Alright, we've got the cockroaches coming to town in a couple of weeks at the Charmatin

They are already there. Not sure if Fat Roach will make it though.

And it's Chamartin. p

Nice preview nonetheless :thumbsup:

 

And it's Chamartin. p

Yeah, that's how I spelled it first, no idea why I changed it. :wallbang: Damn Playstation 2.

Anyways, Hala Madrid! We have to win this game, otherwise our confidence will be damaged ahead of a very important game with Lyon three days later.

 

El Fen : you might as well have just billed it Robinho v Messi

 

El Fen : you might as well have just billed it Robinho v Messi

If I did that, I would have looked like a fool since both of them will likely start on the bench.

 

Messi will probably be protected by Rijkaard by playing Giuly instead. His poor finishing was an important factor to the latest result against ye lot, the guy is just so frustrating. But if Robinho starts on the bench, I'll be surprised. I'll also be surprised if Luxe plays 4-3-3.

I have a feeling that this will be a very good match. Who will referee this one btw? :lala:

 

If I did that, I would have looked like a fool since both of them will likely start on the bench.

even better, who can make the biggest impact in only 20 minutes ?

 

Messi will probably be protected by Rijkaard by playing Giuly instead. His poor finishing was an important factor to the latest result against ye lot, the guy is just so frustrating. But if Robinho starts on the bench, I'll be surprised.

I have a feeling that this will be a very good match. Who will referee this one btw? :lala:

It doesn't matter who will referee the game, the way things have gone this season, it should be Madrid worried about that factor, not Barca.

 

Woody will definitely miss the Classico. hes 4 weeks out as it seems.

 

even better, who can make the biggest impact in only 20 minutes ?

Probably Robinho, ask Cadiz. p

 

Woody will definitely miss the Classico. hes 4 weeks out as it seems.

:frustrat:

Helguera better make it, otherwise Ronaldinho vs Pavon sounds quite interesting.

 

i like Mejia a lot actually. And having him together with Ramos in the back and Garcia in CD doesnt sound that bad.

 

the two wonderkids of la liga on the bench, how riveting!!!

will be an exciting match regardless of the result.

my lineup seeing woodie is missing will be:

.............casillas..
salgado.......ramos.........helguera......carlos
.........becks.........garcia.......guti.......
.....................zidane/robinho..................
.............raul.............ronaldo

edit: wont helguera be ready?

 

i like Mejia a lot actually. And having him together with Ramos in the back and Garcia in CD doesnt sound that bad.

Me too, I like Mejia a lot, he's better than Pavon IMO.

 

the two wonderkids of la liga on the bench, how riveting!!!

will be an exciting match regardless of the result.

my lineup seeing woodie is missing will be:

.............casillas..
salgado.......ramos.........helguera......carlos
.........becks.........garcia.......guti.......
.....................zidane/robinho..................
.............raul.............ronaldo

edit: wont helguera be ready?

Baptista? If he's fit he has to play.

 

why do u wanna put Guti as a starter? Let him come off the bench, and be great like he usually does

 

I really do hope one of the "big" ones is fit for this match(Ronaldo, Baptista)... we are struggling because we don't have any presence in the box... some one who is hard to hack down... add to that a depleted midfield and you know you are going to have problems... we will struggle with the lineup we were fielding for the last couple of matches... with a full squad a win seems likely... without Ronaldo/Baptista/Garcia/Gravesen I see us getting owned...

 

I wonder if the broadcasting information is correct.
Real Madrid TV?
Can anyone confirm?

 

I wonder if the broadcasting information is correct.
Real Madrid TV?
Can anyone confirm?

Real Madrid TV will show the game, but not live.

Only a re-run.

 

I really do hope one of the "big" ones is fit for this match(Ronaldo, Baptista)... we are struggling because we don't have any presence in the box... some one who is hard to hack down... add to that a depleted midfield and you know you are going to have problems... we will struggle with the lineup we were fielding for the last couple of matches... with a full squad a win seems likely... without Ronaldo/Baptista/Garcia/Gravesen I see us getting owned...

Yeah, without those four players I think we will lose the match. Well Garcia will play because he isn't injured, just missed Zaragoza through suspension. But it's very important that at least one of Ronaldo or Baptista is fit to play.

 

El Feno, please remove the trash post that occured before you game preview.

I like seeing your previews first and not some trashy cule.

 

i like Mejia a lot actually. And having him together with Ramos in the back and Garcia in CD doesnt sound that bad.

It will be nice to see him in derbi - he is insolent (since his first game I remember how he argued with more older player...) perfect for Barca :boxing:

Yeah, without those four players I think we will lose the match. Well Garcia will play because he isn't injured, just missed Zaragoza through suspension. But it's very important that at least one of Ronaldo or Baptista is fit to play.

I really doubt we end Derbi success. Even if Ronaldo/Baptista play will they be 100% fit? After about/more than a month without play - I guess NO... And Barca is very self-confident... It is a bad time to play Classico for us. Fortunately in Classico not only names and form are key.

 

The team that simply wants to win more will win.

That's how Clasicos are decided... by heart.

 

agree, throw out standing and everything else...

Barca durning the Gaspart years those teams made us really suffer and they were not as good as the current squad.

 

Baptista? If he's fit he has to play.

Baptista should play up front wiz R9 if he is fit, i prefer to have Raul in midfield cause he can hold the ball alot better than Baptista and in a match like this you cant have a player who cant hold against Barca's midfield, and since we already have beckham who cant hold a ball for 2 secs we better not play baptista in midfield

 

You guys really think Robinho is gonna sit this one? I would rather have him off the bench with his energy but unless everyone's back and at 100% i'm not sure this will happen.

El Fen I really don't see what Baptista has done so far to get such praise, especially having him in midfield where he is more a liability, he's very limited in his creativity even as a DMC IMO. Even if he is fit I would have him on the bench in case anything happens to Ronaldo. And playing Ronaldo, Beast and Raul all at once is a big no-no. Raul needs more space up front to work his magic, he's proven he plays so much better when he is one of the main guys and not hidden in the shadows of his teammates. I have a feeling El Capitan is gonna take it home for us in the classico.

Heike, count me in on Mejia being better than Pavon. I just wish the staff would see this:doh: I've always really liked Mejia and I don't see us ever being at a disadvantage playing his no matter who we play against.

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