Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
That Neymar free kick. 
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Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I am shaking. Literally.
And am almost crying. This isn't even because I like Barcelona. What I just saw was.... well there aren't any words to explain it.
Visca El Barca!!!
And am almost crying. This isn't even because I like Barcelona. What I just saw was.... well there aren't any words to explain it.
Visca El Barca!!!
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
That Neymar free kick.
Petch approved even?
Slice'n'dice
Hall of Fame
****ing crazy, didn't even seem like Barcelona played that well for the most part of that match. What a crazy match, glad I decided to watch that, just had a feeling to be honest there could have been history in the making and there was.
Well to be fair the Champions League final against Barcelona that they played probably counts as more than a sniff of a final. Few other semis and stuff, recent years are worse and it is a relative rut. Arsenal probably need to change now I agree to take the next step but it could easily go wrong and it won't happen overnight and it may not happen at all. Replacing Ozil and Sanchez if they go will be very difficult. So yeah as I say, probably getting worse before it gets better, but it may do. Time will tell.
Well to be fair the Champions League final against Barcelona that they played probably counts as more than a sniff of a final. Few other semis and stuff, recent years are worse and it is a relative rut. Arsenal probably need to change now I agree to take the next step but it could easily go wrong and it won't happen overnight and it may not happen at all. Replacing Ozil and Sanchez if they go will be very difficult. So yeah as I say, probably getting worse before it gets better, but it may do. Time will tell.
With collectively one of the most potent attacking trios to ever set foot on a football pitch they can't be counted out in hindsight. Apart from the goals they actually score Neymar, Messi and Suarez will draw markers towards them thereby creating openings for other Barca players to exploit. Imagine what defenders must think when they see all three surging forward with a couple of other Barca players in support.
Yeah, either take a painful hit now or later on and go through more of the same unless Wenger can turn things around (against type?). As recent events and seasons show loyalty is a rare thing in the EPL now so for that Arsenal deserve praise but it's costing them or at least some of their fans think that.
Chicharito
Hall of Fame
2nd comeback was almost accidental.
They had given up and the game was dead. They Neymar's scores that free kick and they give it a bash for the last 5.
Shame for PSG. Would have liked to a fresher line up at the end of the UCL rather than same old super clubs.
They had given up and the game was dead. They Neymar's scores that free kick and they give it a bash for the last 5.
Shame for PSG. Would have liked to a fresher line up at the end of the UCL rather than same old super clubs.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
It had the relentless pursuit of gravity to reach the top corner from that brutal angle. Quite stunning, very special and most definitely
StanTheMan
Hall of Fame
WHAT THE **** HAS JUST HAPPENED
I'M ALMOST CRYING OUT OF JOY
I'M ALMOST CRYING OUT OF JOY
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Can't believe this wtf! No words!!!!!!!!!!!
But how?
But how?
killerboi2
Hall of Fame
Man you PSG fans must have wished Chelsea fans were there to not allow you on the train tonight ROTFLMAO
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
This is definitely the year of choking. Golden state, Nadal, Falcons and now PSG
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
PSG reminded me of a Boys Brigade team I played against in 1995. A few of them ended up walking off the pitch and the match was abandoned. Unfortunately for PSG, their players could not do a thing like this.
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I am come to the conclusion that there definitely is a God.
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Tiki-Taka
Guest
So so proud.
Amazing fighting spirit despite many sloppy plays.
Incredible twists.
Players and fans have shown belief from the very first minute.
Suarez's and Iniesta's hunger strengthened it.
Huge optimism early in the 2nd half when Messi converted the penalty.
All of it destroyed by Cavani's goal. People started crying. A few of them even left unfortunately.
Neymar's magic and amazing attitude brought us all back into life.
And when Roberto tapped it in, it was a whole different kind of crying. Ecstasy, madness, can't really describe it. Still shaking a bit.
Sorry Manchester United, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Deportivo La Coruna, Chelsea, Monaco and all of their fans, but no matter what happens for the rest of this season, to me from this night the greatest Champions League comeback belongs to Barcelona - the only team to overturn a 4 goal deficit from the 1st leg.
Yes, despite trailing by 4 points with an extra game played in the league three weeks ago and losing the 1st leg of CL last 16 4-0, Enrique was right when he said that there should be no panic because we are still in three competitions. And yes he was right when he said that if PSG can score four, we can score six. Once again we have shown that we are més que un club.
VISCA EL BARCA!
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
Why couldn't we do a mad comeback ffs. Instead we just bottle it.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
Just a random comment passing by.
Borussia Dortmund also registered a comeback, 4-0 win over Benfica with Aubameyang scoring a hat-trick.
