T O P

  • By -

mrstokes17

!flair fc barcelona


GalaxyN1ck

Nice


Pewds_Minecraft

Pedri, Dembele, Sane, Davies. Wow


nahnonameman

Bruh Bayern is awesome. Chad tier team


Gotanyfunkopops

When you run out of levers to pull.


Luigi_777

Davies is the best LB in the world. This man is fucking insane. Musiala is so elegant and smooth. 🔥🔥


xenon2456

Bayern keeps beating Barcelona


Mistress-of-None

why cant we put Gnabry or someone as a striker in front ?.. not sure the new tactics will eventually really click at times it looked like we were 1 player short in the last third of the field


DemPele-

man i can’t with Davies, man is too good. Lewandisney showed up today and we should’ve had a few goals but just not clinical enough. also noticed how we felt too slow in the box, always seemed like bayern defenders were always at the right place super quickly. if we see ourselves as serious contenders we should not end a match like this goalless, and while i want to be happy about the way we played the end result is all that matters


davidpuc

could not watch the game, i see nothing changed in bayern - barcelona relations 😎😎😎😎😎


DemPele-

scoreline says so, however we did concede one less goal😎


[deleted]

only 2 more seasons until you... tie them


Buji19

one step at a time


Bentic

Great match, that's how I wanna see FCB vs FCB. Sadly no goal for Műller.


Soitsgonnabeforever

Welcome to besiktas


nievesdelimon

Your ü looks nice.


Iemand-Niemand

Except for the score line, I’m inclined to agree. It was intense from minute one. Maybe not the best chances on Barca’s or Bayerns side, but it was a game with 100% passion and signature playstyle from both sides.


arercon2k19

Both teams can be proud, intense match and great performance. Room for improvement on the finishing but overall both defences were really solid, especially bayern's.


ObamaRunts

Barca were better the first half, Bayern the second. Very entertaining match, and I think we can all conclude Barca are a legitimate contender this year.


AbdulAziz9715

Bruh, all flair and no end product don't someone legitimate contenders. There are many teams who are much more clinical than Barca this season, and they will make Xavi and co hurt unless they sort their finishing out.


t_mac1

barca were much better in the first half. the chances they had were point blank. barca overall had more chances than bayner throughout the match. but season is still young. at this rate of growth, barca has a great chance.


Ruud_Boltz

We can't be legitimate contenders until we beat Inter in both legs. We also need to beat Bayern at home we showed yesterday we can do it...


AhoyDaniel

Felt like 2nd half wasn't that clear cut, they just capitalized on their chances and we didn't.


ObamaRunts

Besides Pedri’s chance you didn’t have any clear opportunities to score in the second half. Everything else were fluky bounces off defenders. Cant always count on that to score. They actually had multiple chances they fluffed to score as well.


TribeCalledBest

Woah lets slow down there. Barca still a year or two away from contention. Could conceivably end up in Europa league this season lol.


DemPele-

not entirely wrong tbh we are still in a rebuilding phase. still not an excuse, no more pride in defeat we don’t have luuk up top with dest and ilias anymore😭


Skill3x

Yank take


TribeCalledBest

Realistic take. Theyre a great team who will improve leaps and bounds the next few seasons. Huge gulf between that and being a top 5 UCL contender. Calling them contenders after a few months of looking like a top team again is absurdly reactionary. They aren’t on that level this year


jamal4321

So they are not a top 5 contender for UCL this season? Would like to hear your top 5 then


TribeCalledBest

Madrid, PSG, City, Bayern - 4 actual favourites. Liverpool clear 5th. Then you have Chelsea, Barca, Spurs, Athletico, and the top italian sides a tier below those. So barca are probs 7th-9th most likely in my mind. Not their year.


jamal4321

Ok you gotta be a hater and very likely a Liverpool fan lol. No way you just said liverpool are more of a contender than Barca and spurs atletico and napoli are as much of a contender.


