LIGA 10/11 | Deportivo vs. Barcelona | 8-01-11 | minute-by-minute

[caabrego]

LINEUPS

Deportivo
Aranzubia
Laure - Colotto - Lopo - Manuel Pablo
Rubén Pérez - Antonio Tomas
Saúl - Juan Domínguez - Desmarets
Adrian

Barcelona
Valdés
Adriano - Piqué - Puyol - Abidal
Mascherano - Keita - Iniesta
Pedro - Villa - Messi

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http://www.rojadirecta.org/goto/verl....blogspot.com/
http://www.rojadirecta.org/goto/home.../homero-1.html
http://www.rojadirecta.org/goto/www....p/canal-2.html

[ggeorg]

full attack!!!

go on and destroy them!!!!

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepor!!!!!!!!!!!

[Joak]

actually had the channel this match is sending lets hope for a depor that cant stop running!!! a Lopo dirigeting defence and adrian and dominguez to be a radar couple upfront

[George Mitsou]

Following the discussion regarding the (just confirmed?) modification of our system:

Barca operate in a 4-3-3 formation which means that the SC area is covered by one player (usually Messi or Vila). Of course, since we’re talking about Barca this is theoretical: We’ve seen them in matches (or parts of matches) operating in asymmetrical formations (eg 2 SCs, 1 winger and D. Alves covering the whole right flank), we’ve also seen them playing initially with zero SCs and player (-s) covering the area in the process. And finally, we’re constantly watching the 3 players upfront mutually changing positions, wingers cutting inside, midfielders moving forward unmarked and so and so on. But basically they perform within the 4-3-3 framework.

Anyway, if Lotina finally adopts a back-4, the idea would be that we don’t “waste” 3 central defenders against 1 SC. We play with 2 DCs, in total 4 vs 3 at the back. And we use an extra player to support the battle in the vital midfield area. In this case, one DMC could play pretty deep, further restricting Messi’s mobility in the AMC – SC area. [Of course, you can also play with 3 DCs, keeping a continuity in your plans, supporting the adaptation of your team within the new strategy introduced in November. Provided that your central defenders are confident and mature enough to move forward when necessary, covering gaps in the DMC area. But in Lotina’s system the DCs usually remain in their initial positions, disciplined and coordinated applying the off-side trap. Which means that we play zonal only in theory. But this is a different kind of problem; and a different discussion…]

As for M. Pablo, Lotina would “invest” in his acceleration against a lethal D. Alves, generally against a team easily performing in high pace and tension (hoping to witness an improvement in his form, in terms of marking ability, concentration, stuff like that).

A final comment: if we play with 2 DMCs (eg 4-2-3-1), Xavi and Iniesta are expected to have plenty of space and time in their moves. In this case, Lotina would organize his defensive formation pretty deep, like in our final 1/3 of the pitch. Our AMC would press on the player possessing the ball, supported by a DMC. It would seem more rational to play with 1 DMC and 2MCs restricting their playmakers. But these two should be 101% concentrated to follow the off ball movements and advances of Barca’s midfielders. The positioning of the wingers is another story. Closing inside to support midfield is common practice, still concentration is again obligatory at 101%. Barca often move radically with long diagonal balls exploiting open spaces, exposing you at the back.

[Diego Tristan]

KILL THEM
VAMOS DEPOR

Adrian for Hattrick

[Jakobsson]

VAMOS DEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRR

Will be a really tough match tonight. If we can grab 1 point from this game I would be really happy. But why are we playing 4-2-3-1? We haven't won a game with that tactic this season. I don't feel comfortable.

[George Mitsou]

No Xavi...

[Joak]

a full riazor makes me hard

[Joak]

lendoiro so happy!!!

[Michał]

Vamos Depor!

I can't look at that squad...

[Joak]

the graphics on formation showed only one DM probably wrong ?

[valeron21]

I don;t like the starters - M.Pablo on the left, and both wings Saul & Desma...
Hope to see Valeron in the 2nd half

[The DK Blanquiazul]

No Xavi, Busquets and Dani Alves. Not bad.

Here, besides a great performance, I'm begging for the goddamn internet not to go on and off like it's done all night. VAMOS!!

[valeron21]

which is the best link?

[Joak]

i have a good feeling actually the depor rock song is psyching them out !!!