That entire buildup for the 3rd goal was the most incredible play ive ever seen. This team, seriously...WOW
This side is on a definite upwards trajectory. In every department. The fluidity, calmness, hunger and teamwork is getting better and better. The real test will be when we encounter the top European sides. They will work much harder from the front.
Alvarez and Palacios on. Would have loved to see Licha come on for Paredes especially in this situation.
Should have been an assist from Angelito. Messi played it too casually too many times. I miss the ruthless Messi from 2012 sometimes. Another great cross from Di Maria.
Only disappointment was that we did not score six. To be a world class side you need a world class core. We have one of the top three keepers in the world. One of the world's best centre backs in Romero. Rolls Royce performance again. de Paul one of the best five central midfielders now in the world and of course the greatest of them all Messi upfront. The squad are developing nicely. Great to see Lo Celso perform tonight. Depth is expanding too and great to see Medina and Alvarez get a run out. I would dearly like to see Licha Martinez come into DM at some point and Icardi given a chance as well. We will need all the weapons to secure a WC. Keeping the core fit, fresh and healthy is imperative. We need and I am sure the coaching staff are looking at how the side can further improve. Peaking at the WC is critical. Not having any flaws and being mentally right and physically fresh. Right now we are in a good, make that a very good place. Winning that Copa has elevated the side.
Those first touch no looking pass was just too good. We havent played like this since 2006-2007 and 2012-2013.
I think he is better than Ayala at the same age. He could become the best central defender in the world. His anticipation is incredible. Just needs to hold himself in sometimes and not try and plug every hole. Fabulous fabulous player. What a godsend for the team.