Stan 15,951 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 obviously this deserves a thread of its own. Pepe & Varane missing for Madrid. Neymar, Rafinha & Vidal missing for Barca. Possibilities that Bale & Mascherano will also miss the game. Last 5 fixtures against each other have yielded 2 wins each and a draw. Last result in this fixture was Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona in 2015. Anything but a win for Barca & the title is Real's. If Barcelona win, they'll go top because of a better head-to-head. Even if Barca do win, can see Real winning the league as Barca's form is not as good as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 4,966 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Got to hand it to you Teso on the avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 909 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Fucking hell one good game and Herrera is the new Seedorf, deluded twats. On topic think this is the last chance for Barcelona to get back, lose od draw this and Madrid will seal the title. Should be a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 5:22 PM, Stan said: obviously this deserves a thread of its own. Pepe & Varane missing for Madrid. Neymar, Rafinha & Vidal missing for Barca. Possibilities that Bale & Mascherano will also miss the game. Last 5 fixtures against each other have yielded 2 wins each and a draw. Last result in this fixture was Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona in 2015. Anything but a win for Barca & the title is Real's. If Barcelona win, they'll go top because of a better head-to-head. Even if Barca do win, can see Real winning the league as Barca's form is not as good as it should be. Real Madrid wins 3-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 3-10 to Barça with all 3 Real goals off side and a missed penalty by Real where they get the penalty because one Real Madrid player fouls his own player in the Barcelona box... Oops! But we've already seen that one haven't we... Doubt the refs will try the same trick AGAIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 4,966 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 For the sake of football, hope Barca beat them with a 98th minute winner from Pique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,829 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I'd like to see Barcelona win this to keep it interesting, Enrique may be done but they can still win a double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 That's the official starting lineups for El Clásico. Neymar is obviously out because his initial 1 match suspension (already served) was prolonged for three games due to him applauding the ref when he was sent-off a couple of weeks ago. Barcelona appealed to the Spanish CAS but for the first time in Spanish football history they refused to give a verdict before the next game and Barça told Neymar to travel with the team to Madrid just incase a final minute verdict was issued which it wasn't. So Luis Enrique has opted once again for André Gomes and he will be the one replacing Neymar. But it isn't exactly a front three due to Neymar being suspended and Messi withdraws to the midfield with Sergi Roberto playing on the right but not exactly a right back position as Barcelona will be playing 3 at the back once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura 316 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Why dont Enrique play Denis Suarez instead of Gomes? I think he is a much better player overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Asura said: Why dont Enrique play Denis Suarez instead of Gomes? I think he is a much better player overall Because André Gomes was a specific Luis Enrique signing and very expensive whereas Denis Suárez was recaptured after very successful two year loan spell at both Sevilla and Villarreal. Plus Denis is very young and an academy player which means he can be kept waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 4,966 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Lineup is a piss take. Pretty sure Messi won't be playing CM and pretty sure Rakitic isn't playing RWB… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cicero said: pretty sure Rakitic isn't playing RWB… Both Sergi Roberto and Ivan Rakitić will be taking turns to cover for each other. Remember that this is a true back three and not a back five which is what that formation can sometimes mean. Luis Enrique has played it various times in the second half of the season and Barça have created double the chances than with the usual 4-3-3. But they've also conceded more goals and chances with this formation as it requires 100% concentration even in possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 4,173 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Real Madrid aren't really playing a 4-3-3 either. Ronaldo is a centre-forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hope Real win this one 4-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Spanish cheats will probably win this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Spanish cheats will probably win this one. ..They are both considered cheaters.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Fat boy got mugged by Messi and couldn't take it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Fat boy got mugged by Messi and couldn't take it!!! Haha - That is pretty accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 What a game this is already. End to end stuff. Very little boring moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Benzema has to do better with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Not intentional, but Messi's face is getting fucked up this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Another Barça cheating player diving again. Messi this time and even feigns bleeding!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 minute ago, SirBalon said: Another Barça cheating player diving again. Messi this time and even feigns bleeding!!! Marcello is bleeding also... Not intentional though. You could tell that by Marcelo's immediate reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,829 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Just now, ATL said: Marcello is bleeding also... Not intentional though. You could tell that by Marcelo's immediate reaction. It was absolutely intentional. Marcelo hates Messi, have you seen the way he jumps after Ronaldo and throws his arm up in the air like Ronaldo's pathetic celebration. Madrid kicking the shit out of Messi is nothing new, they do it every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Moon face going for Messi again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 And Moon Face scores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Shouldn't even be on the pitch. Edited April 23, 2017 by SirBalon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Goal Madrid up 1-0. All this beautiful play and THAT is the first goal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 18th off side goal of the season for Real Madrid. You need consistency to win leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 2,834 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Are there 4 people offsides on that play?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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