Four-time champions Barcelona played host to one of the most outstanding sides in the Champions league this season as a local rival was to visit Camp-nou.. Both sides have Played 3 times already this season with all three encounters ending it a draw it was no different as Atletico made the Home side squeeze out an equalizer after a jaw breaking Opener.
there has been no secret that atletico want to permanently retain the services of the… Man, and with another impresive display yesterday chelsea have another reason to never let him leave the Club on a permanent switch. From Messi’s freekick to Iniesta’s Curved shot and other Attempts from neymar Courtious was On top of the situation. You rarely find men with So much Atletisim and Command of their Team as that man and he may well be the Reason Atletico will Qualify for the semis against all Odds.
Pinto will Never improve. We’ve been expecting the Reserve Goalie who’s been playing catch with Valdes to finally use this opportunity to cement himselve as a worthy replacement When Valdes Leaves the camp-nou. But with poor showings from him yesterday; constantly leaving his 18-yard-box when not neccesary, making a clearance that went just 18yards and failing to stop a 35-yard-shot that was coming to his near post, Pinto is definitely not the Goalie barca need between your sticks when going against the best.
No Replacement Costa:
The Spain foward was withdrawn within 20minutes of play after pulling his hamstring and the attack of atletico fizzled out almost completely. David Villa is not the Most Energetic or physical men and when going against one of the most possesive defense, you need someone of Costa quallity up there. Justifying why many think they cannot Win the league this season. Simeone will need to make Garcia and Villa come strong if they are to fill the void of The in-form striker.
Barcelona have shown they can grind out results from the sternest defense but an Atletico did not hand it to them on a platter, it took a ferocious shot from close range for bacelona to equalize and When the Return leg comes in two weeks; expect an Even tougher match.
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