A major benefit of Neymar playing, for Barca, has been Iniesta now, exclusively, playing in midfield, where he belongs.

I keep saying it, but Pepe is so fucking weird with hair.

The co-commentator on my stream is awful.

Crap refereeing. Bale and Pique both go for the ball with their legs high, and Bale gets a card

Raised studs is a guaranteed yellow in Europe.

Nela wrote:

The co-commentator on my stream is awful.

Mine is brilliant. He and the main commentator are rabbitting on in spanish, allowing me to watch the game in peace.

Missed the first half. Fuck.
From the highlights, Carvajal fucked up for the goal. Moved too central and gave Neymar too much room.

Not having a decent #9 really limits what Madrid can do, and Bale was the most unnecessary transfer ever.

Ramos in midfield and Bale at CF? :o

Don't get the point in playing Ramos in midfield, he's been static in his positioning and not pressing well with the rest of the midfield. Barca don't have any problem playing through Madrid despite such a negative set up. Dortmund for example, are a far more accomplished side without the ball than Real.

Things are not looking good for Bale at Madrid.

Bale went to RW fairly early, with Di Maria to LW.

Ramos will surely get sent off if left in there.

Now Di Maria plays central. You can see what Madrid is trying to do, but it is risky trying out in a game like this for the first time.

Messi saved Madrid there!
😆 at Bale's hilarious dive

I still can't believe Madrid decided to sell Ozil.

I fucking hate that commentator.

Rohit wrote:

I still can't believe Madrid decided to sell Ozil.

It really was insane.

Busquets is already, arguably, the best of all time in that position. Currently the best in the world at playing crisp passes between the lines.