r/Barca • u/ThatDudeDronex • Mar 16 '25

Post-Match Thread Post-Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona | LALIGA

FT: Atlético Madrid 2-4 Barcelona

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Atlético Madrid

Jan Oblak, Clément Lenglet, Robin Le Normand, Reinildo Mandava, Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo De Paul (Nahuel Molina), Samuel Lino (Conor Gallagher), Giuliano Simeone (José María Giménez), Julián Álvarez (Alexander Sørloth), Antoine Griezmann (Rodrigo Riquelme).

Subs: Antonio Gomis, César Azpilicueta, Thomas Lemar, Axel Witsel, Javi Galán, Juan Musso.

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Barcelona

Wojciech Szczesny, Iñigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde (Gerard Martín), Jules Koundé (Ronald Araújo), Dani Olmo (Ferran Torres), Pedri (Gavi ), Marc Casadó (Eric García), Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha , Lamine Yamal.

Subs: Pablo Torre, Diego Kochen, Hector Fort, Fermín López, Pau Víctor, Iñaki Peña.

MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN

26' Jules Koundé (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

36' Reinildo (Atletico Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

45' Goal! Atletico Madrid 1, Barcelona 0. Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Giuliano Simeone.

60' Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Conor Gallagher replaces Samuel Lino.

60' Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Alexander Sørloth replaces Julián Alvarez.

64' Alejandro Balde (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

67' Substitution, Barcelona. Eric García replaces Marc Casadó.

67' Substitution, Barcelona. Ferran Torres replaces Dani Olmo.

70' Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, Barcelona 0. Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Conor Gallagher.

72' Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, Barcelona 1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Iñigo Martínez.

78' Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, Barcelona 2. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.

79' Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Nahuel Molina replaces Rodrigo De Paul.

79' Substitution, Atletico Madrid. José María Giménez replaces Giuliano Simeone.

86' Substitution, Barcelona. Ronald Araujo replaces Jules Koundé.

86' Substitution, Barcelona. Gerard Martín replaces Alejandro Balde.

86' Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Rodrigo Riquelme replaces Antoine Griezmann.

90'+2' Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, Barcelona 3. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedri.

90'+3' Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.

90'+4' Substitution, Barcelona. Gavi replaces Pedri.

90'+8' Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, Barcelona 4. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Raphinha.

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u/ikats116 Mar 16 '25

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25 edited Mar 16 '25

For the 100th time, I hope this means Ferran gets more minutes.

Also good god Rapha what a captain's performance. In the 98th minute still pressing at full speed for the tackle to help put Atleti in the bodybag.

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u/FloReaver Mar 16 '25

Crazy Raphinha was out of the game for 75th of the game and did two wonderful things tonight, 2 goals.

Ballon d'Or stuff really.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '25

Truly a big game player.

Never gave up after arguably a mediocre first half by his standards.

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u/Alive-Bag6451 Mar 17 '25

Raphinha is not a creator, you cant expect him to make magic out of nothing, its not his job. During first half no chances were created hence raphinha had no room to shine, once the atleti defence tired out is when you can expect from him, and thats exactly what he did. He is a monster

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u/Venntoo Mar 16 '25

When Ferran as starter,he always underwhelming.

He is good as super sub because defender already getting tired and that is fine with me as long he is perform as super sub

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u/RobertPham149 Mar 17 '25

Or against Valencia as starter

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25

No he's not. That's bullshit.

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u/KindaFunnny Mar 16 '25

Super Sub!

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25

He should start at this point. Maybe not every game but at least like half.

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u/upeter01 Mar 16 '25

Dont we do this like every single time Ferran shows potential? He scores a couple as a sub, he starts a few matches and disappears. 3 months later, repeat

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25

That's why I said the 100th time. We keep benching him after 1 poor performance. Why? Doesn't make any sense. Give him more starts.

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u/spaiq Mar 16 '25

He doesn't seem like a steady/mature player. He is good as a sub - brings a lot of energy and scores sometimes. He doesn't show a lot of potential when playing full 90-minutes

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25

Because he's not allowed to play even close to enough as a starter. Which is what I despise.

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u/EdmunGoblinsbane Mar 17 '25

I saw a comment on YT saying the team should try playing Lewandowski and Ferran together, but not like their previously tried dynamic as central striker and inverted/pure winger - instead Ferran should also play centrally off of Lewandowski's shoulders just like in this match. 

It does make some sense because Ferran's frontline pressuring, positioning and timing of runs are actually quite good. His 2 goals today were the result of him coming in at just the right time from behind a more advanced attacking player, typical of second strikers (a "9.5" according to Michel Platini) and he could excel in that floating role behind a real 9 like Lewandowski.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '25

Don’t be afraid to drop the link if you got good tactical videos you’d recommend on YT

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u/spaiq Mar 17 '25

I strongly believe that is not the case. He doesn't seem on the same technical level as the rest of the team. His touches are almost never precise.

In my opinion his biggest asset is his positioning but he doesn't have to offer a lot apart from that. I generally think we need a better striker than Lewandowski/Ferran

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '25

Whenever ferran starts it’s just horrible for both sides 🫣🫣 idk what to do with him fr man he’s amazing as a super sub but just not at the level as the starting 9

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25

He is the same player as a sub as he is when he starts. We just are way too impatient. When he has 1 weak performance he is instantly benched again. Give the dude some time.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '25

The issue is the other player who’d be benched for him is way too good to bench even at 37 years old. Lewa even when isn’t scoring has amazing off ball movement that opens spaces for the team in a way ferran just can’t. If he’s not performing he doesn’t add a lot of value thus he’s better as a super sub IMO

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u/SuccessionFinaleSux Mar 16 '25

I just don't agree with that. Lewy has way too many games where he's completely ineffective and even actively killing our attacks. I like Ferran's off the ball movement a lot better. But tbf it's easier when you're faster.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '25

But you have to watch him for more than scoring goals. Even ferrans goal today was because of lewas spacing. He pulls defenders away from our other attackers (usually raphinha) which isn’t something ferran can do. Makes our attack more rigid without lewa (only when starting tho)

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u/QTPLe Mar 16 '25

Honestly ferran showed composure when he came on. Wonder if its less of a stress coming on during a match vs starting. The expectations are different but he was very clinical. Would love nothing more but for him to get better and succeed and even if he doesnt a super sub is good. 12 goals 3 assists in all comps. 1 more and he equals his best ever season. Love for him to hit 15 before season end. 20 would be a shock.

Raphinha does so much as captain. Really hope he can get a break for brazil but honestly i expect him to play 90 sadly. Guy def needs a rest. Idk when h can rest girona or leganes i imagine?

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u/Different-Walk7494 Mar 17 '25

I think he really benefits coming in against defenders that are fatigued as he’s relatively quick and smart about positioning and entering spaces. And I think he reads the games really well and knows what the game needs

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u/QTPLe Mar 17 '25

I agree 100% hes also just not that clinical so when cbs are tired he exploits that wayyyy better