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August 15, 2020, 05:14:33 AM
This game was a pleasure to watch, finally power and aggression presented against Barcelona. This game was not about tactics as there was no tactics from Barca's side, it was about a mentality and approach of a team that came to take what was theirs. Bayern has individual quality, but they play as a team and have a one track mind.

After first 20 mins I said to my father that this match will be like Germany against Brazil. It was that obvious to me.You could how much more power and determination Bayern squad had.

What I like the most is what Muller said in a post match interview. That it is ok to be a bit happy and that this was a statement indeed, but statement does not mean a thing when next match starts at 0-0.That they are not here to win quarterfinal, they are here to take the final and they need to remain calm and grounded.

The most important thing he said was : We scored 8 today and after you score 8, next matches won't be that easy Cheesy
That's damn true. After that horrible score, people will expect more on them and their opponents would be more careful. Now Arturo Vidal looks like a clown that said Barca is the world's best team in his interview before the match.


Lol I thought why on earth he mocked his club like that but then I looked at the time of that tweet  Roll Eyes
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August 15, 2020, 04:49:47 AM
I was very disappointed watching Barca fall like a house of card, such an embarrassing defeat is quite degrading for such a big calibre club like barca all the players didn't live up expectation yestarday I believe the whole team need an overhauling and rebuilding again since the exit of duo Xavi and Iniesta Barca had never been a balanced team recalled in the era of Tiki-Taka, Barca are delightful to watch while playing attacking and possessive football that era had passed, the team needs a new set of young talented players.
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August 15, 2020, 04:33:40 AM
I am really not surprised, because of the great contrast between Barcelona and Bayern Munich, one is at the top of their game and possibly their best ever team and the other is a shadow of what -the team was- Barcelona where scrappy and facing Bayern Munich who -OMG are ruthless- was like sending Barcelona to the grave.
It's an embarrassing defeat that would be told years from now, I don't think a top team should allow such, -its normal losing to a side like Bayern Munich, but 8:2 scoreline is an abomination-

The Brazilians know that feeling  Grin But damn, I didn't expect Bayern to pull it off this year. I whish I had bet more money on Bayern to win. I mean honestly did anyone bet on 8:2 score? What were the odds on that? Definitely a nice game but I really sorry for Barca.
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August 15, 2020, 04:15:47 AM
It seems that this season "the eternal losers " Manchester City or PSG could finally win CL.
Even Bayern have not won the CL in a long time. 
Pep,  is this finally your year?  😀😀

Well PSG are hot favorites to reach the final for the first time, since they must now meet "only" Leipzig and they showed they can turn up for a win even though they are shit haha.

Me, I expected to lose (Barca) but I didn't expect another humiliation. Bayern is the favorite to win this one I think. City also, but they cannot ever match Bayern if they played like last night. Barca losing terribly to eventual champions two seasons in a row?
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August 15, 2020, 04:10:31 AM
It seems that this season "the eternal losers " Manchester City or PSG could finally win CL.
Even Bayern have not won the CL in a long time.  
Pep,  is this finally your year?  😀😀
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August 15, 2020, 03:49:43 AM
This is just crazy stuff, I never seen Barcelona completely slaughtered along the UCL stage.

Just 30 minutes for 4 goal at the first half it was so embarrassing, a crushing defeat that management needs to fix.

That's generally what happens when you're chasing to win. Esp once they were 4-1 down, there was no choice but to go for it. Even when they were 3-0 down to Liverpool, they still thought they could hold on for a draw or maybe snatch a goal on counter but in this one they were forced to commit, and their defence Lenglet especially was already poor. There was no coming back.
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August 15, 2020, 03:12:10 AM
I am really not surprised, because of the great contrast between Barcelona and Bayern Munich, one is at the top of their game and possibly their best ever team and the other is a shadow of what -the team was- Barcelona where scrappy and facing Bayern Munich who -OMG are ruthless- was like sending Barcelona to the grave.
It's an embarrassing defeat that would be told years from now, I don't think a top team should allow such, -its normal losing to a side like Bayern Munich, but 8:2 scoreline is an abomination-
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August 15, 2020, 03:00:18 AM
During this season Messi and Tie Stegen saved Barcelona many times but this time even they couldn't help.
Barcelona has not played well for a long time and depends to much on Messi.
Even Napoli was close to victory but they were not ready to take what was offered.
Barcelona urgently needs change of system, more reliance on home players, a quality and experienced coach and new management.   
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August 15, 2020, 02:25:23 AM
Bayern vs Chelsea 4:1, Bayern vs Barca 8:2...do you see the pattern? Unique opportunity to bet on exact result in semi-finals where Bayern vs ManCity or Lyon ends 16:4. Who dares?  Grin

or what do you think about a 12-3? Wink


this game reminds me very much of the 2014 world cup semi-final between brazil and germany - will today's game between barca and bayern also end 1-7 Huh Shocked Roll Eyes

Thomas Müller after the game:
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Against Brazil we did not have it so under control...
"It happened against Brazil. But today we wanted to dominate the opponent from the very beginning with our way of playing football. That had much, much more to do with us than it did in Brazil. We were just brutally dominant, especially against the ball."
https://www.kicker.de/781951/artikel/mueller_missfaellt_vergleich_mit_7_1_gegen_brasilien
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August 15, 2020, 12:23:57 AM
It cant be said in word about the success of Bayern Munich in destroying Barcelona sadistically. Even though I am a Barcelona fan but I would really appreciate Bayern Munich because they have written a new history for Barcelona with a score of 2-8. Its a shame, but this is football. Dont know what to say when the team we like has to bow their head with a big score loss like this.

