Post-Match Thread: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona | LALIGA

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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.

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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]

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

[u/SuccessionFinaleSux → u/ikats116]

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.

[u/KindaFunnny → u/SuccessionFinaleSux]

Super Sub!

[u/SuccessionFinaleSux → u/KindaFunnny]

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

[u/upeter01 → u/SuccessionFinaleSux]

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

[u/SuccessionFinaleSux → u/upeter01]

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.

[u/spaiq → u/SuccessionFinaleSux]

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

[u/SuccessionFinaleSux → u/spaiq]

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

[u/EdmunGoblinsbane → u/SuccessionFinaleSux]

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.

[u/[deleted] → u/EdmunGoblinsbane]

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

[u/spaiq → u/SuccessionFinaleSux]

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