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I will do it, it's my destiny.

[Zed.D]

The game at San Siro, our players were brilliant! But this Barcelona was/is clearly in a dip of some kind, a CL game against Milan at their stadium, that could be their comeback especially after falling to Milan, and Madrid twice. I don't doubt for one second that this could be a potential comeback game for them.

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I hope we don't forget that no matter what our form and Barca's form is, we're still the inferior team.

Basically, we need to have the same mentality as the first leg, otherwise we're out. and that mentality is that of an inferior side with something to prove. hurts that say that about Milan but it's true.

[acid911]

I hope we don't forget that no matter what our form and Barca's form is, we're still the inferior team.

Nope, we are not an inferior team. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) As I said a few months back, with our history, legacy and reputation, other big teams play cautiously. We can match them blow for blow if we get our tactics right. If not, then yes, there have been 0-4 results, 4-3 scares and whatnot.

But a rollover we are not, our opponents know this, and it plays on their minds. To no small extent.

[acid911]

Basically, we need to have the same mentality as the first leg, otherwise we're out. and that mentality is that of an inferior side with something to prove. hurts that say that about Milan but it's true.

Oh by the way, I agree with this totally. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This has got more to do with the caliber of the players we have on the team and their weak will concentration and will power. Plus a mediocre coach (Small Team Mentality™) who is average at best against big sides when he is playing a natural game of football and trying to match them.

It happened against Inter and it will happen against other big teams. They will punish us, unless we try out the strategy you mentioned above. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Both Juventus and Barcelona got the taste recently. If we stick to this, they may again. Basically, play like an inferior side like your life depends on it, frustrate opponents before finishing them off.

Sad yes, but this is not the coach, nor the team (yet) that plays free flowing football like there is no tomorrow!

[kurtsimonw]

Basically, play like an inferior side like your life depends on it, frustrate opponents before finishing them off.

And that's what a great coach should do. Only a fool tries to outplay a better team.

[acid911]

And that's what a great coach should do. Only a fool tries to outplay a better team.

Agreed, but the problem is when playing a team that is not better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Inter wasn't, there was a chance to grab all 3 points, get nearer to the top of the table while brushing our cousins off. Instead we employed a different strategy and paid the price in the end. Hubris? Or at least, an extra dash of overconfidence.

I am not saying rush in like fools against Barcelona, just do what you and Zed.D have said and we'd be fine.

[kurtsimonw]

Agreed, but the problem is when playing a team that is not better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Inter wasn't

And the tactics Allegri set out in the first half were more than enough to do the job. When your players aren't finishing, there's not much you can do about it though. We should've been 3-0 up at half time and the job is done. Admittedly it wasn't all bad finishing, but you can't really account for a keeper putting on a performance like Handanovic did.

There's only 1 way to play against Barca. Fortunately they only know how to play 1 way. This talk of a new formation makes me laugh, they don't play with a formation anyway really.

[William405]

And the tactics Allegri set out in the first half were more than enough to do the job. When your players aren't finishing, there's not much you can do about it though. We should've been 3-0 up at half time and the job is done. Admittedly it wasn't all bad finishing, but you can't really account for a keeper putting on a performance like Handanovic did.

There's only 1 way to play against Barca. Fortunately they only know how to play 1 way. This talk of a new formation makes me laugh, they don't play with a formation anyway really.

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