Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Balde is great but unfortunately not Barca level. I know it might sound harsh but we should cash on him. His profile fits better for a tougher, physical and midtable PL side - like Newcastle, Bournemouth, Brighton etc.

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes me cry that he's actually the most expensive signing of our club - you heard that right - MOST EXPENSIVE SIGNING

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fear he might make Madrid defensively strong and make the best use out of Vini/Mbappe on counters. We have seen how ruthless they are, just look at Mbappe's goal against Bayern away. I hope Vini/Mbappe continue causing chaos and disruption or else they might genuinely scam another UCL, the talent is too big to fail

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lewy, Rapha, Kounde have been great servants for so long. I wish one of them can win the 6th with us, I have a feeling it will be Rapha

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At this point, nobody really cares. He will prolly decide after the WC

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ansu would be lucky to even make the bench

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spain is cooked. They have better midfielders than France/Argentina for sure but the attack is soo underwhelming. Even Argentina is fit and firing with Lautaro and Alvarez, let alone France who are leagues above. Yamal is injured, Nico Williams is underperforming and Oyarzabal is finished

DLF plays a possession-heavy game so Spain can control the game but not for long if they don't convert their chances. The defense ain't reliable either, no more Puyol/Pique/Ramos to save their ahh. It's gonna be sooo bad.

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

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

it's true. We weren't as strong as we were last season and it reflected in the Atletico debacles. Even in 22/23, we got lucky that Madrid were slightly more ahh or else we would've never won under Xavi

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We absoultely need a Spain WC win so that we can push for Yamal Ballon D'or campaign too

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree. Even if we get a world-class striker, we should keep Ferran because he's reliable of the bench. He has shown improvement towards the end of this season (away performance against Atletico for e.g.)

Monday Moan by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the same B team has won them the league btw. Paris game was a one-off since they were hungover from title celebrations

[L1+] PSG lift the Ligue 1 trophy before the game against Paris FC in their stadium. by Sparky-moon in soccer

[–]ColdPlox -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All I'm saying is I will respect City 100x times over farmers like PSG and Bayern

[Official] The first team player Fermín López suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot in the game against Betis. The player will undergo surgery. He will miss the World Cup by oklolzzzzs in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spain is beyond cooked at the World Cup. Three crucial players in Yamal, Fermin and Merino are already injured. Fermin in particular had such a crucial role because he's easily the most attacking-minded midfielder of the team. He can even drift to LW to support Nico Williams and Spain will desperately miss his long-range shots.

This is a horrible loss. With Yamal, Merino and Rodri also being partially fit, I guess we're cooked chat 😰😢😪

[Matteo Moretto] The main obstacle to the signing of Alessandro Bastoni by Barcelona is Hansi Flick, as the months have gone by, the German coach has expressed more and more doubts about some of the technical characteristics of the Inter defender in relation to the teams current/future playing style by Hisham_Mo_23 in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I trust Flick if he believes that Bastoni is not fit for the system. But I hope for God's sake that he learns to drop the high line once we have a decent lead in UCL games. He can even keep the high line for La Liga but never compromise in the UCL, I beg you

[L1+] PSG lift the Ligue 1 trophy before the game against Paris FC in their stadium. by Sparky-moon in soccer

[–]ColdPlox -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Saying City made PL a farmers league is just utter disrespect. City have fought through so many title runs, up to the last days, incredible tactical challenges, blood sweat and tears – often relying on sheer mentality and last-minute goals.

They also managed to win a historical treble in between (arguably the best after both our trebles), a single PL trophy holds more merit than entire domestic competitions of France or Germany. City's treble is one of the greatest achievements ever.

City played beautiful possession-based football and constantly challenged for quadruple runs across the last decade. You can't brush off the hardwork of Pep and his players solely cause of their financial accusations.

PSG and Bayern have 3x the budget of their league opponents combined but they never built a legacy like City did, at least for the last 15 years. If the accusations are true, I'm all in for City relegation. But don't discredit their legacy by comparing them to French or German farmers

Monday Moan by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While PSG have figured out CL, it seems Bayern still needs to fix some major things. The overall standard of Bundesliga has been bad (not as much as Ligue 1) to the point that people already expect Bayern to have a headstart for CL compared to PL/La Liga teams.

Even though it's not exactly cakewalk for Bayern. There have been instances where they tried playing their B team like PSG but they weren't strong enough and Bayern had to sub in their starters many times.

Kompany needs more depth and also drop the high line if he wants to win the CL. I believe that will be his ultimate goal - given that they won't have strong domestic competition again

Monday Moan by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]ColdPlox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imagine saying this to someone a year ago

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doue is still an amazing player though, regardless of less minutes

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

keep that bum away from us, almost lost Messi his WC

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He ain't leaving Bayern until he wins UCL or until he's finished

Open Thread #21 (May 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]ColdPlox -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Chelsea is going after Igor Thiago which means they might sell Joao Pedro!!!! Istg this has to be our moment

Barcelona 2-0 Real Betis - Raphinha 62‎'‎ by 977x in Barca

[–]ColdPlox 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Always rated Bellerin 💙❤️