The Catalan FM
@thecatalanfm.bsky.social
📝 Football Manager written content in catalan and english. FM player since FM07. Almost 20 years later I want to tell you my stories. #FM24
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3 Benches first season's over. Check the season finales here!
June 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
3 Benches first season's over. Check the season finales here!
After this preseason I bet I will clearly lose the first league match.
February 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
After this preseason I bet I will clearly lose the first league match.
First game with Arsenal in Choose Life series. Europa League round of 16 vs Porto, first leg.
Love the flow of the team with the new tactic after just 3 days in charge and the quality of the players. I feel good things are coming.
Love the flow of the team with the new tactic after just 3 days in charge and the quality of the players. I feel good things are coming.
February 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
First game with Arsenal in Choose Life series. Europa League round of 16 vs Porto, first leg.
Love the flow of the team with the new tactic after just 3 days in charge and the quality of the players. I feel good things are coming.
Love the flow of the team with the new tactic after just 3 days in charge and the quality of the players. I feel good things are coming.
We're going to Wembley for the first time!
January 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We're going to Wembley for the first time!
Also it was my birthday on saturday and my girlfriend brought me here.
Barça played so well, it was such a shame the final result. Really in love with this team, in Flick we trust.
Barça played so well, it was such a shame the final result. Really in love with this team, in Flick we trust.
December 26, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Also it was my birthday on saturday and my girlfriend brought me here.
Barça played so well, it was such a shame the final result. Really in love with this team, in Flick we trust.
Barça played so well, it was such a shame the final result. Really in love with this team, in Flick we trust.
On Christmas Eve in Catalonia we have “el tió”, a magic trunk we beat with a stick while singing his song so it defecates christmas presents.
No FM25, but he’s pooed me this. I’ve already got few challanges in mind. 😊⚽️
No FM25, but he’s pooed me this. I’ve already got few challanges in mind. 😊⚽️
December 26, 2024 at 9:52 AM
On Christmas Eve in Catalonia we have “el tió”, a magic trunk we beat with a stick while singing his song so it defecates christmas presents.
No FM25, but he’s pooed me this. I’ve already got few challanges in mind. 😊⚽️
No FM25, but he’s pooed me this. I’ve already got few challanges in mind. 😊⚽️
Season's coming to the end. After losing vs West Ham two narrow wins and a loss at the Eithad:
· A great Georlan chip gives us the first ever win vs Everton in a really tough match.
· Gilles failed to man-marking Haaland like the previous games. 3-0 in the first minutes was too heavy to comeback.
· A great Georlan chip gives us the first ever win vs Everton in a really tough match.
· Gilles failed to man-marking Haaland like the previous games. 3-0 in the first minutes was too heavy to comeback.
December 23, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Season's coming to the end. After losing vs West Ham two narrow wins and a loss at the Eithad:
· A great Georlan chip gives us the first ever win vs Everton in a really tough match.
· Gilles failed to man-marking Haaland like the previous games. 3-0 in the first minutes was too heavy to comeback.
· A great Georlan chip gives us the first ever win vs Everton in a really tough match.
· Gilles failed to man-marking Haaland like the previous games. 3-0 in the first minutes was too heavy to comeback.
It's been a while since I don't post about this save. After this huge win, a heavy defeat against Ange Postecoglou's Chelsea (6-1).
This also led to an FA Cup elimination in a more equalled game (0-1).
Recovered with a draw at Old Trafford & 4 straight wins, keeping us in the top 4!
This also led to an FA Cup elimination in a more equalled game (0-1).
Recovered with a draw at Old Trafford & 4 straight wins, keeping us in the top 4!
December 23, 2024 at 3:42 PM
It's been a while since I don't post about this save. After this huge win, a heavy defeat against Ange Postecoglou's Chelsea (6-1).
This also led to an FA Cup elimination in a more equalled game (0-1).
Recovered with a draw at Old Trafford & 4 straight wins, keeping us in the top 4!
This also led to an FA Cup elimination in a more equalled game (0-1).
Recovered with a draw at Old Trafford & 4 straight wins, keeping us in the top 4!
Same style, but with a twist:
Focused attacks through the center, shooting whenever possible—analysts noted Liverpool concedes from shots & assists near the box.
Let Alphonso Davies get the ball, then pressed him hard to regain possession.
The result? 5-1 and a tactical masterclass. 😉
Focused attacks through the center, shooting whenever possible—analysts noted Liverpool concedes from shots & assists near the box.
