Why Barca’s win against Osasuna could decide our season🔥
In games like this we’ve often crumbled. Conceding a goal, for then to have a man sent off, will hurt the morale of any team. In the end, this turned into a positive experience.
Confidence is essential in most aspects of life. It’s not about feeling good. It’s not about believing you are better than others. It’s about knowing. Knowledge will only function if you are realistic. Allow me to elaborate.
Confidence does not come from words. It comes from actions. We can talk about the great players in our team. The players are aware of this themselves. However, it’s not enough to build a sense of security.
The only way to do so is by performing. If you believe you are the best, it won’t help unless the results and performances supports it. There is a fine line between being confident & naive. We do not want to be naive, which is why we have to be realistic.
I believe we are realistic. If you listen to the interviews of the players & Xavi, they are on the same wavelength. Now, our win a against Osasuna will create genuine confidence within our team. It becomes knowledge.
1. Osasuna were fifth in La Liga.
2. We conceded early.
3. We lost our top scorer, and had to play with 10 men. Completing the comeback meant so much. It’s what realistic people require. It’s proof of what this team is capable of. The players got to experience it.
Barca defended as a unit. The players worked hard, and allowed less space by staying compact. At the same time, we kept the ball when we had it, and took our chances when we got them. Tactically, it was as good as it could get given Osasuna’s numerical superiority.
Three points is one thing. However, the long term consequences of such a win can’t be underestimated. The experience will benefit us for the rest of the season. It’s going to affect our performances in a good way.