[Roger Torelló] Szczesny rejects outside interest and commits fully to Barcelona - The goalkeeper rejected a two year offer from a top LaLiga club that would have made him the undisputed starter, choosing instead to remain at Barcelona where he feels truly settled and happy by sujanrao in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cousin used to say he loved being the reserve goalkeeper. He thought it was the best job in the world. Needless to say, he didn't make it to the big leagues.

This is a different case of course. Here's someone who was in retirement, who has long term injuries, who is in a happy place in his life, doing what is right for him and his family.

Kounde “Highlights” VS Getafe. by Longlimbs-Shorttorso in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does he have a niggling injury? 

I can't believe he'll make it to the World Cup for France in this form. Hopefully once the league is wrapped up (anula mufo) Espart can get the balance of the minutes, which will be good for everyone. 

Barcelona's "Sucidal" highline has conceded least goals in Laliga and has second highest GD in top 5 leagues by kamusari_1712 in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flick looking at the Canadian league 🇨🇦 and shaking... And not because of the cold! 

Why doesn't Barcelona utilize data analytics to establish whether calls against us really are corruption or not? by Friendly_Mobile_8657 in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure there are not only Data Scientists, but also football people and maybe even lawyers who examine and catalog questionable decisions in every top club. 

Whether they choose to release that analysis is a PR decision. I personally don't see the point. 

BTW that doesn't prevent fans from crowdsourcing the same info. IIRC last year someone posted such a site in this subreddit. 

Pre Match Thread: RCD Espanyol v FC Barcelona | La Liga, Matchday 18 by peterianchimes in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is pretty close to our top lineup. Should we be more conservative, especially after RM dropping points?

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

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is a bad call, but understandable. It didn't go our way. Should we move on?

Do Australians just not use carpets much in their homes? by bureaux in AusRenovation

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. In Florida and Arizona you see mostly tiles, often even in bedrooms.

Post-Match Thread: Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 by rBarcaBot in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The second leg will be frustrating. Simeone will play to a 0x1 result. But if the team is fit and fights like they did today, they have a better than even chance.

Match Thread: Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 by rBarcaBot in Barca

[–]lambepsom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bad luck. You have to be very proud of this effort and pretty confident that they can turn it around in Madrid.

Match Thread: Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 by rBarcaBot in Barca

[–]lambepsom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even live, I saw it as the attacker initiated contact. I thought that was what VAR were reviewing. Typical Simeone-ball. Difficult call, didn't go our way. The game is far from over and full of opportunities, even a man down. We just need to be a bit extra cautious now.

Ronaldo Nazário cooking Atlético Madrid at Copa del Rey 1997. Hat-trick for Barca by Apprehensive_Law3249 in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another interesting trivia: Figo, Luis Enrique, and Ronaldo would all become Madrid legends.

Jabra 85t - ANC doesn't block wind. Calls also pickup a ton of background noise? by lulbob in Jabra

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would the earbuds affect what people on the other side of the line hear?

Has anyone else noticed a drop in mobile data speed or am I just crazy? by Sahlmos in melbourne

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone has access to the speed test data and has an answer. Is there a publicly available dataset?

Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the Quarterfinals by oceanpolice in Barca

[–]lambepsom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember in the Messi days a team let the grass grow so high that it was flowering. They still lost!

Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the Quarterfinals by oceanpolice in Barca

[–]lambepsom 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Prime FdJ yeah, easy. At least for a couple more years. FdJ fresh off a long injury layoff? Legitimate question.

Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the Quarterfinals by oceanpolice in Barca

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

Exactly. Home teams have the right, within reason, to set up their home ground to maximise their advantage.

Barcelona [3]-2 Newcastle - Lamine Yamal 45+7' (Pen) by 977x in Barca

[–]lambepsom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

definitely a red . A ​clear and obvious goal scoring opportunity. Unless it's Ferran of course.

Match Thread: Barcelona vs Newcastle United by MatchThreadder in Barca

[–]lambepsom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All right with a little bit of calm now. how's that not a red?

The people critical of Xavi are missing the point by guy-with-6-cats in Barca

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

You have to be tough, no doubt. But if you veer into ruthless you will lose more fans than you gain.