La Liga - 2012/2013
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to talk about United's dreadful home defeat at the hands of Big Ange's Tottenham Hotspur. Should this have been the end of Ten Hag? How long does he actually have left? And does Nik finally want ETH out?!
As I mentioned, Levante players after the match had a bit of a meltdown. Summarising their view: La Liga would have been over tonight if Madrid lost, so the ref made sure they won.
Now, this is an interesting summary given that Levante's goal was offside and they finished with 11 men despite Navarro elbowing (accidentally on purpose would be my guess) Ronaldo in the first minute.
They did have cause for complaint, Callejon was fouled twice for the penalty, once outside the box then on the line - on the other hand Alonso missed it so it wasn't actually crucial. And during the second half (maybe after the ref saw the TV replays at halftime?) all the 50:50s went Madrid's way.
Conspiracy? Probably just a crap ref, trying to ref a mudwrestling contest.
To add a bit of spice to the night it appears Pepe decided to do a victory dance in the tunnel. Ballasteros (Levante captain) followed him back into the Madrid dressing room, ostensibly to see how Ronaldo was. What happens next will probably be the subject of many retellings but it ends up with Ballasteros grabbing Pepe round the throat and him getting thrown out of the dressing room.
The ref's report also says, a Levante security officer got into a brawl with a Madrid one. The police were called to calm the situation - leaving the Madrid team stuck in their dressing room. The police are due to report today.
Deary deary me - as a wise man once said.
Now, this is an interesting summary given that Levante's goal was offside and they finished with 11 men despite Navarro elbowing (accidentally on purpose would be my guess) Ronaldo in the first minute.
They did have cause for complaint, Callejon was fouled twice for the penalty, once outside the box then on the line - on the other hand Alonso missed it so it wasn't actually crucial. And during the second half (maybe after the ref saw the TV replays at halftime?) all the 50:50s went Madrid's way.
Conspiracy? Probably just a crap ref, trying to ref a mudwrestling contest.
To add a bit of spice to the night it appears Pepe decided to do a victory dance in the tunnel. Ballasteros (Levante captain) followed him back into the Madrid dressing room, ostensibly to see how Ronaldo was. What happens next will probably be the subject of many retellings but it ends up with Ballasteros grabbing Pepe round the throat and him getting thrown out of the dressing room.
The ref's report also says, a Levante security officer got into a brawl with a Madrid one. The police were called to calm the situation - leaving the Madrid team stuck in their dressing room. The police are due to report today.
Deary deary me - as a wise man once said.
Morataone day he'll be a Getafe legend...
So true.
Why I'm not surprised seeing Real Madrid being involved in those things?
Sounds like sour grapes for losing the game like they did. They sure did foul a lot during the game and like you said jojojo, they got the best of controversial decisions. Would have been a hell of a lot harder playing a game like that with 10 men for almost 90 minutes, or against Ronaldo the whole time for that matter.
They basically blew a great chance of leveling Real in the league. They had 30 minutes of playing time against a team that was seriously lacking attacking players and they even missed their other good chance during that time and conceded poorly and now are acting like children because of their own failings. They need to get a grip.
They basically blew a great chance of leveling Real in the league. They had 30 minutes of playing time against a team that was seriously lacking attacking players and they even missed their other good chance during that time and conceded poorly and now are acting like children because of their own failings. They need to get a grip.
What contraversal decisions did they get in their favour? That elbow on ronaldo was never red, and it's difficult to say if they scored from offside, even if they did, it was minimal, impossible to see, while most of the things they got against them only a blind man wouldn't see.
Levante defended very well against Real from open play, but they were atrocious on set pieces, which is how Real scored both goals. They have no-one to blame but themselves. (although I do agree that they almost didn't get a single 50/50 call in the second half)
Sid Lowe's summary of Levante Madrid and the aftermath.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2012/nov/12/cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-levante?CMP=twt_gu
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2012/nov/12/cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-levante?CMP=twt_gu
Are you saying we didn't deserve the victory here? If you coudn't see these guys were thugs and shouldn't have finished with 11 men then I don't know what the hell you were watching. I was going to write a little rant aimed at you but you're not worth the minutes I'd need to do this. Your anti Madrid bias is so over the top it's a bit ridiculous to be honest. I don't know how you can even take yourself seriously.
