Spanish Football thread

[m_vaughan]

Well we couldn't afford to drop any more points, which we now have. Now only Barca can lose the title. I am sure Mourinho will focus on the cup competitions now by fielding weakend sides in the remaining league games because we simply cannot afford any more injuries.

 

[Dr. Pepper]

It was a truly incredible record, but it had to end at some point. Gijon were very good and deserved their win. Madrid's midfield were lacking though.

Barca win, and that's the La Liga title race over, surely? Seriously there's no way Madrid can come back now is there?

 

[JBlues08]

It's basically the weekend or at least the Saturday where the 4 league leaders from the 5 major European league pulling clear off their respective title rivals.

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Well we couldn't afford to drop any more points, which we now have. Now only Barca can lose the title. I am sure Mourinho will focus on the cup competitions now by fielding weakend sides in the remaining league games because we simply cannot afford any more injuries.

That surely doesn't include the El Classico at the Bernabeau.

 

[War]

For those who regularly watch La Liga. Who would you say is the better Brazilian left-back ATM, Marcelo or Adriano?

 

[Haarithan]

For those who regularly watch La Liga. Who would you say is the better Brazilian left-back ATM, Marcelo or Adriano?

Marcelo ftw ! Adriano cannot be even considered imo . He just annoys me with those poor crosses of his .

 

[Auwais]

Marcelo, although I think Adriano's the more "rounded" player technically. But Marcelo has that cutting edge going forward that Adriano lacks at times.

 

[Dr. Pepper]

Marcelo yep, he's been very impressive this season. Going forward he's excellent, pivotal to Madrid's counter attacking, allowing Ronaldo to cut inside while he offers width on the left.

Adriano is a talented player but Barca play that certain style, which makes it very hard for new players to fit in. Look how long it's taken Mascherano - a world class player - to get used to Barca's style.

 

[AfridiRulez]

Lionel Messi has got 48 goals for the season

 

[ZexyZahid]

He is the all time scorer of Barcelona now (most goals in one season), so congratulations to him. He has also 24 assists.

I am guessing he will be around 57 goals at the end of the season.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Spain is not going to participate in the Copa America. A bit too bad: I would have like to see them participated. But then again: the players need rest after a tough season.

 

[JBlues08]

Spain is not going to participate in the Copa America. A bit too bad: I would have like to see them participated. But then again: the players need rest after a tough season.

Thank goodness for that.

 

[Auwais]

They had the World Cup last summer, Confederations Cup in 2009 and the Euros in 2008.

It's fair to say they deserve a bit of rest.

 

[AfridiRulez]

Further motivation for Messi | FCBarcelona.cat

The Argentine striker has never scored against a team coached by Mourinho, but on Saturday could become the highest Bar?a scorer ever at the Bernab?u.

Messi loves a good cl?sico. His first ever hat-trick was scored against Madrid. He has beaten Casillas no fewer than 7 times in 9 league meetings. He scored a brace on the night of the famous 6-2 win, and also scored the opener in last season’s meeting. He has scored 3 goals in Madrid, as has Henry, as has Ronaldinho and also as have Zald?a, Asensi and Rivaldo. But one more goal on Saturday, and he will have scored more goals at Chamart?n than any Barcelona player before him.

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Go Messi!!

 

[War]

BBC Sport - Football - Classic El Clasicos in pictures

The 3-3 tie in 2007 is worth a mention here for sure.

 

[AfridiRulez]

La Liga: Spain gears up for El Clasico - ESPN Soccernet

Will be awesome, can't wait.