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Arsenal v BarcelonaJuventus v Bayern Munich Now that's how you spend a Champions League Tuesday. 4 giant squads going at on one day. Who ya got?
Always loved your insights, Who. That Barcelona front three would probably be just too much for Arsenal. Not to mention that Arsenal is a possession heavy team, and will not get possession from Barca. The only way we beat them would be through the counter, and we're not really good at it. You think Arsenal should start Walcott up front to add more pace to the counter?
Quote from: Yoki_IsTheName on February 23, 2016, 01:05:08 PMAlways loved your insights, Who. That Barcelona front three would probably be just too much for Arsenal. Not to mention that Arsenal is a possession heavy team, and will not get possession from Barca. The only way we beat them would be through the counter, and we're not really good at it. You think Arsenal should start Walcott up front to add more pace to the counter?I don't know. I think I'd go with Giroud. Having his aerial presence will be great for relieving pressure when Barca get on top of Arsenal. Let Arsenal start their attacks higher up the pitch off of long balls rather than trying to play through Barca's pressure (especially since no Cazorla or Wilshere). Go for knock downs to Ozil and then try to play in the wide men. Walcott definitely needs to be on the pitch though. He always causes Barca problems with his pace. Start Walcott on the right and try to get him in behind Jordi Alba as much as possible. Sanchez playing a bit deeper on the other wing. More in the buildup.
I'm still sad Juventus lost Vidal. When he played with Pogba it was magical. They were so fun to watch last year
Quote from: Quetzalcoatl on February 23, 2016, 02:03:28 PMI'm still sad Juventus lost Vidal. When he played with Pogba it was magical. They were so fun to watch last yearI forgot about that little underlying story. Arturo Vidal returns to Turin. Wonder how the Juventus fans would treat him as he takes that pitch?
Bit early to give out a yellow card. Let it go. Ramsey and Coquelin getting pulled out pretty far from their defenders. Lot of space in there between the midfield and defense for Barca to exploit. Oh my goodness! How did Oxlade-Chamberlain miss that.Oh, that was beautiful. Just before half-time. Busquets diagonal ball to Dani Alves who on the volley crosses it back towards near post, Suarez with the glancing header. Just wide. Arsenal very lucky to survive that. Two good goal scoring chances for Barca in last couple of minutes. Arsenal need a halftime badly. Ah no, Arsenal were doing so good. Good breakaway by Barca. Goal Messi. Arsenal fell apart too easily after that failed cross. Arsenal looking tired over last 6-8 mins.
That's all she wrote for Chelsea's Champions League run. ios this truly the end of an era? Antonio Conte's got a full on rebuild on his hands.