Let Alphonso Davies get the ball, then pressed him hard to regain possession.
The result? 5-1 and a tactical masterclass. 😉
December 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Same style, but with a twist:
Focused attacks through the center, shooting whenever possible—analysts noted Liverpool concedes from shots & assists near the box.
Let Alphonso Davies get the ball, then pressed him hard to regain possession.
The result? 5-1 and a tactical masterclass. 😉
Focused attacks through the center, shooting whenever possible—analysts noted Liverpool concedes from shots & assists near the box.
Let Alphonso Davies get the ball, then pressed him hard to regain possession.
The result? 5-1 and a tactical masterclass. 😉
Sérgio Conceição’s Liverpool set up in a classic 4-4-2. We went with the same approach that worked in last year’s UCL:
Man-marked their 4 midfielders using 2 CMs + inverted wingbacks.
Capaldo (DM) free to assist CBs/midfield.
Best CB (Gilles) tightly marking Nuñez—he always scores against us!
Man-marked their 4 midfielders using 2 CMs + inverted wingbacks.
Capaldo (DM) free to assist CBs/midfield.
Best CB (Gilles) tightly marking Nuñez—he always scores against us!
December 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Sérgio Conceição’s Liverpool set up in a classic 4-4-2. We went with the same approach that worked in last year’s UCL:
Man-marked their 4 midfielders using 2 CMs + inverted wingbacks.
Capaldo (DM) free to assist CBs/midfield.
Best CB (Gilles) tightly marking Nuñez—he always scores against us!
Man-marked their 4 midfielders using 2 CMs + inverted wingbacks.
Capaldo (DM) free to assist CBs/midfield.
Best CB (Gilles) tightly marking Nuñez—he always scores against us!
7 wins in a row in Premier League and we reach 2nd place in the table. Still far away from Liverpool though our great result against them: 5-1 in Villa Park!
Let’s break down this incredible game. 👇
Let’s break down this incredible game. 👇
December 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM
7 wins in a row in Premier League and we reach 2nd place in the table. Still far away from Liverpool though our great result against them: 5-1 in Villa Park!
Let’s break down this incredible game. 👇
Let’s break down this incredible game. 👇
And just like that, we're out of the Champions League. 😔 One goal away from advancing.
Key moments: back-to-back 0-0s vs Benfica & Ajax. With one win in these 2 games, we’d have made it.
Time to reflect on our poor offensive display and rethink how we approach UCL games.
Key moments: back-to-back 0-0s vs Benfica & Ajax. With one win in these 2 games, we’d have made it.
Time to reflect on our poor offensive display and rethink how we approach UCL games.
December 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM
And just like that, we're out of the Champions League. 😔 One goal away from advancing.
Key moments: back-to-back 0-0s vs Benfica & Ajax. With one win in these 2 games, we’d have made it.
Time to reflect on our poor offensive display and rethink how we approach UCL games.
Key moments: back-to-back 0-0s vs Benfica & Ajax. With one win in these 2 games, we’d have made it.
Time to reflect on our poor offensive display and rethink how we approach UCL games.
5 consecutive Premier League wins + FA Cup qualification!
Solid performances, but not as easy as it looks—every game except Southampton was decided in the last 15 minutes.
Currently 3rd in the Premier League and gearing up for 2 crucial Champions League games ahead!
Solid performances, but not as easy as it looks—every game except Southampton was decided in the last 15 minutes.
Currently 3rd in the Premier League and gearing up for 2 crucial Champions League games ahead!
December 8, 2024 at 1:43 PM
5 consecutive Premier League wins + FA Cup qualification!
Solid performances, but not as easy as it looks—every game except Southampton was decided in the last 15 minutes.
Currently 3rd in the Premier League and gearing up for 2 crucial Champions League games ahead!
Solid performances, but not as easy as it looks—every game except Southampton was decided in the last 15 minutes.
Currently 3rd in the Premier League and gearing up for 2 crucial Champions League games ahead!
A miracle needed to stay in UCL:
2 remaining matches vs Ajax and Estrella Roja (Crvena Zvezda).
6 points are possible so we may get 10 pts, but 4 teams still above us and 24th has 7 points yet. Maybe 10 points won't be enough and we'll be out of the playoff.
Can we defy the odds?
2 remaining matches vs Ajax and Estrella Roja (Crvena Zvezda).
