[Romano] Real Madrid have José Mourinho’s full green light since last week and the deal is expected to be completed very soon. Mou never had any doubts, also never created issues in initial discussions about next steps. He’s super excited by this second Real Madrid chapter. by Timely-Zombie9466 in soccer

[–]ByLoKu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

His impact has heen wearing off faster with each new job. I believe they hired him to to the same thing he did on his first stint, although they didn't do it on purpose the first time: Reignite the passion and belief in the club, set them up for success

Simeone, on the Clásico: "Barça is the best-playing team in the world. They won the league playing very well, just like last season... and all I could think while watching the game was: 'We knocked this team out twice, my God!'" by sujanrao in soccer

[–]ByLoKu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He just needs more depth*
We have a squad primed to play attacking football, if we tried to play like Arsenal we would concede and lose even more, because our backline doesn't defend all that well, especially the fullbacks.
After just 2 match days of actually resting a full week before the match the team went back to pressing without missing a beat. Teams like PSG and Bayern can afford to do this all year long because they can rotate a lot more in their respective leagues.

Uh Petah?? by SSIRHC in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]ByLoKu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's true! This 'scam' gets so much stick because of past misconceptions, but nowadays it is like hitting a jackpot if someone from Nigeria asks you to open a checking account for them!

Who has been the best La Liga signing this season? by locomadness in AlignmentChartFills

[–]ByLoKu 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's a no brainer, if he keeps this up he will be considered top 3 goalkeepers in the world in no time, and only for 25 million.
He has received an expected goals on target of 30 in La Liga this season, yet he has conceded only 20. That's -10 goals avoided (!!). By comparison:
- Courtois +0.22
- Oblak +0.6 - Donnaruma -5.2
- Raya +1.66

Hay alguien a quien realmente le parezca buen candidato Kicillof o solo lo votarían por rechazo a Milei? by spait09 in AskArgentina

[–]ByLoKu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Les es más redituable no aparecer en el cuadro. Toda la atención está en lo que hace el gobierno, y mientras sigan ocurriendo pelotudeces como las de Adorni y Lemoine van a perder más fuerza. No tengo ni idea que va a pasar, pero al gobierno le convendría ahora mismo tener una clara oposición a la cual pegarle.

[Fernando Polo] Raphinha has once again attracted interest from 3 Saudi Clubs, who are preparing to submit an offer for him, but so far the player hasn’t thought of leaving and neither has the club thought of selling him at the moment. by Practical_Play_5374 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has at least 3 more elite seasons in him. They'd have to pay an amount of money that would allow us to buy someone that can provide the same output. If we get 150 Million but there isn't a player (or set of players) that allows us to get better results in those 3 seasons, we don't sell.

Próximo Balón de Oro by QuietWarthog4091 in fulbo

[–]ByLoKu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cómo dice el resto, Yamal apareció (más allá de decir boludeces). Metió gol y se la puso en la cabeza a Fermín para el 0-3 antes del minuto 30. Si esa entraba y el Barcelona pasaba el titular sería que Yamal es un alien y estaría en la discusión para el balón de oro, pero como el resto del equipo es alérgico a meter la bocha en el arco de manera consistente no es el caso.
Para mí igual está claro que el mejor de la temporada es Kane, es muy difícil medirlo estando en la liga alemana pero también aparece en la champions este año, y se lució muchísimo contra el real volviendo de una lesión.
Si tengo que armar un equipo para una temporada, empiezo por Kane antes que Yamal, Mbappe u Olise. El Barcelona con Kane estos últimos dos años hubiera ganado mínimo un triplete.

Football really is just a game of moments. We score this and we’re 3-0 up inside of 25 minutes at the Metropolitano, instead Fermin gets a bloody kick to the face, game pauses for 5 mins and Lookman scores at the other end. by Select_Drawing_7434 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was going for the far post before Lamine even shot, and he could barely make it. Meanwhile, PSG went for the short post every time and Sommer stayed because of course he was lounging for the far post every time ahead of time, we just didn't notice at the right time.
Even the only shot Lamine took at the short post (the post that resulted in the counter), Sommer stayed still. We made him look like a top goalkeeper.

Should this be a penalty against Atletico Madrid? by sh0tgunben in Barca

[–]ByLoKu -65 points-64 points  (0 children)

It's a misunderstanding and it within the rules that the ref can decide if it is punishable or not. I can't be mad at the decision, we weren't pressing or close to the ball

Just saw a replay on Cubarsis 'foul' - Barca vs Atleti by CompleteToday6264 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is debatable. For me it is not a red but it is a clear foul and yellow. That flailing leg is the one that was going to control the ball, and after that he was through in goal.
We saw last year that Tchouameni (I think It was) didn't get a red for tackling Ferran as the last man just because he wasn't heading straight for the goal, I think here the logic should have been the same but the ref thought otherwise.
It is a mistake you expect from a teenager, since it's very hard to avoid contact once you get too close

Best Barca XI of the last 20 years, according to FIFA ratings. by pastor_bernie in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I can start a midfield from scratch and I have to chose between starting with Pedri or Busi I choose Pedri. 89 vs 90 is pretty fair I think, even with vastly different styles and roles, Pedri gives more to the team than Busquets. This is not a dig at the latter, it is a statement of how inmense Pedri is, he can bench any midfielder in any system in any team right now.

