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"In the first half, we played too directly in attack. We lost a lot of balls. They were very fast and very effective on the counter-attack. We talked about controlling the game in the second half and playing better in the low block." - Flick Worth calling out that the opponent made some changes. As always, there are two sides involved.

The transparent punishments and not needing to count interest payments are the two things that make the most sense to me. The former is a big deal. I think June 2024 would have had a lot less panic in a system like this. I think part of why we've been so cautious with the rules is the fact we'd almost certainly be made an example of.

I hate that this is the case, but Sunday feels like a critical game for him. Win and we're firmly in the race for Europe having made up for the derby defeat and tonight will be forgotten. Lose and I think a lot more people will want him replaced. I fear how far that goes.

Very happy for him and will do a world of good for his confidence. The problem is Barcelona's high line is a dream situation for what he's good at. I'm not going to feel like he's fully arrived until he shows he can make something happen in games where we see a lot more of the ball.

Ref just saved our legs a bit for Sunday.

Agreed

Crazy to say at 8-3 down and pending Tottenham tonight, but I'd say as of now we've had the third most admirable performance of the PL teams.

How many subs do you think we're allowed to make?

In the end it probably wouldn't have mattered, but I'm still struggling with the fact that two of their best players tonight really should have been suspended after the first game.

I know emotions run high in the match threads, but some of the comments in here are pathetic.

Thiaw has had a very rough night.

On the plus side Yamal will be having nightmares about Lewis Hall for a long time.

Involved in all four.

Hall is magic

We'll never know of course, but Yamal has had involvement in all three goals. Imagine if he had been booked last week.

I think Fermin should have been booked and it's hard to take after the first game. The penalty decisions both seem fine in isolation. I just don't believe they don't get the Elanga one, which is more a problem with the sport than this specific referee.

The play from Yamal on the first and third is just excellent. The second goal is the one that really should never have happened.

Please get Tino on. We've got a real chance here.

Trippier the weak link tonight as usual.

We're playing one of the games of the season in a knockout game at the Nou Camp. Just let that sink in for one second before resuming panic.

Outrageous that Fermin hasn't been booked in these two games.

Buckle in for a classic in the making

ELANGA WORTH EVERY PENNY NOW

The first one I tipped my hat to Yamal. That one was terrible defending.

That was spectacular from Ramsey and Hall. Great finish from Elanga.