Barcelona had to make a team and coach reshuffle, there was a reduction in strength in their defense and now it look very fragile. Tersteigen has conceded too many goal this season and Pique is getting old and he is not as strong as yesterday. It is time for management to think 100 time about the team if next season they are to be successful.
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August 15, 2020, 12:01:30 AM
That was really humiliating. Munich's players just seemed to be outperforming barca's in every field. They couldn't keep pace with the Munich's players. Barca is considered a good defense team but their defense seemed non existing. Barca failed to deliver a few chances but mostly it was Bayren trying to go into Barca's post. Bundesliga is much more fast paced than La Liga.
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August 14, 2020, 11:11:03 PM
Bye bye Barcelona. The defeat reminds me about the Brazil defeat in World Cup 2014, in Brazil. Germany years ago and now Bayern, the biggest club in Germany creates another big victory and it is a very shock result. Honestly I have never thought Barca can win against Bayern, just win the second-leg match, not a total win and go to semi final. The problem of Barca has never been fixed since their last title in Champions League with failed transfers in many seasons.

Coutinho salted to the sorrow of Barca by scoring two goals and one assist.
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August 14, 2020, 09:41:05 PM
Barcelona's last five seasons have always failed in the quarter-finals, this indicates that they need regeneration and management changes  from coaches, scouts and other staff associated with player transfers. as I thought, the current coach doesn't have the ability to build a team like Rijkaard or Pep. If Barcelona still retains an incompetent coach to lead the team at UCL, then Barcelona will also experience failure in the domestic league.

Bayern have been amazing at building the team. they successfully regenerated despite losing important players. an example of a club that is serious in anticipating the downturn of the club when it is left by an important player.

8a2celona become a hot message in football fans forums in my country Grin
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August 14, 2020, 07:13:41 PM
There are rumours going on in soci platform that both Setien and Abidal have been sacked. However I will wait for an official statement to believe it.
It didn't happened yet. Bertomeu said that decisions will be made next week. But if Setien have at least some respect for fans and himself, he had to resign himself immediately after the game. Though, after all, he isn't main man to blame, there is much more changes need to be made, starting from president and ending with half of players.
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August 14, 2020, 06:52:07 PM
This is just crazy stuff, I never seen Barcelona completely slaughtered along the UCL stage.

Just 30 minutes for 4 goal at the first half it was so embarrassing, a crushing defeat that management needs to fix.
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August 14, 2020, 06:43:25 PM
8-2

I enjoyed the game...granted, i'm a real madrid fan, so...  Roll Eyes

how can you replace a defensive midfielder with a winger?
to be fair, if you need goals, you replace a defensive player (CB, fullback, midfielder) with a striker or winger

Yes, but it works only if you play against defensive team that don't intend to make more goal. It's Bayern bud.

This game was a pleasure to watch, finally power and aggression presented against Barcelona. This game was not about tactics as there was no tactics from Barca's side, it was about a mentality and approach of a team that came to take what was theirs. Bayern has individual quality, but they play as a team and have a one track mind.

After first 20 mins I said to my father that this match will be like Germany against Brazil. It was that obvious to me.You could how much more power and determination Bayern squad had.

What I like the most is what Muller said in a post match interview. That it is ok to be a bit happy and that this was a statement indeed, but statement does not mean a thing when next match starts at 0-0.That they are not here to win quarterfinal, they are here to take the final and they need to remain calm and grounded.

The most important thing he said was : We scored 8 today and after you score 8, next matches won't be that easy Cheesy
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August 14, 2020, 06:38:06 PM
Manchester City - Lyon tomorrow, guys, what are your tips for this game? i'm thinking maybe Over 3.5 & City win @2.32 or Man City asian handicap -1.75 @1.96

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https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1294383538796728320  Shocked

There are rumours going on in soci platform that both Setien and Abidal have been sacked. However I will wait for an official statement to believe it.
there's no need, really, they will 100% guaranteed get sacked, doesn't change anything whether the club confirm it tonight or tomorrow, both are gone after this horrendous result

now, rumours say Poch could be Barca's next coach  Shocked
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August 14, 2020, 06:37:38 PM
~ Barcelona is playing like street boys soccer.
Lol. I am laughing reading your comment, boy.  Cheesy
If you don't state the club name, I guess your comment is for a small club performance. But it is clearly seen that you stated "Barcelona". Well, I hope Barca fans don't read it! It hurts too much.

~ shameful performance from Barca.
Mate, please don't say that! Barca maybe just unlucky. Anyway, we must understand that they are struggling to find their best performance. Also, Messi probably isn't in good condition. So, it is hard for Barcelona to win the match. We all know that the victory of the Barcelona club depends on Lionel Messi.  Grin

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August 14, 2020, 06:20:17 PM
I have no words. Bayern is a machine. This is a shame for Barcelona. The coach must resign right now. The President too.

There are rumours going on in soci platform that both Setien and Abidal have been sacked. However I will wait for an official statement to believe it.

Bayern vs Chelsea 4:1, Bayern vs Barca 8:2...do you see the pattern? Unique opportunity to bet on exact result in semi-finals where Bayern vs ManCity or Lyon ends 16:4. Who dares?  Grin

I get it where itnis going but that's a bit big score prediction for the next Bayern match in CL. I am sure there are some records broken after Barcelona conceded that many goals. Can anyone list those achievements please? I do know that this loss is one of the biggest Barcelona loss.  Cheesy
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