Atletico meet Barcelona in the quarter final of Copal Del Rey.....

If the Catalans had scored four or even five, it would've been a fair reflection of the balance of play over the 90 minutes.One thing is for certain, however. Diego Simeone will not allow his charges to play that badly again. And they showed over two legs against Real Madrid just what a force they remain in the competition.It will surely be a heavyweight cup clash for the purist with no quarter asked or given on either side.Certainly there would be no disgrace in losing to a side that continue to perform miracles for Simeone and whose team spirit and never-say-die attitude has won them many admirers.Not that Luis Enrique will be considering a cup exit, mind you.Given that Barca should be challenging for the main honours year in and year out, and now that Real Madrid are out of the competition, there will be an expectation in Catalonia that Barca can go all the way this year and extend their record in the competition.Andres Kudacki/Associated PressThe Copa del Rey is a cup that Barcelona have a particular affinity with.With that expectancy, comes pressure. Pressure to deliver both a decent performance and ultimately a positive result.Should Barca fall at this hurdle, the pressure that will fall upon Luis Enrique will weigh heavily on his shoulders.With injuries meaning that the manager will start with a different XI for the 28th time in succession against Deportivo La Coruna in the league, by the time of the first leg of the cup tie, an astonishing 29 different starting lineups will have been named.In direct contrast to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid who refuses to rotate his lineup, is Enrique making a rod for his own back?If the Catalans were to lose the cup tie, regardless of the standard of the performance, does Lucho deserve to fall on his sword at that point?Would it then make sense to bring in a new manager for the remainder of the league season and the business end of the Champions League? Someone who can unite and re-energise the squad.

Should Luis Enrique be sacked if Barcelona lose their Copa del Rey tie against Atleti?

 Yes NoSubmit Vote vote to see resultsSome would surely point to any such decision being a little harsh. After all, Enrique has lost just once since the beginning of November to a club in Real Sociedad that the Catalans traditionally struggle against.WhoScored.com detail 13 wins from their last 15 matches in all competitions so arguably the manager can argue that his modus operandi is working, despite the picture that the media continues to paint.That run has included some epic wins, too.A 5-0 manita against a strong Sevilla side, 3-1 vs. Paris Saint-Germain and eight games where Barca have scored four or more goals.How much more does the manager need to do to convince the doom-mongers?

abeg why dstv no dey show copa del rey,
and instead dem come dey show us useless american league

Omooba77:
Atletico meet Barcelona in the quarter final of Copal Del Rey.....
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this ATM are a bone in my throat oo.

very stubborn team.I love their fighting spirit tho.

but we'll CHOKE them

Kizmarty:

this ATM are a bone in my throat oo.

very stubborn team.I love their fighting spirit tho.

but we'll CHOKE them

Na power for power game oh.............

Both teams should make sure they injure themselves.None should make it out 100%.I see Atletico winning 1-0.

wrestle-mania opens

mukina2:
wrestle-mania opens

Agbero

athletico madrid! they are a team you always want to underrate but they always fvck you up. you need to stand up to them and fight, tackle and run run run for 90 mins. like simeone said 'their mothers gave them big balls'. even as a barca fan i've got maximum respect for this team. i expect a midfield of rakitic, iniesta and busquets.

M

I want barca to win although its gonna be hard


before I forget madam mukina2 FP plssss

Barca for life baby... Can't wait

Barca 4life.

barca will thrash them

No match for barca! I predict 4-1 on favour of barca!

The bad belles have arrived, up ATM. Barca una own go finish today. UP MAN utd

I just pray barca loses.mtcheeeew, my husband isn't coming back till after the match while I stay in de house all alone.
F.uck football

No match for barca! I predict 4-1 on favour of Barca!

Abiagirl777:
I just pray barca loses.mtcheeeew, my husband isn't coming back till after the match while I stay in de house all alone.
F.uck football

Am available ma'm

Another rumble.
Anyway, barca will win 2-1

how i wish that i will watch this game. i kn that barca will win again up barca!!!!!!

kaycii1:
abeg why dstv no dey show copa del rey,
and instead dem come dey show us useless american league

That's the only reason I use StarTimes.
Am not an European league person. Viva Barcelona!!

Besides I hate the minutes it takes DSTV to load when you put it on. Like 5mins. To long time!

Abiagirl777:
I just pray barca loses.mtcheeeew, my husband isn't coming back till after the match while I stay in de house all alone.
F.uck football

Abeg no bad belle us na. Support Barca's games. Support your hubby!

The 2 teams are strong and are well known to each other. It is a good match to watch.

Kizmarty:

this ATM are a bone in my throat oo.

very stubborn team.I love their fighting spirit tho.

but we'll CHOKE them

sure up barca

no team in Europe can match the sheer will and drive of the atletico team they remind me of the Dortmund team of 3/4years back.unmatched team spirit...but barca have the great magician messi..50/50 tie

fredoooooo:


Agbero

Like say you nor like am

The Copa del Rey is the only trophy Atletico Madrid has a shot at this season...the league is for madrid, the UCL is still open so the Copa del Rey is their only chance of silverware this season.

Its going to be a tough match, but I see Atletico going into the semis.

Abbeyme:


Abeg no bad belle us na. Support Barca's games. Support your hubby!

Ok, barca will win cos he's on his way home now.

CrazyMan:
The Copa del Rey is the only trophy Atletico Madrid has a shot at this season...the league is for madrid, the UCL is still open so the Copa del Rey is their only chance of silverware this season.

Its going to be a tough match, but I see Atletico going into the semis.

I wanted to reply but you name says it all Lol


barca 2:0 Alt Madrid

juliann .....baby


come and join me here oooo




barca 6 - 0 ath