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GOT IT! Yayyyy!!
So much win.
So much win.
Real Madrid (old thread)
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No Soy Galáctico
Benny Blanco
Yes I believe you. I even heard that there is a video going around where Mourinho squats over Cesc’s head and teabags him. It is all true I tell you.
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Benny Blanco
Thanks Michael ... the man is one of the highlights of last night game
That is one scary looking man. Not once did he change his facial expression during the ruckus.
adil_909
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I am going to steal your avatar, gio
amazingly, this is what the majority of adult patients in central pennsylvania look like.
just another reason i'm going to finish medical school and go into pediatrics! (kids doc)
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mitkoa7x
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1:36 Pique may be on to something.
Barcafan 2304
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Video say's it all.
Raed
Dr. Raed St. Claire
I would like to share my thoughts on the progress of Real Madrid and I welcome all thoughts. I read a lot of Culeros laughing and what not and to be honest, it hurts because this was a chance sorely missed to capitalize on an opportunity to demolish Barca. But instead, they came out winners. C'est la vie.
What I am thinking right now is that Madrid have come a long way. I mean Barcelona went far in their football practice, and Madrid drove them further. As opposed to catching up to them, we created even more motive for them to upgrade their system, to better their players. They met the challenge well and did well. Props to them, but we cannot stop here.
The problem we are facing is that we have depended on players to win titles who don't have much left in them. When we won that league with David Beckham and Roberto Carlos, they left. Instead of going forward we went back. We lost the main winner here, Capello in the process too. Robinho, Robben, Sneijder, Ruud, who also helped us win the second title were not there anymore.
Therefore, we had mini incomplete projects that did not allow us to dominate Europe or Spain. This is what I am afraid is going to happen. Certain players who we rely on for our backbone might not complete this season or go backwards, like Carvalho. One of the best defenders in his generation, a perfect reader of the game with a tackle in its own class. Unfortunately, he is slowing down and I feel will need to be replaced. Xabi is one of Spain's all time best products, the main outlet of the team, without him we look lost and all over the place, is over burdened with defensive duties and I feel is losing his physical well being. He was never the quick midfielder and I worry he will not have the physical capability to help us over come Barcelona.
Then there is the most difficult job at Real Madrid, the DM. Insert, Graveson, Guti, Beckham, Diogo, Emerson, Lass, Khedira, and they are all medicore at best in that position.
Having said that, here is what Madrid could not do without. In order for Mourinho to fully teach his new team a new method of football he needed the experience and Xabi and Carvalho. Without them, I feel we would have been too inexperienced and way too far behind Barcelona. Those two players above all else have helped us on the field, tactically speaking. They also happen to be top footballers so we were able to use that last year to gel and better yet, establish a system from which we could launch our attempt at European dominance.
Our offensive game will not get any better than this until we learn how to defend by keeping the ball, we have come forward in pressing and closing channels but we will still need to be able to hold onto it so we can catch a breathe. We also need to be more clinical in front of goal, and have that ability to score at will. Will Xabi be able to continue? I hope so but if not then I would hope to see Sahin get settled in quickly, because Khedira cannot be an outlet and Coentrao I am skeptical about in midfield.
I hope Ramos is moved into the center because he is one hell of a player that needs to come out of his shell. I feel he is not happy, something is wrong with Ramos and he is not reaching his full potential. Considering Ramos isn't used for his offensive prowess, move Ramos in, Arbeloa as RB, Marcelo as LB.
Di Maria who we depended on a lot needs to mature otherwise I see us playing Higuain/Benzema or Callejon/Granero in his position.
What are your thoughts, should the same line up from the 5-0 Classico continue or should be tweaked?
Casillas
Arbeloa Ramos Pepe Marcelo
Sahin Xabi
Di Maria Ozil Ronaldo
Benzema/Higuain
Is Sahin good defensively? I mean, will we need the physicality of Khedira/Lass if we are focusing on retaining the ball or press very quickly? Xavi and Iniesta are very short and light yet they can hold their own pretty well.
Dare I say I have looming thoughts of excluding Ronaldo from the team?
What I am thinking right now is that Madrid have come a long way. I mean Barcelona went far in their football practice, and Madrid drove them further. As opposed to catching up to them, we created even more motive for them to upgrade their system, to better their players. They met the challenge well and did well. Props to them, but we cannot stop here.