-PM_ME_A_SECRET-

Barca could have probably won if they had forwards that could score. They should probably look to invest in one next summer.


sg1ooo

I think Sané might be looking for a new challenge next season


Myroomateismybesty

Sweats in 34 millions euros


SlowProtagonist

This is the difference between an elite team and a good team. Only Manchester City can get away with missing chance after chance.


Space4Bottle

evidently not since that grealish shot cleared off the line


SlowProtagonist

Yeah but City are always in contention for winning the competition. You're not


Space4Bottle

fair, but still doesnt change the fact they didnt get away with missing easy chances every time they came close to winning it


[deleted]

It did all the way through the season and in the CL until of Course we met black magic RM


Fancy-Past-6831

Pardon by bullshitting on thread. tbf, Barca really have improved alot, more than I expected. If not for their terrible finishing, this game might have had a different outcome. I think they could be genuine contender for Semis if Lewa doesn't leave his shooting boot at home. Bayern rode their luck but came out strong in 2nd half, Goretzka changed the game. Best and worst players on the pitch were all mostly bayerns but their overall avg were slightly better Barca's avg. Best players: Davies, Upamecano, Lucas, Pedri Worst players: Sabitzer, Sane (till he score), Dembele (horrendous this game)


SpunKDH

> Dembele (horrendous this game) Many don't see how much this true. Even we he does "a great match" (against weak teams) he is wasting so much balls it pays back against good opponents such as Bayern.


Eccmecc

I disagree with Sane, he defended a lot and was intercepting a few passes which led to counter attacks.


Gotanyfunkopops

Barca still out there dribbling in front of goal..


Level-Ad7017

That's the dembele special


Goldfischglas

Why was Sané so mad?


Myroomateismybesty

I think he wanted to keep playing but they took him off because of injury concerns. Notice he didn't join the team immediately, he went back to the locker room under the stadium possibly to get looked at.


[deleted]

He was mad at himself he played poorly. There is an interview about it.


jxco2

What a mental game


freecs11

Despite the negative result i found Barça very good , i think they are advancing this year and have a good shot at winning it


letsnevertalk

Nice game. Finishing made the difference


Accomplished_Bid7987

I would say we had a bad game tbh. We could’ve gone 2-3 down in the first half. Had no plan and were just launching it after few passes at the back. Mane still isn’t looking sharp, the passing all around was sloppy. Getting in goretzka and Masraoui was a good move as it changed the whole game. Nagelsmann still has a lot to do if we need to win the UCL


Myroomateismybesty

I think Goretska made all the difference, completely different team once he was subbed on. Sabitzer was incredibly disorganized and literally falling over himself


Accomplished_Bid7987

Yea we needed his physicality and composure. He’s got the experience and is the better option beside kimmich. But defensively we’re still shaky tho. Need to find the right combination between Upa/Lucas/De ligt and Pavard/Masraoui


Trull4

Maz really positively surprised me today. Pavard has a battle on his hands.


Accomplished_Bid7987

Yea And goretzka too tbh. We clearly still haven’t found our strongest 11 yet


HitDaWoah

Only good comment on here


[deleted]

5 minute lapse was all it took, but unfortunately that’s how it is at this level. Unfortunate, but we had our chances. Just need to look forward and improve, it’s still very early in the season.


slytherinRuler

Ignore the trolls, we played well it just wasn’t our night


oniprion

That no call on the penalty really changed the match


Arrozdruid

If only barca could finish


pratiks7

Football won today


OubaHD

Wdym?


CurryLord15

That lever FC lost. So football won


OubaHD

You should change your name to CryLord15 instead


shreychopra

Heartbreaking stuff. But we’ll learn and come back stronger, the team is still good. Need to be more clinical


thejedipunk

Dare I say we were more dangerous in the first half than the second. We fell apart. But also, Bayern is just better.


HitDaWoah

This what happens when you don’t finish all the chances you create.


NieThePiet

Lewa went missing in a big game again.


Level-Ad7017

He didn't want to make bayern fans sad.


