Raphinha hits the post off the FK . Then Fati chips the ball on the corner post right after. Memory of Messi vs Madrid in the Manita. Not as shallow of an angle though.
This is now the second preseason match I've seen with Pique getting booed every time he touches the ball. What's the deal?
Are our fans booing Pique because of the Shakira thing ? Or are those Juve fans ? I assumed the last game it was Madrid fans.
Did I miss some news about that, like evidence of abuse or something? I know they split up, but I hadn't heard anything that conclusively put him as a bad guy.
I don't follow the drama, but: "The Barcelona defender is also facing the ire of Shakira's followers who are exerting as much pressure on him to watch him crack." https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/07/26/62dfaac822601d77368b457e.html It's Marca so take it with a grain of salt, of course.
There were rumors that he did cheat on her. Still ... bizarre. That's a lot of big Shakira fans if correct.
Weak shot from Memphis ... that was the winner. Why didn't he let the ball drop a little more to get better pace ???
The point is, lots of folks in that crowd just get their tabloid news about how Shakira was mistreated by her now ex Pique, and they go boo him at the game. Stupid.
Barca 2 x 2 Juventus - FT Honestly really tough to get a good feel for the team with so many changes and lineup combinations being played. One thing is obvious though (again) ... the team loses a lot without Pedri on the field. Some Observations ... Was expecting to see Raphinha dribbling but mostly he has impressed with his shooting. We haven't gotten Lewy any really good scoring chances in 2+ halves of football. Kessie does show up good in the box nicely, but damn, I really don't seen anything special about the guy. But I will reserve judgement half way through the season. Would love to have a RB. Dest is really meh for me.
All good points. And I'll add: I hope we see more of Balde to give Alba some respite. The kid looks quick AF with smooth skills. Pjanic is dead weight. So awkward to see him elbowing his way to take a FK. (Edit: he made some great through-ball passes, which is what he excels at. Maybe he'll catch the eye of some other club.) Dembele is a two-footed wrecking ball. Obvious MOTM. edit: our wing play in general this preseason has been on fire.
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