Copa Del Rey final

Suarez been missing.

So, what I missed in the 1st half besides Javier doing Javier things?

Not a great deal, honestly. Sevilla are defending very well, but haven't created much going forward bar the odd cross causing some trouble. Suarez had one decent chance early, Pique had a good chance from a corner. That's about it.

Jay why are they wearing the Argentine flag instead of the crest above the names on the back?

Clearest picture I could find but can't really make it out without zooming in:

http://e04-marca.uecdn.es/eventos/marcador/futbol/2015_16/copa/final/bar_sev/images/ter_630x482.jpg

It's the green-white-green flag of Andalucia, I think.

Missing the game due to some Jiu-Jitsu

Sounds like an interesting match, I'll have to catch the replay tonight

Manager's team talk will be crucial in how this match will go. Will Sevilla start to really choke Barcelona at their final third this half?

Jay29 wrote:It's the green-white-green flag of Andalucia, I think.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks!

Robespierre wrote:Jay ,  I need to know your report about Banega's experience in Sevilla.
I saw just few games, you know him perfectly.

Played most of his games as the 10, but sometimes drops into CM so Iborra can play SS - like he's doing tonight.

His numbers aren't amazing (his goal return this year has been good though) but he dictates the game for Sevilla. Plays at his own pace. Not quick but has excellent footwork that helps him evade pressure easily. Obviously great at passing too.

He's robust and can get round the pitch. He does put a defensive shift in but needs to be partnered with a good DM to get the best from him. Also one of those players that can go missing if they're not on their game.

As far as what Inter's midfield needs, they're looking at the right player.

Refdrid on full force, Neymar onside offside, full half of Messi hacking, and Rami deliberate handball on counter-attack no yellows Sevilla.

1 man less barcelona will be more dangerous.sevilla will be opened

Suarez has done his hamstring. Rafinha coming on.

Messi with a big lump on his head after a collision of heads with Carrico.

This is going like a clockwork.

Well, time for Neymar to step it up...

Banega putting in a defensive shift and making Nerman lose the ball

Jay29 wrote:

Robespierre wrote:Jay ,  I need to know your report about Banega's experience in Sevilla.
I saw just few games, you know him perfectly.

Played most of his games as the 10, but sometimes drops into CM so Iborra can play SS - like he's doing tonight.

His numbers aren't amazing (his goal return this year has been good though) but he dictates the game for Sevilla. Plays at his own pace. Not quick but has excellent footwork that helps him evade pressure easily. Obviously great at passing too.

He's robust and can get round the pitch. He does put a defensive shift in but needs to be partnered with a good DM to get the best from him. Also one of those players that can go missing if they're not on their game.

As far as what Inter's midfield needs, they're looking at the right player.

Perfect as always

Emery has to be thinking Konoplyanka soon. This is their game to win now.

Suarez can't miss the Copa America of Centenario ffs It'd be a devastating loss.

I like how the "impact player" we purchased is completely unused (Turan) and instead we use one of our own (Rafinha). Still don't get the point of Turan on our squad.

Pique's having a top game. Nothing getting past him.

Harmonica wrote:Refdrid on full force, Neymar onside offside, full half of Messi hacking, and Rami deliberate handball on counter-attack no yellows Sevilla.

Ben Hayward is pro Barca, by the way

this referee sent off mascerano twice this season

20 fouls for Sevilla no yellow miracle.

Almost comical how Sevilla hadn't got a single yellow card after 19 fouls committed

Perez tweeting problems to ref.

Referee is bribed. no question about it