Can we put the date and time in the topic titles? Please and thank you?

 

Sorry if i missed it. I hope mods can add the date

 

la decima! wont you come here to papa!

 

Good chance to play Kaka and make one change at CB

 

Nope. We will go with 100% into this. But Kaka could maybe start over Di Maria in some match soon, don't believe that this is the one.

So, it's all about 3 points. And let's hope for a draw between Ajax and Lyon in Amsterdam.

 

FC Dinamo Zagreb coach Krunoslav Jurčić is looking forward to locking horns with coaching "idol" José Mourinho and has the backing of former Real Madrid CF forward Davor Šuker.

Krunoslav Jurčić was one of the key men in GNK Dinamo Zagreb's last UEFA Champions League campaign in 1999/00 and 12 years on is relishing pitting his wits as a coach against "idol" José Mourinho.

The former Croatia midfielder began his second spell in charge of Dinamo this summer, instantly leading them through three knockout rounds and back into the group stage. And their immediate reward is a Group D home opener against Mourinho's Real Madrid CF with Olympique Lyonnais and AFC Ajax to come.

"During the last few years I have analysed [Mourinho's] work as a coach a lot, and I can say he is my idol," Jurčić told UEFA.com. "I don't want to hide that. I like his way of managing matches a lot, and his reactions during matches, he brings a lot of emotion into matches. If there are no emotions, football is not a real sport for me. Without people like José, football would never be as popular as it is at the moment."

It has been something of a mission for Dinamo to make the group stage again in recent years. They fell in the third qualifying round five seasons in row until this year when Jurčić ended that run. "To qualify for the Champions League means that we have done a very good job. Our goal for this season was to get into the Europa League, that was the main plan.

"Our team are young, and we have some new players, so we needed time to play at our best. But everything went in the right direction, some players played much better than we expected, and along with the technical staff and everybody around the team, things started to work perfectly, and we made it to the Champions League. This is a big reward for our team, and it's a big honour to play with the best European teams. But being in such a group of teams is a big responsibility, to represent our club, our city and our country."

The last time Dinamo were there, Jurčić played in draws at Manchester United FC and Olympique de Marseille, 12 months after securing a memorable 1-0 win at Ajax. "I have some beautiful memories from that era," Jurčić said. "First of all, I am very proud that I was part of that Dinamo squad, and that now I can lead Dinamo in the Champions League as a coach. These are unforgettable matches. I always try to motivate my players by saying, 'Guys, try to do something great during your career, so you can remember it forever'."

Backing Dinamo all the way will be a player who certainly did something great in his career, the club's former striker Davor Šuker, who later conquered Europe with Madrid. "The Champions League is so important for us, it's like a World Cup, these are the most strongest and most the attractive matches in the world," he said. "Dinamo have made really huge efforts in the last decade. They invested a lot and they were close a few times. But it's football, some teams are investing €100m, €200m or even €500m and they don't reach a Champions League group stage.

"Dinamo finally took that last step and I am so glad we will play against my other former club Real Madrid. I am looking forward to meeting them here and to being their host in Zagreb. Do I have advice for the Dinamo players? They should not think about the result – Real regularly score five, but I hope that will not be the case in Zagreb. This match is like a Champions League final for Dinamo."

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsle...championsleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000263/match=2007583/prematch/focus/

 

Fixed title,

so anal.

 

God I hope Khedira is fit

 

three points should never be in doubt for Real Madrid...Dinamo might start off quick, but they won't be able to keep their concentration for the full 90, they barely do it in qualifying rounds yet alone the actual tournament

 

Agree, Dinamo probably going to try to pressure Real in the opening 15 minutes or so but then I see Real taking control of the game and getting into their rhythm and ease to victory. Probably 3-0 to Real.

 

AS: Khedira and Albiol in for Carvalho and Coentrao

 

f(ck albiol! A disaster is waiting to explode.

 

Varane was so impressive in the preseason, he should get a chance.

 

Too early to tell now.

I'd be upset if Albiol played. I understand giving Carvalho a rest, but that's what Varane is for. Besides, he needs to gain experience somewhere.

 

No WAY is Varane ready for a CL game at Zagreb!!

 

and kaka is not even called



Goalkeepers
Casillas, Adan, Tomas Mejias
Defenders
Carvalho, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao, Arbeloa, Albiol, Marcelo, Varane
Midfielders
Ozil, Xabi Alonso, Callejon, Di Maria, Khedira, Lass, Granero
Forwards
Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Higuain

 

Madrid never scored a goal in red

The color may be ridiculous, but I'm sure that jinx will be broken Wednesday

 

Kaka is injured (bruised heel).

 

Am going to the game. First time gonna see my beloved team, so exicted, so happy!roud:

I don't care if they haven't manage yet to score in that "cursed" red jersey, I realisticly expect 1-4 win!

 

Dear God, one tackle from Miguel Torres and Kaka is injured. :rollani:

I'm opposed to Albiol starting, due to him being an absolute disaster, but I don't want Varane starting either. Not ready for this exposure, although he's shown to be mature beyond his years.

I'd much prefer Sergio slot centrally beside Pepe and the always reliable Arbeloa at RB.

 

:thumbsup:

But tbf to Kaka, it was a nasty tackle :angel: worthy of a red, no? :flirt:

 

so

we never played dinamo in our history
and we never scored a goal in a red jersey
and Dinamo is undefeated at home in 2011-12

 

so

we never played dinamo in our history

that's where you are wrong... friendly match from 1974

Real Madrid - Dinamo Zagreb 3:4

Madrid, September 3rd. 1974 - Stadium Santiago Bernabeu. Attendance: 110.000
Scorers: 1:0 - Del Bosque (17), 2:0 - Del Bosque (31), 2:1 - Bonić (46), 2:2 - Senzen (60), 2:3 - Tukša (61), 3:3 - Aguilar (68), 3:4 - Devčić (71)
REAL MADRID: Garcia Remon, Jose Luis, Benito, Camacho, Pirri, Vitoria (Grosso), Aguilar, Breitner, Del Bosque, Netzer, Macanas
DINAMO ZAGREB: Šarović, Bedi (Devčić), Jovičević, Miljković, Blašković, Kuže, Čerček, Mustedanagić, Bonić, Kranjčar (Tukša), Senzen

 

I would rather see Pepe playing alone, then Albiol next to him! Pepe is just Pepe, so fast, covers a lot of ground, best 1 on 1 defender, I mean whatever he do, he's so good at. Simply my favorite player at current Madrid, then you have friking ALBIOL! He's out there to play with his hands on the ball (penalty), he's out there to make a clumsy fouls in 16m box (penalty), he's out there to force our Pepe to make a penalty cos of him, he's out there to score (auto)goal, he's out there to make all our teammates nervous ect.ect.ect.

So yeah Varane or Arbeloa all the way!

 

I think Albiol suffers from not getting regular mins and doesnt perform well coming in cold. He has had his moments, like the goal line stop against Sevilla.

 

I agree with you, Biina. And I agree with Joshua, I would rather see Arbeloa in our starting XI tomorrow.

Matches for Varane and Albiol are yet to come, we have to take serious our first match in CL.

 

i want to see lass play for us again

 

the "love" for albiol in this forum is amazing
no offense to Zagreb, we're not playing ManU here, let Varane play by all means.
These are the kind of games he needs to get experience.

 

No Cufre, Šimunić, Bišćan and Vrsaljko for Dinamo in defense tomorrow.

God, Allah, Jesus and Buddha help us.