Watched the Barca v Betis game and it was some game.
As you expect Barca created a lot of chances but what did surprise me is how Betis could have scored 7 or 8, if it wasnt for Barcas keeper having a blinder.
A bit ironic in ways as he did have make a huge error but overall he defo stopped it resembling a cricket score.
Spurs have more attacking strength that Betis and I think if the players have the right mindset, a result away in the CL is possible.
Kinda shocked me just how bad Barcas defense was. Made me totally re evaluate their chances in the CL, as any of the big teams would run riot against defending of that standard, it was like Mark Hughes suddenly became Barca manager
Lots of variables in football and although on paper Barca look a class above, I think Spurs should use this game as a example of how weak Barca can look if you go at them. Couldve been a cricket score.
Hope Potch goes adopts a similar approach as I think Spurs could pull of a shocker.
Barca Away
posted on 12/11/18
Well, here's hoping you're right, McFoot.
Would set a lot of things right at WHL if you are!
posted on 12/11/18
Their opponents know Barca well in Spain.
Spurs will know little about Barca and will be in a foreign land etc.
Its not easy to do what Betis did, takes a lot of background which Spurs simply don't have.
posted on 12/11/18
First things first, we need to beat Inter by two goals (or 1-0?) to put it in our hands. If that doesn't happen, Barca is moot
If we do beat Inter, Barca will guarantee top spot with a point v PSV.
Hopefully that means they will rest players for our game - they have an away derby v Espanyol prior to it, and another away at Levante after it
posted on 12/11/18
The problem we have is a few of our players lack the ability to keep the ball. They get pressed and more likely than not they will lose the ball.
Betis are a Spanish team and more likely than not are more technically astute as a team and wont fear the press as a number of our players would.
You keep giving the ball away to Barca they will hurt you.