Santoryo
ripping the reward
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Pep screaming for them long balls
Games are so often reduced to their result retrospectively, not the whole run of play.Two weeks ago I said amid of all the hysterical mirth on here about how bad City was that they were actually better than Barca for a half and a bit until the sending off. I told you they would be good.
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/champions-league-gameweek-3.422705/page-23#post-19938032
Wow, amidst everyone laughing at City y, competing against eachother to see who could hyperbole their loss more, I knew they were the better team for 60 mins until a dumb keeper ruined it for them... they were getting the same chances but simply didn't take them and then stupidity struck. Said they would win, they win. City outfootballing Barcelona. When have we been able to say this. Not even when we knocked them out of the CL were we doing it like this...
Its hard to say he doesnt desrrve it really. United and City were just about level last season squad wise and also exactly the same in the league. Not saying Mourinho will fail, I am still glad we got him and have full faith. But Pep has well and truly answered all doubts about him these first few months at City. It could all go tits up, but I doubt it. He has them running out deserved winners against Barca here which is a huge achievement even taking into account Barcas injuries. Plus the football they are playing, routinely hammering teams in the league but also looking solid at the back. A lot of football is confidence and he has them being really confident in their own ability which lets them play this dominant style. The same can be said with Klopp at Liverpool, just not to the same extent.I expect a Pep festival here though.
Anybody know if Kevin said City were better than Barcelona until the red card? I'm still not sure if he did..
Aguero doesn't get in over either of the front three. Kolarov over Alba?Agüero, Kolarov and Silva would stand a chance too.
Right, defensive mainstay Aguero would have prevented at least 3 goals by his sheer presence.Probably, forgetting that this City team that's looking so good with Agüero (who's destroying Barcelona) in the pitch is the "same" that played in Barcelona without Agüero because Guardiola wanted it and lost 4-0
Maybe it is Pep was a better manager for them as well?
De Bruyne is world-class. He ran the show everytime I've watched City. City are very lucky to have him in the squad... What was Jose thinking when he let him go at Chelsea?
You are so delighted, even threw a little joke in you naughty nimrod. Your team won, be happy!Anybody know if Kevin said City were better than Barcelona until the red card? I'm still not sure if he did..
I have to say, I love myself. This foresight. EVERYONE was laughing them off. I am shining with pride.
I look forward to anyone claiming City are a better side than Barca. Whoever does by the way, you're an idiot.
Imagine Hazard & De Bruyne in the same team, Mourinho really fecked up
Are we going to get another is this the end of Barcelona type thread on the cafe tonight?Seeing the end of an era. Barcelona are now just another beatable football team.
Weird seeing the drop in quality but it was inevitable. Time waits for no one.
Seeing the end of an era. Barcelona are now just another beatable football team.
Weird seeing the drop in quality but it was inevitable. Time waits for no one.
Anybody know if Kevin said City were better than Barcelona until the red card? I'm still not sure if he did..
City's backup are great either. I agree that later in the competition if Barca have injuries they could get caught out.Barca has a great first 11 but as soon as one starter gets injured, there is a huge gulf in quality in terms of replacement. You can see this for every single player concerned.
If Aguero could play CM then maybe. I struggle to see him displace MSN. I also don't believe Silva is a better centre midfielder than Rakitic or Busquets. He has yet to convince me over an extended time in that position. He hasn't even been great this season. So really that leaves Kolarov who himself is nothing specialAgüero, Kolarov and Silva would stand a chance too.
Agreed.Not better.
But it's closer than a lot of people would like to admit.
They are for Belgium.
All true. But they aren't hammering teams in the league routinely and as you said it can go all tits up. Maybe not tits up but they could have a crisis you know.Its hard to say he doesnt desrrve it really. United and City were just about level last season squad wise and also exactly the same in the league. Not saying Mourinho will fail, I am still glad we got him and have full faith. But Pep has well and truly answered all doubts about him these first few months at City. It could all go tits up, but I doubt it. He has them running out deserved winners against Barca here which is a huge achievement even taking into account Barcas injuries. Plus the football they are playing, routinely hammering teams in the league but also looking solid at the back. A lot of football is confidence and he has them being really confident in their own ability which lets them play this dominant style. The same can be said with Klopp at Liverpool, just not to the same extent.
Its hard to admit, but how Pep has transformed City in a few months is pretty ridiculous.
What is it with Barca and some of their transfers? Gomes, Aleix Vidal and Arda Turan (despite some good games) are not playing on their best level.
Guardiola has broken the Barcelona algorithm! City taking the piss now.
Imagine Hazard & De Bruyne in the same team, Mourinho really fecked up
Weren't people saying this between their CL wins in 2011 and 2015?Seeing the end of an era. Barcelona are now just another beatable football team.
Weird seeing the drop in quality but it was inevitable. Time waits for no one.