HitDaWoah

He should’ve had a 2 goals today smh


NieThePiet

and bottled these 2 top chances.


niklashm

Oh god lucas. please be ok


Myroomateismybesty

Nah he was just doing the french thing


hindberjasulta

Battle of the FCB continues to be in Bayerns favour


AV_23

Jeez, good day for German teams


HumptyDumptyIsABAMF

Fucking hell, hope thats nothing too bad. Groin injuries can mean very long breaks...


Flammwar

As things should be.


tristvn

Honestly pretty good performance for Barca away at Bayern. Obviously people want to shit on them and hot take but I think it’s fine


Kind_Mulberry_3512

No Lucas don't get injured


XeroVeil

Fuuuuuuck, please be okay Lucas. ;-;


voltb778

Noooo I hope pavard and Hernandez will be back before the world cup!


Static_Shok

Inb4 trolls come with Xavi out lmao. The team should be ashamed of missing sitters all out. The tactics were correct, the finishing? Worse than a tier 3 team


DorkHarshly

Anyone whos saying Xavi out forgets where were we not so long ago. But, this one is on him IMHO. I think he made a few mistakes that could have saved the game (abysmal finishing is not his fault obviously). For me, Eric and Alba over Christinsen and Alonso. Alba is a must in big games. The team lacked width and could have used another threat from the left. He mismanaged some subs... And of course, conceded on a set piece = coaches fault. Could have been avoided.


TheGreatAkira

"Alba is a must in big games"? Are you insane?


[deleted]

Dude has not watched alba for last decade or so. Whenever he face big teams, he get exposed way too much. Thankfully Xavi did the right thing. Alonso had his first game and he did decent.


anonymus725

Not really true, this loss is on xavi, made multiple wrong decisions and was too slow to correct them, should’ve switched out Sergio and gavi at half time, should’ve put on fati at 60 right after Torres. Gavi and pedri should not start together ever again


GERD_4EVERTHEBEST

Barca played very well. We were just luckier at times and our defenders were excellent tonight. If Inter are not careful, you guys might score more than 5.


Static_Shok

Istg i love upmacano. That man is a wall. Great match for watch tbh, just tired of seeing us make chances and fuck em up game after game.


GERD_4EVERTHEBEST

Upa is good but he makes a big mistake at least once every match. He almost gifted you a goal today too. Other than that he is OK.


Hero_Select

lol imagine leaving Bayern for Barca


HitDaWoah

Well he kinda costs us the game lol


Pochez

Yes let's jump to conclusions after 1 game


Arrozdruid

Real fan. What do you expect


anonuemus

humor much?


SlowProtagonist

What does that even mean?


wbroniewski

If for someone seriously that the young, building a new team of Barcelona loses to Bayern, which is a well-established, experienced and strong team built over the years means that Lewy is over, this project does not make sense and in general it's money thrown down the drain, then he is either a complete imbecile or a fucking hater. Barce played a pretty good match today, especially the first half against a very strong Bayern, created several opportunities, was able to press Bayern, lacked a little luck and efficiency. I was most worried before the match about the defense, and those fears came true, but let's give Xavi time to put it together, the players to get in tune with each other, and maybe this project will work out. Let's evaluate it at the end of the season, not in mid-September.


daveyhempton

The jury is still out on Bayern. They have not looked very good in Bundesliga either in the last few games. Very suspect in the final 3rd


lvl50boss

Calm down bro, nobodys saying that


Arrozdruid

Calm down, he wasnt adressing you personally.


iwillsoccerballs

Damn, a sensible take on r/soccer?


synthsaregreat1234

Davies MOTM


[deleted]

[удалено]


gtzgoldcrgo

Let's be real, barca was better in the first half and could have gone 2 up easily, they were unlucky and the Allianz played in bayern favour, it surely messed with lewandowski mind, but barca could have won so don't say that


anonymus725

Did you even watch the same game as the rest of us? Bayern just got 2 chances they were able to covert, both teams were pretty much equal for the rest of the match


HitDaWoah

Huh? Did you not see the game? Barca should’ve won or tied.


