PBP: UEFA CL | Matchday 5 | Spartak Moscow v FC Barcelona | 20 Nov 2012 [R]

Villa's goals per minute was pretty off the chart earlier this season before he got starts; Tello did some of that last season; but yeah, we don't have a true microwave (did Gerard D make the bench today or just the plane).

 

"Farsa is soooo boring."

 

Did Bojan just enter the game for Spartak?

 

Yep FC UEFALONA.

 

frick, I don't want to find out but if VV ever gets hurt the haters will see how much a part of our team he is, how well suited to our high line, back passing, etc.

 

Let's just get the hell out of Moscow with a win(done) and no injuries. I want to see all 3 subs used. Don't trust the "pitch monster" not to take out at least one player.

 

Time for some Barca subs, let's see Gerard D on, JDS too, and a player to be named later...

Spoiler below on the other early game.









Lille doing a huge favor to both Bayern and Valencia by beating BATE 0-2 for Lille's first points. BATE, with a win, would've been tied in 2nd with whichever of Bayern or Valencia lost today in Valencia (assuming they don't draw).

 

Not that this is that, but imo the random nicknaming should be more common.

Still waiting for Lionel "Shoe" Messi to get his third.

 

Thanks for the link Gil. Pedro can't buy a goal today. Not that it matters.

 

Wtf Pedro

 

Spartak players sad

 

Xavi OUT.

Passes completed 97. Pass accuracy 94. So, missed one.

 

He has ten minutes to get the job done.
I suppose Pedro getting second booking would work as well. Double bookings only earn a 1 match ban, I think.

 

Not a A-Rod fan but if we are going to go there for Pedro I'd prefer P-Rod.

 

I replied to this in the 'Other' thread.
https://www.bigsoccer.com/community/...r-teams-thread-r.1977576/page-6#post-26807224