Not so good

Barcelona, Barcelona, Barcelona. So, a day ago, FC Barcelona played Hercules. Barca is like one of the best if not the best team in the world hands down. They are the team that the world champions Spain was basically shaped around. So, it came as a huge surprise when they lost 2-0 to Hercules, a team that came back to top flight football in Spain after 10+ years. Did Barcelona play bad, at some points yes, at others, no. I think it was just not their day. I don't want to take credit away from Hercules, cause not many teams can say they shut out Barcelona, not many teams can say, that Xavi's, Iniesta's, and Messi's efforts combined didn't come to fruition. They did put in a valiant effort, but then again, Puyol wasn't playing, Xavi came on at halftime, as did Pedro. Would it been a different game? Yes. First, Pique is much more comfortable with Puyol as his defensive partner, but, unfortunately he was injured. Xavi makes a difference not just with his skill but with his presence. You could tell that as soon as Xavi came on, even Iniesta became a bit more alive and felt easier, it's like you could see it in his play. Now Pedro, well personally, he should have started in front of Bojan because well he is a more accomplished striker and even though Bojan has the skill, I just don't see the consistency that a "Number 9" should have. Overall, it wasn't a very good game for me as a Barcelona fan, but it's always good not to get too cocky. No one is invincible, always remember that.