5 Headlines from Barcelona’s 3-0 Loss to Bayern Munich | Barça heading to the Europa League
Barcelona are heading to the Europa League for the first time in 21 years. It feels like rock bottom. Usually I try to find the positives and the silver lining, but after another 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich, are there any positives?
Injuries to Jordi Alba and Pedri punctuate another humbling Champions League night
A 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich is leading to spiraling among Culers that I find myself a tad surprised by, to be honest. The XI that Ronald Koeman selected was the closest XI he could muster where the greatest majority of players were playing in their natural positions. Sergi Roberto, who was playing as a […]
FC Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich 0-3 | Champions League Review | September 2021
Barcelona were always going to be the underdog against Bayern Munich, but is 3-0 worse than we expected? Gavi, Yusuf Demir, and Alejandro Balde were bright spots in the second half and Ronald Araújo was Barça’s Man of the Match. Those are the positives. Aside from that, it was hard to positive during a tough […]
FC Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich | Champions League Preview | September 2021
Julian Nagelsmann versus Ronald Koeman. Bayern Munich versus FC Barcelona. Yes, the Bavarians are the favorites. Yes, Barça do have some demons to exercise after their 8-2 loss last year. That said, the Blaugrana are at the Camp Nou and fans are back in the stands for a Champions League night for the first time […]
Good Things Come To An End
Well, that was embarrassing. There comes a time in all men’s lives when they are met with defeat. If that man is a champion, the odds are that they have faced even more defeats than most, and it is their perseverance that has made them a champion in the end. If you’ve lived on the […]
Barcelona HUMILIATED 2-8 vs. Bayern: What’s next for Bartomeu, Abidal, Setién, Messi, and veteran players?
On episode 210, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona’s 2-8 defeat to Bayern Munich and the fallout from the humiliation. They talk a new manager, the future of certain players, the board, and much more! Running Order: Where does the club go from here? Who would be good candidates to take over for Setién? Can next season be […]
Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich 2-8 | Domination and the End of an Era | Champions League Match Review
Culers knew Bayern Munich were better than Barcelona. But there was still hope. Over eight goals, the Bavarians destroyed all hope and sent the Blaugrana home in humiliation. How did Quique Setién get his tactics so wrong?
Dembélé is the biggest X-factor against Bayern Munich, even if he doesn’t play
Let’s go over the bad news first. Ousmane Dembélé last played for FC Barcelona on November 27th against Borussia Dortmund, in the group stage of the Champions League. That was before Culers had ever heard the name Francisco Trincão. That was before Quique Setién was in charge. That was before a global pandemic. It feels […]
Why is Coutinho still an option for Bayern Munich against Barcelona
When it comes to Philippe Coutinho’s loan to Bayern Munich, there are winners and losers. The winner is Bayern Munich, clearly. They gained a bench player that has played a minor role for the club this season, added depth and creativity off the bench, and they aren’t obligated to purchase him now. Moreover, he’s still […]
Are Bayern Munich really too good for Barcelona? Champions League chances and squad limitations
On episode 209, Dan and Francesc review Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Napoli in the Champions League. They talk the good, the bad, and the Messi, plus a preview of Bayern Munich, and much more! Running Order: Who were the best players against Napoli and who were the worst? Why didn’t Setién use his substitutes earlier (or at […]