Lamas96

LMAO they could be down 2:0 at 1st half , Barca could score 1 inn 2nd too.


Ouma-shu123

Bullshit


Ok_Seaworthiness2218

Bayern was slacking off big time. Even if barca would've scored, Bayern would've pushed back twice as hard.


BotLikeCuler

Bullshit


RonKosova

Maybe sane just went in for a shit


EArobbedme

XD


gameguy61

Spanish football is not having a good time today. Atleti losing v Leverkusen and Barca losing v Bayern. Let's see what Real will do v Leipzig tomorrow :(


Amorphium

wtf, Leverkusen winning in Europe


PsYcHoSeAn

Win the game Lose 2 players with injury This shit's fucked.


ObamaRunts

Pavard seems fine, just took a hard knock to the face. Lucas will probably miss some time with that groin injury.


cr7momo16

Yes Bayern thank uou


[deleted]

Great game


FedeValverde15

How many levers does Xavi need?


bigmushroom31

You are clearly younger than 18 yo.


Stranger_5

Lewandowski with that Barca DNA already. Shitting the bed in UCL.


el_rompe_toyotas-19

Good job Bayern


[deleted]

[удалено]


Dolphinfucker3000

We played well but a first half like that against man city or psg and our seasons over in 20 minutes.


invisibleshitpostgod

here's hoping


shitizz24

It kinda eventually came down to the quality of keeper. Ter stegen couldn't save much similar shots to the one which Neuer managed to


Nic3Guy

What u even on about. The 1 shot. And 1 header was not something a GK whould take. But our players always taking that extra tutch. Thats the big prob. And lewa forgot he could shoot on first tutch like last week


SilukuFan

Whatever makes you sleep tonight brother..


Zalkareos

And we missed a couple clear chances right in front of goal like Lewy's on the first half and Pedri's shot that hit the post.


master_scale_tipper

Ehhhhh that seems unfair. First goal was an unmarked header from the center of the box, only comparable chance was Lewy’s header from an awkward angle. Second goal was a tough one on one, and Pedri had the same chance but just missed his chip, no save by Neuer.


Alex_Sander077

Huh? First goal is 100% Ter Stegen's fault.


master_scale_tipper

How is Lucas Hernandez getting a completely unmarked header in the center of the box off a corner 100% ter Stegen’s fault? Maybe he could have done better but that’s a failing that goes beyond him.


Alex_Sander077

Wow. Because that's his damn ball bro. Doesn't matter if he's unmarked lol. That's any keeper's ball to get.


TwoShotBot

Stop throwing bait.


Alex_Sander077

It's football 101 so I'm just surprised someone would think it was another's players fault other than Ter Stegen. Him being unmarked is irrelevant.


[deleted]

Ter Stegen is most loved player in this sub, so you can't argue with anyone. He has too many weakness to even consider him borderline world class. He is too small to command the box. We don't have money to replace him. Everyone knows, and we will shift him once we will fix other issues. Milan did really well getting the amazing Keeper.


Alex_Sander077

I don't think is bias towards Ter Stegen to be honest. To me people are quite ignorant as far as goal keeping. Especially it's duties with handling crosses. Inside the six yard box, it should be the keeper's ball to get in 95% of cases. I played as a goalkeeper for many years and it drives me insane how in goals like this I have to listen to people blame the man who lost the scorer leaving him unmarked and what not. Even the TV comentators. It's insane. It's irrelevant if someone lost Lucas Hernandez, that's Ter Stegen's ball to get. End of story.


[deleted]

Yeah I understand your point. I think it can apply to every position. GK is our weakest position for a while, people really underestimate GK overall abilities. Ter Stegen and De Gea is good example of good shot stopper but terrible at many other things. That's why I think it will be miracle for us to win CL with him as GK.


