City v Barca

[123abcd]

Just contain Messi, he does not usually excel against English teams so that helps.

And anyone who suggests Yaya is better than Iniesta needs seeing to.

We're among the top three or four teams in the world right now.

The current Barca side are among the top three or four teams of all-time.

This.

Come on guys; City is good....very good. But Barca is something different. Not just from City but different from any other club in the world right now. Possibly greatest ever? quite possibly.

In a one game final we have a chance; would need some luck and need to catch Messi on one of his "off" days (on those he is still better than 99% of players in the world). in a two game series.....no chance. if city and barca played 10 games this season I would be surprised if we won 3.

But, City is getting there. Give this team another couple of years, keep the chore players (i.e. Hart, Silva, Kun, Dzeko, NDJ, and a couple of others) and then it's a different story.

 

[Blue Blood CTID]

Just contain Messi, he does not usually excel against English teams so that helps.

Sorry, what? Scored in two finals against United and four in one game versus Arsenal.

And anyone who suggests Yaya is better than Iniesta needs seeing to.

We're among the top three or four teams in the world right now.

The current Barca side are among the top three or four teams of all-time.

Most sensible post of the whole thread. We have had an amazing start to the season but won fuck all yet. That Barca team has won everything. We are not on their level (yet).

 

[collie40]

Don't forget the last time we played them at their place we took their own cup off them.

Oh yes thats right, if i remember that was just after Barca had won 5 or 6 trophies, so were even better then.

 

[Dax777]

Don't forget the last time we played them at their place we took their own cup off them.

Oh yes thats right, if i remember that was just after Barca had won 5 or 6 trophies, so were even better then.

I hope this is tongue in cheek.

 

[Comrade Buka]

Bobby is anyones equal with tactics

Being the Devil's Advocate, one could argue his tactical skills against Napoli...

The day we start closing down as aggressively as Barca, we might actually have a chance against them...

 

[Dax777]

Bobby is anyones equal with tactics

Being the Devil's Advocate, one could argue his tactical skills against Napoli...

Were spot on to earn us a point we needed :P

 

[Comrade Buka]

Bobby is anyones equal with tactics

Being the Devil's Advocate, one could argue his tactical skills against Napoli...

Were spot on to earn us a point we needed :P

Or losing two points which were rightfully ours, depending on what kind of result Mr Mancini was aiming for.

I was going to mention the Bayern game, but that would be unfair given The Unspeakable One's refusal to enter the pitch. ;)

 

[collie40]

Don't forget the last time we played them at their place we took their own cup off them.

Oh yes thats right, if i remember that was just after Barca had won 5 or 6 trophies, so were even better then.

I hope this is tongue in cheek.

Yes tongue in cheek, but we're closing the gap, we had the best sqad in PL last year but didn't put it together, dropping so many silly points. This year we are doing really well, but in CL improving but not quite there, who knows if we get to knockout stages, we play the sort of football that can get us 2/3 goals in 10/20 mins. we also have the players to protect leads! If i asked the same question this time next year even you may BELIEVE ! lol ;)

 

[Freestyler]

We'd get beat 27-26.

 

[bringer678]

No chance on our defences current form.