Peyroteo
Professional Ronaldo PR Guy
Atletico could finish this gameweek in 7th place if both Valencia and Real Sociedad win. Horrible season for them
Zidane completely fecked up the call up for the game and the initial lineup, and even worse, he went with one he'd already tried with poor results just 3 weeks ago. JustZidane has to be the best manager ever at adapting the team halfway through a game.
This team needs Hazard so badly it's incredible though. No clue how they've been winning games with this attack and these performances but they always seem to find way regardless of how they're playing. The likes of Casemiro, Varane and Nacho getting important goals has carried them through this period.
Yes, the best Madrid in defense from 1989 I think, but probably thanks to Mendy, Varane and Carvajal
I'd say Hazard coming back and the form he'll be in will quickly let us know whether they have a shot at the Cl or not.Real Madrid will win the league, on a very nice run of form now after dodgy early season results. Success for Zidane in coming back (don't think they'll have enough in CL though).
Liverpool are gonna demolish Atletico in 2 weeks time
That, and their main issue all season long has been finishing. The defence is still the best in the world by some distance.I don't particularly rate Atletico this season but they had many players out today. I expect them to raise their level if they manage to recover from this problem.
At Camp Nou the record is 16 wins in 16 games for Barca with a 57-10 GD. Might be one of the least interesting match-ups in all of football.spectacular assist from Messi but pretty boring game so far. almost a friendly match.
Abidal said about Valverde's departure "many players were not satisfied nor worked too much" and Messi replies.
Let's see if all the shit comes out
"I honestly don't like doing these things but I think everyone has to be responsible for their tasks and take care of their decisions.
The players of what happens in the field, and we are also the first to recognize when we were not well.
Those responsible for the area of sports management must also assume their responsibilities and above all, take charge of the decisions they make. Finally, when talking about players you have to give names because otherwise we are all getting dirty and feeding things that are said and are not true."
Yes, he did what a captain has to do in that situation, and as you said, the board is making debatable decisions.Messi is 100% right though, Abidal threw that out there without any specifics inviting media to just speculate and star rumours. Maybe that was his intention. Considering the way they've mismanaged assets and funds the last few years, Abidal, management and that whole board only have to look in the mirror to find the culprit for this whole situation.
it's only 3 points, but Madrid are the favorites right now given the meltdown in Barca. they are down to 15 senior players available and it's only february. they can't rotate much and Fati shouldn't even be asked to play every week for someone who only recently turned 17. they were also actively looking to get rid of Rakitic and Arsenal were apparently pushing for Umtiti until the last moments. for the first time I'm starting to think there's something in those rumours about their financial problems because I simply refuse to believe their board is that stupid. even Ole wouldn't do that, you simply can't compete with such a thin squad on all fronts.
anyway, it will be very interesting tonight vs Bilbao.
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