few games now. Maybe it has something to do with There manager not being there.

Manchester United have a tough match againts Real. Going to be tasty for a neutral.

[simoid]

MrMagoo said:

Manchester United have a tough match againts Real. Going to be tasty for a neutral.

Ronaldo vs a possible man marker (Jones?) is likely to be crucial to the outcome of the tie IMO.

The rest of the Madrid team are all excellent players, but nothing better than United see at least every couple of weeks, so they can deal with them 9 games out of 10.

[MrMagoo]

simoid said:

Ronaldo vs a possible man marker (Jones?) is likely to be crucial to the outcome of the tie IMO.

The rest of the Madrid team are all excellent players, but nothing better than United see at least every couple of weeks, so they can deal with them 9 games out of 10.

I disagree. Real Madrids team dwarfs any prem team IMHO. Not something united have been up againts many times this season certainly. United will need to be on their a-game and have a little luck to get past them. Looking forward to it though.

[simoid]

MrMagoo said:

I disagree. Real Madrids team dwarfs any prem team IMHO. Not something united have been up againts many times this season certainly. United will need to be on their a-game and have a little luck to get past them. Looking forward to it though.

Not sure that they are head and shoulders above the likes of Man City, Chelsea, and Spurs for attacking threat TBH.

Not saying it will be easy by any means, or that the rest of the Madrid team aren't dangerous, but I think if Ronaldo can be shackled and counter attacks quelled then Man Utd will have the edge.

Bear in mind this Madrid team have only won 9 of 19 away games this season. Different kettle of fish when it's down to the CL knockouts though!

Finely balanced indeed, can't wait

[uk66fastback]

simoid said:

if Ronaldo can be shackled and counter attacks quelled then Man Utd will have the edge.

STOP PRESS!

[Steameh]

Pepe's dive was so funny it is sad. Should have been booked and would have in the UK. Absolute disgrace.

[uk66fastback]

Steameh said:

Pepe's dive was so funny it is sad. Should have been booked and would have in the UK. Absolute disgrace.

He's probably the RM player I dislike most