They’ll be facing a friend of the opponent.
The Catalans started tired.
Gavi cursed at a press conference before the match against Borussia. The journalist asked a long, tedious question in which he mentioned the criticism of the Spanish midfielder. Havbek immediately declared that anyone who doesn’t like his game doesn’t understand football. And then he used his favorite Spanish curse. This caused laughter and even applause in the hallway. Gavi knows how to play football. But with his Barcelona teammates, they started talking about four trophies a season too early.
Flik, despite himself including the schedule for the Champions League and Spanish Cup finals, asked the players to calm down. Timely. The day before, captain Rafinya broke down. Having argued with the referee after the match against Betis, the Brazilian didn’t listen to the requests to calm down from Lewandowski, Flick, and Ter Stegen. Roberta was afraid to touch his hands. And the coach attacked physically, like Ter Shtegen. Too early, the guy who recently played for the Lidl is allowing himself tantrums.
The Catalan rumor that Yamal is asking Flick to release Torres more often, because Ferran is divided by the ball, unlike Lewandowski, completes the picture. As does the 17-year-old winger’s statement about Treble. Lamin is right that it’s important to believe in yourself, otherwise there’s no point in going on the pitch. But in impudence as a medicine, the dosage is important. Barcelona will confidently pass by football veterans Scheshna and Lewandowski. But the young teammates know their full history.
Shchezna hasn’t won a single Champions League game. And Robert has often lost many champions in decisive playoff matches, until he finally put the coveted cup to bed. However, alongside the guys who hold their own, Barcelona has fighters. The fashionista Kunde has played 100 games for the club and the French national team without assists, an impressive run. Pedri is pleased that he can consistently play, in the midfield, two-core football.
De Jong or Balda don’t have the same stability as Pedri. But these guys can plow through the team when they’re in the mood. Yamal, although there’s a risk of losing a junior, also fights more often than Grimaces. By early April 2025, Barcelona looks like a team capable of winning many trophies. The Spaniards play beautiful football with the ball. However, don’t forget that before matches against rivals, they travel with knowledge of the situation.
Defense remains a weak link for the favorites.
Barcelona doesn’t always defend poorly. And they don’t like to defend in principle. Flik raised his line too high, running into their rivals’ attacks. The separated opponents didn’t use this. And the most cunning was noted in the gates of Scheshna. Of course, Wojciech succeeds. It’s difficult to beat him at the gates of Barcelona. But the Polish smoker can’t always save. With War, for the first time, they tied in La Liga at the weekend against Betis.
In European competitions, four goals hit the post in a wild match against Benfica last year. In the playoffs against the Eagles, things were easier, winning 1:0 and 3:1. And a little earlier, against Atalanta, Barcelona’s defense made a mistake, allowing two goals from the Italians. The Bergamo club then flew out of the Champions League in Bruges. I must admit that Barcelona hasn’t faced any uncomfortable rivals in European competitions. Even Bayern were largely defeated 4:1.
We lost to Monaco, that was a question. We almost lost to Benfica. But the paradox is that strong rivals forgave Barcelona the victory. Atletico could have scored more. After four goals in the first semi-final of the Spanish Cup, Simeone’s forwards haven’t upset the Catalans once. The “mattress” miscalculation. Benfica also frankly forgave Barcelona in a home game. They inflicted 26 shots, as almost the entire match was played by the majority.
Benfica didn’t score, unlike Rafinya. The Catalans are lucky and have a good offensive presence. Five goals were scored against Real Madrid after eight attempts in the Spanish Super Cup final. Before that, there were four goals after nine attempts by Mete in the first round of the championship. The Barcelona players are a spectacular team, even when they’re oddly defensive. The Catalans are usually very pressing. But if you get behind the attackers, you can reach Wojciech Scheshna’s door.
A winning streak is always dangerous in the playoffs. Champions League
Bayern haven’t lost at home in European competitions in 22 matches. We met Inter – they lost immediately. The clearest teams in the match don’t always win the Champions League. Manchester City soared, playing phenomenally clean. Rational Liverpool had the perfect football sound. Meeting PSG – flew. There’s no guarantee that Dortmund, with their experience, won’t light up the usual barrel organ. In the general stadium, they lost 2-3 to the Catalans.
Also, “Barcelona,” if the Germans advance, matches against PSG. The Parisians are showing phenomenal football. And they have much lower than the charge. The film crew has a crazy schedule, and Enrique’s wards have an early French championship, which is less of a problem. Barcelona has a tough run in Los Angeles. But the Catalans approached the battles against Borussia with a cool streak. They are 20-2 undefeated in all tournaments.
It’s dangerous to be so cool on the eve of the Champions League playoffs. Arsenal was hindering, hindering, and charging their “real” jaws. The new “Barcelona” has no championship experience in Europe, like “creamy.” But there are Europa League flights from Aintracht Frankfurt and Manchester United. The supercomputer has put Barcelona in first place among the Champions Cup contenders. But right behind the film is Luis Enrique’s team.
It’s too early for the favorites to relax. It’s important to consider the stubbornness of Borussia and Aston Villa. Coach Flik is desperately trying to establish a working environment. Barcelona really hasn’t won anything in this lineup. Don’t borrow arrogance from Real Madrid. Yesterday, Anchelotti’s players and the coach himself underestimated Arsenal. Although PSG And Barcelona are warned, only on the pitch will they find out if the coaches have been playing against the players.
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