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Champions League Last 16 games - Feb/Mar 2015
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Ridiculous tactics from city. 4-4-2 , against these? Don't get what Pallegrini is thinking.
You probably wouldn't win 1-0 against a Barça in this form, but I agree that Mou's setup is better adapted to CL ties.
I'm loving this. City being absolutely mugged.
It's even worse. Fernando is playing.
Teams that try to play don't usually bother Barca much. Park the bus and counter, it's the only way when they're in form
Dzeko is so shite. What's the point of playing him in this match.
They'll go nicely with the funereal atmosphere
Exactly.
It was incredibly flat when I tuned in at the beginning, and this won't be getting better.
Pellegrini: "It's only a matter of time before we win the Champions league"
Smelly lying tramp
Smellygrini
Smelly lying tramp
Smellygrini
Just like Hazard.
I think Chelsea would beat Barca over two legs. City doing typical Euro meltdown. They're really just absolute wank in Europe, no idea how to approach games.
The bookies may want to start paying out on Barcelona bets at HT here. City's trophy hopes this season in danger of being ended here. Planning for the 2015/16 season starts now.
Another Kompany mistake.
I'm also calling Zabaleta as overrated (as a pure defender). Great going forward and probably helped win them the title last season, him and Kolarov; nevertheless weak at the back.
I'm also calling Zabaleta as overrated (as a pure defender). Great going forward and probably helped win them the title last season, him and Kolarov; nevertheless weak at the back.
Messi is destroying them. Barcelona as a whole has been surprisingly brilliant and city poor
I know they've added Rakitic and Suarez since but seeing this Barca midfield overrun City (who I know are missing Toure, but still), it does make you wonder why on earth Fergie thought he could get away with just Carrick-Giggs in the middle against them.
Christ the difference in level between Messi and the rest of the players on the pitch(even the Barca players).
Ffs
Eventually City will pass the last 16 (Sporting´s record with a fraction of their investment)
And some thought City would beat Barca
None of those people are playing at Etihad right now! Can't remember the last time I saw a team concede a game psychologically so early.
City are so fecked. Barca are putting an exhibition against them.
Messi is monumental 
Amazing display by Barca. They are simply too good offensively and defensively.
Amazing display by Barca. They are simply too good offensively and defensively.This is why it's always been a bit harsh to criticize Barca's tiki taka "as boring". Truth is, 99% of their opponents come with the intention of parking the bus. Because if you open it up, this is what would happen, more often than not.
Could be about 5-0 so far. Pellegrini was idiotic to do a 4-4-2, with 2 of the 4 being Silva and Nasri Was never, ever going to work.
Was never, ever going to work.This is ridiculous
Not sure were to rank this performance so far. It's been special
Not sure were to rank this performance so far. It's been special
Have to agree with this, It's either try take them on and get a hiding or keep your dignity in tacked and park the bus.
This is making me more depressed about lumping it to Felliani.
This really is something else..
This really is something else..
feck Barca, backed them the weekend and they lose, backed against them tonight and they put on a masterclass.
The pressing is suicidal and so disjointed from City.
Dzeko's worse on the counter attack than Giroud. Need him in the box.
It's not boring at all... Spain's on the other hand, or their style of play those few years where they were dominant, was boring. It's pretty similar to what we're trying to get to
That's a shame for Piszczek. Still, Pogba remains the kind of dirty bastard we would all love to have on our side.
They've played way worse than this before though. I've seen them in full tiki-takanaccio mode and it's dull as all hell. They're positively attacking tonight.
Imagine United against Barca right now. Would be humiliating.
Dzeko being shit as a left winger...
It's hard to imagine ever seeing a player as good as Messi again. Better enjoy it while I can.
It always was!
PSG made them look ordinary without parking the bus.