Administrator Stan Posted October 10, 2017 Administrator Share Posted October 10, 2017 Friday 13th October, 2017 Espanyol vs Levante, 20.00 Saturday 14th October, 2017 Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla, 12.00 Getafe vs Real Madrid, 15.00 Alaves vs Real Sociedad, 17.30 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona, 19.45 Sunday 15th October, 2017 Eibar vs Deportivo La Coruna, 11.00 Girona vs Villarreal, 15.15 Malaga vs Leganes, 17.30 Real Betis vs Valencia, 19.45 Monday 16th October, 2017 Las Palmas vs Celta Vigo, 20.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Lots of interesting games this coming weekend with the Atlético Madrid v FC Barcelona being the main event. Just to note that in the case of the Atleti v Barça game, Ernesto Valverde hasn't beaten Diego Simeone once since the Argentine came to La Liga as a coach. That's an interesting statistic because there are many cases where this sort of thing has stuck like Unai Emery against Barcelona with three different sides in La Liga. Infact the first time any of his teams beat Barcelona was last season while at PSG in the 1st leg of that now famous turn-around. I don't know about the Atleti fans, but I'm sure the Barça fans would be very happy with a draw. For me one of the most interesting games is the Real Betis v Valencia... Both teams have started the season extremely well and both have also managed to stunt Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. I can't wait for that one and it will be one that I'll be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The pre-match press conference Today we had the pre-match press conferences from both respective head coaches, Diego Simeone and Ernesto Valverde. A lot was obviously said in the analysis of tomorrow's game but the two best quotes of the 1 hour press conference were these two that were said in humour but also with the added ingredient of heating up the game even more. These were the two quotes: Diego Simeone: "The grass? I'm not a gardener, but if I invite you to my house you eat with my plates on my table cloth and on my table. You don't tell me how to eat in my house" Ernesto Valverde: "That's not a problem, I enjoy being invited to eat out. We'll adapt ourselves to their menu and their crockery" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panflute Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Another unconvincing performance from Real Madrid. The first half was decent considering how defensive Getafe played, but they never should've allowed Getafe come back into the match. Even after the late 1-2, Getafe got a few good chances at goal. Even if Barcelona loses points tonight (and I doubt they will), they really have to up their game to have any hope of winning the competition this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Coutinho Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Truly magnificent stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano. Olympic and epic in scale. What a beaut. Great choice for the 2019 Champions League Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Panflute said: Another unconvincing performance from Real Madrid. The first half was decent considering how defensive Getafe played, but they never should've allowed Getafe come back into the match. Even after the late 1-2, Getafe got a few good chances at goal. Even if Barcelona loses points tonight (and I doubt they will), they really have to up their game to have any hope of winning the competition this season. It's the story not only of this season but last season too... Last season in the first half of the campaign 7 matches were resolved between the 85th minute and injury time. The important thing was the three points to be honest because on most days that could've easily been a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Just now, Cannabis said: Messi comes within an inch of scoring inside 30 seconds - unlucky from Leo. This is proper open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Ter Stegen with two great saves there. Griezmann looks so sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cannabis said: I can't pick who will win, but one things is for sure and that's that there will be goals. Looks that way and to be honest, this particular game is famous for goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 SAULLLLL wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Lovely finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Brilliant goal. Well worked and extremely high quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Coutinho Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Barca is losing cos Andre Gomes is playing. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, 11Neymar Ousmane Dembélé11 said: Barca is losing cos Andre Gomes is playing. Simple as that. You are losing because Atletico are walking through your defence. The fuck does Gomes have to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, 11Neymar Ousmane Dembélé11 said: Barca is losing cos Andre Gomes is playing. Simple as that. To be fair to André Gomes, it's not his fault his coach decided to play him out of position. This is on Valverde. What was he thinking? It's a big match, why is he inventing stuff? Start Delofeu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 There was actually nothing wrong defensively with the way Atleti scored. The game is very even right now and has been from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 30 minutes ago, Storts said: Ter Stegen with two great saves there. Griezmann looks so sharp Definitely, Griezmann is looking dangerous. He was heavily criticized in France this week for his performances with the national team. Perhaps he's playing with a chip on his shoulder to shut his critics up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowabunga Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 A display of resiliency of Atlético unlikely to be repeated in the 2nd half if nothing changes, because Barça has played better football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Coutinho Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Well it's been proven that Barca loses the majority if not all of the matches that Andre Gomes starts. Just a dumb decision on Valverde's part to start him against a team like Atletico away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 “Resultadistas” aside, Barça have actually played very well considering it’s an away game against a very good side. The game has been very equal where football is concerned and I expect the second half to be more of the same unless something untoward happens with a red card or anything of that ilk. Barcelona right now can only hope to draw which would be a very good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Busquets is just something special. What a player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Coutinho Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 55 minutes ago, Cannabis said: What has he done wrong tonight though? I admit I haven't been watching the match all the way through, mate. Am distracted by the missus Was venting my frustration at Valverde playing him. Took it out on him, I suppose. I just know that whenever Gomes starts, it's never a good thing for us. Results do matter, and Gomes ain't good for results. Just goes to show how well Chelsea and Conte did versus Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Profesor Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 El Pistolero! 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Cannabis said: This game will have a winner, not a chance this will stay at 1-1. Good call. Fair result that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 ATLÉTICO MADRID 1-1 FC BARCELONA (FT) Wonderful game of tactical football and one I thoroughly enjoyed. For the knowledgeable ones on all of this, this isn't points dropped, this is a very important result not only for Barça but also for Atlético Madrid. It's always hard to play there and there has been added tension because of what's been going on in Spain recently which involves what was going on here today and has been spoken about for over a week in Spain. Barcelona managed to overcome this and play a very serious game in Madrid against a side that was prepared for what was arriving. Eye on the facts! This game is over and done with a point after straight victories from the start. It's one of the prime games in Spain and one that you can lose in which hasn't occurred here today from Barcelona's perspective. The next game is a home event and Real still have to play at the Metropolitano which with the way they're playing at the moment I would say anything other than a home victory would be disappointing from Simeone's perspective. I was expecting a defeat and even though the game could've been won by Barcelona, I am very very happy with the result. There's a resilience and a belief from this Barça side this season that wasn't there the last campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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