PBP: Copa del Rey | Quarterfinal | Athletic Club v FC Barcelona | 6 February 2020 [R]

meeh..

 

You're not gonna say it?

Okay then, given that if we win we probably either play a tiny club or Real Madrid, this is maybe one of the most important games of the season...

 

Neto still out injured so ter Stegen in goal again, which helps us. Given that Messi is dealing with pain and we play this weekend, it will be interesting to see if we start him, Griezmann, and Fati up front, the only 3 forwards we have, or if Collado gets the start at Right Wing and Messi is rested (though even if rested he could be brought on in 2nd half if needed).

The defense could be pretty standard: Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba
Midfield is not yet sorted since Arthur's injury and new coach, does Arthur join FDJ and Busi? Or is it Rakitic or Vidal? I'll guess Rakitic-Busquets-FDJ. And I'll guess Messi starts with Griezmann and Fati up front.

We owe them from Jornada 1, hopefully we can get the win in regulation time.

 

First goal will be crucial.

 

Bilbao regularly gives us trouble. Could go either way.

 

The Barça Bench: Peña, Umtiti, Junior, Arthur, Vidal, Griezmann, & Collado

 

Is Vidal injured or something?

 

he's available on the bench, but is just returning from an injury.

 

Sergi Roberto, our new forward signing. Heck even wikipedia is onto the Spanish Army Knife: Mainly a central midfielder, he can also operate as a full-back, defensive midfielder or winger.

Winner to face Mirandes, Granada, or Real Sociedad!

 

That's Robertos strength, he can play anywhere. Adriano was one of them too, every team should have one.

 

Lmao Madrid Pirates started already, super easy yellow for Barca.

 

whew. inaki offside

 

This ref has defended and attacked for Bilbao 15 minutes, Bilbao playing two man up.

 

Damn Messi is flying currently.

 

Another sh*tty pass from Rakitic.