My son had a tournament today & our team didn't do so well. Tied the first game after losing much of the game & then loss our second game to the team that's going to win our bracket.
The sad thing is our boys could've won that second game but they were ball watching the whole game. I think the cold, wind, & fatigue set in at that point. They looked brow beaten after the game.
Barca had a solid showing without Messi, Xavi, & Valdez. Pinto did a solid job today. Has been a solid#2 goalie for Barca.
Don Iniesta was in pimp mode today. He was even out there tackling today!!!! Bartra looked great out there today again. Alexis continues to shine.
May not need to spend money on a CB in January especially if Pique's form improves. He looked good out on the pitch today. If Pique can play well, a CB duo of Bartra & Pique would be fine.
Sergi Roberto looked solid for the time he was on the pitch. Glad Adama Traore got some time also. With the pressure to win that comes with managing at Camp Nou, Tata doesn't have the luxury of giving young players playing time willy nilly. I hope he can find time to play the youngsters that earn it.
Lastly, is anyone noticing how commanding Neymar's presence is on the pitch for the Blagrauna especially in Messi's absence? Phenomenal player. So many people were really doubting this kid would do well. The scary thing is he should only get better.
Other notes -
Los Rojiblancos went off today, 7 goals. Real Madrid too. Good to see Isco played well, Bale too. Bale is starting to look comfortable with RM. Hope Ronnie is ok.
@ Vela too. Wow.
Only Prem game I watched from the DVR was Everton vs Liverpool. Could that have been the best game of the season in the Prem? I swear Leighton Baines looks like an ex member of Oasis. I hope the Toffees can hold onto him.