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Good Win For Arsenal but will be tough to get a result in the second leg.
I did not watch the game but the Key to beating Barcelona and Spain is sitting back and letting them pass the ball in the midfield while keeping a strong line at the back, then counterattacking with speed and quick passes when you do get the ball.
Inter did this last season and the Swiss did it during the World Cup.
Arsenal actually has the passers (Willshire and Cesc), speed (Walcott), and clinical finishers (In form RVP) to play that strong counter attack game. They just need to stay patient and in good shape at the back.
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I was at the match last year but had to give it a miss this year as my wife works late on Wednesdays.
Still, did the next best thing, watched it with my brother in Melbourne using Skype.
The second goal was something else, a great break and when Nasri got in their box, he showed great composure to find Andrei. In the post match comments Fabregas was very happy but down to earth stating that tonights result is meaningless if we aren't on top of our game at Camp Nou.
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Didn't see any of the game but great result for Arsenal to beat Barcelona. Impressive.
As SuperMatt18 said, it's still an uphill battle for Arsenal, though. Historically teams who lose 2-1 away in the first leg still advance, and this isn't any normal team we're talking about. Still, a big confidence boost for Arsenal surely.
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What a match! Haven't been so pumped up for a game in a long time. Love the way our "kids" played in the 2nd half to show they've grown and are coming/have come around.
The confidence they'll gain from this and Chelsea win this season should have them believing that silverware, perhaps in many forms is within their ability this year.
Intense game, sat on my bloody hands the whole match. I am nervous as well for the 2nd leg but Gunners have been great on the road this year in the premiership, hopefully it will carry over to Camp Nou.