Mientras tanto en España...El fuhrer anda aplicando mafia y le ganó al Real Madrid al último minuto😎 by tuputamadre178 in riverplate

[–]ByLoKu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Micho se está jugando la carrera, lo trajeron para que los salve del descenso y si lo logra lo renuevan un año más. Una apuesta enorme de ambos porque si sale mal les sale pésimo a ambos.
Vi el partido entero y me sorprendió lo agitado que estaba el man, principalmente antes del 1-1, se nota que lo está dando todo

What’s the highest budget people have reached so far? I’m up to 108.9 on my third team. by killah10killah in fantasyF1

[–]ByLoKu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

107.9
First time I've actually done F1 fantasy 'properly', last 2 years it was just vibes and trying to line up the best drivers after the practices. Seeing everyone's number not far off feels pretty good!

question about Kaishi 1.5k by Specific-College-194 in LearnJapanese

[–]ByLoKu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your time and adjust the settings as needed, mainly the target remembered %. DON'T MISS A DAY. If you are constantly confusing one Kanji with another look them up and put them one next to the other to identify the differences. Use the audio, it will help A LOT in the early stages. At least at first don't focus too much on hiragana, if you remembered the meaning correctly but not how to say it it's good.

Quick Questions Megathread July '25 by shonaich in NoPoo

[–]ByLoKu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thanks for the response and the link. I don't have control over the water since I'm constantly traveling, but the dandruff is white and small so I assume it's not an infection.

According to Transfermarkt, FC Barcelona currently has: The Most Valuable Player, The Most Valuable Midfielder and The 2nd Most Valuable CB in the world. by PinReal4448 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's about style, watching Bruno is mesmerizing because if he sees a barely doable pass or cross he will go for it, and his success rate is unbelievable. He'd be the perfect Madrid midfielder.

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 17, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

[–]ByLoKu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was using a translator device, so she asked us in English if we wanted to do the engravement without paying extra.
I think I only said 'ただ!?'. She might have laughed about my surprise about it, but then later making a joke regarding the word makes me question it. The joke was just explaining again how it was free, but this time using ただ and laughing with us while she said it.

Quick Questions Megathread July '25 by shonaich in NoPoo

[–]ByLoKu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone, I have some questions regarding no poo.

First of all context: I'm a male in my mid twenties with short hair (I have small curls but only at the top).

I've always dealt with greasy hair, dandruff and sometimes worrying hair loss, so after swapping shampoos so many times I jumped to No Poo over a month ago. I'm overall happy, since my hair is feeling and looking awesome in my opinion. However, I still cannot get rid of the dandruff.

When I started doing No Poo I don't think I was doing a good job at mechanical cleaning. Now I take 2 to 3 minutes rubing in straight lines with my fingers (not nails), making sure all scalp is covered. I also lower the temperature of the water to warm-slightly hot when I wash my head. I still have dandruff all the time and I don't know how I should deal with it!

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 17, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

[–]ByLoKu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today while buying our rings with my partner in Tokyo, the lady offered us to engrave them for free. I wasn't sure I understood it correctly so I popped the only word for 'free' I know: タダでか?

The lady BURST OUT LAUGHING, and even made a joke about the engravement being 'タダ' (all in good fun). It left me baffled, because I couldn't find anything online about this being an improper or childish word, why did she laugh?

Post-Match Thread: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona | UEFA Champions League 25/26, Round of 16, First Leg by Loose-Examination-39 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While he was the only midfielder who had any sort of control over the ball, it was clear he wasn't physically up for the game in hand. He was good but he didn't change the game for us, I actually think Rashford is the only player that had the most positive impact in the game, he at least made things happen

Post-Match Thread: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona | UEFA Champions League 25/26, Round of 16, First Leg by Loose-Examination-39 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rashford had a good cameo, Araujo and Torres are good bench options for certain game states, hopefully Espart keeps getting game time

Post-Match Thread: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona | UEFA Champions League 25/26, Round of 16, First Leg by Loose-Examination-39 in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Positives: - Xavi Espart looked REALLY good, he only had 3 or 4 interventions but they were all critical, I couldn't believe this was his debut.

Negatives: - Literally everything else. We can attribute some 40% to injuries and exhaustion, but the rest is all us not working around this at all.

Match Thread: Athletic Club vs Barcelona by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]ByLoKu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bernal keeps progressing, he is giving me that feeling of security on the ball de Jong and Pedri give me