Atlético Obliterates Barcelona
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We had a killer amongst us. Murder at the U. Listen now. Welcome to the latest edition of ESPN FC. I'm Dan Thomas, joined by Craig Burley. Later on the show, we'll be reflecting on Arsenal dropping points in the Premier League, but we'll kick things off in the Spanish capital. Atletico Madrid taking Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. And what... A first half this was for Atletico Madrid. They would put four past Barcelona. It could be more as well. Barca in the second half thought they got one back. It would be chalked off after a six-minute VAR delay. And it Garcia then sent off. Barca then very much with it. All to do on March the 3rd as Atleti will take a 4-0 lead into the second leg at the Camp Nou.
Luis Garcia is with us, but I want to start with Alex Kirkland, pitch side. We discussed it at the break. I don't think I can remember a first half performance like that from Atleti in a very long time, Alex.
yeah it was incredible and the crowds were absolutely loving it it felt like there were more goals there they could have scored even more they were absolutely deserving of that lead and as you guys mentioned earlier on it's one of the frustrating things about this and let's go with your team because we know they are they are capable of this sometimes we saw it in the last round in the copper already they went to betis and won five nil here they've scored four against barcelona and like i say a source of frustration for the fans is that They can't do it more often, but that doesn't take away from what a special night this was here. That was one of the best first halves I've ever seen at this stadium.
The players just finished a lap of honor behind me, heading off the pitch and down the tunnel. Yes, the second half didn't live up to the first. It was never going to, but still what we saw, like I said, that opening 45 minutes was something pretty spectacular.
Do you know what? It is so frustrating with Atleti at times because I've said it many times on this show. They have got good players who at times feels the harm this is on. And we saw a little bit of that in the second half going back into the shell, but that was kind of more natural because they had a 4-0 lead.
What happened in Atlético Madrid's 4-0 victory over Barcelona?
But too often we've seen it in the first 20 minutes, half an hour or first half of games where it's taken until they're behind for them to play like this. And so that is a frustration. But I'm going to say something now that I don't think I've probably never said in terms of a result. And I honestly mean this. I said to you just before the end of the game, I think Atleti need a fifth. That sounds crazy. Because normally you say, I think they need a third.
How did Atlético Madrid dominate Barcelona in the first half?
I think they need a second. I said to you, I think they need a fifth because that's how bonkers Atleti can be, particularly away from home. And that's how bonkers this Barcelona team can be. Now, if they defend like that again at home, the chances are they won't keep a clean sheet. And will they defend like that again? I mean, possibly. Ian Dark and Steve McManaman in the commentary were saying, somebody's going to say to Hansi Fleck, we can't keep doing this. But he's already been steadfast. And he said, I don't care. I'm going to take the bad ones on the chin and we're going to keep doing our defensive line this way. That's why I say it is possible for this Barcelona team to score four at home. There's no question.
What were the key moments that led to Barcelona's disallowed goal?
That's how good they can be. They were not tonight. Far from it. In fact, they were very poor tonight going forward. But they, you could argue, are one of the top three teams in European football in terms of attacking talent. So they could score four. Mark my words. But they could lose another four at home. That's why the second leg, and I mean it, people may think I'm crazy, the second leg ain't over.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–2:31
2
What happened in Atlético Madrid's 4-0 victory over Barcelona?
2:31–3:01
3
How did Atlético Madrid dominate Barcelona in the first half?
3:01–3:50
4
What were the key moments that led to Barcelona's disallowed goal?
3:50–4:15
5
What are the implications of Atlético's lead going into the second leg?
4:15–53:09
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