6 points are possible so we may get 10 pts, but 4 teams still above us and 24th has 7 points yet. Maybe 10 points won't be enough and we'll be out of the playoff.
Can we defy the odds?
December 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM
A miracle needed to stay in UCL:
2 remaining matches vs Ajax and Estrella Roja (Crvena Zvezda).
6 points are possible so we may get 10 pts, but 4 teams still above us and 24th has 7 points yet. Maybe 10 points won't be enough and we'll be out of the playoff.
Can we defy the odds?
2 remaining matches vs Ajax and Estrella Roja (Crvena Zvezda).
6 points are possible so we may get 10 pts, but 4 teams still above us and 24th has 7 points yet. Maybe 10 points won't be enough and we'll be out of the playoff.
Can we defy the odds?
Frustrating Champions League campaign. We're the reigning champs, but on the brink after back-to-back losses:
We were told Atlético was good at set pieces and recieved 2 goals (2-0 and 3-1).
Chelsea at home was a key game, had a decent first 40 minutes, but from there we were totally outplayed.
We were told Atlético was good at set pieces and recieved 2 goals (2-0 and 3-1).
Chelsea at home was a key game, had a decent first 40 minutes, but from there we were totally outplayed.
December 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Frustrating Champions League campaign. We're the reigning champs, but on the brink after back-to-back losses:
We were told Atlético was good at set pieces and recieved 2 goals (2-0 and 3-1).
Chelsea at home was a key game, had a decent first 40 minutes, but from there we were totally outplayed.
We were told Atlético was good at set pieces and recieved 2 goals (2-0 and 3-1).
Chelsea at home was a key game, had a decent first 40 minutes, but from there we were totally outplayed.
Only 1 win before Christmas.🎄 Tough stretch:
·Disappointing loss to in-form Everton (7th)
·Thrilling 2-2 vs Man City (Archer’s 94’ screamer!)
·A late win vs Brighton, and a frustrating draw vs Newcastle. Dominated both but wasted chances: 18 shots/2.09 xG vs Brighton, 20/2.36 vs Newcastle.
·Disappointing loss to in-form Everton (7th)
·Thrilling 2-2 vs Man City (Archer’s 94’ screamer!)
·A late win vs Brighton, and a frustrating draw vs Newcastle. Dominated both but wasted chances: 18 shots/2.09 xG vs Brighton, 20/2.36 vs Newcastle.
December 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Only 1 win before Christmas.🎄 Tough stretch:
·Disappointing loss to in-form Everton (7th)
·Thrilling 2-2 vs Man City (Archer’s 94’ screamer!)
·A late win vs Brighton, and a frustrating draw vs Newcastle. Dominated both but wasted chances: 18 shots/2.09 xG vs Brighton, 20/2.36 vs Newcastle.
·Disappointing loss to in-form Everton (7th)
·Thrilling 2-2 vs Man City (Archer’s 94’ screamer!)
·A late win vs Brighton, and a frustrating draw vs Newcastle. Dominated both but wasted chances: 18 shots/2.09 xG vs Brighton, 20/2.36 vs Newcastle.
November Update
Solid form this month:
✅ Comfortable wins vs Leicester & Sion, securing our first Champions League victory.
✅ Deserved late triumph vs West Ham (missed penalty included).
❌ Disappointing setback vs Watford.
Team is improving. Liverpool’s 11pts clear, but we’re still in the fight!
Solid form this month:
✅ Comfortable wins vs Leicester & Sion, securing our first Champions League victory.
✅ Deserved late triumph vs West Ham (missed penalty included).
❌ Disappointing setback vs Watford.
Team is improving. Liverpool’s 11pts clear, but we’re still in the fight!
December 2, 2024 at 2:57 PM
November Update
Solid form this month:
✅ Comfortable wins vs Leicester & Sion, securing our first Champions League victory.
✅ Deserved late triumph vs West Ham (missed penalty included).
❌ Disappointing setback vs Watford.
Team is improving. Liverpool’s 11pts clear, but we’re still in the fight!
Solid form this month:
✅ Comfortable wins vs Leicester & Sion, securing our first Champions League victory.
✅ Deserved late triumph vs West Ham (missed penalty included).
❌ Disappointing setback vs Watford.
Team is improving. Liverpool’s 11pts clear, but we’re still in the fight!
When you play at home against a relegation team on Football Manager.
