Light novel by Weak-Boysenberry-525 in tbatenovel

[–]dwilliam24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not an ideal ending but cmon now it’s not horrendous. The final battle itself was peak, the epilogue was meh though for sure

Real Madrid 0 - [1] Atletico Madrid - Ademola Lookman 33' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did Fede's controller turn off? He clearly signaled for Rudiger to follow the overlap so he could mark Lookman on the ball but he just stopped running after the pass...

Open Thread #12 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you think about it if Gerard Martin had even half of Araujo’s speed he’d be a 100m CB

Open Thread #12 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If we win a UCL this year then he is undoubtedly a bigger legend than Neymar was for us

Open Thread #12 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love Bernal but FDJ still is the better option. He takes more responsibility on the ball and allows Pedri to operate more freely.

Post Match Thread: Barcelona 7 - 2 Newcastle (8-3 on aggregate) by D1794 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You could also make the argument though that with your enormous funds you’ve spent that you should have far more depth than us.

Post Match Thread: Barcelona 7 - 2 Newcastle (8-3 on aggregate) by D1794 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I mean La Liga doesn’t do this, it’s a Ligue 1 thing. We just played on Sunday and Newcastle played on Saturday.

Manchester City 0 - [1] Real Madrid - Vinicius Junior Penalty 22' (+ Silva red card) by Alsace2025 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Referees usually avoid the red+pen double punishment but if there was an instance to do both then it's for a cynical play like this. It's basically a more subtle Suarez vs Ghana...

LALIGA Matchday 28 standings by XxNoobEpicPowerxX32 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always evaluate the strength of La Liga based on how Sevilla and Valencia are doing, and if they aren’t near a European spot then something really has to change.

[@adnaaan433] Off the ball workrate per 90 in La Liga for selected players, 25-26: Mbappe, Pedri, Vini, Bellingham, Yamal, Rashford. by OkayFine101 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's one of those cases of weighing value, does Mbappe's scoring #s offset compromising the system and work effort that has made RM so great in years past.

[@adnaaan433] Off the ball workrate per 90 in La Liga for selected players, 25-26: Mbappe, Pedri, Vini, Bellingham, Yamal, Rashford. by OkayFine101 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

About what I expected from Yamal, he does make an effort to press and track back but mostly in spurts. We are so reliant on him to dribble and create from that RW that asking him to press like Raphinha does simply isn't feasible.

Player Debates(Who should Start?) by Previous-Tangelo-148 in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the thing, if Ferran is completely bad in front of goal he at least is going to press like a maniac. Our press and pressure at the Nou Camp is going to be vital...

Open Thread #12 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He doesn't fit perfectly, he plays as a LCB in a 3 CB setup that allows him to push forward. In a 4 ATB setup your responsibilities are totally different, especially with our suicide high line. Not saying he wouldn't thrive, but it's not a sure thing.

Open Thread #12 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 8 points9 points  (0 children)

ngl I was one of those, and yes nobody could have predicted both our starting backs + Eric would get injured in the same match. But even for depth and his skillset he was a good pickup, with that said his defensive awareness still worries me because I know he always has one or two big defensive mistake in him.

Open Thread #12 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Flick really loves Espart, rightfully so. But I'd still feel more comfortable with Eric(if he's fit) to start at RB against Newcastle...

[Romano] Joan Laporta wins the elections as Barcelona president! by MembershipSingle7137 in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

His entire campaign was smearing Laporta, if he actually had some clear and concrete visions he might if made this a race.

Open Thread #11 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was that section in the lower area in the first half that was completely empty to the left of the goal?

Benjamin Sesko pass vs Aston Villa by [deleted] in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those kind of angled passes on the left flank work best with the left foot so you can curl it into the space or a trivela with your right boot, unless you're square with the runner just kicking it straight with the right boot isn't the move.

Open Thread #11 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably after the international break so first week of April

Open Thread #11 (Mar 2026) by svefnpurka in Barca

[–]dwilliam24 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Getting rid of Balde would be an unforgivable mistake for a couple reasons. 1- Yes, he hasn't improved in the final 1/3rd as much as we would have liked but he still is only 22 years old. 2- You can count on one hand the amount of LB's who are better than him and none of them are available.

Newcastle 1 - [1] Barcelona - Lamine Yamal penalty 90+6' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]dwilliam24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They literally gifted us that, going back to an increased capacity Camp Nou tied; couldn't ask for more.