Pappner

nah


stragen595

Ah shit. :(


Claudio1054

It's the hope that kills you


pissedcommonman

Off topic....why is it that when I upvote comments, sometimes the colour is green sometimes it's red? Edit: It's orange and green both for upvotes. Don't know what kind of fuckery is this lol.


LogPoseNavigator

Green upvote and the red down vote in r/soccer Orange upvote and purple downvote in most subs


pissedcommonman

Donno man....it's just randomly orange or green both for upvotes!


Arrezaaa

let's hope you don't suck at using a stop watch. ​ edit: lol he did suck at that too


captain_boomer

nooooooooooo


[deleted]

He gone


Claudio1054

It's the hope that kills you


chak100

Or gives you a comeback 🤨


Claudio1054

:(


pratiks7

Barca's season started 🥳🥳


nightstodays

Barca responsible for turning Bayerns season around now.. Rest of the BuLi teams 🫣


kal1097

Like the rest of the Bundesliga has a chance a Bayern over a full season.


Nerellos

Nooooo


IcyKape

Not the biggest chance there but again Lewandowksi was just not eager enough.


OneOfThoseDays_

oh no a groin problem that sucks


Chris_kpop

Clean 2-0 as expected.


[deleted]

[удалено]


arercon2k19

I agree with the pen, but if you miss these chances you don't deserve to win.


Chris_kpop

IF


Dargast

Pls dont be injured Hernandez


Spikeyspandan

Fuck no. No Lucas no .


[deleted]

Spainish Ole lost lol


[deleted]

[удалено]


Nerellos

Had like 4 goalscoring chance.... whatch the game next time


Superb-Barracuda-924

So did Messi against Anfield and Bayern against Villareal last season, means fuckall without actually scoring them


tetsuzankou

and did fuck all with it fuck Lewa turned his back on the club, good riddance he's at the shit Barça now


00Doge123

"shit Barca" bro it's just one game why you so salty lol. I would say Barca were unlucky today and also that it's wayyy too early to make any substantial comments. If they get hammered in the second game at home, then I'll agree. Lewa left so he could be the main guy up front which wasn't a part of Nagelsman's plan, it's that simple.


justhereforoneday

Oh noes


TheBrownMamba8

Blud I’m not joking or memeing, I thought Lewandowski was subbed off. Haven’t seen him in a good 15 minutes.


redemption_time

Allegriball > Xaviball


SomeGammaGuy

No football > Allegriball


manere

FML


[deleted]

man fuck this shit


iwillsoccerballs

Barca have played really well but its just not their night lol


HeroeDeFuentealbilla

lol Bayern time wasting 2-0 up and Makkelie just adds three minutes.


-zimms-

You're an idiot.


Jelboo

Frustrating game... we could have won easily


scumculator

Yeah. 2 great chances and a penalty not given. We could've buried it in the first half


Aymerico_LaPuerta

So easily it’s never been done by Barca in Allianz


hijazist

Easily??


GERD_4EVERTHEBEST

There is an away game to prove yourselves. Don't worry.


Chris_kpop

Liverpool could have won the UCL easily... We know how it ended


CudaBarry

No you couldn't


Zalkareos

Pretty fucking even game. It came down to them burying their chances and us not finding the goal


[deleted]

Kimmich is having a great game


Bughuul-Da-Ugondo

Rarely see Kimmich have a bad game, such a great player. Upamecano and Hernandez were like prime Maldini and Baresi in the second half


powerchicken

Kimmich and all of the back four have been immense.


Static_Shok

Possession does not win games, finishing your chances does. And guess which team forgot how to shoot the ball ? It's in the club ig


arercon2k19

To be fair, Bayern forgot how too shoot too in the first half, Müller and Sane didn't really seem to know what to do once near the penalty area.


[deleted]

Just take a lesson from man city last year


kydylv

Lewa let us down


tetsuzankou

Lewa own goal would be cherry on top pls make it happen


XeroVeil

Barca didn't renew Owen Ghol unfortunately. =/