Real Madrid (old thread)

[Beast]

I'm 100% positive Ribéry prefers to play as a 10. There's no way I can dig up the article again though, it's been ages. But why don't you dig up an article where he states he prefers the wings?

Untill you show me an article of him stating otherwise, I remain convinced Ribéry prefers to be the central playmaker.

No need, L'OM is my local team.. i know what Ribery say and won't say ..
everyone in the world know Ribery is a winger.. only u with this crazy notion that he prefer to be a playmaker .. so it's up to u to back it up not us to prove that a winger is a winger

Cristiano against spanish sides.. So far soo not good, and don't tell me he's scoring because even Valdes can score a penalty.

Conceeded twice at home against Depor? just be thankful Lass was there to unleash that missile and save your ass

He can have his time Momo.. first game in the season is nothing to worry about..
i would be worried if CR was the only player we got but with the variety of options he can take his time from now till mid Jan .. Kaka is doing an excellent job creating the goods and we have 4 20 + forwards to score so we are not losing sleep
the defense was shaky due to Garay and Arbeloa playing like an open book against his old team mates who know how to abuse him , Metz is back next week and the defense should improve
I hope Ramos time out isn't long cause we really do miss his forward contribution Arbeloa is not the man to replace him in attack

Just saw the Madrid game ! You guys don't look as scary as I imagined, true you controlled the game for long periods and had most of the possession and chances .. but still 3-2 at home isn't particularity something to be proud about !

It's the first official game with how many new players tamer ?
everyone par Iker-Marcelo-Lass & Raul...
it's very normal i'm surprised u guys are overreacting ..

 

[FlyLo]

I don't care what you think. I know what I read and heard.

 

[barcaUSA]

real is the man u of la liga no doubt.

 

[Gnegneri]

real is the man u of la liga no doubt.

???

Like they shipped Heinze or what?

 

[Hamzah]

i've noticed iker's beard. he looks craaazy

 

[danny4barca]

real is the man u of la liga no doubt.

no.. real madrid is real madrid

man u is man u

 

[Beast]

So back to the teams affair with less then 48 hrs for the transfer window..

the team could be running short on options @ the bench, while i fully understand we needed to sell to balance the books and the highest offer for subs came for Sneijder (already Granero is doing an awesome job ) and Robben (we need replacement IMO )
a situation like yesterday is not a far cry from what we could face in the season .
Ramos injured only Arbeloa left (Torres heading to Getafe or Atletico ) ,Garay is very unreliable as always and Albiol is too young to carry a new team defense on his own , thankfully Metz recovered and is back in the next game starting line up but we should try as much as possible to keep Torres who can move around the back 4 when needed.
now to the other concerns
the DM is settled more than enough Lass -Xabi-M Diarra-Gago 2 startes 4 good alternatives .
the attacking guys ..
CR - Kaka .. one of them will be replaced by the admirable Granero the other replacement is only Guti who we all know have a 1 in 10 good game .
the problem is like yesterday Kaka and CR switched positions LW-AM-RW with ease .. only Granero can do that.. Guti stick to the center same for VDV (who can stay now if no good offers come for him ) but at least VDV can do something better than Guti .

strikers we are packed already all 20 + guys ..

i feel we need to have to buy a winger in the next hrs especially that Pardeza-Valdano-Pellegerini sent all Castilla guys out to gain more experience (Palanca,Bueno,Agus all left this summer ) so we have no one to rely on and if Torres & VDV left we only have 22 players (ideal for Mourinho ) and Adan from Castilla as a third keeper..
we are walking on thin ice here

 

[Raed]

Granero yesterday showed why youth products are essential to the team. While all these players we bought are out there to prove something, trying their best move and looking to impress, the only player who actually was actually calm and cool was Granero. He holds the ball well in the middle of the field, patiently waiting for an opening. He was distributing the ball left and right without losing it. Kaka is an attacking midfielder that loves to have a go at defenses, but I love how Granero can hold up the ball confidently. Only if they would give him the place instead of Raul, we would be a lot more fluid, calm and collected with him on the pitch.

 

[Beast]

Granero yesterday showed why youth products are essential to the team. While all these players we bought are out there to prove something, trying their best move and looking to impress, the only player who actually was actually calm and cool was Granero. He holds the ball well in the middle of the field, patiently waiting for an opening. He was distributing the ball left and right without losing it. Kaka is an attacking midfielder that loves to have a go at defenses, but I love how Granero can hold up the ball confidently. Only if they would give him the place instead of Raul, we would be a lot more fluid, calm and collected with him on the pitch.

while tactically i agree with you, mentally we will be killing the kid .. he need to be introduced slowly like yesterday after 62 minutes .. result are secured and he can gain confidence .
remember the Bernabeu pressure is beyond believe , even for the likes of Zidane and co . u have to take things slowly with youngsters .
i predict our away game we will play much better , especially for those big price tag players

 

[beef-supreme]

Granero yesterday showed why youth products are essential to the team.

For the past how many years Granero is the only promising RM youth product, the only one with quality (discounting DLR for obvious reasons).
Youth products are not important or essential for Madrid, they are very occasionally successful additions to the team, but you know that you can easily outbid any club if you need a replacement to fit right into the squad. While I couldn't dispute Granero's quality, the Madrid squad is now looking very thin, and it's sad that you can't call on any of your youth team players to help out. In fact you're even selling yet ANOTHER former youth team player.

 

[Raed]

You don't need a lot of youth players in your team. Preferably one player in each department, but as long as you have a couple especially in midfield, things get easier.

The squad is thin, but we will see what happens in the next 30 or so hours.

 

[beef-supreme]

Yup I don't disagree with you there Raed, I'm just pointing out that youth players aren't essential to Real.

 

[Galning]

Conceeded twice at home against Depor? just be thankful Lass was there to unleash that missile and save your ass

Don't forget the referee who gave them a penalty. Only the first game of the season and they're getting penalties already.

 

[Abaddon]

Don't forget the referee who gave them a penalty. Only the first game of the season and they're getting penalties already.

Trying to imply it shouldn't have been a penalty?

 

[FCB_Titi_LB]

Get used to Madrid winning guys...
but they wont win from us .