well this is the kind of match every football fan looks forward to
a lot on the line and the likelihood of a tension-packed occasion
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hello everyone always a joy to be talking to you from palma we're here at the visit
for york atmos daddy i'm derek ray and sitting next to me with his tactics charts at the ready
is stuart robson i'm looking forward to bringing you action from the spanish top flight
la liga it's my yoga versus barcelona thanks derek as always this should be a good game
great atmosphere inside the stadium we've got two teams full of quality some interesting match-ups
and two coaches that want to play an attractive brand of football what more could you ask for
now this is how the hosts will begin the game today well in this shape their two
holy midfield players will be key today if they can get on the ball and dictate the play protect
the two centre-backs it will then allow the attacking players to show their creative quality
well this is what we think for barcelona marc andreito stegen
and gold pk starts with samuel umtiti and central defense
and rather than use a strike partnership they've gone with just the one player in attack
and so the battle commences
why gay
against
target and it would have been a chance but the run was mistimed offside
now brilliant work to keep that one in play luke de young
defensive brazilians to shut them down
do they mean business on this occasion but it fizzles out thanks to that piece of defending
effortlessly
well that is how to run at defenders
frankie deyoung really sitting deep now that could be problematic
takes the shot well tremendous block
patience enough build up can they carve out a chance good pressure high up the pitch
this looks more than decent and it goes the opening goal in this contest
well here we can see it again look at the way he glides past the defender to create
space for himself and when he gets onto it he holds off the challenge keeps his balance
and makes good contact with the ball that's a top class finish
oh
and back underway one nil as is
well can they draw level here the crowd certainly thinks so
so the corner played into the box on the corner too close to the goalkeeper that time
frankie deyoung
maintain possession advantage
making excellent progress with the ball at his feet wonderful challenge and a throw-in coming up
how about the cross calls it back
costa could be dangerous and he takes it away and the counter-attack is on
options available there are so many possibilities but it didn't happen for them
the ball with purpose
oh he looks threatening making sure it didn't get past him and into the clutches of the goalkeeper
can he find the net and the shot just over the top
the referee has decided there will be just one minute of added time
an authoritative challenge so the whistle then we're at the halfway stage in this match
i think most fans would be pretty happy with this man's display so far
well it was certainly a good first 45 minutes for the lad obviously he got
his goal to put them in front but he's looked lively throughout too hopefully we see more of
him has anticipated plenty of talking points so far and now the second half is underway
has the strength to hang on to it bleed now ruiz de gallareta paul me costa
and moving the ball nicely
and just like that they don't have the ball anymore
and breaking at pace with menace
a chance to whip it in
de-young
well just over the crossbar excellent effort
really good interception
an encouraging move from basa but quick thinking defensively
chance to play us in
still trailing but they're upping the pressure and a fine cross
didn't really work the keeper when all was said and done
not much defensive cover there on the flank
can he finish and after the cross defensive action called for and i think the threat has been averted
how may costa did it look on for them but not to be
and that is offside well they are committed to making the substitution here
now we have 20 minutes left in this game barcelona now and potentially a dangerous position
oh the penalty's been given and it's not what they had in mind it's falling apart for them and
the referee will take his name as well yeah it was a poor challenge and the referee is
absolutely right to take his name now they're going to alter things here's the substitution
they extend the lead and there it is perfectly executed
well as you can see from the replay the keeper tries to read the penalty
but he's sent the wrong way and it ends up looking a very easy finish
substitution time as is here
good technique displayed
well no surprise there barcelona have enjoyed most of the possession they've passed it well
their movement's been good and they've been well worth their lead could get even better here
and the cross is very much on
can he find the angle and fail to keep himself on side unfortunately and they're making a change
hey
frankie deyoung
for a pass
rather the dying embers of the game and barcelona all powerful in this one stuart
yeah this has been a good performance they've looked really sharp going forward and they've
shown a lot of energy they'll certainly be pleased with their overall display up to now
chance to cross and a goal if there were any remaining doubts that will settle the issue
well let's look at this again derek because the transition when the ball changes hands
is so quick and then what a great finish as well good connection with the ball
leaving the keeper with little chance it's a great goal
and it's a victory for barcelona what did you make of that performance
well derek what a good performance that was they did most things right and their attacking play
was inventive and had a real cutting edge that was a really dominant display from them today
what a spectacular contribution from luke dion full of substance stuart i wonder what
you made of his overall performance well that was a great performance his understanding of
how to find space was brilliant today and of course he scored two really good goals