La Liga 2023/24

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Simeone's record against Barcelona:
37 games played
5 wins
11 draws
21 losses

This is their 5th loss in a row

Yesterday they played without Griezmann and Koke, and with Riquelme up top instead of Memphis. I don't know if it was bans, injuries, or just throwing the game

Barcelona regularly beat them without having to do anything really. It's incredible
 
RedSky said:
Yeah, you've got some exciting prospects. They're all so young and yet look settled and ready.
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When all the academy teams play the same way, the kids don't adapt tactically when they get to the first team. There is a lot of talk about Lamine Yamal, which is logical because he has enormous potential, but Pau Cubarsi is impressive, his positioning, his leadership, how he understands the game and his quality in passing.
 
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Something has to give in Spain. I won't hold my breath about it being the culture amongst some fans and referees. At this rate, it won't be many seasons before Vinicius requests a transfer to move abroad somewhere else.
 
RoyH1 said:
Something has to give in Spain. I won't hold my breath about it being the culture amongst some fans and referees. At this rate, it won't be many seasons before Vinicius requests a transfer to move abroad somewhere else.
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At this point it needs to come from players/clubs. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans were filmed chanting racial abuse against Vini outside the stadiums before the CL games

Fans in Pamplona weren't being racist at least - "just" wishing him to die...

The strongest message here would be for Real Madrid to refuse to continue playing in these conditions. Then get other clubs to follow, which shouldn't be difficult, especially when the players union would jump right in
 
giorno said:
At this point it needs to come from players/clubs. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans were filmed chanting racial abuse against Vini outside the stadiums before the CL games

Fans in Pamplona weren't being racist at least - "just" wishing him to die...

The strongest message here would be for Real Madrid to refuse to continue playing in these conditions. Then get other clubs to follow, which shouldn't be difficult, especially when the players union would jump right in
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The Williams' brothers from Ahtletic Bilbao have also been subject to some nasty treatment over the years.
 
RoyH1 said:
The Williams' brothers from Ahtletic Bilbao have also been subject to some nasty treatment over the years.
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Iñaki yeah, he did a really cool interview the other day on the subject. But it goes way back. Eto'o, Dani Alves...
 
Don’t have a link at the ready, but another round of good ol racism. Tiring.

Vini Jr. statement: “This weekend, I won't even play. But we had three despicable cases of racism in Spain this Saturday alone. All my support for Acuña
@AcunaMarcos17
and coach Quique Flores, from
@SevillaFC
. To Sarr and
@RMajadahonda
may your bravery inspire others. Racists must be exposed and the games cannot continue with them in the stands. We will only have victory when the racists leave the stadiums straight to jail, a place they deserve.”
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Sarr went at the animal abusing him, that was pretty cool :lol: . Good on his team for supporting him, and the ref who refused to do anything should never be employed again

As Vini said: jail time for these subhumans

Also Quique Flores getting racially abused by "his" people, nearly breaking down in tears afterwards...hard to stomach
 
Very odd seeing RM wearing purple at home. Marketing because of the partnership with Y-3?
 
Korwas said:
Seriously, why is Rodrygo so much better in this position?
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Because it's his most natural one. Fixes his positioning struggles, and allows him to play on his strong foot
 
giorno said:
Because it's his most natural one. Fixes his positioning struggles, and allows him to play on his strong foot
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It feels like it goes beyond expected things like positioning, it's like he plays with more confidence and is just sharper in his dribbling and shooting.
 
Korwas said:
It feels like it goes beyond expected things like positioning, it's like he plays with more confidence and is just sharper in his dribbling and shooting.
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Because he doesn't have to worry about finding pockets of space. Rodrygo isn't bad at finding pockets of space but he's not particularly good either. Having a fixed starting position helps him, streamlines his job
 
I must say Rudiger is actually playing at very good level this season to deserve these chants from the fans
 
GatoLoco said:
Plus a few more more attacking left backs too
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Perez should just remove the right side of the pitch! :p

Professional win, nothing fancy but got the job done. Clownish ref yet again. Worst refs in Europe without a doubt.

Now we got City next. Hope we turn up.
 
Some Prem club is gonna sign Rodrygo in like 2025 and he’ll become the best player in the league
 
GlasgowCeltic said:
Some Prem club is gonna sign Rodrygo in like 2025 and he’ll become the best player in the league
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Could see something like that happen, maybe not best player in the league, but I think he could be a massive steal for some club like Robben became for Bayern when he left.
 
Morty_ said:
I think it's clear that what this team needs is even more left forwards.
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It’s wild that you guys are the only team on this planet that Mbappe would not necessarily improve a lot. (Send us Vini or Rodrygo. Thank you!)
 
In more “let’s see how much we can show our racist asses” news:

 
RG77 said:
In more “let’s see how much we can show our racist asses” news:

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What's happening in Spain is wild. It's a country I love and know well, but the stubborn refusal of authorities and part of the population to move with the times is astonishing.
If I was an agent to a black player, I'd advise them to look away from Spain until there is a complete cleanup in their sporting authorities.
 
Copa del Rey final underway. Really weird seeing Athletic v Mallorca final. 17 minutes in 0-0
 
Athletic very anxious. A lot of expectations after so many years without a win and I don't think they expected to be losing at this stage.
No depth and too dependent on Nico. Mallorca very comfortable on the field.
 
Been a good watch so far, this.

A lot of nerves, proper cup final feel to it.
 
V.O. said:
Been a good watch so far, this.

A lot of nerves, proper cup final feel to it.
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Can't help but think Athletic are suffering from stage fright here - feeling the weight of expectations and history too much. Not sure what the coach can do to settle them down for the second half.
 
1-1 so far in the Copa del Rey final

Bilbao the better team so far
 
Mallorca celebrating taking it to pens and then taking those pens. :lol:

Cool moment for Bilbao, and deserved over the course of the game.
 
Didn't realise Bilbao hadn't won the Copa since 1984. I remember them a few seasons back playing that delayed final v la Real due to covid....and they also played a few weeks later the 21/22 and also lost that to Barca.

Straight into the Europa league and they could still make the CL aswell as only two points off 4th so Valverde doing well again.
 
Good work from Athletic on the penalties. They looked so tense going into the shootout but those were are all really well hit.

And finally a trophy for Athletic after all these years!
 
FootballHQ said:
Straight into the Europa league and they could still make the CL aswell as only two points off 4th so Valverde doing well again.
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Their match against Atletico at the Wanda on Apr 27th is massive now.

Got a trophy and are guaranteed EL football for next season. Getting UCL will be the icing on the cake and massive for the clubs finances.

Atletico, should they advance in UCL, will have a SF to contend with so they may have to rotate for the Bilbao game
 
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I am not going to watch Mallorca - Real Madrid

I am going to watch Luka Modric in a Mallorca - Real Madrid game.
 
No plan, no precision, no energy.

Yup, this is going to go well at Ethiad.
 
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