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[Kimchi Papi]

@RoOk - There was talk of a deep divide between Messi & Enrique back at the beginning of the year that culminated in a bad loss La Real. I think Pep left partly because of the politics within the club & I think that wore on Tata & Enrique. There are also new elections coming this summer so if there are any changes, who knows what changes will be made if there is new leadership. It will be an interesting summer for the Blaugrana for sure. I hope Enrique stays but it would be cool if he "dropped the mike & walked off".

Couldn't post because I had a lot of stuff to do around the house before I took my wife out for an elegant dinner. @ people who thought Barca were going to roll over Juve. The Old Lady played valiantly today. Pogba looked great defensively & offensively. He just couldn't get past ter Stegen. Gigi played out of his mind, while Pirlo looked a bit old especially as the game wore on.

Don Iniesta... As fast & as physical Vidal was, he couldn't contain the man. Rakitic . was so happy the day Zubi signed him. Although Juve did well defending Messi & prevented him from scoring, he contributed mightily to the win today. He all but sealed his fifth BdO.

I'm still in a state of disbelief that Barca won a second treble... Scarred the holy crap out of my poor dog when I jumped up & yelled,"YES" when hannibal scored. My neighbor texted me & said I scarred them & their 2 dogs.

 

[truth-serum]

This Canada China game is so amateurish. I could wash them both singlehandedly

 

[eiddyfouw]

How does everyone feel about Pogba's performance tonight?

 

[RayCashhhh]

Pogba was very good, but I felt he could've done more to dictate the game. There were a few times I felt like he could've taken on defenders when he didn't, but otherwise he was good. He should've scored that header, was too eager and let his head down too early.

 

[dragicon]

How does everyone feel about Pogba's performance tonight?

Looked like 22 year old in a CL final.

If he were on my team though, I would be super excited for the future.

 

[jape]

How does everyone feel about Pogba's performance tonight?

I thought he was their best player. Who looked as dangerous as Pogba for Juve...no one.
He played well but their team was outclassed. Honestly, barca should've scored 4 or 5. They let Juve back in the game.

Pogba is pure class.



Vidal was terrible tonight. I think he made one successful tackle.

 

[ice football]

You get banned dawg?

I literally got banned for asking not to get banned.

Forewarning don't use "ish," in a sentence, completely undirected at anyone. Thsn again apparently Ska has funk with me ever since I disagreed with him on the merits of plastic surgery over a month ago.

How does everyone feel about Pogba's performance tonight?

Baller. Wasn't at his best but still a top performer imo.

Vidal was terrible tonight. I think he made one successful tackle.

Man I thought he played like he railed a line of cocaine before kick off. His fire and tenacity is part of what makes him great but the moment seemed to big for him, not for Pogba.

 

[nomadicsole21]

How does everyone feel about Pogba's performance tonight?

Thought he played well. He was really reserved in his style of play didn't over do anything. Made the right passes the majority of the time. If Juve had a true holding midfielder he would have more freedom on the attack where I think he is most dangerous.

Also was involved in two big plays in the box that could of been called either way for Juventus. You can't expect an assist or a goal from a center midfielder every game and I think that's what some people fail to understand when they watch him.

If Khedira does indeed join Juventus, he might have a big goal and assist tally next year especially with Vidals future with the club in the air.

 

[PRIME]

Just got off work. Watched the game on my phone.

Man... It's hard watching sports from a desk can't yell at the game, can't get into it because there's other people around


Barca is unreal tho. Felt bad watching Pirlo lose. Wished Pogba would have scored to up his $ value this summer.


Neymar is the luckiest guy in the world man. To be so young playing with the GOAT on this world stage. AND winning

 

[User 37837]

Khedira is a B2B mid also. Atleti was tearing him a new one when Carlo put him in the holding role

 

[chennylou]

Anybody peeped that beautiful strike for NYCFC?

 

[lovehateself]

This Canada China game is so amateurish. I could wash them both singlehandedly

Yo
I stopped by my moms and she literally said the only way someone is gonna score is on a Pk

 

[mastamind89]

Iniesta holding it down as usual i found a nice compilation vid of him the other day, will post later.

Pogba and Morata played damn well today,. Saw some good moments from Tevez but nothing spectacular or what fans were expecting from him.
As the game went on you could see it taking a toll on Pirlo. Hate seeing him in tears, feels bad man.
Vidal, awful...I'm surprised he didn't get sent off. I know we all thought it was coming. Wenger was def not impressed by him today . Big games like that is when world class players need to show up

 

[slab_diaz]

great game! i was so sleepy waiting for this to start at 2:45am here, but it was worth it.