Gotta feel sorry for you, those recent last 16 draws have been brutal. No wonder if anyone started thinking they were rigged.
Borussia Dortmund also registered a comeback, 4-0 win over Benfica with Aubameyang scoring a hat-trick.
To be fair I am not sure if Koscielny should have been sent off.
Gotta feel sorry for you, those recent last 16 draws have been brutal. No wonder if anyone started thinking they were rigged.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Anyone believe Barcelona will go through
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
Honestly think UEFA are corrupt bastards. Just look at tonight, dodgy decisions all around. 1st time we finish top of the group and we draw Bayern but had we been 2nd we would have faced Barca. Given all that's happened to FIFA it isnt a stretch to say UEFA are corrupt
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Yeah, must have an amazing feeling being a Barca fan tonight. Even with all of the success. A big comeback always gets the feelings going and this was a really special one.
Not sure Bayern folded quite like PSG, but that can be a discussion for another day.
I honestly know they are corrupt. The world is corrupt etc etc. Just a matter of how blatant the corruption is at any one time.
Not sure Bayern folded quite like PSG, but that can be a discussion for another day.
I honestly know they are corrupt. The world is corrupt etc etc. Just a matter of how blatant the corruption is at any one time.
vanioMan
Legend
This match looked strange to me, dare I say fixed. At times, PSG was literally gifting the ball to Barca. Dodgy decisions/penalties. No penalty for Di Maria. Everything looked somewhat fishy.
No offense to the Barca fans, you have every right to be happy. And Barca played a lot better, that cannot be denied. I'm not saying that they shouldn't have won. But I just cannot look at this match and say it was 100% clean.
No offense to the Barca fans, you have every right to be happy. And Barca played a lot better, that cannot be denied. I'm not saying that they shouldn't have won. But I just cannot look at this match and say it was 100% clean.
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I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Well said Totally agree with you
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
So Verratti claims that when his team scored, Barcelona players told him it's over. Obviously he didn't talk to Neymar who had other ideas. Man of the match for me. What a fighter.
Rio, Stevie, Owen and Lineker all celebrating the goal. Funny how Michael the ex-Real Madrid player was celebrating it the most. Red Devil hugging a Red, awwww. Nice to see Messi going wild just like the rest of the stadium. This comeback will become even more immortal if Barcelona go all the way.
In other news, Xabi Alonso announces that he will retire at the end of the season. It's sad seeing midfield maestros like him and his peers leaving one by one.
Rio, Stevie, Owen and Lineker all celebrating the goal. Funny how Michael the ex-Real Madrid player was celebrating it the most.
Red Devil hugging a Red, awwww. Nice to see Messi going wild just like the rest of the stadium. This comeback will become even more immortal if Barcelona go all the way.In other news, Xabi Alonso announces that he will retire at the end of the season. It's sad seeing midfield maestros like him and his peers leaving one by one.
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Feña14
G.O.A.T.
You certainly need luck on your side to pull something like that off. Maybe it was manufactured through biased decisions, or maybe the stars just aligned right. Who knows.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
Carragher is that you?
During the last minutes of the Barca game the guy tweeted "Still 0-0 at the Etihad".
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Carragher is that you?
Haha! I'm sure he enjoyed a defensive struggle more than a goal fest, if his playing days are anything to go by
It's slipped under the radar with the Barcelona comeback rightly getting all the attention, but it was a big result. City still have to play Chelsea and it could of got interesting if they kept it close and won that game. 2 more dropped points last night and it's looking like an impossible task though.
We play Man Utd at Old Trafford with 5 games to go, what I'd give to win the title there! Stretch the lead by 5 points in the next 6 games and it's possible.
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Tiki-Taka
Guest
I might be too exhausted to watch the Europa League tonight. Some good couple of ties there, and Manchester United are playing as well.
Greedy!
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I might be too exhausted to watch the Europa League tonight. Some good couple of ties there, and Manchester United are playing as well.
Greedy!
Haha maybe! After the disaster of last season under Mourinho, winning it in front of him at Old Trafford with 5 games to go would be incredible.
Yeah I'm the same, we're lucky that there's so much football on these days, but following your own team is a full time commitment in itself. I can get a bit "footballed" out if I watch too much of the other stuff on. Quality not quantity seems to be the way to go for me.
Slice'n'dice
Hall of Fame
I would be inclined to agree but I think this summer given the likelihood of losing Ozil and Sanchez might be a bad time for it, to consolidate and probably get top 4 (as he probably would) next season might be better, although with his contract running out it's easier and even though it has stagnated and gone a bit stale he is still gonna be a better manager for Arsenal than most managers.
