Barca's attacks are originating from the left side - we needed more defensive cover, Asensio doesn't add to the attack and is not as good defensively as LV is.
When Asensio and Nacho start in the Classico you know you need reinforcements (I know the other RBs are injured, but even still). Anyway, Hala Madrid, let's hope for a solid win and morale boost!
At least he knows how to score against Barca unlike Jovic, Lucas, Rodrygo. Good call ZZ. Its not like he has a Mane on the bench. We should sell all 3 of them in the summer Lucas, Asensio and Jovic. Loan out Rodrygo.
Jovic hasn't shown he can score for us. I haven't seen much positive from his play in the starts he's gotten, mostly invisible, and when he does get chances, he's been missing sitters. Still have faith in him, but this ain't a debate. It's bad and bad, and the coach went for more balance.
Yeha I’m not getting the Nacho hate, surely better nacho at RB then Mendy which forces Marcelo into LB.
Jovic doesn’t even commit to the high press. The guy looks like he’s slow jogging 99% of the time. Starting him in this game would have been a complete gamble We will win or lose based on what Vinicius can do vs Dest.
I hope Fede can keep our right side alive, while we're killing them on the left. In the other hand, Barca is also not the best in their defensive running, and they miss MATS. Maybe it's right time for a bit of Marco's 30m magic.
I laughed so hard at this...never thought a day will come I will be laughing at Marcelo, one of my favorites , in literally all aspects, needs to hang the boot or go to some MLS or Chinese league.
I hope Vinicius plays like he can today, despite the goal he’s been very conservative in his approach, mostly opting for a back pass instead of running at people for fun like he used to. Anyways. 1319990004500889600 is not a valid tweet id
I’d add that given what we have this is our best line up, I’m sure if Odegaard was fit he would started instead of Asensio.