Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Football Analysis: Barcelona Lost The Catbird Seat.

FC Barcelona will be on tenterhooks waiting for their return fixture against Paris St-Germain but this time with a lot of work to do. Any sane person can easily predict that they are on the brink of exit.
Barcelona are technically out of the UEFA Champions League after they were stylishly outclassed by the Parisians under the auspices of their home fans at Parc des Princes led by the creative maestro; Angel di Maria.
The Party had ended before it begun for the 5 times holders. It was a night of many sides citing the fact that the Catalan giants were never regarded as underdogs.
It is right to note that they have been struggling with form all season,albeit their latest result in local league where they beat Alaves Six Nought.
No pundit in his right frame of mind would have expected them to be so toothless and unable to pull the plug.
Barcelona has a lot of assignment;technically,strategically,magically and other wise to do,then execute on the field of play. The lads would be anticipating the game but with a victims mentality.
If they put up a good fight and win the match,it would be the first time in the history of Champions League where a 4 goal deficit is overturned.
Although Barca has been in this situation a couples of times;

  • 4-0 vs AC Milan(Final,18 May,1994)
  • 4-0 vs Dynamo Kiev(Group stage,5 Nov.,1997)
  • 4-0 vs Bayern Munich(Semi-final,first leg,23 April,2013).
If PSG scores a single away goal; that constitutes more salt to their already existing wound,leaving them more desperate and to an unrealistic project of 6 goals ultimate search in a deserted wilderness of goal rush.
FC Barcelona are left to lick their wounds as they prepare for an almost impossible come-back at least on paper. Their desiderata now is at least 5 goals to turn around an impending impedimenta.

  • The return fixture is slated for 8.45 PM on the 8th of March, 2017 at Camp Nou.
Remember,"It's not over until the fat lady sings."
  

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