La Liga - 2014/15

Was about to ask how many matches Mourinho got for gouging but @prarek said it already.

Wonder if RM or Barca's manager would get the same kind of suspension for same type of behaviour.
 
Real Madrid just released their first line-up of the season, guess the big news is that Iker is the first choice keeper. Wrong again, Carlo.

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Don't know anything about Cordoba, should we expect Madrid to score five or six tonight?

Asking as I don't know whether to watch this or MNF!
 
Don't know anything about Cordoba, should we expect Madrid to score five or six tonight?

Asking as I don't know whether to watch this or MNF!

Newly promoted team. Most of their starting eleven are new signings making their debut. Id be surprised if they got anything out of this.
 
Was about to ask how many matches Mourinho got for gouging but @prarek said it already.

Wonder if RM or Barca's manager would get the same kind of suspension for same type of behaviour.

It's the cumulative effect. Multiple offences each getting a match or two ban. Mourinho's was a single offence. It's thought 4 of the ban games will be Supercopas - yes, he'll probably be happy if he serves those. :D The other 4 will be Liga matches.

For those unfamiliar with the Spanish system. It's expected the 2 + 1 + 1 set of bans he got for various forms of dissent will be served in theSupercopa. The Liga 4 match ban would be for those slaps aimed at the fourth official. When a ban of more than 3 games is imposed for a single offence, it's deemed as "serious" so it gets served immediately in whatever competition is coming up - La Liga this time.

Atletico are going to appeal. However Simeone's banned from the touchline tonight anyway, for offences committed last season.
 
It's the cumulative effect. Multiple offences each getting a match or two ban. Mourinho's was a single offence. It's thought 4 of the ban games will be Supercopas - yes, he'll probably be happy if he serves those. :D The other 4 will be Liga matches.

For those unfamiliar with the Spanish system. It's expected the 2 + 1 + 1 set of bans he got for various forms of dissent will be served in theSupercopa. The Liga 4 match ban would be for those slaps aimed at the fourth official. When a ban of more than 3 games is imposed for a single offence, it's deemed as "serious" so it gets served immediately in whatever competition is coming up - La Liga this time.

Atletico are going to appeal. However Simeone's banned from the touchline tonight anyway, for offences committed last season.

Ah, that clears it up a little, cheers mate.
 
There isn't a league in the world that shows more institutional bias for a single club the way the Primera does for RM
 
There isn't a league in the world that shows more institutional bias for a single club the way the Primera does for RM
We need all the help we can get mate, this football thing isn't easy. And congratulations to Barcelona on winning all the trophies they have in recent years despite the many conspiracies against them. They are truly an inspiration to us all. Well done.
 
Not the best first half by Madrid but at least the team is leading. Hopefully an improvement in the second half.
 
Arbeloa is going to cost us? Where's Carvajal?
I hope pepe is phased out of the team too this year with varane taking his place. Pepe was very good last year but he is still reckless and at his age is not going to get any better and if anything will only get worse. I really hope varane has recovered fully from his injuries and can build on the great potential he has shown so far at Madrid.
 
I hope pepe is phased out of the team too this year with varane taking his place. Pepe was very good last year but he is still reckless and at his age is not going to get any better and if anything will only get worse. I really hope varane has recovered fully from his injuries and can build on the great potential he has shown so far at Madrid.
I'm not sure, Pepe is still a quality defender and has a great partnership with Ramos.

I'm surprised about Casillas starting ahead of Navas. I thought he was only going start in the cup competitions again.
 
Casillas used to inspire such confidence in the defence but he looks like a big bag of nerves these days.
 
Casillas used to inspire such confidence in the defence but he looks like a big bag of nerves these days.
Agreed, the world cup was the last nail in his coffin I think. Don't know what we're doing buying a top keeper to put him on the bench.

Khedira for Benz? :confused:
 
Agreed, the world cup was the last nail in his coffin I think. Don't know what we're doing buying a top keeper to put him on the bench.

Khedira for Benz? :confused:
Kheidera being brought on for benzema. We are trying to hold on and defend for our lives for the last 15 minutes vs the mighty cordoba.
 
Agreed, the world cup was the last nail in his coffin I think. Don't know what we're doing buying a top keeper to put him on the bench.

Khedira for Benz? :confused:

Ancelotti doing the old, "this is how bad I need another striker," routine. Another game like this and the crowd will demand Falcao. :smirk:
 
Ancelotti doing the old, "this is how bad I need another striker," routine. Another game like this and the crowd will demand Falcao. :smirk:
It is kind of ridiculous we only have 1 out and out striker.

City score against Pool. 1-0
 
Is it me or these spanish commentators I'm listening to apart from doing announcements and the odd player name and GOL, are just chatting about bollocks?