Spanish Football thread
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A close match between Real Madrid and Getafe yesterday especially with Arbeloa getting a red card in the last 10 minutes. And seriously, I wonder how long will this go before Barcelona and/or Real Madrid start dropping points in one of the future matches. Both of them just keep winning.
By the way, where is m_vaughan? Haven't seen him in a while.
By the way, where is m_vaughan? Haven't seen him in a while.
Dr. Pepper
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Got bored with the site? He only really posted in this thread.
Xavi became the joint most capped Barcelona player of all time against Levante. He completed more passes than all of the Levante side put together lol. Amazing player, by far the best midfielder of our generation, and I'd argue the best of all time.
Xavi became the joint most capped Barcelona player of all time against Levante. He completed more passes than all of the Levante side put together lol. Amazing player, by far the best midfielder of our generation, and I'd argue the best of all time.
m_vaughan
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The thing is Xavi was a late bloomer, but yes he has developed into a fantastic player. Some people compare him Pep, but thats ridiculous since Pep was nasty with his tackles.
Bilbao have a chance to knock Barca out tonight. I can see that happening to be honest.
Bilbao have a chance to knock Barca out tonight. I can see that happening to be honest.
Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
I think that's a bit of an unfair criticism of him. I think he was brilliant when he was younger as well, just not appreciated as much. Pep's career ended early because the ball-playing midfielder just wasn't used anymore, and creator/destroyer partnerships were preferred, this definitely didn't help Xavi's cause. Then under Rijkaard he liked to use van Bommel and Cocu as two destroyers behind a linker and then the front three to do as they pleased. It was only under Guardiola that he was given a proper chance to shine.
Despite everything he was still an excellent player. His awareness, from the beginning of his career was truly amazing - better than that of Zidane's I think. I've never seen such an intelligent footballer.
m_vaughan
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No it isn't. They knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League in 2008-09 thanks to the away goal rule and a Norwegian bloke.
But Abidal? Seriously??
But Abidal? Seriously??
Precisely. We should have won back then!
Anyway, playing Athletic Bilbao at San Mames is never easy but Barcelona has the slight advantage because of the away goal rule(again!) which in the end sees them progress.
EDIT: Take a look at this.
Real Madrid / Mourinho slipped in a match
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m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Precisely. We should have won back then!
Anyway, playing Athletic Bilbao at San Mames is never easy but Barcelona has the slight advantage because of the away goal rule(again!) which in the end sees them progress.
EDIT: Take a look at this.
Real Madrid / Mourinho slipped in a match
Even a God can slip.
Our second string got beat by Levante last night, but in all fairness the game deserved a 0-0. We so have to sign a striker atleast on loan till the end of the season - I hope the Osvaldo rumours have some truth in them.
El Derbi in the QFs, which I believe is next week itself (first leg)!
Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
Everyone put on Madrid-Villareal, absolutely fantastic game so far. End to end quick tempo, with brilliant passing and movement from both sides.
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Villarreal were brilliant against Barca, and they were even better against us last night. Santi Cazorla is a fine fine player - excellent movement, distribution and also has pace.
But just like against Barca, they were not able to keep up the momentum for the whole 90 minutes. I thought they went on the defensive way too early, and we capitalised on that.
I am not convinced with our overall performance, but certainly the players showed character in turning the game around. Three important points won which keeps us within 2 of Barca.
But just like against Barca, they were not able to keep up the momentum for the whole 90 minutes. I thought they went on the defensive way too early, and we capitalised on that.
I am not convinced with our overall performance, but certainly the players showed character in turning the game around. Three important points won which keeps us within 2 of Barca.
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
The way he ran back and scored the third goal was also brilliant. And ofcourse it was great to see Kaka score.
