DYC. 7,542 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'm certainly not comparing our success with Barcelona's. What I'm saying is that both team worked and operated like a perfect machine. Cole's overlaps were tactical just like Lampard's late runs in the box,Messi's dribbling,movement and his 1-2s with Alves. Sometimes I'd rather watch unpredictable but flawed players like Ronaldinho(05-07) than Messi as most things he and his Barcelona side do feel a bit mechanical/industrial. I'm probably using the wrong words but the point that I'm trying to make is that the "perfectness" of their style/play can get old to a non-supporter.A perfect example of how it can get boring after a while is the World Cup winning Spain. They were playing much like Barcelona (being more or less as effective as them) but were lacking the extra inspiration that Messi sometimes brings to the table, IMO it made them one of the most dull and boring national sides I've seen. I get what you mean about them working like a perfect machine (don't agree with you about it getting old though) now but you're talking about a preffered style of play though. I'd rather watch a team with great individual artists like Ronaldinho back in his prime or Ibrahimovic too since you'll never know what happensBut I'm talking about talking about the best team as in there hasn't been a better team. The level this team can reach is absolutely astonishing and when they reach it, they can crush every single team out there. They reached that level against Real Madrid and sadly for them, they proved what i mean.About Spain, they were simply a lesser side than current Barcelona or Euro 2008 Spain. They lacked serious firepower with Villa their only real threat up front with Torres in horrible form. Del Bosque also played with two defensive midfielders so they were less dominating and lacked a man up front.The World Cup was simply a disaster because of defensive tactics, a lack of great sides and horrible ball.It was probably a bad example but when Di Stefano's Real and the Dutch Milan are being mentioned in the same breath as 1970 Brazil by everyone I can't doubt those teams. Yeah but there also talks going around about this Barcelona side being the best ever.Milan were certainly in a more competitive league and not knowing about Spain's league back then I am willing to assume that it could hardly be less competitive than the current La Liga. I really don't think the Spanish League back than (in the 50's !) had the likes of Atletico, Villarreal, Sevilla and Valencia (or what about Deportivo back in the learly 2000's) in their league. I don't even think club football in general was (really) competitive back then. I mean, winning 5 European Cups/CL's in a row... And there hardly any talks about other (great) teams except for the Great Real Madrid side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBEg5PXlt2M Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Very dramatic video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Very dramatic video.Lmao, Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Real had 9 players booked in the game against Sevilla! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOJO6y0Eqqc&feature=player_embeddedWas a great match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Di Maria has been a great signing Real. He's proven his value and that game just demonstrates it. I remember when we were linked with him before Madrid went and swooped him up.. Sigh, what could've been hey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 If we ever need a replacement for Cech.. We MUST sign David De Gea. He's truly sensational, watching him vs Real Madrid, he's on the top of his game. Reflexes are better than Joe Hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm watching this too, he looks pretty good but apparently hes not having a very good season. And that Di Maria is such a diving cheat. Every time i watch real madrid he's at it. Atletico should've had a pen tho. Great game, hectic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Yeah! Aguero goes down easily sometimes but that was definitely a penalty! I really want Athletico to win this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 2-1 for Real.Goal from Ronaldo (!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 What a ridiculous decision from the referee! Ramos should be sent off. Unprofessional player. Then decides to pick on Aguero. Stupid man. ChelseaChick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZtXnffz1p8&feature=player_embeddedWhat a goal by the great Cani, love that guy.Villarreal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 What a goal by the great Cani, love that guy.Villarreal .Wow! Reminds me of Beckham's one all them years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Expected someone to mention this.Barcelona lost 3-1 to Real Betins in Copa del Ray Rey playing with their second fiddle. Gives some perspective about our second fiddle losing 3-4 to a PL side and both coaches trying similar experiments.Bojan looks useless, so much for being hyped as the next Messi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Expected someone to mention this.Barcelona lost 3-1 to Real Betins in Copa del Ray Rey playing with their second fiddle. Gives some perspective about our second fiddle losing 3-4 to a PL side and both coaches trying similar experiments.Bojan looks useless, so much for being hyped as the next Messi.Yeah saw that, but to their credit they'd got 29 unbeaten + already led 5-0 on aggregate from the first leg But you're right about the whole perspective thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Looks like life is complicating for Mourinho. They are now 7 points behind Barca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 That's another El Clásico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Sporting de Gijon are keeping Barca in their pocket so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Villa equalized..shame.Sporting were playing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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