PRE GAME BARCA THREAD

euphoricone · Post by **euphoricone** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:42 am

IF WE PLAY TIGHT AND PHYSICAL WHILE STAYING CLOSE TO MESSI, HE'S NOT GOING TO BE NEARLY AS EFFECTIVE, so thats what we need to do to shut him down. Cristiano Ronaldo is the more complete player because he is much faster, a threat in the air, and has much more distance and power on his shots (not to mention he is better at free kicks), and i don't think we could have more problems with messi than ronaldo so thats good.

Post by **Chippy** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:12 am

euphoricone wrote:IF WE PLAY TIGHT AND PHYSICAL WHILE STAYING CLOSE TO MESSI, HE'S NOT GOING TO BE NEARLY AS EFFECTIVE, so thats what we need to do to shut him down. Cristiano Ronaldo is the more complete player because he is much faster, a threat in the air, and has much more distance and power on his shots (not to mention he is better at free kicks), and i don't think we could have more problems with messi than ronaldo so thats good.

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goonersid · Post by **goonersid** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:27 am

I Hate Hleb wrote:

It's no wonder people think you're a wind-up merchant sidney!! 6 or 7 goal difference? Feck me, I know you're a pessimist but that's 'string yourself up' territory!!!

I'm not trying to be controversial with this one Hlebby, 1-3 0-4, is quite possible.

Swale_Gooner1985 · Post by **Swale_Gooner1985** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:48 am

Iniesta definitely misses it....what a bonus!

euphoricone · Post by **euphoricone** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:08 am

Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:Iniesta definitely misses it....what a bonus!

our fabregas might miss it too

Swale_Gooner1985 · Post by **Swale_Gooner1985** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:31 am

euphoricone wrote:
Swale_Gooner1985 wrote:Iniesta definitely misses it....what a bonus!
our fabregas might miss it too

nah he will be fine!

rigsby · Post by **rigsby** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:26 am

Apparently Xavi is struggling as well.

Iniesta out is a huge boost for us, he's just as good as Fab (if not better imo) and is just sensational. I'ld back our midfield to do better against Yaya and Xavi, then Iniesta.

Song and Diaby are key in this game. They have to hustle and disrupt Barca, Chelsea proved last year that Barcelona are not untouchable, Messi was left isolated as the ball just didn't get to him.

PI7ES · Post by **PI7ES** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:10 pm

This game could be the making of diaby, not sure how the barca midfield will cope with his surging runs from midfield, he was our best player at birmingham.

highburyJD · Post by **highburyJD** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:13 pm

after Villareal v Arsenal last year I nipped across to Camp Nou to watch Barca fill in Bayern - they wr 4-0 up at half time
Messi was awesome, Xavi unstoppable and Henry looked back to his best

but Iniesta was a country mile ahead of all of them

Step · Post by **Step** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:43 pm

Hate to say it but I can see 4-1 Barca.

Messi will be all over the place and Campbell will not have a prayer.

A lot depends on Vermaelen defensively.

We must show no respect and go at that them for 90 mins.

Basil is a Gooner · Post by **Basil is a Gooner** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:53 pm

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... -confirmed

Barcelona will wear their change kit of yellow shirts and blue shorts at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Arsenal will wear their usual home kit of red shirts with white shorts for the Champions League Quarter-Final first leg.

However, ArsÃ¨ne Wenger's side will revert to a change kit of white shirts and grey shorts for the second leg in Barcelona next week.

Basil is a Gooner · Post by **Basil is a Gooner** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:55 pm

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... lona-game-

Everyone at the Club is looking forward to Wednesday nightâ€™s UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona, which is one of the biggest matches ever to be played at Emirates Stadium.
In anticipation of this historic encounter, we urge all Arsenal supporters to arrive early at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, so that the stadium is completely full by kick-off and we can all get behind the lads from the first whistle.
We also ask that all supporters to wear red and white on the night. Please bring your red and white scarves, shirts and hats, and make as much noise as possible to support the team throughout this huge evening.
We want you â€“ the supporters to create a fantastic atmosphere at the stadium on Wednesday night. Get behind the team, your loud support really does make a difference.
The stadium will be open from 6.30pm on Wednesday night, ahead of the 7.45pm kick off. So get to Emirates Stadium early to create a winning atmosphere in one of the biggest nights in Arsenalâ€™s history.

Are we allowed to stand up as well?

Post by **Chippy** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:25 pm

And there's no bloody booze in the ground for CL games.

Gooner_Sam · Post by **Gooner_Sam** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:30 pm

Are we allowed to stand up as well?

The day were allowed to stand is a day i will remember for a long time ..

The poster should read:

'Create a great atmosphere, but err sit down and do it, yes?'

OneBardGooner · Post by **OneBardGooner** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:26 pm

franksav63 wrote:Home leg first.... We just can't concede, a nice 2-0 win will do me please.

Absolutely Frank!!!!

DITTO !!!!