Who can figure these boys out? Only rivaled in talent by Barcelona, Real Madrid have all the makings of a dominant world team, but also have the volatility to completely implode. But, after crushing Villareal 6-2 today, and keeping Barcelona’s lead at only two points, the Royal Whites look poised to make a [...]
Guess who can’t figure out the Champions League Round of 16? If you answered Real Madrid, you are as astute as I am! And, if not, keep playing. But, with the off-season additions of Kaka, Ronaldo, and Benzema, one would assume Madrid would at least walk it to the semis. But, [...]
Real Madrid showed they can win without their two big name summer signings after they dispatched Valencia 3-2 away yesterday. Ronaldo was suspended due to his red card last weekend, and Kaka was out due to injury, but Gonzalo Higuain netted a brace in the action packed second half, where all five goals were scored [...]
Probably not news to anyone, but I’ve always liked him as a player, and thought he could act the way he does because of his supreme talent. But, after listening to Monday’s Guardian podcast (which I highly recommend, pick it up on itunes), I’ve learned more about this pompous baby. I knew that Ronaldo missed [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo can do it all. He can win a penalty, miss the penalty, score a goal, and then get sent off by acquiring two yellow cards in a three minute span! It all happened today v. Almeria as Madrid won the match 4-2. Madrid keep the heat on Barcelona, trimming the champions lead to [...]
After Barcelona’s victory today, is there any doubt who will win La Liga? The scoreline only read 1-0, and it took a neat and tidy volley from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to win it, but Barcelona had nearly 70% of possesion versus a team that includes Ronaldo, Kaka, and Xabi Alonso. Barca were also able to [...]
Finally, Christmas has arrived! By Christmas, I mean Barcelona v. Real Madrid, Round One. Tomorrow at noon, the biggest club match in the world takes place in Cataluna, as Real Madrid travel to the Nou Camp to take on European and Spanish champions, Barca. According to Sid Lowe’s article in the Guardian, fans [...]
Real Madrid sit atop La Liga after they beat Racing Santander 1-0, while Barcelona drew at Athletic Bilbao 1-1. Madrid played their tenth straight match without Cristiano Ronaldo, but Gonzalo Higuain’s goal in the 22nd minute was enough for the new Galaticos. Barcelona traveled to Bilbao, and in front of the fiery home crowd, Athletic [...]
Real Madrid’s left-back Marcelo has claimed that Real Madrid are just as good as Barcelona and have “nothing to envy” from their rivals. I’ll have to call shenanigans on these statements, as Barcelona are: A. better than Madrid, and B. didn’t get smashed 4-0 by a team in Spain’s 3rd division. I could respect these [...]
The slingshot certainly was ready and aimed as Alcorcon knocked Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey today. Alcorcon took a 4-0 aggregate lead into the Bernabeau, and though they were beaten 1-0, they advanced into the Round of 16. Their reward? Barcelona. But, even if they are torched 15-0 [...]
If you have GolTV, please tune into the Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid and Alcorcon today. If you’ve never heard of Alcorcon, that’s likely, as they are currently competing in the third division in Spain, which is equivalent to League One in England. I guess you could equate this to Huddersfield Town beating [...]
I sincerely apologize for letting the amount of content that I post slip over the past few weeks. I’ve had a ton going on, and the blog was on the backburner for a bit, but I’m fully back on it. So let’s get to the news from the weekend.
Chelsea will win the Premier [...]
Yes, that means he’ll be sacked in a week…….or, at least, that’s what it usually means. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed that Pellegrini will be in charge of Real Madrid for the remainder of the season, after Real have looked less than convincing since Cristiano Ronaldo’s ankle injury has kept him out of [...]
Real Madrid were absolutely trashed by a 3rd division club called Alcorcon today in the King’s Cup 3rd round. Sure, Kaka, Ronaldo, and Xabi Alonso were out, but Karim Benzema, Guti, Rafael Van der Vaart, and Raul all featured. Jerzy Dudek was in goal for Madrid, and was named Madrid’s ‘outstanding player’ by [...]
UPDATE: Real Madrid have voiced their frustration with Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal on Saturday v. Hungary. Real claim that it was foolish for Ronaldo to play, as he was suffering from an ankle injury he picked up almost two weeks ago.
Listen, I understand that Real Madrid pay Ronaldo’s salary, but country should always come [...]
I can’t believe what I’m seeing. I’m watching the Sevilla v. Real Madrid match, as I was on the road today when the match was broadcasted live on GolTV. So far, I’ve seen about 48 minutes of the match, and I can clearly see why Iker Casillas is the best goalkeeper in the [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo sustained an ankle injury that may keep him out of Real Madrid’s line-up v. Sevilla on Sunday. Ronaldo got the injury v. Marseille on Wednesday, and Madrid boss Manuel Pellegrini has said that Ronaldo has significant swelling and his progress will be monitored closely over the next few days. Sevilla are currently third [...]
A Spanish warlock claims that he has been paid ‘by someone famous’ to curse Cristiano Ronaldo. Jose Ruz, a 58 year Spaniard, wrote a letter to Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez to warn him that Ronaldo ‘will be injured for more time than he plays.’ Read more about this odd, odd story in the London [...]
Real Madrid 3 – 0 Tenerife
Athletic Bilbao 0 – 4 Sevilla FC
FINAL: Malaga 0 – 2 Barcelona
Valencia 2 – 2 Atletico Madrid highlights:
Dutch international, Rafael van der Vaart has been told that he must get first team football to be in the Dutch World Cup squad next summer. Van der Vaart has only played a total of 15 minutes in Real Madrid’s seven matches in Spain and Euroe this season, and was initially not given a squad [...]