The problem we are facing is that we have depended on players to win titles who don't have much left in them. When we won that league with David Beckham and Roberto Carlos, they left. Instead of going forward we went back. We lost the main winner here, Capello in the process too. Robinho, Robben, Sneijder, Ruud, who also helped us win the second title were not there anymore.
Therefore, we had mini incomplete projects that did not allow us to dominate Europe or Spain. This is what I am afraid is going to happen. Certain players who we rely on for our backbone might not complete this season or go backwards, like Carvalho. One of the best defenders in his generation, a perfect reader of the game with a tackle in its own class. Unfortunately, he is slowing down and I feel will need to be replaced. Xabi is one of Spain's all time best products, the main outlet of the team, without him we look lost and all over the place, is over burdened with defensive duties and I feel is losing his physical well being. He was never the quick midfielder and I worry he will not have the physical capability to help us over come Barcelona.
Then there is the most difficult job at Real Madrid, the DM. Insert, Graveson, Guti, Beckham, Diogo, Emerson, Lass, Khedira, and they are all medicore at best in that position.
Having said that, here is what Madrid could not do without. In order for Mourinho to fully teach his new team a new method of football he needed the experience and Xabi and Carvalho. Without them, I feel we would have been too inexperienced and way too far behind Barcelona. Those two players above all else have helped us on the field, tactically speaking. They also happen to be top footballers so we were able to use that last year to gel and better yet, establish a system from which we could launch our attempt at European dominance.
Our offensive game will not get any better than this until we learn how to defend by keeping the ball, we have come forward in pressing and closing channels but we will still need to be able to hold onto it so we can catch a breathe. We also need to be more clinical in front of goal, and have that ability to score at will. Will Xabi be able to continue? I hope so but if not then I would hope to see Sahin get settled in quickly, because Khedira cannot be an outlet and Coentrao I am skeptical about in midfield.
I hope Ramos is moved into the center because he is one hell of a player that needs to come out of his shell. I feel he is not happy, something is wrong with Ramos and he is not reaching his full potential. Considering Ramos isn't used for his offensive prowess, move Ramos in, Arbeloa as RB, Marcelo as LB.
Di Maria who we depended on a lot needs to mature otherwise I see us playing Higuain/Benzema or Callejon/Granero in his position.
What are your thoughts, should the same line up from the 5-0 Classico continue or should be tweaked?
Casillas
Arbeloa Ramos Pepe Marcelo
Sahin Xabi
Di Maria Ozil Ronaldo
Benzema/Higuain
Is Sahin good defensively? I mean, will we need the physicality of Khedira/Lass if we are focusing on retaining the ball or press very quickly? Xavi and Iniesta are very short and light yet they can hold their own pretty well.
Dare I say I have looming thoughts of excluding Ronaldo from the team?
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I thought that you would love it.
ricknattery
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culeros is a disrespectful way to name barca fans, don't know if you are aware of it
Catalonian Devil
Shukran Pep
Sorry mate but that would be utter madness.
Another issue holding Real back now is the their mentality, the lack of ruthlessness, without it they will never be able to compete with champions. Had this same Real been more ruthless, this whole tie would've been over within the first 30 minutes of the first leg. That's what separates contenders from pretenders, the ability to pounce when it matters, the ability to smell blood and punish your opponents when presented with the opportunity. I don't know if its just a matter of them being away from the summit for way too long, or perhaps that they lack some sort of true leadership on the pitch. Sometimes I feel they miss that player that grabs the team by the scruffs and raises the teams level when it matters. A player that realizes the opportunity, and takes authority. I thought Ronaldo would be that player at one time in the past, but I'm not too sure now, the man lacks the high-profile game mentality to truly drive his team to glory when it matters. Kaka IMO would've been a perfect fit for that role if only he wasn't too busy making music videos.
Its times like these that Real Madrid miss the qualities of players like Raul.
House of Flies
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Real Madrid dont lack ruthlessness. Check their scorelines from last season. They know how to kill teams.
Barcelona doesnt allow for that but Real Madrid score in less amount of chances than Barcelona can.
Barcelona doesnt allow for that but Real Madrid score in less amount of chances than Barcelona can.
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