Originally posted by NickV:
Also in reply to 49ersMyLife on my formation use.
They went with their usual 4-2-3-1 but with a slight adjustment. Instead of Khedira alongside Alonso as a CDM they used Coentrao. When I saw the formation I had this exact facelol
It worked out so good. I knew Fabz was versatile but not that much. His main role was to cover up for Marcelo when he pushed forward. Genius move for Mou. So often last year they gave up goals because Marcelo thinks he is a winger lol but Fabio covered for him and pushed forward when he held back. Had an excellent game today.
Thats why he is the special one and Im here typing on the computerThey got it right. My formation, although could provide attacking options, was more defensive. With what they used today had the extra pace and attack but was still solid defensively. Di Maria still didnt have a good game. Even with the Assist for one of the goals. He had a wide open look at the net and missed wide.
Yea, I like that formation better than the one you proposed. The one you proposed can def. stop barca from scoring and keep them out of rhythm, but likely won't score either.
I'm a huge Argentine fan, and Di Maria is one of the biggest disappointment for the team. I thought once he moved to Real that he will greatly improve - but he has not improved one bit in last 2 (maybe 3) years. Ozil has finally started to play well for Real on a more consistent basis, so that seems like a fine signing now - but he too doesn't help out on defense. When Mourinho start both Ozil and Di Maria - it's too easy for Barca to move the ball around. They make Adrianno look better than Alves.
I can't wait for the next Classico, when a fully trained Barca team with well set Alexis and Fabregas, travel to Madrid. Hopefully a healthy Puyol will accompany them.
Our new stadium is the s**t. 
Will definitely be our 12th man. the fans are so damn close to the field!!! Its unreal. Im used to seeing Serie A audiences at about a mile away from the pitch. haha.
Jonny Evans might be out also.
