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F.C. Barcelona (2)-(1) Athletic Club Match Review.

 This is the first post in almost two months, and a lot has changed. Barcelona are finding their stride, Messi has jumped back to form. We have lost a final. We are second in La Liga. And much, much more.

                                                 Photo by Daniel Giannone on Unsplash

                                                  

 But, this is a match review, so let's get into it. 

The lineup- Ter Stegen; Mingueza, Araujo, Umtiti, Alba; De Jong, Pjanic, Pedri; Dembélé, Messi, Griezmann (4-3-3). 

I thought it was a great lineup. Umtiti is way more responsible with and without the ball than Lenglet. Also, Pjanic deserved a start. Nothing to complain about here. 

POTM- Dembele. I know that Messi was by far the 'best' player on the pitch, but I chose Dembele. His resurgence has been taking place while I was away. So, It's only fair to appreciate him when I am here ! Additionally, Mingueza was brilliant throughout the game. 

The first half was amazing. We created many chances, scored through Messi's freekick, (Which was very much similar to the one against the USA.) and looked like we could have scored many more. In the start of the second half, we were a little vulnerable and like we do so many times, we conceded, and an own goal at that too. We recovered surprisingly well though. Had heaps and heaps of chances, Dembele should have received a penalty and a few chances were missed that shouldn't have been. 


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All of this shows one thing. Barcelona improving as a team. Individuals are getting in-form at just the right moment and things are clicking a lot more regularly. Defeating a good, physical and pacey side has always been a problem for Barcelona, So I think this is a great win for us. It will surely help us with confidence with PSG just around the corner. And I sure hope we get through. 


That's it !  

 

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