Barcelona or Arsenal, which side is a better passing sides?

Rooney9 SG

I think Barcelona nick it. they have individual players than arsenal. their midfield is much better than arsenal with messi, xavi and iniesta controlling the midfield.

the 2006 CL final was spoilt by the sending off and barcelona went on to win 2-1 at the end. Arsenal is second and man utd is third for their passing game.

mlmersrlosers SG

barcelona had an avergae of 85% to 90% passing rate. U look at their matches and u can see they pass the ball to their feet like attracting magnet.

Rooney9 SG

which goes to show that the english sides without the foreigners, are a long ball sides. english sides have traditionally been playing long ball for strikers to chase, a bit like rugby style.

Patrik SG

Esp with Deco.

I mean,i love his passing.

Absolutely amazing.

Rooney9 SG

why cant english sides played like barcelona with the exception of Arsenal. Even arsenal couldnt out pass barcelona in a match, for all their passing game.

Rooney9 SG

Y_Shun SG

Barcelona for now...

At least what I felt was 07-08's Arsenal football was really nice with Helb, Flamani and Eduardo. I like the football because every time they pass, they create chances that look threatening.

For now...the Arsenal football doesn't really look that nice.... but it is still attacking football.

iceFatboy SG

well, if U take the best of Arsenal when they were in their "Invincible" era.. it will be close call then..

pierre^^ SG

The reason why Arsenal lost the Champion League to Barca is becoz of Alumunia

His goalkeeping that time was terrible

Both goals could be saved.

Esp the 2nd goal, such a tight angle he also can screw up

Cries SG

both teams are very different if you watch carefully.

arsenal plays fast-pace attacking passing football.
arshavin - van persie - rosicky
nasri - song - fabregas

barcelona plays slow possessive passing football.
henry - ibrahimovic - messi
iniesta - yaya toure - xavi

both are equally good.
i think in soccer now. only arsenal and barcelona matches are entertaining.