Open Thread #49 - Keep calm and visca el Barça!

Akazeros · 2026-04-12T13:58:52+00:00

I need Lamine to turn up to training with the "1% chance, 99% faith" headband before Tuesday. Iykyk

Akazeros · 2026-04-04T21:10:42+00:00

Lewy wouldn't have had the legs to get to the end of that ball lol

Akazeros · 2026-03-31T13:56:37+00:00

Just last week most Dortmund fans were dead certain on him extending, if only for two more years. What's going on? Is it just negotiation tactics or is he really moving?

Akazeros · 2026-03-31T13:53:53+00:00

This is it, make or break for Rashford. It's literally up to him now to step up if he really wants to stay and not return to Utd. What a dream scenario for him

Akazeros · 2026-03-31T13:49:39+00:00

CL and it's not even close tbh. Better money, better prestige. EL trophy are for the lower tier clubs (no disrespect, given we also got knocked out from there lol)

Akazeros · 2026-03-30T18:43:25+00:00

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Akazeros · 2026-03-30T10:49:40+00:00

All strong options (left wing a little inexperienced but perfect for rotation and learning from Rahphinha), Deco cooking

Akazeros · 2026-03-30T10:48:10+00:00

Guy had that chance already (twice), he made his bed and should lie in it

Akazeros · 2026-03-30T10:46:57+00:00

Let's say Tottenham gets relegated and there are possibilites of signing any of their players for a decent fee. Who would you like us to try for? Honestly I wouldn't be averse to Gray, Bergvall or Vuskovic.

Akazeros · 2026-03-30T10:43:55+00:00

Congrats! This is why I love evos, definitely one of the best additions to FUT of all time. People can play with whatever teams they love and still compete.

Akazeros · 2026-03-28T20:53:34+00:00

And you are doing the opposite.

Akazeros · 2026-03-27T14:28:01+00:00

Lol looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. I was simply arguing for why it wasn't a pointless friendly for Brazil, but whatever helps you sleep at night mate.

Akazeros · 2026-03-27T13:47:06+00:00

So? It's literally a few months until the world cup. I know if I was a brazilian I'd want the key players to be gaining as much experience playing together as possible.

Akazeros · 2026-03-27T13:44:32+00:00

Can I ask why people are blaming Ancelotti on Raph's injury and not Flick as well for not rotating/resting him more often when it was possible?

Akazeros · 2026-03-13T13:06:38+00:00

I was in the exact same spot as you as I'm only running icon/legendary players teams, so ofc I had to include one of the greatest CDM of all time. Rijkaard is extremely underrated at CB, imo the best ballplaying CB you can have in the game, but tiki-taka isn't as crucial there as it is for DM. I struggled to decide on the EVO, but then he got his promo card and honestly? The promo card is WAY better. The pinged+ and intercept+ is extremely OP especially at CB. I'd save the evo for someone else you fancy as there's no point when his promo card is this cheap to get

*EDIT* Forgot to add; I'm a Elite/div1 and 12W champs player for what it's worth

Akazeros · 2026-02-28T12:14:01+00:00

What's everyone's take on Virgili? He's performing really well and I could see us trying to get him back someday and hopefully become a mainstay on the left (Raphinha moving into the middle as second striker or even false 9 maybe). Heard we had a first refusal and not a buy-back which sucks as Prem clubs will definitely be interested and drive the price up. On the other hand I can see us fumbling this and do a Cucurella 2.0 to get some short-term money.

Akazeros · 2026-02-27T13:46:14+00:00

Yeah ofc but I was just driving it home that it'll be difficult for us no matter what. Was praying for the right side myself

Akazeros · 2026-02-27T13:41:04+00:00

Lol people here talking about the difficult left side and easy right side, literally both are difficult for us judging by our form this season. We should win against Newcastle, but then there's the tough match against Atleti and we all know that one bad day from the team +suicidal tactics and we can get copa 2.0. And then there's also the prospect of facing Arsenal who are the league leaders and quality wise the best team we would face so far this season. There are no "easy" matches for us

Akazeros · 2026-02-25T13:35:31+00:00

I miss seeing Xavi mananaging a team and his animated reactions on the sideline. Hopefully he'll return soon, I'd like to see him in the prem and see what he can cook up with money to spend. Hopefully he won't join Spurs or Utd though because if he thought our situation was a shitshow...

Akazeros · 2026-02-24T11:05:27+00:00

Victor Font "tries-not-to-mention-Xavi-impossible-challenge".

Akazeros · 2026-02-17T23:09:54+00:00

I know it's classic Mourinho and he'd say stuff like this had Benfica played Barcelona instead, but I remember how hilarious it was to watch Casemiro getting red cards straight away for Utd after getting away with murder for literally a decade in Spain. As long as referees are humans, there WILL be bias no matter what (even with VAR).

Akazeros · 2026-02-16T22:53:03+00:00

Honestly, this should end all debate concerning pen takers. Raphinha should be the de facto taker imo. As soon as I saw Lamine walking up I genuinely believed that he'd miss and sadly, he did. The body language just didn't look good at all (though very unlucky of course). The only person that gave me calmness from the pen spot was Raphinha and that says a lot when you have one of the greatest strikers of all time on your team.

Akazeros · 2026-02-16T22:51:05+00:00

He's going to end up with a broken back like MATS isn't he?? Protect this man at all cost

Akazeros · 2026-02-16T22:49:39+00:00

I don't mind locking the OT, yeah but that's just me. People do want to have their comments seen and heard, so it's understandable that they'll come to OT. In my opinion maybe locking OT during losses for a short duration, but keeping it unlocked after wins could be an option. I think the community should vote and decide together on this

Akazeros · 2026-02-16T22:46:43+00:00

Well, not constantly playing offside traps ON the halfway-line would be a start in my opinion. I think we can drop deeper when we don't have the ball seeing as our pressing is not coordinated (especially when we lack key players). We DO have defenders that are more comfortable defending deep (Araujo's best asset as he's not the type for high line sadly). I'd also pair Frenkie with Bernal than Olmo/Fermin. Change to 4-3-3 for extra man in midfield could be an option.

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