 

[jcs11702]

Expected more from Juve, especially after they tied the game. Arturito Vidal had a horrible game, and Pirlo looked like he was done for most of the second half.

 

[AZwildcats]

Vidal just lucky he wasn't sent off in the 1st half. Dude is reckless, reminds me of how I play

 

[dragicon]

Expected more from Juve, especially after they tied the game. Arturito Vidal had a horrible game, and Pirlo looked like he was done for most of the second half.

They basically were denied a penalty that would have given them the chance to go up 2-1, and the counter was a barca goal.

Pogba had a quasi open header that he sailed

Tevez had a shot from the top of the box that sailed wide


They had their chances to go up. I thought they played relatively well.

 

[vtotheinay]

Benitez To Use 4-2-3-1 With Cristiano As Lone Striker
JUN 6, 2015 7:15 PM


Rafael Benitez plans on using a 4-2-3-1 formation as his primary system at Real Madrid with Cristiano Ronaldo playing in a traditional No. 9 position.

This will mainly impact Karim Benzema, who will be used in a rotation.

Ronaldo will be given more freedom in the lone striker role.

Carlo Ancelotti primarily played a 4-3-3, which created the BBC of Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano.

Bale will be moved to the left wing, Benzema will play central behind Ronaldo and James Rodriguez will be on the right wing.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric will play as pivots, leaving Isco as the first replacement for any of the attacking midfielders. Casemiro will enter for either Kroos or Modric.

Marcelo, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal will likely be the first choice back four.

The secondary formation will be a 4-4-2 with Ronaldo and Bale up front, followed by James, Modric, Bale and Kroos.

TOMAS GONZALEZ-MARTIN/ABC

 

[mastamind89]

With Xavi gone, I know Rakitic was brought in to replace him but bench who is taking his place, Rafinha and Sergi Roberto?

It will be interesting to see what happens with Juve during the summer, who goes and comes. If Tevez, Pogba, Vidal and Pirlo were all to leave

 

[QU!K]

BBC

 

[oompaoloompa]

The #6 jersey vacated by Xavi sets Pogba up perfectly.

 

[flyeed]

Benitez To Use 4-2-3-1 With Cristiano As Lone Striker
JUN 6, 2015 7:15 PM


Rafael Benitez plans on using a 4-2-3-1 formation as his primary system at Real Madrid with Cristiano Ronaldo playing in a traditional No. 9 position.

This will mainly impact Karim Benzema, who will be used in a rotation.

Ronaldo will be given more freedom in the lone striker role.

Carlo Ancelotti primarily played a 4-3-3, which created the BBC of Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano.

Bale will be moved to the left wing, Benzema will play central behind Ronaldo and James Rodriguez will be on the right wing.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric will play as pivots, leaving Isco as the first replacement for any of the attacking midfielders. Casemiro will enter for either Kroos or Modric.

Marcelo, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal will likely be the first choice back four.

The secondary formation will be a 4-4-2 with Ronaldo and Bale up front, followed by James, Modric, Bale and Kroos.

TOMAS GONZALEZ-MARTIN/ABC

Been saying Bale needs to move to the left where he can just sprint down the wing and whip in crosses.

Also inquired about Ronnie playing centrally to coupe recently since I know that's where he's often played for Portugal.

And said James should play on the right. He's got more technical ability than Bale does to cut in on his good foot. And will continue developing his scoring touch.

I'm a bit confused about Benz playing the 10 though. He's a good passer with great ability to hold up the play, I guess it's worth experimenting with though and if it doesn't work his *** is gunna have to sit for Isco.

 

[flyeed]

The article seems to forget about Danilo though. He could factor into the equation and take Carvajal's starting spot.

 

[MetalMario]

now its a question of "Are you a good enough manager to get fired by Perez?" then "Are you a good enough manager to get prestigious jobs like at RM?"

 

[flyeed]

Props to Barca and the fans in here btw, now back to talking RM for me

Seriously though they were the best team in Europe this season despite their slow start. That front 3 is legendary, especially when you have arguably the GOAT and 3rd best player on the planet manning it with a young beast in Neymar who should only improve.

Crazy to think how good they can be with even more time together if they stay motivated, hungry, and healthy.