I do agree with that although I don't want it to be a PSG, not an oil rich buying success team. Plus seeing history being made as we did last night, is always pretty special.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Azpilicueta reminds me of Lahm. Such a great professional, can play any position, no frills he just gets the job done week in, week out.
There aren't many players built like that in the game today. Wouldn't surprise me if he's captain when Terry leaves in the summer.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Back in the day, I would seek out random international matches just to get my fix, but I can agree with that. I can be footballed out. Mainly it is now United games and some European fixtures. Have a random match on in the background if there is nothing else to do. Pretty much no international football, although Northern Ireland being there last year did give me some unexpected interest for once.
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Tiki-Taka
Guest
Now that you mentioned it, what's your opinion on the poor title defense last season, as a Chelsea fan? Did Mourinho lose control or did the players let him down or was it a bit of both? Asking this because he and the players brought you many great moments while it's puzzling how they turned so much worse over just a few months.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
This pitch is diamond silk compared to some of the turfs I've played on before.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
What a bunch of trolls. They better continue being clinical in the Europa League to make up for the EPL comedy somewhat.
TheAssassin
Legend
I guess it's not a bad result, hopefully the home game won't be ugly like this one.
Lyon beat Roma 4-2 at home from 1-2 down at halftime. Gent, the ones who knocked out Tottenham, have lost 5-2 to Genk. Spurs really blew a chance of going very far. All other ties seem open, it's either a one goal win or 1-1 draw.
There is a sense of the competition opening up for Manchester United, with Tottenham and Bilbao out; and Roma and Ajax losing their first games tonight. Unfortunately they aren't shining either.
Lyon beat Roma 4-2 at home from 1-2 down at halftime. Gent, the ones who knocked out Tottenham, have lost 5-2 to Genk. Spurs really blew a chance of going very far. All other ties seem open, it's either a one goal win or 1-1 draw.
There is a sense of the competition opening up for Manchester United, with Tottenham and Bilbao out; and Roma and Ajax losing their first games tonight. Unfortunately they aren't shining either.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Lacazette
Loved his reaction when he made that goal
Loved his reaction when he made that goal
vanioMan
Legend
Well, match fixing is everywhere nowadays and it's happening even on these stages sometimes. It's a well known fact.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Takin' a dive 'cause you can't halt the slide
Floating downstream, I'm takin a dive
I don't believe PSG took a dive.
I've lost count of the dodgy decisions I've seen in boxing. Not football obviously, but I know the world is not all black and white.
Comebacks do happen and teams can freeze. Look at PSG panicking before they came out for the second half. The occasion got to them and they are not exactly proven winners at the very highest level. Barcelona had an electric crowd supporting them. It was all too perfect the way Barcelona won. Just say that Neymar free kick goes over the bar? Was that a planned goal? But whatever. Think whatever you want.
I still believe in the romance of it all.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Same for me, I used to watch as much Premier League that I could and a couple of Serie A games a week. These days it's just Chelsea, a few games that could have an impact on us and the latter stages of the Champions League. Tennis, rugby, cricket and life in general has to get a look in at some point!
Definitely a bit of both, the players (Willian and Azpilicueta aside) weren't interested. There's no excuse for that, but I think Mourinho and his intensity, the siege mentality, chip on the shoulder style had worn them down. It won them the league the previous year, but the players just didn't want to be put through the ringer again. That's what it looked like to me.
Conte has them driven and tactical sound, but they seem to be enjoying it a lot more and it feels like a more sustainable way of doing things. Even when we won the league, it was a tough old slog and looked mentally tiring. We didn't play well at all after January and ground it out really. So you could say the signs were there that the wheels would fall off, not as drastically as they did, but it was always a possibility.
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
Were you at the game on wednesday night?I might be too exhausted to watch the Europa League tonight. Some good couple of ties there, and Manchester United are playing as well.
Greedy!
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Tiki-Taka
Guest
Luckily, yes.
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
I'm jealous
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
You could hear the noise coming through the tv after you scored your first. Almost felt like I was sitting in the stadium. Yeah, you hear noise coming through the tv a lot at football games, but this was a different sort of noise. It was making me believe and did the same for the teams. PSG couldn't handle it.
Noleberic123
G.O.A.T.
What are the ticket prices like for games at the nou camp? @Tiki-Taka
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Tiki-Taka
Guest
Depends on the seat you choose and on how many there are left. Anything between 70 and 500 Euros is possible.
It really was different, I don't think I experienced anything like this before, and Camp Nou has had many memorable games.
From some news I've read, it looks like our celebrations of the sixth goal caused a micro-earthquake. We reached one (1) on the Richter scale.
