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Barcelona V Celtic: Can we beat them?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Border Bhoy, Mar 2, 2008.

Discuss Barcelona V Celtic: Can we beat them? in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. Border Bhoy

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    We can score two over there but can we avoid conceding, I dont think so!
     
    Border Bhoy, Mar 2, 2008
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  2. RafaelScheidt

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    depends on our style of play really
     
    RafaelScheidt, Mar 2, 2008
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  3. celticmad117

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    ATtacknig best option, they are not the strongest in defence and more attack attack, mcgeady did brill agaisnt puyol last leg, JVOh dominated the cb's and naka never tested the lb who just liked to attack
    so with 2 big men up there and skippy to feed on the scraps i could see something good
     
    celticmad117, Mar 2, 2008
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  4. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    Our best chance, as * as it sounds, is scoring early on and trying to protect that for a bit until we settle and stay compact. Then once they've tried to break us down for an hour have another go. I can see us getting the early goal but i can't see them not scoring really can't.
     
    PaulM1888, Mar 2, 2008
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  5. Irish Bhoy

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    * yeah we can beat them, and we will beat them 2-0
     
    Irish Bhoy, Mar 2, 2008
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  6. celticmad117

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    and of the most important things is that boruc has an absolute STORMER, a bit like marshall did agaisnt them in uefa cup
     
    celticmad117, Mar 2, 2008
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    long balls up to big jan and winning the second ball, only chance we have of getting aidan and naka in dangerous positions. also means the defence dont have to hold a high line leaving space in behind them to be exploited by messi and henry. we've had some great european nights and i think we're gonna give barca a good game, winning by two goals is really tough but stranger things have happened
     
    randy, Mar 2, 2008
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  8. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    We need at least 9 superb performances and no bad ones. The park is like a bowling green and Naka and Aiden will both be allowed space at times. That being said i'd say our chances of progressing are less than 10% and if we did we'd be the talk of Europe!
     
    PaulM1888, Mar 2, 2008
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    Of course were gonna beat them! up the hoops!:celt_2:
     
    fitzpat87, Mar 2, 2008
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    Obviously it would be a massive upset but I have a feeling we will play well next Tuesday. The shackles are off. We have nothing to lose and nobdoy expects anything other then a convincing Barcelona win.

    Certainly we will need Boruc to be on fire which I think he will be. He has a tendancy to be at his best on the big stage. The back 4 will need to do well. But our midfield is the key we simply have to get a hold of the ball unlike in the first leg. Up front I would actually start Samaras and VOH for this one. One to give McDonald a wee break but also beacuse I think Samaras strong running and mobility off big Jan could be a good option for us. I would start Donati and Brown in central midfield as well.
     
    eire4, Mar 2, 2008
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  11. celtbhoy

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    Does anyone know what tv channel is showing the celtic and barca game?
     
    celtbhoy, Mar 2, 2008
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  13. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    TBH i just bumped Strachans line from the post match interview of the first leg :56:

    STV the game is on, don't know how other regions work!
     
    PaulM1888, Mar 2, 2008
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    * IT!!!

    We're basically out anyway so lets go out swinging.

    4-3-3

    we score first they'll * themselves

    MON THE HOOPS!!!!!
     
    Rossenspeil, Mar 2, 2008
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    It'll be 3-2 to us and we'll win on penalties.
     
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    give me some of what your smoking !!
     
    Pearse1888, Mar 2, 2008
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    Why not believe. its a long shot for sure, but if everything went on paper am sure i would have more coupons up than i have had this season.

    If they think the tie is won and dont show us respect, that can be dangerous.

    For some reason i dont think we will get beat over there, but think the damage has already been done..
     
    Hoopy07, Mar 2, 2008
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    Of course we can win. However the question should be will we win.

    The head says no but the heart says yes.
     
    ellboy, Mar 2, 2008
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    celtic can win but going threw naw
     
    kennydal, Mar 2, 2008
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    Celtic has only been beaten once at the Nou Camp in it's entire history.
     
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