Messi has yet to play a league game...

by BarrileteCosmico Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:56 am

and already scored 4 and assisted 3 against top opposition in official matches.

Aww yeah.

First thread of 4000 to come about this very same topic this season

by Albiceleste Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:05 am

6 goals and 4 assists in 4 games in the preseason :coffee:

by izzy Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:09 am

Do we count Super Cup goals?

I know their for 'trophies' but really?

by BarrileteCosmico Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:24 am

izzy26 wrote:Do we count Super Cup goals?

I know their for 'trophies' but really?

Well, why wouldn't we?

Is it a final? Yes
Is it against a very strong team? Yes
Is it an official match? Yes

by izzy Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:27 am

BarrileteCosmico wrote:Is it a final? Yes
Is it against a very strong team? Yes
Is it an official match? Yes

Oh come on, you know what I mean. Many people call these glorified pre-season games.

I've just never taken them that seriously in terms of player stats.
When did we start taken them so seriously?

by Luca Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:33 am

izzy26 wrote:
BarrileteCosmico wrote:Is it a final? Yes
Is it against a very strong team? Yes
Is it an official match? Yes

Oh come on, you know what I mean. Many people call these glorified pre-season games.

I've just never taken them that seriously in terms of player stats.
When did we start taken them so seriously?

When it is between Real and Barcelona it is always serious but you're right in saying it is a glorified exhibition match.
It just the attractiveness of Real vs. Barca that makes it what it is, this year at least.