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Re: UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season
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on 22/01/2025, 10:56:26 UTC
Quote from: Velvet78 on Today at 10:49:14 AM


This game was really something else.  Grin  I would never expect such a result just like everybody else. I got even surprised a lot when Benfica captured a 2-goal lead.

However that was an incredible comeback by Barcelona from 2-4 to 5-4. 3 goals in 20 minutes... This is what I call determination. If you are having a bad day defensively then you will focus on scoring more.

But I only have one criticism on this game. I believe there was a clear penalty for Benfica before Barcelona's last goal. I think there was a push after the Benfica player got one-on-one against the goalkeeper.
Barcelona shown their attacking power and this come back is impressive but it is too risky by playing like this. In another match, if Barcelona let opponent leading like Benfica, maybe Barcelona would lose that match. Such come back barely happens and Barcelona need to avoid it as much as possible.

Especially they scored 3 goals to win the match within last 20 minutes, it's not easy to repeat in future especially if Barcelona meet stronger opponents in Champions League. In knock out matches, next opponets of Barcelona will play with very different approach, not like approach is used in group phase. They will secure their defense and defend their goal advantage, rather easily let Barcelona coming back.