Godfather said:
Barca just beat Getafe 2-0 but in truth it could have benn 20, and Madrid are 2-0 up at half time.
Just watching them play is a joy, but got me thinking really how far City have got to go to be considered one of the best teams in Europe. Their play at times, especially Barca is simply breathtaking.
Does anyone think we wil ever be that good and if so how long will it take to get there?
Watched the Barca game. After the red card and against Getafe, Barca was always going to struggle at home.
I had a bet on that game for over 2.5 goals and almost lost but for a penalty to Getafe in the last 10 seconds of ET.
I too thought of the GULF is class between Barcelona and City and to be honest, after watching Barcelona play, it makes you wonder what the hell is going on at City. Its just a totally different quality with Barca. Every players fights for the win and nothings less and they don't stop, they don't take breaks, they just try to score as much as they can right from the kick-off.
The City we've seen the past 2 games was absolutely horrendous.
No creativity. Players lacking basic ball control skills. No shots on goal. No build up play that had more than 5 passes.
No passion to get a result.
At times we couldn't even get the ball out of own half.
Barca? No way I can see City playing like Barca any time soon. Maybe under Hughes it was possible (as much as I wanted him out and still have no regrets he's gone) because Hughes had an attacking style of football that was attractive.
Still trying to figure out Mancini, but he has my full support.
Any more performances like Portsmouth and Hull and 4th place is only a dream.
