GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL RONALDO!
La Liga - 2014/15
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Who needs other strikers when you've got this man?
Such a soft goal to give away
Don't forget the 50 million we still need to pay James' parents.
Can't go wrong there!
Is it only 50m? You got off easy there.
Ronaldo with a great strike there, 250 goals in his 250th game, is that right? Incredible stats.
I can only understand some spanish words not conversations. But they were chattering away and then one blurts out, and I must be hearing this wrong "TOO LATE" in English
Thank you for turning up like you did for the European super cup and the world cup games to remind us all of the bad defending whenever Ronaldo scores. We would truly be lost without you
.255 goals in 250 games, and it wasn't a great strike, poor defending and even worse goalkeeping, no keeper should ever be beaten at their near post from that range.
Spaniards speak unbelievably fast, I've studied it for three years and barely catch a word or two in a sentence. Bloody hell, have no idea how they do it.I can only understand some spanish words not conversations. But they were chattering away and then one blurts out, and I must be hearing this wrong "TOO LATE" in English
I swear he just blurted it out for a joke, is English taking over that fast!
Was just about to post this! Such an agenda poster!!Thank you for turning up like you did for the European super cup and the world cup games to remind us all of the bad defending whenever Ronaldo scores. We would truly be lost without you
More than you know it!
Atleti next now, hopefully they win to keep pressure on Barca and Real.
With all the players that have left them, their squad still looks impressive. Really looking forward to see how Griezmann and Mandzukic will do for them.
It does. They've bought well. In fact all my instincts say they're stronger. I think Mandzukic will love the role. Whether they're as hungry - who knows. They certainly weren't relaxing against Real Madrid. Though of course Simeone says that their target is to win "the other Liga" and come third. Sure it is.
What is that...thing on Gabi's head
I think he will be very good for them. I always rated him very highly at Bayern and thought he was kind of underrated and even when things are not going well for him he still works hard and makes his presence felt and does not give up, unlike benzema who disappears when things are not going well (for the most part) in addition to having regular confidence crises.
I think they look stronger this season as well. The new players brought in will keep the hunger within the team and Simeone is obviously just playing the underdog card again. Fairly sure he reckons they could win it, with good reason too as well.
Agree with you @Raul Madrid He is a fighter, although at times he gets carried away a bit too much. Nonetheless he is a handful and will score lots for them.
The Atletico Madrid Asst. Manager is more like the commanding officer type person, uptight, compared to Simeone the crazy dictator!
This Madrid team gives me a lot of confidence. Imagine this, they had a tough time against us last season when we were going though a really bad phase. Messi injured throughout the season, Xavi declining, defence absolute shit, Neymar spent more time on hospital than on field, and Valdes injured PINTO was GK ffs. Let's not forget an unimaginative manager. Only bright spot was Alexis. And the guy who was always the best player in such big games for Real is gone now (thanks to you guys!).
I think we have made some good progress in the squad, need cover for Alves though Montoya isn't too bad. And I feel with this soft core of Madrid, we will cause them a lot of problem in the middle.
I can see that our midfield of Iniesta, Rakitic, Mascherano (instead of Busquets) and Messi can absolutely dominate this real midfield any day of the week. If they couldn't handle us last season, they sure will face a much more difficult task this season.
Though very early into the season, here's an interesting statistics from 1st round. The whole Madrid team combined total 5 dribbles, Messi alone had 7 successful dribbles in the match. Missing Di Maria already??
I think we have made some good progress in the squad, need cover for Alves though Montoya isn't too bad. And I feel with this soft core of Madrid, we will cause them a lot of problem in the middle.
I can see that our midfield of Iniesta, Rakitic, Mascherano (instead of Busquets) and Messi can absolutely dominate this real midfield any day of the week. If they couldn't handle us last season, they sure will face a much more difficult task this season.
Though very early into the season, here's an interesting statistics from 1st round. The whole Madrid team combined total 5 dribbles, Messi alone had 7 successful dribbles in the match. Missing Di Maria already??
They do look stronger than last year, Mandzukic and Griezmann has very good balance, Oblak could be a good choice to replace Courtois and Siquera is an adequate replacement for Luis Felipe. They will do well.
I agree with you. I like Real Madrid and I support them in El Classico, but I don't see them beating Barca this season. I said it in another thread 2 days ago, I will repeat: Barca will walk the league. I would say they have the biggest chance for CL trophy too. I don't really understand how Madrid want to play all of their best players at the same time without runners in Di Maria and Khedira.
Strange that Atlético hasn´t been able to score against a center back pairing of Ba and Zé Castro.
Atletico have been very average tonight. Probably still feeling the effects of Fridays match.
Mandzukic has had chances, it's just not quite happening. Rayo are a funny team - they have their own game every week.
I've only watched the 2nd half. Rayo should be winning this. Manucho has looked good for them
0-0
Well done Rayo. Starting the new season the way they ended the last one.
Well done Rayo. Starting the new season the way they ended the last one.
Was it rayo who got smashed by barca and just kept passing the ball around and enjoying themselves?
Atletico will struggle a bit for goals this season, Manzukic is OK but a downgrade on Costa.
Hopefully their other attackers can score as many as they did last season!
Hopefully their other attackers can score as many as they did last season!
Did Griezmann play today and if so, how was he?
That would be them. Last year they became the first Liga team in years to have more possession than Barca, while losing 4-0. After they lost 5-0 to Real Madrid their manager praised his players and said it was a very good performance and that if they keep playing like that they'll beat most teams.
He was right as well, they climbed steadily from the relegation places around Christmas to 8th at the end of the season.
Mainz have just bought Jairo from Sevilla. I'd never heard of him before to be honest, can you tell me anything about him?
Matchday 2 - 30 Aug
Two games tonight (Friday) ooops - I'm out of Liga watching practice. All times UK
Sat 30 Aug 2014 - Spanish La Liga
- Getafe 1 - 0 Almería FT
- Valencia CF 0 - 0 Málaga L
Sat 30 Aug 2014 - Spanish La Liga
- Athletic Bilbao v Levante 18:00
- Córdoba v Celta de Vigo 18:00
- Atlético Madrid v Eibar 20:00
- Espanyol v Sevilla 22:00
- Villarreal v Barcelona 18:00
- Deportivo de La Coruña v Rayo Vallecano 20:00
- Real Sociedad v Real Madrid 20:00
- Elche v Granada CF 22:00
What's the situation with Valencia's shirt sponsor? Why don't they have one?
Oh dear, what an idiotic challenge to make. Could have just cost Málaga the game.
And that's why he's just made the Spain squad. Great goal by Paco Alcácer.
Thought the red was a bit harsh but sublime goal from young Paco.
Penalty.
Not sure why they don't specifically, but it's not that uncommon in Spain at the minute. All because of money, or a lack of it.
Maybe a bit but he can't complain too much, tackle like that and you give the ref every opportunity to send you off.
Penalty was the right call too I think.
Right call for the penalty. Shame Malaga were looking pretty good.
Yeah, they were the better team until the red card, and the penalty was unfortunate (even though it was correct). Surprised Ochoa isn't playing again.