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This match shows that, while Iniesta is really one of the star in the team, and probably one of the best players, he still doesn't have what it takes to step into Xavi's boots. It's not because he is not good (Xavi said earlier this week that Iniesta even has something that he don't possess; dribbling ability), but I think its just because Iniesta likes to dribble with the ball too much. For several times he lost the ball in the midfield area, and exposed Barca's backline to be caught up by counterattacks. Maybe his decision making is still not up to Xavi's standard. But he combined with Messi wonderfully in later stages of the game.

And congratz to Henry for the goal, but I think Bojan should be praised for that beautiful cross too. And he also managed to muscle his way to have a clean look at goal, although Lux used his feet several times to deny Bojan. I think Bojan will be better than Eto'o once he gain more experience and body strength. He was easily outmuscled by Mallorca defenders at times.

Nonetheless, its a good lead to carry to San Moix for the second leg.

Edit: And Messi was all restless while on the bench Pick me coach, pick me!!

This post has been edited by matyrze: Feb 6 2009, 05:08 PM

We missed one goal ruled for offside..ZZZ
Even Johan Cruijff was there..
And marquez's free kick was awesome..Reminds me of ronnie

what a surprise,Busi already have a chance to play for Spain after been called-up
Puyol, Pique, Xavi and Iniesta also join the squad who will fave Inglang

All are La Masia products. We should congratulate La Masia staffs for doing a very good job Well, Busquets call up is indeed a surprise, even his father said that he didn't expect that his son will rise so meteorically. But Vicente del Bosque already voiced his admiration in the player in the past. So even that it is surprise, it is an anticipated surprise

Talking about La Masia products, Now I'm going to introduce one of the latest hot products now, Gerard Deulofeu, a 14 years old boy.



This post has been edited by matyrze: Feb 7 2009, 07:23 PM

For a 14 year old, to do wat he has done is

anyone can check Astro schedule for tomorrow match?i don't know why i can enter Astro site

The next Messi perhaps?

Yeah, got live on Monday morning

Barcelona vs Sporting

Live: Monday, February 09, 2009 1:55 AM - 3:55 AM
Replay: Monday, February 09, 2009 5:10 PM - 7:00 PM

thank for the info
let watch the fest tomorrow morning

Hope its a fest, gijon has a part time manager tomorrow LOL

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Added on February 8, 2009, 6:54 pmi mean tonight

This post has been edited by myhotgary2: Feb 8 2009, 06:54 PM

Last time around we won 1-6 away. Now at home, its hard for not expecting another huge win. Maybe at least 5 goals, considering that Sporting will play without a striker, all defenders.

Puyol can play tonight but Xavi maybe not playing
really worry about Cacares@Sanchez tonight,hope they can help Valdes well

So I think our midfielder will be Iniesta-Toure-Busquets. with Iniesta will be given full freedom to roam forward. Busquets and Toure will be covering at the back.

where is everyone,we lead to goal now,both by Eto`o and ball possession is 80%

Yeah, eto'o already scored 2
Another one for hatrick

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Added on February 9, 2009, 3:55 amour lead restored~ yeah

This post has been edited by myhotgary2: Feb 9 2009, 03:55 AM

win 3-1. but the game itself seems not in 'full throttle' mode. maybe pep wanna play safe before next match with mallorca (2nd leg semi's spanish cup) and CL end of this month. 3-1 pon jadilah..

ermm.. still not convinced about our goal keeper la... haihh...
but still.. we got the 3 points and still holding the lead by 12 points.. that's what matters

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Alves goal just show his class,i like his bullet goal

convinced or not,he still 1st in Zamora Trophy for this season

For us, it will surely be satisfying if we get a world class GK to add into our world class squad. But does Pep thinks the same? We should ask ourselves, why Rijkaard kept him during his 5 years in charge? Is he really not that good? As Faris said, he is the forerunner for the Zamora Award currently. And it is very very not fair to think that that is because our defenders or defensive midfielders played great. Many times Barca was so exposed to counterattacks this season, but it was Valdes' ability in one on one situation which saved Barca points. Maybe he is not the best in Spain, but he is certainly one of the best that Barca can have. He is a willing worker, and he is a true Catalan. Remember, his goals conceded ratio is less than 1 per match. That is a good record.

ya true.. he'd probably will win the zamora trophy this season... i agree he's the best we had but.. i think he's still not the best in the world..