From the BBC, so all times are UK
Saturday, 17 November 2012
Osasuna v Malaga, 15:00
Valencia v Espanyol, 17:00
Barcelona v Real Zaragoza, 19:00
Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, 21:00
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Deportivo La Coruna v Levante, 11:00
Celta de Vigo v Mallorca, 15:00
Getafe v Valladolid, 16:50
Granada v Atletico Madrid, 18:45
Sevilla v Real Betis, 20:30
Monday, 19 November 2012
Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, 20:30
Valencia/Espanyol could be a lively affair, though I won't be able to see it.
Real Madrid/Athletic has the potential to be a good match. Athletic are playing poorly but know how to raise their game. Madrid can't afford to drop any more points. On a soap opera note it'll be interesting to see how the Bernabeu reacts to Ronaldo.
Saturday, 17 November 2012
Osasuna v Malaga, 15:00
Valencia v Espanyol, 17:00
Barcelona v Real Zaragoza, 19:00
Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, 21:00
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Deportivo La Coruna v Levante, 11:00
Celta de Vigo v Mallorca, 15:00
Getafe v Valladolid, 16:50
Granada v Atletico Madrid, 18:45
Sevilla v Real Betis, 20:30
Monday, 19 November 2012
Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, 20:30
Valencia/Espanyol could be a lively affair, though I won't be able to see it.
Real Madrid/Athletic has the potential to be a good match. Athletic are playing poorly but know how to raise their game. Madrid can't afford to drop any more points. On a soap opera note it'll be interesting to see how the Bernabeu reacts to Ronaldo.
Barca are going to break the record of points this year.
Why would the Bernabau react poorly to Ronaldo? What happened this time?
I honestly think he pictured it way differently at Madrid and he misses the support he had at United. Oh and in answer to your question he's still unhappy about some stuff at the club. Fantastic footballer but he can be such a drama queen.
Still early. Two blips and the record is gone.
I don't even believe they are that close to winning the league yet either.. They were lucky in a couple of games, and if they get unlucky in a couple more everything will be different.
Well, the club can be a bit of a joke at times. Whatever ailments that he and Mourinho publicly scrutinize in public might fix it.
Also, if the fans boo him then it's them that have the problem, not Ronaldo. Without him the league would be a fun trip to secure the 2nd place every season.
The Bernabeau could also be a 3 point swing. Always silly to make statements this early on. League not even half done.
To be honest, this is the first time for a long time that I don't think Barcelona have much of a chance of winning at the Bernabeu this year.
1-0 barca, messi, too easy,
1-1 montañes. not that easy hehe
1-1
sack vilanova, hire fergie
2-1 song
great assist by messi
great assist by messi
That was a great assist, how he went past that first player I just don't know.
Just how can Messi be this good? Sweet finish to make it 3-1.
3-1. Not a bad goal that..
FT. 2 goals and an assist.
Llorente doesn't start, what is up with him?
Callejon, Modric and Benzema start.
Has anyone suggested it's crazy to play Ronaldo in a home game where Real kill 99% of teams (i.e. all those not called Barcelona) while he's still recovering with that nasty eye cut, and when they have work still to do in the Champions League in mid-week? If not, then I'd like to officially suggest it is crazy to risk him in this game given the squad they have
Has anyone suggested it's crazy to play Ronaldo in a home game where Real kill 99% of teams (i.e. all those not called Barcelona) while he's still recovering with that nasty eye cut, and when they have work still to do in the Champions League in mid-week? If not, then I'd like to officially suggest it is crazy to risk him in this game given the squad they have
Make sure the three points are secured first.
- Ronnie, I'm going to rest you tonight.Has anyone suggested it's crazy to play Ronaldo in a home game where Real kill 99% of teams (i.e. all those not called Barcelona) while he's still recovering with that nasty eye cut, and when they have work still to do in the Champions League in mid-week? If not, then I'd like to officially suggest it is crazy to risk him in this game given the squad they have
- But Messi scored two.
- Ahh, okay.
2004 apparently the last time Bilbao won there - can't Real get the job done without Ronaldo tonight? It's only a week since the injury.
Great work from Benzema 1-0.
Fair enough, this is Real Madrid after all
Benz
A draw would be disastrous too, not only losing.
It's like I said the other day, every time I see Benzema play he's great. I don't see how he's having a bad season, I really haven't seen him play one bad game yet.
Cristiano trying too hard.
He's not much different than RvP in terms of ability. He's got the same qualities really. Not many strikers that assist as much as him as well I reckon. Think Madrid are better most of the time with him in the team rather than Higuaín. He works well with Ronaldo.
Is Llorente injured or has he fallen out of grace with Bielsa?
Ramos you sexy bastard!