The errors Barcelona cannot commit AGAIN at Anoeta
The Blaugrana have not won there since 2007 and that is because of mistakes which they have made time and time again
Since 2007 Anoeta has given Barcelona a sensation of Groundhog Day. Despite Luis Enrique saying he doesn’t care about past results, the truth is that year after year the club make the same mistakes there. They have one point from the last 18 in play there. Here are the errors they need to stop making…
TOO MANY ROTATIONS
Luis Enrique knows he cannot play games in Anoeta. So for that reason he will pick Neymar, despite the Brazilian being one card away from a ban which would stop him playing in the Clasico. Last season he played Rafinha, who came from seven months of inactivity and Arda Turan, who was not fitting in the team yet. Along with Munir who played for the suspended Suarez, they could not break down the hosts.
HORIZONTAL PLAY
One of la Real’s strong points is their defence. Barça have always had problems getting through. In recent visits they have shuffled the ball side to side without getting in deep.
FEW CHANCES
A direct consequence of their lack of incision means scoring has been problematic. One of the symptoms of that is when Gerard Pique ends up front, trying to play as a No 9.
SHIPPING EARLY GOALS
Although the first to score doesn’t always take the points, in recent visits Barcelona have let in early goals against la Real and ended up losing. They have to go out concentrating from the start to stop a surprise start to the game.
