The first 50-55 minutes were very strong and for me HZ 1 was the best so far under Xavi. It was really fun to watch. Nevertheless, it says a lot about the games within the season so far (and beyond) if I wasn’t 100% sure myself at 4-1 whether we would play it solidly to the end. Ultimately, that’s exactly what didn’t happen and it got exciting again, also because Atletico sensed a comeback after the goal, which gave them extra motivation. It was extremely uncertain in the 2nd half and overall we were lucky that Atletico had been lagging behind our own expectations for a long time.
But all in all a positive sign because of the first half and I really liked Adama in his debut – he seemed very committed like the whole team. Even when things weren’t going so well towards the end, you always gave your all! Gavi (as always), Ferran or Frenkie immediately spring to mind.
But all in all a positive sign because of the first half and I really liked Adama in his debut – he seemed very committed like the whole team. Even when things weren’t going so well towards the end, you always gave your all! Gavi (as always), Ferran or Frenkie immediately spring to mind.
They are now fourth and deservedly passed Atletico if you look at the last few weeks in the league. The Champions League is within reach, but you have to remain focused, then you will reach the goal.
Oh: Of course, Alves’ foul doesn’t work at all, he ruined his previously very good game a bit, the red was ultimately deserved. Otherwise get well soon to Wass, who seems to have gotten it in the end too.