Stan 10,387 Posted February 24, 2020 Kick-off 20.00 (GMT) VS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 24, 2020 Don't imagine Napoli will get much (if anything) with this draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 518 Posted February 25, 2020 On 24/02/2020 at 13:22, Eco said: Don't imagine Napoli will get much (if anything) with this draw. Probably not, but defensive teams like Napoli are just the type of teams that can frustrate Barcelona. Napoli have beaten Juventus and Inter Milan in recent weeks, so they are starting to pick up form again. Barcelona should win, but it wouldn't be the biggest shock if Napoli get a result tonight in front of their home fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 I'm not as invested in Napoli as much as I used to be, but I'm still gonna hop on the bandwagon as I have a serious soft spot for them and are still my European side. Barcelona are in the worst state in years. I still think they'll have a little too much here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 4,942 Posted February 25, 2020 Grizemann's hair looks glorious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,387 Posted February 25, 2020 Barca dominating in possession as expected. Napoli with one gameplan to try and catch them on the break. Couple of times they have had space but players were offside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 4,942 Posted February 25, 2020 1-0 Napoli. Great goal by Mertens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,387 Posted February 25, 2020 GOAL NAPOLI!! Great goal from Mertens. Picked his spot from the edge of the box and dispatched it beautifully. Barca caught on the break! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 Well done Mertens! Napoli up 1-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 Zielinski should be on a team like Bayern or Juventus really. Insane talent and he’s just as good as I remember him. Napoli doing well. Barcelona hates playing Manolas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 God I hate Busquets 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,387 Posted February 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Inti Brian said: Zielinski should be on a team like Bayern or Juventus really. Insane talent and he’s just as good as I remember him. Erm he's not really done that well in the league this season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 Griezmann has never ever ever been a world class player. Very average. He’s Atlético Madrid/Dortmund quality at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Stan said: Erm he's not really done that well in the league this season... Fair enough I haven’t invested as much in Napoli this season but he’s hugely talented. He’s capable of things like he did for the goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Inti Brian said: Griezmann has never ever ever been a world class player. Very average. He’s Atlético Madrid/Dortmund quality at best. I'd argue that you just named two world class teams, more so with Atletico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 Napoli is doing well to frustrate Barcelona. They are playing this one perfectly, with letting them have all the possession of the ball, but 30 yards away from the goal. Gattuso drew that one up perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Eco said: I'd argue that you just named two world class teams, more so with Atletico. They don’t have the expectation of the big dogs. Griezmann isn’t elite enough to play for Barcelona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Inti Brian said: They don’t have the expectation of the big dogs. Griezmann isn’t elite enough to play for Barcelona. Yeah, I think I know what you meant, just saying let's not forget that those two teams have had a marvelous decade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 Even at Atlético I thought he was overrated to be honest but he’s much more suited to play there than at Barca. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Inti Brian said: Even at Atlético I thought he was overrated to be honest but he’s much more suited to play there than at Barca. This kind of bleeds into our conversation yesterday about what makes a good striker. I don't think Grez is a world talent that could play in any system, but at Atletico he was elite because he was always in the right position and scored goals by the boat load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Gonzo 4,513 Posted February 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, Eco said: I'd argue that you just named two world class teams, more so with Atletico. Atletico were more world class with him than without him, tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Atletico were more world class with him than without him, tbh. I agree. I mean they won the hardest league in the world, and did well in the CL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 Awful looking there from Busquets...shocking as he seems to always be bit of a shit. He's out in the 2nd leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 God I hope Mertens isn't injured at all. He's fantastic to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 Mertens is in fact injured, and is having to be subbed off. Fuck off Sergio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 545 Posted February 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Atletico were more world class with him than without him, tbh. Disagree. The best Atlético Madrid in my life was the one with prime Diego Costa and David Villa. The one that won La Liga and reached the CL final in the same year. Griezmann delivered but didn’t take them that far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Gonzo 4,513 Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Eco said: I agree. I mean they won the hardest league in the world, and did well in the CL... Dunno if I'd call it that, but I suppose it's always a big deal when it's someone that's not Real Madrid or Barcelona winning it. I think it's hard to say Griezmann's not world class, tbh, he was obviously the key attacking player for Atletico and France (when France won a World Cup - and yeah, I'm known to scoff at international performances... but you've obviously got to be good to be a key man at a World Cup winning side). Tbh, I'm not sure if Barca was the right move for him - I'm sure a more stable Barca would be a better fit... but right now Barca aren't looking like the well oiled machine we've known them as for the last 15 years. But it's obviously going to be different when you've got everything built around you because you're by far and away the best attacker on the side, to going to a side where you're not the best and you're not even the second best attacker (because Messi and Suarez exist). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 4,942 Posted February 25, 2020 1-1 Griezmann. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,387 Posted February 25, 2020 Speak of the devil - Griezmann scores!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 25, 2020 hahaha and Greizman scores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