Such a Catalan thing to lose today.
Such a Catalan thing to lose today.
November 30, 2024 at 3:22 PM
When you play at home against a relegation team on Football Manager.
Such a Catalan thing to lose today.
Such a Catalan thing to lose today.
125 anys d'història.
T'estimo Barça! La nostra vida!
T'estimo Barça! La nostra vida!
November 29, 2024 at 6:06 PM
125 anys d'història.
T'estimo Barça! La nostra vida!
T'estimo Barça! La nostra vida!
Champions League nights
November 27, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Champions League nights
Tough season in Champions League, with just one point after 3 games.
We deserved at least a draw against Leipzig and a win vs Benfica.
This highlights our need to sharpen offensive tactics and finishing. Training + tactical adjustments will be crucial next month!
We deserved at least a draw against Leipzig and a win vs Benfica.
This highlights our need to sharpen offensive tactics and finishing. Training + tactical adjustments will be crucial next month!
November 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Tough season in Champions League, with just one point after 3 games.
We deserved at least a draw against Leipzig and a win vs Benfica.
This highlights our need to sharpen offensive tactics and finishing. Training + tactical adjustments will be crucial next month!
We deserved at least a draw against Leipzig and a win vs Benfica.
This highlights our need to sharpen offensive tactics and finishing. Training + tactical adjustments will be crucial next month!
Disappointing october form with 3 consecutive 1-1 draws.
🟥 Goals conceded vs Man Utd & Leeds from back-post headers.
✅ Fair result against Utd.
❌ Deserved more vs Leeds & Swansea, but struggled to convert chances—especially against Swansea (2.25 xG).
Offensive play needs serious improvement!
🟥 Goals conceded vs Man Utd & Leeds from back-post headers.
✅ Fair result against Utd.
❌ Deserved more vs Leeds & Swansea, but struggled to convert chances—especially against Swansea (2.25 xG).
Offensive play needs serious improvement!
November 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Disappointing october form with 3 consecutive 1-1 draws.
🟥 Goals conceded vs Man Utd & Leeds from back-post headers.
✅ Fair result against Utd.
❌ Deserved more vs Leeds & Swansea, but struggled to convert chances—especially against Swansea (2.25 xG).
Offensive play needs serious improvement!
🟥 Goals conceded vs Man Utd & Leeds from back-post headers.
✅ Fair result against Utd.
❌ Deserved more vs Leeds & Swansea, but struggled to convert chances—especially against Swansea (2.25 xG).
Offensive play needs serious improvement!
Not so good at cup competitions.
Out of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout vs Norwich (13 pens needed!) and 2 losses at Champions League vs RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
From now on I'll try to update this regularly, including some tactical insights in key games. Stay tuned!
Out of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout vs Norwich (13 pens needed!) and 2 losses at Champions League vs RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
From now on I'll try to update this regularly, including some tactical insights in key games. Stay tuned!
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Not so good at cup competitions.
Out of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout vs Norwich (13 pens needed!) and 2 losses at Champions League vs RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
From now on I'll try to update this regularly, including some tactical insights in key games. Stay tuned!
Out of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout vs Norwich (13 pens needed!) and 2 losses at Champions League vs RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
From now on I'll try to update this regularly, including some tactical insights in key games. Stay tuned!
Strong start at Premier League. Unbeaten in the first 6 games, including key wins away at Tottenham and at home vs Chelsea.
First loss it's a massive game at Anfield. We recover from 2-0 to 2-3, they equalise the game near the end and score the 4-3 in injury time. 7 wins in 7 games for them.
First loss it's a massive game at Anfield. We recover from 2-0 to 2-3, they equalise the game near the end and score the 4-3 in injury time. 7 wins in 7 games for them.
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Strong start at Premier League. Unbeaten in the first 6 games, including key wins away at Tottenham and at home vs Chelsea.
First loss it's a massive game at Anfield. We recover from 2-0 to 2-3, they equalise the game near the end and score the 4-3 in injury time. 7 wins in 7 games for them.
First loss it's a massive game at Anfield. We recover from 2-0 to 2-3, they equalise the game near the end and score the 4-3 in injury time. 7 wins in 7 games for them.
Another European title! 4-0 vs Roma at the Super Cup final. Totally outplayed them, good start of the season.
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Another European title! 4-0 vs Roma at the Super Cup final. Totally outplayed them, good start of the season.