CL - Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (2nd leg Live right now)

Originally posted by NickV:

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:

Originally posted by NickV:
Draw was a fair result. Villa cant buy a goal if he wanted to right now lol

Pepe man of the match. Dude was everywhere Whether it was attacking or defending he was in the mix for it all.

I don't know if it was a fair result, but I'm happy with a draw. Personally, Barca should have been awarded another penalty...but whatever, we got out of Madrid with a draw and our lead intact. Unless something crazy happens, I believe we've locked up the La Liga.

The very first one when Cassilas took out Villa yeah. I dont think the ref had a good angle to award it.

Even though Barca had like 75% possession it was alot of passes back and forth at the center of the field. Alot of side to side and backwards play and only had 4 clear attacking chances.

This game could have easily gone in favor of Madrid. I think Mou learned his lesson and is going to use a more creative midfield but still have "workers" to support the back four.

If Madrid can avoid another red, lol, I think this lineup give them the best and most competitive chance to win. With the same counter-attacking mentality as yesterday. Working, yet creative.

Casillas

Ramos - Carvalho - Arbeloa - Marcelo
Lass - Pepe
Ozil - Kaka - Ronaldo
Benzema

Originally posted by Crazy49er1313:

Originally posted by NickV:

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:

Originally posted by NickV:
Draw was a fair result. Villa cant buy a goal if he wanted to right now lol

Pepe man of the match. Dude was everywhere Whether it was attacking or defending he was in the mix for it all.

I don't know if it was a fair result, but I'm happy with a draw. Personally, Barca should have been awarded another penalty...but whatever, we got out of Madrid with a draw and our lead intact. Unless something crazy happens, I believe we've locked up the La Liga.

The very first one when Cassilas took out Villa yeah. I dont think the ref had a good angle to award it.

Even though Barca had like 75% possession it was alot of passes back and forth at the center of the field. Alot of side to side and backwards play and only had 4 clear attacking chances.

This game could have easily gone in favor of Madrid. I think Mou learned his lesson and is going to use a more creative midfield but still have "workers" to support the back four.

If Madrid can avoid another red, lol, I think this lineup give them the best and most competitive chance to win. With the same counter-attacking mentality as yesterday. Working, yet creative.

Casillas

Ramos - Carvalho - Arbeloa - Marcelo
Lass - Pepe
Ozil - Kaka - Ronaldo
Benzema

Definitely agree it worked, but it seemed to work even better when Madrid only had 10 players, lol!!!!!!!

If Puyol doesn't make it back by Wednesday, I'd be very nervous about the backline holding up for Barça...looks like these next 3 El Classicos will be exciting

Originally posted by Crazy49er1313:

Originally posted by NickV:

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:

Originally posted by NickV:
Draw was a fair result. Villa cant buy a goal if he wanted to right now lol

Pepe man of the match. Dude was everywhere Whether it was attacking or defending he was in the mix for it all.

I don't know if it was a fair result, but I'm happy with a draw. Personally, Barca should have been awarded another penalty...but whatever, we got out of Madrid with a draw and our lead intact. Unless something crazy happens, I believe we've locked up the La Liga.

The very first one when Cassilas took out Villa yeah. I dont think the ref had a good angle to award it.

Even though Barca had like 75% possession it was alot of passes back and forth at the center of the field. Alot of side to side and backwards play and only had 4 clear attacking chances.

This game could have easily gone in favor of Madrid. I think Mou learned his lesson and is going to use a more creative midfield but still have "workers" to support the back four.

If Madrid can avoid another red, lol, I think this lineup give them the best and most competitive chance to win. With the same counter-attacking mentality as yesterday. Working, yet creative.

Casillas

Ramos - Carvalho - Arbeloa - Marcelo
Lass - Pepe
Ozil - Kaka - Ronaldo
Benzema

Definitely agree it worked, but it seemed to work even better when Madrid only had 10 players, lol!!!!!!!

If Puyol doesn't make it back by Wednesday, I'd be very nervous about the backline holding up for Barça...looks like these next 3 El Classicos will be exciting

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
2nd El Classico today....on ESPN 3!!!!!

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
2nd El Classico today....on ESPN 3!!!!!

Originally posted by NickV:

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
2nd El Classico today....on ESPN 3!!!!!

Good means I can watch it on demand later tonight.

Benfica is playing Porto today in the semi-final second leg for the Taca de Portugal. Essentially the same trophy as the Copa Del Rey in Spain.

Originally posted by vrabbit:

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
2nd El Classico today....on ESPN 3!!!!!

f**k! at what time?

Originally posted by BirdmanJr:
Lets go Barcaaaaa

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
Real played hell of a 1st half. Hopefully, Barca will show up for the 2nd half.

Originally posted by Crazy49er1313:

Originally posted by 49ersMyLife:
Real played hell of a 1st half. Hopefully, Barca will show up for the 2nd half.

MVP of 1st half: Barça's right goal post, lol