i said before the game that barça would score at least twice in each leg. 3-0 was a perfect result.
its funny but Barça didnt have a great game. Valverde isnt the most popular of coaches with a lot of fans as he can be very conservative and more risk averse than the usual controlled passing game they play. couple of comments calling him a coward for the set up last night. I would normally firmly believe they should try to stick to tradition but for this tie i just wanted them through in any way possible. and also want another couple champs lge titles for Messi at least before he retires.
however i think his tactics only looked bad because basically Coutinho had a stinker. Rakitic and Vidal will not take and keep possession well with their back to goal and Coutinho flopped in doing his share of getting the team up the pitch. the sub didnt help in that respect either.
point is though I am sure that with the pressure off and a 3 goal cushion he will be less cautious and Arthur will start in the next leg. Vidal out. Semedo will probably start too. With Arthur in it should help change possession from back to front quickly and take advantage of the RS piling forward. Then also helping to keep possession for longer periods to kill any momentum, Expecting a win now.
Cmon newcastle and city in the meantime!