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Monday, March 2
Barcelona, La liga
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3/02/2020 11:58:00 pm
There is no gain saying that Modern football requires not only technique but atletism and combativeness. Over the years Barcelona teams have shown lack of these attributes.
As a result, the Rome debacle happened, which was followed by a more humiliating battering at Anfield, and the latest coming from there domestic arch rival at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday has shown that past heroic legs must be changed.
With the midfield being marshalled by the aged legs of Sergio Busquets and less effective Rakitic, teams now need a bit of pace and aggression to completely subdue the once exalted Barcelona midfield.
On Sunday, Zidane perfected his tactics by deploying the young talented Valverde and ever-combative Casemiro in the center of the pack which worked wonders, especially in the second half when the already tired legs of Busquets and pique couldn't go an inch further.
The Barcelona board in a bid to cut cost has sacrificed this once beautiful midfield at the alters of weakness and a change is a necessity if fans are to breath a new breathe soon.
Old players like Rakitic and Busquets who lack the intensity and above all legs to compete in European big nights should no longer hold down undisputable roles in the team, enabling environment must be created for young talented players with insatiable hunger to perform. Only this can bring back the lost glory of this Barcelona team.
Sunday, March 1
3/01/2020 07:16:00 pm
Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Bernabeu on Sunday in a decisive fixture in the La Liga title race.
Just two points separates the sides heading into El Clasico, with Zinedine Zidane’s side handing the advantage back to Barca after winning just one of their last five games in all competitions.
Madrid suffered another blow in midweek after Pep Guardiola masterminded a Manchester City comeback in their Champions League last-16 tie.
Quique Setien’s side have won their last three league games after an indifferent start under the manager and currently lead by two points at the top fo the table.
Here is everything you need to know: Watch more How Fati shoulders the weight of Barcelona’s past and future When is it and what time is kick-off? The match kicks off at 8pm on Sunday 1 March at the Santiago Bernabeu.
What is the team news? Eden Hazard has been ruled out after suffering another injury to his ankle, while Marco Asensio remains sidelined. Luka Jovic has been left out of the matchday squad, while Rodrygo is suspended.
Barcelona are still struggling with numerous injuries, as both Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele remain out until the end of the season. Sergi Roberto, Jordi Alba and Arda Turan will also miss out.
Predicted line-ups Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Valverde; Isco, Benzema, Bale Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Umtiti, Firpo; Arthur, Busquets, De Jong; Vidal, Messi, Griezmann Odds Real Madrid 6/5 Draw 5/2 Barcelona 21/10
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